Ok, that came out wrong, what I meant to say was:
That's the only reason they've been designed. To attract WoW players. I'd bet money on it.
Sure they might be different and a tad unique, that's credit due arenanet but it doesn't stop being a damn marketing scheme (which is what WoW's big breasts are!).
I mean, shut me up. I probably will end up playing as one but I was just looking forward to a game without anything remotely elvish in it. I'm so sick of elves atm. There the definition of annoying stereotypes!
I mean every 12 year old gamer with his high pitched voice and 'fukkin av it m8' attitude will be a Sylvari. Oh yah be lyk f00kin Legolas innit mon!
/rant
Despite that guild wars 2 is probably going to steal my waking days.
Rafia clan guild ftw!