I'm fairly new to MMORPG's the only one i've played for a length of time was Archeage. With that being said I'm just looking for advice on what order I need to do things. I'm currently a level 13 Lancer. I just starting playing Saturday. I have joined the lancer guild as it told me to and done the quests, I want to get into gathering, crafting and farming. After doing some reading today it looks like I need to join a grand company but thats pretty much all I know.

Should I:
Join a free company.
Join the Disciples of land or hand guilds? If so how many?

This game is just so in depth its a little overwhelming to a noob like me at first and could use some guidance.