@Nazdakka: I partially agree with you, but ....
Isn’t it also an excuse?:hide:
I started with PvP here on this May. I didn’t care about Enigmas or something, I wanted to play. For the first time I was terribly beaten, for the second time as well, for the third time still the same....but that’s not reason to complain, it didn’t discourage me. Only thing what everyone needs is practise. IMHO if you are new, no enigmas or beta CtA helps you, you probably will be beaten. Of course, it is a handicap if you don’t have great gear, but it isn’t crucial.
I must admit that I’ve always prefered BM dueling. I don’t know why, maybe because it’s a bigger challenge regardless it’s disadvantage for me. Also I did maximum to gain Grief recently, the most valuable item I’ve got, and I really want to play with it. What shall I do then, I’m newbie with Grief. (and I started with 1.07 for Arkaine’s Valor, beware)
And also there are several very cheap and effective characters.
And remember, at the first place FUN!