There weren't any summons on launch of FFXI either. Summoner, and even DRG were expansions. It goes almost without saying that expansions will bring more of the classes we love back. We also know Chocobos are coming. They are working on it, so there is really no point in complaining. It's coming.

The thing about any mmorpg is any feature they add will result in people who love it, and people who complain. The difference is that the people who love it will be in game enjoying it, while the people who don't will be on the forums complaining. The problem is, the forums get so spammed with only the complainers, it gives the illusion that the entire community feels the same way.

Please understand that I'm not saying this about you, and even this situation since we can agree that FFXIV has a lot of flaws, but at the same time, I can say that I enjoy it. I can think what are my goals for today, what are my goals for tomorrow, how will I accomplish those goals, I can plan excursions, etc. I'm enjoying my time, and hopeful for future updates. We can't be mad at SE because we can't jump 40 feet in the air. Can you imagine everyone bouncing around like children.. It wouldn't be realistic, and it certainly wouldn't make people feel unique. FFXIV isn't just about sensual-ism, but realism as well. It's immersive, and I won't feel immersive if I'm hopping everywhere I go like a kangaroo.