It's like game writers became tired hacks that instead of new ideas re-used the same stuff over and over ;) It does slow progression nicely, without the D2 junk pile. Yep microtx is bad - need for punchline.
Now that you have the hilt, guard and blade, you can craft the sword.
Crafting requires 5 forging coals.
Buy now a Best Value Pack! 61 coals for only...
> "The intent is to provide players with a sense of pride and accomplishment..."
That works until you add micro-transactions to the mix, that allow short-cutting the accomplishment. At that point getting equipment by playing feels like I'm not valuing my own time by playing the game.