Only started playing this game recently, got my first class (Bard/Archer) up to 60 and now working on Black Mage and random other things like (very slow) gearing and getting the patch quests done. Wanted to ask a couple of questions.

First off, is it really necessary for me to be gearing too much as the new expac will be coming out in June? If so what would be the quickest method? Right now just using hunts and lore.

Second, is Palace of the Dead good to level my alt classes now that I've done the main scenario? Or should I just stick to fates, leves and dungeons at the moment?

Thirdly... am I the only Duskwight around? I've seen like... two to three NPCs. o.O

And random - I'm a alt-a-holic on games such as WoW; it seems this game is rather alt-unfriendly. Best not to bother with alts?

Thanks for any help.