It's a gamble. That's what me and my friends did. We are scattered across multiple servers. We plan on finding a server to settle on once the dust settles and see what's what. They do plan on some sort of compensation just don't know exactly what that would be. Worst case scenario you have to start a new character. Not exactly my ideal solution but just going to have to suck it up or pay for the transfer service when that feature goes live.