So that we don't go round in circles with this again...
- No they couldn't start on my server to begin with.
- We had no idea the WTS would not allow 1.0 transfers to new servers as there had been no official comment on the matter before now
- My time on the game is very limited so NO it wouldn't be quick for me to level a new character. It would take months for me to catch up.

A lot of people are stuck in similar situations. I think there is a deal of genuine frustration here because all people want to do is play with their friends and through no fault of their own, circumstances are preventing this.