Quote Originally Posted by Mishakai View Post
So far I've skipped all but main story and class/job quests.

I constantly get gold medals for FATES w/o AOE, and w/o a group, not sure what you're doing wrong.
Guildhests, haven't done any, too busy getting xp through other avenues.
Leves might not bring in ZOMG experience, but you get a daily allowance. They aren't worthless unless you craft, they are just more worthwile for crafting classes.
I've gotten more than 2 levels from hunting logs. Heck, the last two mobs in my acn rank 3 netted me 1/2 a level.
Dungeons, the wait will go down as they continue to improve infrastructure.

Clearly you are doing it wrong, or are simply too impatient.
FATE contribution is so easy to get gold as a Gladiator. He's not doing it wrong, it's just stupidly easy for us. Hit flash twice and we have gold contribution. Yes, it really IS that easy. Don't deny it.