Test server?

[mimixownzall]

I imagine that there will be some kind of test server at some point.

We will know what to expect content wise since the server will most likely just be a clone of 1999 (not characters I'm sure).

The testing will obviously be the pvp mechanics.

My question is: Are we all going to start at level 1 like a new server and test, or will chars on p99 be copied over to expedite the testing?

If it is a fresh server for testing, would you consider these things?

1) Vendors that sell research only spells (especially if XP is increased)
2) Spells be reduced in price or something like on the kunark server where we talk to an NPC and they give us spells up to our level (which would work for point 1)

Or is this going to have to be something that is more trial-and-error than anything?

Are you really just going to have to have a few dozen people there casting/hitting eachother to find all the info you need?

Also, do you plan to eventually have some sort of stats page/point system set up?

Thanks for your time.