This system is without a doubt kills all of the pvp for new players. If it was just mini games I would say fine keep it , but for a pvp server, it is crippling to a new 80 facing someone with pvp 10 gear.
I understand the idea of rewarding players but the rewards create a massive gap between being competitive and just wasting time and most of the time a new 80 will not be retained.
Time seems to be a huge object with this game. People in the 21st centur aren't waiting around for years to gain pvp ranks. For the most part this system has been a huge waste of time for this community.
I've played grinding games , and to me the grind is on par with what I expect for a system of this nature. For someone else it could be a waste of time and money to even begin doing the pvp grind for gear.
I think the basic idea is good, but something needs to be done to make the game competitive for all players who enjoy the game. I really beleive that the current logic in place is not a sustainable one. Please give thought in retooling this system to benefit all players , not just botters.