not /signed.
Sorry, but if we're going to have a character class that specializes in crafting items, that will first require a major revamping of the game to make crafting a major component.
If I wanted that, I'd be playing LotRO, or Star Wars Galaxies.
Even in 3.5 PnP, artificers worked best as NPC's. In an MMO, that is even more true. I would prefer to see Druids, Hexblades, Spirit Shamans, and Scouts before Artificers. get implemented.