i don't get the solo play deal. yes, some of us play solo to grind. i know i do, but the majority of the time i am in party. just because you do not have a character based on how other people feel is right does not mean that i do not fit a role in a party correctly. just because while i am grinding my pug can heal does not mean i try to take a healers role in a party.

my role in a party is to deal damage and if one of my party members go down i resurrect them. that allows the mages to not have to stop healing and nuking and let more members die. i take this role also because of my high defense and hp so i can take a hit from a strong mob where a mage would get 1 shot from. like i said there is nothing wrong with however you set your character because at the end of the day your role in a party may change on a case by case basis. by having additional skills we are able to fill multiple roles in a party that would be otherwise lacking.