Just want to echo the statement that Tera PvP style is incredibly visceral. If anyone had a chance to play DCUO before the various exploits ruined the game, it was very similar. Gear is more of a factor in Tera, but the system of blocks, combos, charge-ups, and rolls allows you to take on any level character if you know their attack animations and your counters well enough.
great vid that shows some of the group PvP playstyle in open world PvP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuSZl...eature=related
However, so far the band wagon is all about VoT, and the queue times for VoT during the last beta were 1hr + during peak hours. Pre order sales of Tera have been through the roof, and I'd expect that even with higher population caps, VoT will be slower than the DMV. For anyone who is looking to start, Jagged Coast is the 2nd highest population PvP server and the destination for a few of the beta guilds that have rerolled out of VoT over queue times.
http://tera-forums.enmasse.com/forum...t-Jagged-Coast
3 days before release. Over 40 guilds, 5000 views. Again, if anyone is just starting or looking to throw something together for the launch, JC would probably be a better place to organize rather than fucking over both yourself and the established players on VoT. Hopefully see some familiar faces on May 1.