I'm not a huge fan of PvP, but I really enjoyed participating in this event.  We got a sneak peak of the two new professions and the new Battle Isles.

ArenaNet has introduced some wonderful training areas for those who are just now dipping their toes in PvP waters and I thought it was well done.  Even with as little as I know about PvP, I managed to attain the Zaishen Elite Refuge before the weekend was out and in a PUG, no less.  It took us a while, but no one quit until everyone had completed the quest.

After reading the article in Computer Gaming World about the new professions, I decided my next character would be an Assassin.  However, after participating in the beta and testing both, I've now decided that it's the Ritualist for me.  And I'll have to admit that the only reason is I like the look of the Ritualist better.  Both play very differently and there may be a day when I have both, but I'll develop the Rit first.

Another event will be upcoming before the release of Factions.  According to Gaile Gray, it'll be announced in the next couple of weeks.  I just hope that I'm back from vacation before it starts as I really don't want to miss it.