GW2:PvP

Guild Wars 2 Basic PVP Intro

There are two types of PVP systems, Structured PVP (sPVP) and World vs World (WvW).

This are basically rated battleground matches played on a Conquest type map.
Players compete on an even footing, where skill and not gear is the deciding factor.
It provides players with a fully geared level 80 premade toon, with all skills unlocked.
No XP is earned here since there is no need to ever level your character.
sPVP is completely isolated from the rest of the world and doesn’t grant PVE rewards.
There is no gear progression, you can earn “Rank” by earning PVP experience and “glory”, this can be used to buy better looking equipment from glory vendors.
Glory is a type of currency that can be used to get PVP rewards.
Unlike experience levels, Rank is account wide and is a measurement of success in PvP

(After the intro tutorial) Press H, select the PvP tab and log into the Mists (PvP lobby area)

This is basically an open PVP map with multiple objectives at a grand scale.
Your home server (team) will face battle against two other servers.
Matches will last two week and each team will accrue points per objectives captured.
Players can besiege structures, battle over resources and win rewards for their world.
WvW is completely isolated from the rest of the world but it grants PVE rewards.
Your toon will be upleveled to 80 but you will retain your current gear and PVE progress.
You can level via WvW and will earn XP and Loot from player kills.

Press B and then select what World you wish to enter.

For those new to WvW while they are trying to figure out the gist of things.

Stay in group
ALWAYS carry 10 supply with you at all times.
Control the supply lines (Dolyak Supply Caravans) they are the lifeblood of WvW
Claim Towers and Keeps in your guild’s name to earn more influence
Defend what you control and repair gates and walls.
Upgrade your camps, towers and keeps- This will make them last longer and will provide your team with additional waypoints
Never upgrade the walls unless you already upgraded the cannons on each entrance.
Never EVER take supply from StoneMist.