Artisan

Role and Functionality

• Primary Role: Resource gathering and basic crafting.
• Functionality: Artisans are the backbone of the SnapCats economy. They gather essential resources from the environment, such as minerals, herbs, and textiles, and craft basic items like tools, weapons, and armor. Their skills ensure that other players have the necessary materials to progress.

Pros

• Essential for Economy: Artisans are crucial for maintaining the player-driven economy, ensuring a steady supply of crafted goods.
• Versatile Crafting: Ability to create a wide range of basic items, making them indispensable in any team.
• Resource Efficiency: Efficient at gathering and managing resources, reducing downtime for other players.

Cons

• Low Combat Prowess: Limited combat abilities make Artisans vulnerable in hostile environments.
• Dependence on Others: Often reliant on other classes (e.g., fighters, medics) for protection and advanced crafting.
• Basic Skills: Limited access to advanced crafting recipes and techniques until they advance.

Unlocking Advanced Classes

To unlock advanced crafting classes such as Armorsmith, Weaponsmith, or Droid Engineer, Artisans must:

• Skill Mastery: Reach a high level in basic crafting skills.
• Resource Specialization: Focus on specific resource types (e.g., metals for Armorsmith).
• Collaborative Projects: Successfully complete large-scale crafting projects that require coordination with other players.