I do like that there are a number of mage classes built for melee and close combat. As for the spells... though they do say the basic class is a ranged damage class, the descriptions are really rather simple and it's hard to tell how creative the spell choices will be. We can but hope....
I'm leaning towards a guardian because I'm a giver, that's me, all I do is give give give! Heh heh well maybe not... I'll have to see what all the warrior classes are about, but I'm leaning towards guardian and defense over offense. Unless a defensive class looks to be gimped in PvP. Much, much more yet to learn...