If you check the last "Hammer & Forge" Description you will note that you have already unlocked the Advanced forge. That Perk is for if you do not have the Laborer class. Check to see if you can construct the advanced forge in the Metal Workstation.
I have a problem with the quest "The Test", finished the quest but there is no trader to turn in the quest at the indicated location.
I am playing with the Dfalls-Small2-Survival Map.
Edit: didn't think the pics would be so small. The location is at 2353 S 544 W.
If you spec into light armor, aren't encumbered, and have Advanced Fittings in at least two/three armor mods you actual have higher than 100% mobility.
I'll tell you how to revert to A17:
Go to steam library
Right click 7 Days to Die
Click Properties at the bottom of the menu
Go to the Betas tab
Click the drop down menu for betas
Alpha 17.4 is the forth one from the bottom of the list right above alpha 8.8
The quests tell you which direction it is; I believe it looks like this:
Fetch quest 1.5km(NE)
I can't get in game because I have to do some housework and don't want to lose a few hours.