Just wondering if people tried playing without the crafting perks (or at least not taking them until later in the game). I have been thinking about doing this, and wondering if there would be any problems with it.

SO, did anyone do this?

I don't think I took any crafting skills on my main character until around level 12 or so, and just recently got level two of gun nut in the late teens. I haven't touched Science or Armorer yet but am planning on it soon.

It was challenging at times but as long as I wasn't too picky about weapons I was always able to stay at least on par with my enemies, and when I did find something good as loot it was exciting.

Just getting into crafting I have to say it is addictive, though.

i had try try it out but maybe my next character ill probably avoid it if i can, but it is addictive as said above

That is what I was kind of thinking, just going more for crafting skills later in the game, like 30-50 later.