I just played BRD (first time playing any DPS since leveling THM for Swiftcast way back when) and dear god it was fun. I understand why people play DPS now, the lack of almost any reslonsibility is really pleasant. That being said I've not changed my main because I like healing as well and it provides a service to the community.

The thing that seplayers FFXIV from other video games is the idea that it is an mmo. I'm not saying tranking and healing should be compulsory but I think anything to encourage players to help out other players should be icing on the cake that is helping people (and instaqueue).

Why not level a PLD and give it a shot? You might enjoy it and find your new main! The problem is that while its easy to go from tanking or healing to DPS because DPS was already part of your role switching from DPS to another role must be that much more intimidating.

If only we had a part of the playerbase dedicated to helping others learn, maybe we could even mark them with some sort of identifying logo near their name...