WotLK Completely new, what to expect from IceCrown? (PvP focused)

[nhika]

So I was reading around, leveling 1-80 shouldn't be a problem. Might level two characters at once as one is being camped etc.
How is gearing progression on this server? Am I really going to be leeching battlegrounds and losing Arena's until I get moderate gear?
Any advice or tips that helped you guys go from a fresh 80 to a geared 80? (I'm sure it takes awhile).
Will not be donating.

[Vilya]

For pvp - there are 2 brackets while joining bg. Till ~219ilvl U'll Play with other ppl with similiar gear. After this point, You will Play with people with mostly relentless/wrathful gear. A lot of shadowmournes as well. Be prepared to be HARDLY ****ed on bg and arena until U'll get moderate gear, imo 800resi is absolutely min

[Icyheart]

Getting decent/pre-raiding PVE gear once you hit lv80 will be pretty fast as there are dungeons you can spam running for drops and enblems to buy gear from vendors.

PVP-wise, yes expect a hard grind as majority of the server are older players who have good gear. Depending on the class you're playing and your skills at humping a pillar, your route may be easier (e.g playing a holy paladin healer and finding a good geared warrior or deathknight to carry). Try to join an active guild to make your time more productive.

If you're on horde side, feel free to reach out for help @ Icyhearts/Seiko.