The one big problem I have with this game, and the smaller, but still annoying one

[Angelhearth]

At least you only need to level a fighter once. And if you struggle with fights, you could play as a tank with a dps chocobo. Things might die slowly, but they will die eventually. Also, a good supportive FC could make your gaming a lot easier. This is a pretty good game for older gamers, though. Lots of ways to play that don't involve fighting, apart from the MS-and FC mates can help with that.

Yeah, I got my chocobo as a healer already. Not sure how the SP works though. Have gotten him to level 6, but no idea how that works. Is it fighting only, or is time involved as well? I also do the dungeons solo, a few levels later, although doing the titan on hard mode even at lvl 70 was some work hehe.

[Drkdays]

In the character bubble-the one on the far left of the line of bubbles on the bottom right of your screen-go to companion, then the skills tab on the top. There, you can allocate points for whatever class type you want. As for leveling, it just takes a lot of time and experience for your bird. Fate farming is the best way. You can ALSO improve him/her with the use of a house stable and the carrots (I can't remember what they're called.) This is a slower method, but very certain. You have a challenge log for your bird (in the "battle" tab) and it helps immensely, but again fates will accomplish these as well.