Freedom: nothing is more valuable!
In Ryzom, there are no classes to choose. Develop all the skills of your character harmoniously or choose to concentrate on one skill and become a master.
You are not forced to choose a faction when you create your character. Join a faction during your journeys, or not.
You don't have to fight in PvP, but you can.
Join a guild whenever you are ready for it and build up alliances, or just start your adventures alone or with your friends.
Develop your character in the way you want to and start your own story.
It is up to you, to decide what to do.
Feel free.