For anyone who's interested a little progress report om my second playthrough;

Being only level 28-30-ish I'm on my way to (SPOILER)Giruvegan

Just before I entered (SPOILER)Draklor I went on a little expedition to get the Zodiac Spear and succeeded. This should help my semi-rush through the game.

I'm still suprised by how fairly easy you can run through this game using the right tactics.