When I read:

"Players are no longer bound by level restrictions when setting actions from other classes. For instance, a level 1 pugilist will be able to set a level 30 gladiator action. However, the effectiveness of that action will be scaled down accordingly."
Were we not supposed to be able to use a level 30 action or ability on a level 1 class? Were they optimal rank or restricted?

Ah well, the future indicates there will be ability scaling nonetheless.

The adjustment in Disciple of Hand class recipes is nice. But my giant butt is, I thought most of us were completing these quests to unlock access to guild abilities that we would spend guild marks on, where the gil and marks were secondary.

It's all good howe'er, since the abilities are awarded through level up and any lore in the quest can be resolved with resources presently available in-game.