The areas desperately need a revamp/reorganisation. It's really muddled and unproductive there's like 1 crafter in the game -mino and I'm just starting it. I get the idea of how it was laid out but it's just offputting. A few hours of building and cgi work could get it more streamlined. Basically need proff rank areas for harvesting. So all rank 0 mats obtainable in 1 area. Then all rank 5, 10 15 etc in different rooms. Trade off being much stronger monsters in each section. Mining in particular is a nightmare you have to mine through a lot to reach the section you need to progress your proff

I thought the similar ranked items were co or closely located.

Mine drop rate is an issue - was based on Mine 1-3 drop rates. This is on the list to look at.

It's sort of grouped but not really would just make more sense to have proff rank areas it would mean more people give it a go instead of getting put off by it

It would be nice if there were separate/bigger areas.