WTH came up with this idea?

[jwenting]

From the email newsletter:

- Overhaul of the PvP system We are aware that, for a lot of players, the linearity of PvP in Ryzom can be an annoying hindrance to Role-playing and character development. That's why we are preparing an overhaul of the PvP system, in order to offer fighters of every nation, faction or alliance the possibility to defend their homeland, their religion, and their beliefs. Citizens of a Nation, Trytonnists and Marauders, didn't you ever dream of the ability to fight for your ideals? Your dream will become reality soon!

Sounds suspiciously like spires, turning all regions into open pvp for "control" and denying access to them to other races/civilisations/guilds.

Welcome to the gankers in Void and Loria, to being unable to tp in and out of entire regions because someone else "owns" them.