Greetings Final Fantasy A Realm Reborn community,

I'm a new player and I have a few quick questions. I want to level an Archer and make a Bard when I'm able to, how are they in pvp and pve? Due to my schedule now a days I can't really afford to be in a hardcore raid group, does this game make it able so casual players can do end game raids?
This game looks amazing and I can't wait to play it, I just hope it doesn't let me down like so many others have done in the past. I'm a huge Final Fantasy fan and I hope to really get into this game. That being said is there a lot to do at max level? I've played some other MMOs and I get to max level and there seems to be nothing else to do unless you are established in a huge guild or have friends to play with. Thanks in advance for all of the feed back.
Thanks