Back on topic: For me it is pretty much the sandboxy style and crafting system. When I played in CBT1, I was actually lost. That didn't happen to me in a long while, not with MMOs. That's a plus point. The relearning on how you play this MMOs is something that makes it more fun for me, and feels really fresh. ANd then the crafting system. The amount of effort and research you have to put in, to work with this system. It's so satisfying. Even if you are just cooking up some fried fish . And then I havn't even mention the node system, which also plays a strong part in crafting.
It seems the red valkyrie costume does have leg plated shoes that go to the knees. But then again i would have liked to see more armor on our clothes because we look like sex objects now -_- I mean if i'm fighting with my sword and shield and iron armor then why would i just add armor to my shoulders and leave my breasts and back exposed?? O well, they aren't selling anything less exposed in Olvia now so ill just need to keep my cloak over my face all the time.
Had the same experience with the node system, which got me interesting since it offers something unique. I went with a witch. she seems the most covered class ^^ Might try kunoichi and the valkyrie in future
Only thing I like is seeing the character creation. Other than that I can't voice my opinion that much seeing as I never played it due to it not appealing to me.