Same here, only my DC started with the Sound bug problem later on my Screen got stuck, and gw2 crashed back to desktop, tryed logging back in till 00:00 but geuss what no luck.. Deu to RL work i hade to call it a night, and could kiss my exotics and 20slot (kitten** expinsife) bag goodbye.
I know Anet made an official post now but still i cant press this evenmore further then this, We need/want our rewards. wasting time on a game without getting anything back is a waste of time especially waiting so long till the event to actually pop (21:00h Belgium) And then after a 2hour participation getting smacked out.