I think Blizzard really hosed up AV. Sure it is more exp and honor worthy but it is just not as fun. The same strat over and over. Counterstrike became like that for me. Rush rush camp rush rush camp.

Blizzard could really do something special if they had the game drawn out over an hour. Yes over an hour with meaningful rewards and strategy. I can not remember the last time the Flight Marshals dispatched their aerial attacks let alone the elementals released.

So to answer your question the object is to rush to the end capture all their towers and hold yours and convincing other folks to do the same. Or drain their re-enforcements.

I enjoy defending tower caps as well.