So I now realize I maybe should have paid more attention to the quest where I unlocked melding rather than just clicking through it as quickly as possible (in my defense it was late and the quest was dull). Or at least I should develop better Google-fu. But in the abscence of that, can anyone recommend a good guide on the mechanics of melding? I’m looking at this (http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/13997) gear setup for 2* HQ crafting at level 70 using a macro and wondering how and why it’s like that? And the Ariyala tool tips show that weaker materia has a higher chance to succeed, and that melding gets progressively more prone to failure after you get past the 1st slot or 2? Is that right? Is the 1st slot or 2 100% chance for crafters, or is that just an NPC melded thing? Can any crafter attach any materia to any gear, or are their class and/or level and/or item level restrictions? I plead ignorance and confusion! Thanks in advance.
