1. 1. 1. 1. lol couldn't help but notice that.

Gear swapping sucks, no thanks. I don't want to carry 60 pieces of gear for a single job just to be considered acceptable.

1. keep grind leveling ala ffxi (sb type leveling was fun, keep it an option)
If you like XI's grind better, go play XI.

1. solo classes (like bst and pup, but make them important to endgame too)
Every class is able to play solo. Don't want special classes just for that purpose. Such classes were never relevant in XI. These classes were "solo classes" because they (in the view of the community, I don't necessarily agree with the statement) sucked- not because they were built for solo play.

1. events that can be done 24/7 (like sky/sea not copies)
Currently every event in the game can be done essentially 24/7

1. party play missions (epic battles all laced into it)
Everything in the game except levequests is party play already.

1. large scale full linkshell events (dynamisis type not dynamisis copy)
Larger scale events are already on the way.

1. would love furniture back, miss that from carpentry (think it's for sure on way)
Yes, we're probably going to get furniture because we're getting a seemingly robust housing system. Makes sense and I support the notion.