Hi so I'm new and I reached level 18. I'm doing a quest called 'Good for What Ales You' and I'm at the place where the quest tells me to go. I'm on the ship called Astalicia but I can't go down the stairs because a rope is in the way and I can't jump it. There is literally no one to talk to and no items to use.


-Below are many other random questions and concerns I had-

Anyway, there are a ton of confusing things that are never explained in the game and are very vague how to do them such as dying gear, how to start converting gear into materia and putting it into gear.

Why would I receive a quest called Lavender beds when I can't go there since I'm poor at such a low level?

I don't understand the the whole field gear thing vs battle gear.

What jobs or professions or whatever are good for which class?

Why doesn't my reputation go up when I've done a ton of quests?

If someone could explain all these things to be it would be much appreciated. Thanks