We need more 9 traits sets that compare to dropped sets. The sets themselves are not necessarily the problem its the way they stack. Like grabbing a 5 piece set you want for the 5 piece bonus and then trying to stack a 3 or 4 piece set with it.
Trying to find a 4 piece set that stacks with a 5 is not that hard for a duel wield but trying to find a 3 piece that stacks for anything else is near impossible, You can't get the best combination out of just crafted sets for a lot of builds.
I know you put the order of the set bonuses in a certain order to make the gear more valuable so why not make some 9 piece sets with the same bonus order as some of the dropped sets.
Example: There are no crafted sets (9 trait or otherwise) that have Max Magicka and Spell damage or Max Stamina and Weapon Damage in the first two slots. ( 2 piece and 3 piece slots) but there are on several dropped sets.
Edit: added to example
Edited by Casdha on December 29, 2015 4:48PM Proud member of the Psijic Order - The first wave - The 0.016%