This statement, right here... It baffles me as well.
Companions aren't meant to make a party; they were intended as support to those that lack certain aspects in their jobs. For a Main Tank You have a healing chocobo to support you with survival. For a DPS you have a Tank/Healer Bird so you don't get pummeled by attacks and can keep yourself alive. And for a Healer You have the Tank/DPS bird so you don't get hit by a mob.
To me, a party is when you have other players in it; not when you have an AI controlled unit when you solo. So please SE; re-work it to where this is what Companions are; support units, not an extension of the party.
