Quote Originally Posted by Stupendous_Man View Post
giacomo, you didn't say anything about what i said about the dm not giving a crafter enough time to craft items being like the dm not letting he monk buy his items

you say that making items only is ok if the dm allows you to, but buying lots of magic items also works only if the dm allows you to
This is because one of the prerequisites of making items is a safe place where you are undisturbed for DAYS, WEEKS or even MONTHS. I dare say that is not the default in most campaigns, where time is often of the essence (LOTR anyone? Dragonlance?).

Whereas the act of buying a magic item (or finding one) is much shorter.

- Giacomo