quasadu helpfully provided
this link detailing how many merits each TF is.
So, what is the multiplier to convert merits into the datamined average speed for TFs? Katie Hannon gives 7 merits. Is the multiplier 4, meaning 28 minutes is average?
Also, I did log into test, and looked into the cost of the Miracle and Numina uniques. It looked like they cost about 240 merits, or about the equivalent of a dozen random recipes.
Anyway, if the merit-into-minutes multiplier is only 4, that means it would take about 4*240 = 4*4*60 = 16*60 = 16 "average" hours on TFs to get it. If the multiplier is higher....
Are purples still only drops from critters?
[ETA] Oh, I forgot to check, but I expect the answer is no: Can you sell recipes back to a merit vendor and get back merits for them? [/ETA]