Been playing since launch. In a large company, have won many wars, company holds territory, etc.
It's a group game after hitting 60. If you're not PVP-oriented, you're probably not relevant. Things to keep in mind:
Chest runs for watermark are basically a requirement.
Big company > small company.
Flag for PVP.
Medium armor is the best.
Learn your server's meta.
Three tents around a bot will halt its progress.
Pearls will get your JC up past 150 because you have no need for motes with pearls.
In OPR, a brute is better than a bear. Remember this. Brutes go SUN, on enemy side, first.
Make friends or you'll be bored. Treat it like an MMO.