[danlufan]

I havent read all the above, but one thing i would like to note, dont you start neutral, wasnt it more why you decided not to take a faction (religion). I can understand the values of neutrals, but like anything in life you choose something which has its disadvantages, being neutral means you dont reap the benefits of your religion (faction). Each area of the game has its own benefits, crafters/diggers can do missions, which give amber to increase stats and give other things, whereas PvP players can fight for Outposts, fight in Prime Roots and tag and fight.