You don’t join the 1st map bracket until you fight the first node. Once you complete the main line of nodes in first map; the 2nd map first node will unlock then you can join 2nd map bracket. Once you complete the main line of nodes in second map; the 3rd map first node will unlock then you can join 3rd map bracket. To get full progression prizes on a map you must do all main nodes and the essentials branches. The amount of people in your bracket should be in a red band above the black band that states how much time is left in the event. It is easiest to just check the last post in the thread, to see what the latest info someone has provided. If the time zone settings in your user profile are correct, you should be able view the time the person posted, to see how current their info is. There is a possibility of multiple brackets filling side by side, so join a “fresh” bracket at your own risk.
Useful info to provide
1)Which map you are in
2)Current amount of people in your bracket
3)Time you joined, if it was not right before posting in the thread.
Which Map - _______
Current bracket - _______ people
Time - ________
Full Bracket = PLAYERS: 10,000