Thinking about getting back to game but..
The game is somewhat better than it used to be, but for the two situations you just described:
1. WvW is still just a zergfest as far as I’m concerned.
2. Leveling is entirely for PvE and WvW. sPvP is supposed to be skill based, not stat based. So yes, it is still pointless to level up, if all you want to do is sPvP.
“What we do in life echoes in eternity”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6zkT2uZAGA – GW2 – A world of wonder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6zkT2uZAGA – GW2 – A world of wonder
You wouldn’t think about coming to this game unless you are disappointed with the current game you are playing.
Guild Wars was never about getting the best gear, if that is your thing you can craft ascended armor which is now obtainable in PvP.