I too am getting the 1.0 character considered new character issue. Happened back in phase 3 as well, I'm just now getting around to actually logging in with that character.

Time: 8/29/2013 02:58 Central USA, as well as back in phase 3.
Frequency: 1.0 character importation/login
World name: Hyperion
Character name: Azrai Tatsuuchi
NPC name: Not Applicable
Monster name: Not Applicable
Class/Level: Original screen prior to importation/login showed Botanist 15, Started as Archer
Party or solo: Solo
In-game time: Not Applicable
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Steps:
1. Select 1.0 character for import.
2. Click log in.
3. Change some appearance options.
4. Select Class to start as.
5. Get 2.0 character cutscenes.

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