I've played it for over 1 year now. My first impressions were that it was pretty amazing, Well worth a play through. Some starting areas are better then others but it is pretty easy to travel anywhere in the world at anytime.
End game (without the expansion) what end game? I only found it to be a grind for gold/items to twink out my main(s). PVP is alright can be fun at times.
I max leveled a thief, warrior and guardian. Did armour + weapon smithing and leather working. Trade skills are gold to win.
Game has an auction house which you can buy nearly everything off. It also makes getting gold super easy.
I recommend trying the free to play version and make your own assumptions. It can be fun but I don't think it will last as long as you hope at first.
GW2 does have the best micro transaction point of view ever IMO,. use in game currency or real money to buy fluff stuff.
(I know eve did it first with plex)
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