Interesting place, this; a decent level of integration and no sign that we'll have to pay through the nose for basic services *cough* SoE *cough* -- it's definitely past time on- and off-line functions in MMOs were linked more closely and easily.

As for the game itself, it seems to offer many of the features I (and a bunch'o'bloggers) have been looking for in games -- more value from the subs other than the ability to play for 12 hours straight, a luxury most of us no longer have. In my case, I'm looking forward to the crafting and to consignments, since I've long held that a supply-only market is a PITA for anyone but auction-house monkeys.
In the meantime... trying not to get hyped up!
~ Ysharros, the Stylish Corpse