From the get go… the only difference of an RP-PVP server over an RP server is the “PVP” functionality option. The only difference between RP-PVP and the PVP server is the player mindset. If you want the RP experience you can technically roll on any server. Thus if you want the PVP experience you “NEED” and are 100% required to roll on a PVP server for an RP-PVP experience.
The option for a straight RP server is 100% out of the question if your pushing for RP-PVP. The server has to be a PVP or you lose that entire pvp feel.
My suggestions is have all RP-PVP enthusiasts agree to roll on the PVP server that starts with some agreed upon letter. That is what the guilds on my server’s community are doing and so far its running pretty smoothly.
I suggest you guys do the same just make it for “PVP servers” instead of “PVE servers” .