Synthesis Help?

[Rizzice]

Umm.. can anyone help me with synthesis and all that o_O? I just got to halloween town, and I just realized that synthesis items that are made are a lot better than stuff I can buy from stores..

But I'm a bit confused on a few things..

1. what does my moogle's level have to do with anything?

2.What's the max level a moogle can get?

3. Should I be saving my materials for more important things (i've made everything available so far >.>)?

4. What's the difference between free development, recipes, and creations?

5. Should I try to get my gear really good by going around worlds and just farming materials? Is there anywhere(any sites) I can go to to find out where I can find what materials?

6. And lastly, is there any way to check the stats on an item before making it?


Also, is this like the first, where the ultimate weapons for donald/goofy/sora are synthesized? If so, when can I start farming the materials?


EDIT:
Since noone has replied yet, instead of creating another thread.. just wondering, too, how do I get summoning xp?