I just downloaded and started the public test realm client. I made a character, and get put in the new tutorial area (looks good, from what I've been able to see, so far, by the way.) However, I have had to re-connect and re-try the tutorial 4 times. One time, the game crashed when I changed to the MAX in the class tutorial room. The other 3 times, however, I lost my connection to the game server EVERY time I destroyed a tank in the part after the respawn tutorial. If it helps, it is a Vanu character. *Edit: I just noticed the "skip tutorial" option. Sorry about that.
It is like this for days, is not a problem with you, but a problem with the server, they will fix it sometime.