Seeking out and gathering raw materials in the gameworld are just the first two steps needed to craft an item.

After a player gathers enough raw materials, he can start to prepare them for crafting. He will need to have the required tools with him, and be in the presence of a special crafting area. A forge, for example, can add a bonus to his refining actions, not to mention some specific raw materials require this. The quality of the refined material will be based on his refining skills, the quality and condition of the tools used for the process, the quality and amount of each raw material, and the quality and condition of the crafting area.