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It doesn't feel appropriate to have it based on Strength, it would make more sense for it to be based off Wits. I know strength was chosen to even out the skill distribution but it just isn't logical, unless it's for black smithing things?

It doesn't feel appropriate to have it based on Strength, it would make more sense for it to be based off Wits. I know strength was chosen to even out the skill distribution but it just isn't logical, unless it's for black smithing things?

I will use a modular approach for this where the governing attribute will be decided by what kind of crafting you're attempting. STR for Blacksmithing or Construction, WIT for Design/Architecture or Alchemy, AGI for Sewing/Leatherworking or Bowmaking and CHA for Litterature or Art.

And so on. As long as the player can motivate the attribute, I'll allow it. Motivate it well.

It doesn't feel appropriate to have it based on Strength, it would make more sense for it to be based off Wits. I know strength was chosen to even out the skill distribution but it just isn't logical, unless it's for black smithing things?

I will use a modular approach for this where the governing attribute will be decided by what kind of crafting you're attempting. STR for Blacksmithing or Construction, WIT for Design/Architecture or Alchemy, AGI for Sewing/Leatherworking or Bowmaking and CHA for Litterature or Art.

And so on. As long as the player can motivate the attribute, I'll allow it. Motivate it well.

Yes, that’s a good rule - perhaps it could make it into the official rules
CHA will not be used in my campaign. Literature and Art will be made with the Performance skill.

It doesn't feel appropriate to have it based on Strength, it would make more sense for it to be based off Wits. I know strength was chosen to even out the skill distribution but it just isn't logical, unless it's for black smithing things?

I will use a modular approach for this where the governing attribute will be decided by what kind of crafting you're attempting. STR for Blacksmithing or Construction, WIT for Design/Architecture or Alchemy, AGI for Sewing/Leatherworking or Bowmaking and CHA for Litterature or Art.

And so on. As long as the player can motivate the attribute, I'll allow it. Motivate it well.

That makes a lot of sense, consider it stolen. I agree that it would be good to call out in the rules. Is there more guidance on crafting beyond the skill description?

Yep, disconnecting skills from attributes (when a good explanation is given by the player) is a pretty standard MYZ houserule, and there are many people keen on the idea, as discussed on an earlier thread (the one with lots of posts about skills).

At tales from the loop, i have aloud my players to describe how they actually usa a skill and then find the matching attribute for it.
Don´t see any necessarity in copling the two strictly together ...

This house rule is fine, and might even become an official option.

The reason for the hard coupling of attribute+skill is to create a balance between attributes and avoid lengthy discussions mid-game about what attribute to use. But if varying attributes works fine in your group, use it.

This house rule is fine, and might even become an official option.

The reason for the hard coupling of attribute+skill is to create a balance between attributes and avoid lengthy discussions mid-game about what attribute to use. But if varying attributes works fine in your group, use it.

Yeah, the balance is understood, but I think mentioning it as a valid option in the book would be good.

I think the rules have already resolved this issue by way of talents.
The craft skill is used to repair damaged items or to make simple items from raw materials. Without talents, the character is just remaking a basic item made from mostly hard/heavy materials. This doesn’t require much creativity or highly dexterous fingers; it requires physical force.
However, if you want to master-craft an item or craft advanced items that are more intricate/complex (needing agility and wits) then you need to also have the talent.
Works fine in my humble opinion.