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I have a few reasons why i want to be each but can't decide which to be

Armorsmith

Pros:

1. Less GC exp to get to

2. Makes moneyearlier on than weaponsmith

3. Can make sheild Generators

Cons:

1. Synthetic Cloth. Im going to have to buy lots of this for making armor to get up in skill tree

Weaponsmith:

Pros:

1. More fun to be (IMO)

Cons:

1. Lots of resources used just to be able to get up in skill tree so people will buy your weapons.

I spoke with my friends, who are rangers and brawlers, and they encouraged me toward Weaponsmith because, on the Naritus server, there are only three well known master weaponsmiths, and last night they waited around for one of the guys to make some more laser carbines or whatever, but it took so long they just left. So it is all about demand and supply, and if on your server the weaponsmiths cannot keep up with demand, then there is room for more suppliers.

Long term, it is impossible to know for sure which of the elite artisan professions will be the most in demand. Hopefully, the game will balance and they all will be needed. I think droid engineer would be really cool, but I worry that droids might not be much in demand long term.

Keep in mind that in going for these top professions you are going to be directly competing with the big boys on your server, the power gamers who have many people working for them, and established businesses/names. Already on Naritus server, ACRID is known as a goto group for weapons/armor, and my friends have told me that they would never buy a weapon from anyone but a master weaponsmith because they want only the best, and can afford to pay for the best.

So whatever you do, do something you think you will enjoy making most!

Cyprian (Naritus, Corellia, Coronet city)

I think you should become whichever class you think would be the most fun.

Since this is a game and not RL, you don't have to take a profession just because it pays well. If you want to do something that might not make as much money as another, but you would enjoy more doing it, go for that one. Some people think making buildings is fun (albeit you have to gather a TON of resources), while others like making protective gear, and so on. Just think of which one would be the most fun for you.