After reviewing some of the threads here, I've been contemplating on some methods for skilling up.
I'd already picked up some Platinum Leaves and Vitrol to make Platinum Nuggets. Unfortunately, I kept having lots of explosions all over my face. Having no other crafting skills, I looked up some other recipes which did not require a subcraft. I decided that I could try out a lower level synth.
I came across Federation Earring recipe and decided to give it a shot. Turns out I'm very good at this Button Mashing Craft Skill. I was able to cram many more Earth Fewell into the furnace compared to the nugget recipe. With my first stack of fewell, I was able to hit level 10 synergy. At level 5 I added a point toward Feed Fewell, I was not able to find an option to drop the skill and raise another.
Finally, I noticed that with the gross amount of unsuccessful thwacks, only about a dozen or so were able to stop the furnace from exploding. Only two of the successful thwacks have given me skill ups. After stopping an explosion, I was able to cram even more fewell into the furnace...
So... My questions are:
1. Is it reasonable to continue switching my recipes into different earrings as my synergy skill progresses or should I stick to Pratinum Nugget Onry?
2. Is it worth it to toss any points at thwacking for skill up purposes?
Thanks all. I look forward to some feedback.