Could you make it where the npcs do not ask for ore. It is annoying to have 100 iron bars, but I need 2 pieces of iron ore to later just make into the bars. If they could just ask for the bars instead of the ore then the bars, that would be great.
Agreed! Or, if they ask for ores, allow them to instead accept the bars. I think it's meant as a training mechanic to a new player: "hey give me these ore, now change them into bars, here's how". But if you've already passed that level, it doesn't make sense.
I just want a "Cut to the chase. What do you need?" option. I have beamed to my workshop and back so many times. It's not fun, it's tedious.