The first guide: Quests, 5/5 [Notes]

As promised, here is the first of my GE guides. Because it's fairly long, I'm going to split it into five entries.

The information in this post is valid for the Closed Beta version. I will make necessary revisions come version 2.0.

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

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Notes on the types of quest:

On occasion you'll be given a quest that can fulfill two objectives at once. In this case, each kill can get you both a quest item, and one more point towards the completion of a hunt mission. For example:

Idge's Fanatic Armor: it's recommended you take the Fanatic hunt mission along with this one, as each kill gets you closer to your goal of 100 Fanatic kills, and allows you to complete the set of quest items she assigns you.

Najib Sharif's Blazing Rubies quest. That item, as mentioned earlier, drops from Rufus Reapers; you can take the Rufus Reaper hunt mission in conjunction. This is especially recommended because not all Rufus Reapers drop Blazing Rubies, and while you're waiting to get your 10, you could be well on your way to completing the needed 50 kills for the hunt mission.