I started doing PvP last week cuz I noticed Frontline roulette gives out tomes. I'm not gonna lie, I'm not a fan of PvP in general, but I actually had a fun time with FFXIV's. Perhaps it's the lack of toxicity, as I haven't seen anything harmful yet (I've also been running queues besides dailies). Something I really like is that Cleric Stance is not available for healers (or at least SCH), which makes healing our top priority.

Anyway, I'd like to know what I should be aware of. For instance, is PvP gear a requirement or can I just count on my Lv 60 equipment? How do healers fare in solo matches? Are newcomers welcomed at all at the Feast? And finally, who should healers stick to? Or should people go to them instead? One thing I notice happens a lot is, the party (or alliance) will break up and people will scatter throughout the field, making it difficult to keep up. Sometimes the other healer and I end up following the same group whilst a smaller one faces more enemies than they can handle. I don't run straight to them cuz as I see it, I'm far more useful alive and ready with a larger group instead of trying to keep a small bunch alive for a few more seconds, then eventually dying.

Thx in advance!