[HansW]

1. i doubt quicksynth gives more xp, the more skills you use per synth the more xp you get, that cant be matched by the higher speed of quicksynth. not to talk about the xp/mat relation

2.you level doing dur 40 items, i need some slight adjustments every 10 levels, thats doesnt bother me. if dont care if it doesn't get optimal xp.

3. no, not worth the time i would need to manualy finetune those through leveling up and new gear.

4. i only use 100% profiles

i think it helps if you just buy HQ gear every 5 to 10 levels. i kept mine so i just reuse it for all crafting jobs.

the first things you should level is culinarian to 15 to get hasty touch and weaver for Careful Synthesis and Careful Synthesis II. That will make it easy to get 100% profiles working.

if you can afford it, you can just do leves from level 45-50 buying HQ items from the market and turning them in.