Well, just about 2 months away from the event 'Gathering of Nations 1111/2011), and 2 weeks from the final prebook deadline, and I'm super keen already.
If anyone is interested in going, new players get a start-up package of 50 occupational skill points (OSPs) which can be spent on a small selection of additional skills you can buy, which work in a manner similar to 'experience points' and 'levelling up'.
30th June is prebook deadline, and the cost for the Gathering is £60, or £70 on the gate if you miss this date. Staying the extra night (Thursday) is an additional £10.