I guess using the betas to check things out would be better than actually start playing the game as you would at release.
Theres no point rushing, search the rift forums about your favourite setup and try it in beta, if you hate it, try something else.

So a wild suggestion here, What does people think of starting Cloudborn Guardian?

i am pretty sure defiance will get the numbers but the most kids ..
And guardians will be less numbers but well organized peeps .
We still need to check guild lists .

A dude has started a "EU PVP guild list" on the, keep bumping it and before release we can clearly see which is underdogs.

But we need to decide for beta 5! Cloudborn Guardians?

I think we will go Defiance .. Need to ask some ppl also .. For the rest Betas anyway .

Its fine with me, aslong as everyone starts the same faction on the same realm I dont really mind what it is

I've got the CE pre-order so hopefully will be there.

Cloudborn Guardians?

I am Easy though what ever we go we go together

Installer downloaded : check
Client installed : check
Client updated : check

Warp drive activated.... I am ready

all ready to go maybe have a friend come along also to try the game out

ohhh centauri nice to see you again mate.