Fieldcraft Laves when in party

[HReincarnate]

What is up with this nonsensical rule of not being able to do fieldcraft leves when in a party. As far as I know, party members don't give you bonuses or buff you. It's the bloody chocobo thing all over again.

I don't know if this also applies to tradecraft leves but I wouldn't be surprised if it does. This is bugging me :P


On a side note, which craft is best alongside mining? Goldsmithing?

Edit: damn, the title.... TT_TT Laves? *facepalm*