What can I expect starting out?

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While I've played quite a bit on Live in the past, I never actually sampled the PvP, so this will be my first taste of it. I'm not new to the game or anything so I don't need handouts or advice or any of that, but it'd be nice to know what to expect on this server, specifically during the newbie levels.

Can anyone comment on the experience thus far? Any stories to share?