This system is good for new players who need a friendly casual LS which will answer all those new adventurer questions, and provide assistance with LBs and advice etc.

One of the many reasons FFXI is the greatest game in the history of the world, is that there are many players and LS who are happy to spend whole evenings helping new players get familiar with Vanadiel. This helpfulness and kindness has existed since the start of the game, and still exists in the hearts of a substantial number of players.

I agree with other posters in this thread, it is better to stay loyal to your friendly group LS, and strive to make that LS suck less in events, than it is to constantly upgrade to the bigger trending power shells. I will not change my LS with the concierge, I will stay loyal to my sucky mediocre LS, because the people there have a lot of heart and are fun to be around. But I do congratulate SE on this new system, it is a very good idea especially for new players who really need help and advice from friendly LS members.