They are estimating an average 0f 1500 per server, but have said that 3-4 thousand wouldn't be unreasonable for peak hours. I think Gaute mainly meant that it wont be a typical mmo, and if you read up on the forums, I think you'll agree.
I really think you should go check out the actual forums and read the dev posts. First of all the devs are more involved in the forums than on any other developing game ive seen. They listen to the posters. There will be pvp on every server, cons…