PSA: The scourge of Eorzea

[Thaldor]

No, what OP is describing isn't elitist. Equipping the right gear for you current job is basic reading comprehension

Thanks for your feedback... I guess having taken a break and returned to this great game I am still in the phase where I think that by the time people reached the end game where it matters they have worked out they like to set up their gear and there are reasons behind it.

We all can dream!