Quote Originally Posted by Mikazuki View Post
It's good to know what to focus on first in terms of items. It's difficult with my game time as it is lacking and when I do play I just want action and story! So usually want a quick fix. Maybe I just need to chill and tell myself the story isn't going anywhere, and do a bit of crafting :P
If you do more of the optional quests, the game will provide you with all the gear you need for you first class/job. If you plan things out correctly you will also be given enough gear for a second class/job too.

Quote Originally Posted by Frizze View Post
as a level 70 omni i could gather the materials and craft a full set of gear for a level 40 monk in under 20 mins if i felt like it - it might honestly take longer to make the list of everything i needed then to gather it all and put the items together
I would like to reiterate this point. I am also a lv70 omnicrafter and it my Free Company's policy to freely provide levelling gear for our members as the materials usually very cheap and easy to create HQ. As a newer player, I would recommend you find a free company which offers progression support to new players or levelling.