The server is actually quite populated atm with the Legacy players, therefore it is best to login right when Phase 4 starts. It would also be better to create a character through the benchmark first so that it can be imported into the game, saving about 10 minutes of customisation.
As for the country, it depends on where you bought the game from, although most of us are using EU accounts.
As for the country, it depends on where you bought the game from, although most of us are using EU accounts.