Beg Wrote:TL;DR: I find more worth in characters I enjoy playing, not necessarily those that can contribute the most in party situations or are "the best" at what they were designed to do.
Agreed, but if you can get the two together (for example a marksman!), then you get the best of both worlds.
One quick note about your attacker issues, attackers aren't an ends unto others unless you go on the run and get nothing out of it. Attackers are contributers to boss runs that are generally mutually beneficial. If you stick to it you'll meet new and interesting people, probably make some friends, and get some good equip/skillbooks/mesos for your trouble as well. Some people just really enjoy bossing, and have no issues with leeching/mass washing in order to be the best they can be at what they enjoy doing. Part of it is showing off to others as well though.