C'mon, guys! This is not the first online save issue!
just export your savefile from time to time :) There's a button in settings for this. It's better to lose 1 week than years of gameplay.
IIRC dust cost is quite similar to other items. With my 3 days saved dust just crafted all accessories, got 7 to legendary, one to epic, two left common )
@Gourmelius, i play this 1 year and 281 days yet ))) 99% achievements are done, Legacy 119. But i'm sure IW is one of the least grindly games of all idle that i've played.
@wazzur so just ignore that task. Last year WHAT i've skipped 2 (one with delusuions and one i've forgot) and still got the final prize. There's enough hats that appear from time to time.
@wazzur, you can Forge some Mythic items (there's no limits, you can destroy them free), but it's better to skip that WHAT task. You will get enough event points even with 1-2 task skipped.
@FarFromGruntled, you keep Paragon levels till Realm change. You can lose current run, unsaved by Exile amount of Mysteries if you start a Trial, nothing worse.
@FarFromGruntled, first realm is pain, it's ok, but not for 6 months. Be sure to complete all Challenges (it's possible even on e300 myths) and some Secret achievements. Forge at least 1 legendary weapon. Use Archon, other T2 classes are much more complex and less effective on low memories.
@yok_sayilir, there's no "recraft". Once you crafted/upgraded an item, you keep it forever. They just become "forgotten" after realming. So feel free venturing into the brand new realm :)
@myleskennedy7, Research improves with Trials of Innovation.
@wazzur, afaik now you choose to reset memories and delusions when realming, right before new realm starts. In worst case you have to realm one more right from the start, losing Imprints savings. You can always check if Triumph is in progress or failed anyway.