<I'm confused and frightened><Please><Help me out!>

[Kiara]

Wow, thank you all so much for all of the great info! When did Lodestone forums become filled with such friendly helpful people? :-P

Just one last question before I overstay my welcome.....are crafting leve's still the best way to gain DoH levels or is "standard synth" grinding the way to go?

You're welcome.

To add to Antanias and Kairi's tips, don't forget to log out in your city's Inn Room (free), from now on.

Being in the Inn gives you Rested EXP Bonus, which will be applied automatically to anything you do that earns EXP. You'll see your EXP Bar turn Color (Green or Red) showing you how much Bonus you have left to spend.

The rested EXP helps with leveling your Crafting / Gathering immensely.

[Antanias]

To add to Antanias and Kairi's tips, don't forget to log out in your city's Inn Room (free), from now on.

<--gives Kiara a ball of yarn

Forgot all about the inn, ty for pointing that out