So I was streaming myself playing QFG2 for the first time. I was able to change my currency and buy the map and compass. I found the magic, achothacary, and weapons shops as well as the adventurer's guild. I didn't bother exploring every nook and cranny of the maze like hallways though.

I ventured out into the desert and literally speant an hour getting nowhere other than dying to enemies and finding a griffin and a tree in the shape of a lady (which I poored water on).

It became nightfall so I tried being a thief and breaking into the shops but they're all barred from the inside.

So ya. I'm lost on where I'm even supposed to go here. I don't want spoilers or an entire walkthrough but I'd really appreciate it if I was given a little guidance on where I'm actually supposed to go. I'm assuming the desert just goes on endlessly without telling you that it's looping.

Thanks for the advice. Didn't realise I had to wait for the game to start for me :( Guess I'll grind up until the big event occurs then :D