I really believe that FFXIV would benefit a lot from a linkshell/guild retainer (guild bank). Groups of players being able to pool resources for mutual support is a very important feature for FFXIV because it motivates individual players to work together, and play more.

The current linkshell system gives very little motivation for players to play together, even though FFXIV is an extremely group driven game.

If a player joins a linkshell, the only benefit received is a direct chat with other players in that linkshell. No other motivation to join or actively participate in the group is achieved. This does very little to join individual players together to create strong playing groups that enjoy playing for years.

The addition of a Linkshell Retainer would give a lot of group motivation that is currently lacking.

Do I stand alone in this? Would something else work better? Please give your opinion.