So forced-grouping starts at 15

[Nanga]

This is the kind of attitude I hate the most. People enjoy playing MMOs solo too, that's why jobs like Beastmaster existed in FFXI and is scheduled to be released for ARR. There should be no reason to lock essential components of the game to party dungeons. It's asinine and really goes against Square's promise to cater to all play styles.

Here's the problem, tho: 90% of the game *IS* accomplishable solo. Having to group up do to a Guildhest, Dungeon, etc once every few levels is hardly "not playing solo".