I'm talking about Phoenix Downs, hi-potions, mega potions, ethers, remedys, tents, etc.

I noticed in the game we do have potions (i.e. Ice Potion), but they are a novelty at best that only cure about 100-200HP. I've not seen any phoenix downs, or any other effective items that help cure status ailments or HP/MP in a way that can help someone in solo-play or in parties where the WHM is tied up or out of MP.

Is there a reason why we don't see these items? Will they be in 2.0? I think this would add a little more wiggle-room as far as how parties are set up. For example, if a BLM had some ethers, then when MP runs out mid-battle they can have one or two and get back into the game. Or if your job doesn't have Raise, a phoenix down would do this for a fallen party member. If you are adventuring with two friends and you're something like MNK, LNC, ARC - you can still cure each other with potions.