i don't think classes should be equal in a pve game, all classes have there uses, they should be made for party play not solo, thus gotta be equal in all ways. if u'r too weak, u should have another player with, if u'r healer u should be with others, if u'r squishy u should be with healers.

as for pvp though i don't believe in any of this, i don't even think pvp games should have healer classes, in fact i hate the idea that in most cases one class can kill a specific class. pvp all classes should have tactics and they all should be able to win in a fight.

if u wanted a merit machine in ffxi, go level brd ..to lazy too or don't like it oh well don't complain bout the slower exp rate, or the no invites. and that is my opinion on the subject.