Hey,

So I started playing the other day and I really am not too sure what I am doing though am slowly learning as I go along. Is there a manual of sorts for this game? The one that came with my DVD is basically install instructions, there is nothing on the official website, there is nothing I can find in game, and the lodestone site - while helpful - provides only basic information at best. And this is really frustrating me as it just seems like I am merely guessing what to do next.

If you are still reading by this point and want to give me tips in this thread, I am stuck with weapons.

I went to some guy and got my first guildleve quest. It involves going to kill three rats. My problem is I have no idea how to win as I have no weapon.

The only "weapon" I have is a rock to throw. And that does two damage. And these rats do something like 36 damage per attack. I'm not even sure if I'm doing it right - I click the rat, hit the 1 key on the keyboard.

So okay I don't have any weapons. Maybe I can craft one? My specialty is woodworking. Though looking up the level 1 to 10 recipes on the lodestone site, I don't seem to be able to make weapons. Maybe I can buy one? I go to the traders in town but can't find any for sale. Maybe I can find one? Nope not yet.

So sorry for such a noob question though how do I progress?