I thought that it really was a OK event. I wouldn't say it was fantastic...but what are we comparing it to? It's a 'event' so...that means:

The Fair, with the cascadier swimsuits, so now I can run around half naked...sure why not!

Halloween event, um so yea, ghost costume? sure, I feel like a ghost sometimes, no one notices I'm around....PERFECT!

and now, Lightning comes to Eorzea... why does she come again? I don't care, I just want her clothes!

Seems like a normal event to me! /nods

On a side not though? Yes, you were right on this point, it was totally a commercial for the Lightning games! And being that, it induces a slight groan from everyone just like seeing Superman go to IHOP in 'Man of Steel'. Cause well, did they reeeeeally need to do that? um... yes they did, cause it made them money! /nods