I really hate the chore of changing classes. Make it simple. I would nice to be able to setup your gear and skills for each class then have one simple button for each class that switches everything.

Also love the idea of make the cities more alive!! Excellent idea!!

I also am having a hell of a time finding a new linkshell. My original one seems to have fallen apart since the begining, the few people still there are silent and might as well not be there.

Also parties are hard to find and the new tool is slightly confusing with out a tutorial. I also think it would be a neat idea to have certain areas you could go to when looking for a certain type of party.