I've never set foot in IC even though I sub. I don't do it not because I don't like PvP but because I don't like PvP IN THIS GAME. Random lag is what would cause my many deaths rather than the uber-leet-skillz of other players. Not my cup of tea. It does gall me that there are entire zones of the game that, because they are so utterly unenjoyable, I basically can't go there. The makers of MMOs really need to finally learn that PvE and PvP are 2 separate games and plan accordingly. Everything in the game should have both a PvE AND a PvP method of attainment and players should be able to level via PvP if they wish to. Every zone should have both PvP and PvE instances. Then absolutely everyone can be happy. More $$ for ZOS!

Listen I've played IC as low level characters in veteran campaigns with extremely poor gear and done fine. I've played on characters in white non-set gear in IC and done fine. You'll obviously perform better if you have ironed out your pvp build, wearing legendery equipment, and all the best set bonuses and gear for your particular playstyle/build. I realize that pvp is not your thing, but I'm sorry its a little unfair to expect PVP players to not play the game they're signed up for because you decided to step on their domain. You don't really need the skillpoints or the achievements. The pve content is good and if you roll with a good community of players (Pve/PVP) through IC I think you can have fun win or lose. Don't get so caught up in the losses. Everyone who pvp's loses sometimes, including and especially the great players. You get better by experimentation, and the really good players are always refining their character and their skills. You might beat them one day because they're trying something out they're not accustomed to, or testing a build idea which may or may not be good (for them). Have fun with it, and if you deal with someone who has a sour attitude, just let their words go in one ear and out the other.

I'm going to give you a personal example from last night. I logged in briefly last night to pick up hireling mail, and I had a pvp buddy ask me to help him out. I told him 'sure I have an hour I can kill' and proceeded to join him in taking resources and keeps. We had a small group of 3 on DC-EU-BWB and we were running up against 4 yellows. The fight started to grow as we kept plowing down the wall, and we'd get wiped, then we'd wipe their team, but it dragged on for a bit. Their team started to grow, and then our team started to grow. It was back and forth and a long drag out battle. When we finally made it inside the keep, there was one AD guy left, and he did a great job using the npc's to his advantage to take on our little 4 man group (at that point). We eventually had a victory. Then the guy decided to send me some insulting PM about how terrible we were for 7v1-ing him. That may have been true at one point in the fight (the very end) but to be fair we were dealing with his fire ballista/meatbag and all the npc's around him. Also to be fair it isn't our fault his yellow buddies quit showing up. The reality is I didn't care what he had to say, and I had a good fight and a good time. Other people I know would have been very upset by the nonsense this guy was spouting. My biggest suggestion to anyone in pvp is don't let successes overly puff up your pride, and don't let your identity be consumed with victory. I go out there to win, but mostly I go out there to have fun and do my best.

I'd like to add we then went on to run up against a team of lvl 48-49's EP and they were really beating us like a drum at their resource. It was good battles and we made some kills, but they outgunned us, and I have no problem with that. Just have fun with your fights, and be loyal to the faction your character is on. Expect failure. Welcome it. Learn from it. Learn to admire the skill of other players, and try to replicate it where possible. These are healthy ways to pvp, and honestly lead to more wins for yourself.

IC needs some work. The zone is really packed more with PvE than PvP, but the PvP there is pretty much only the opportunistic kind that targets players who aren't PvPers. The 2 exceptions are the occasional duel, and the rapid respawn fights that supposedly still happen on console.

My advice, keep as close to 0 stones on you as you can, and bank often. Do the bare minimum killing to complete quests, and use the big wandering bosses for blood ports. Go to your guild when you need a group to complete something. You can make over 1000 TV a day doing this, while at the same time leaving next to nothing for others to take.

A little slower than what some are pulling in, but at your level how many were you actually gaining? Plus the more players who adopt this approach, the less profitable ganking becomes.

if you a pve guy just buy stuff you need and dont go to ic for farming

No matter how much you want IC to be pve, it will always be pvp. So the solution and the trick here, is to get to know the city and sewer well enough to do safe pve. That include where to farm, when to farm and when to go back and bank your stones.
You can use mages guild skill, the one that converts health into magicka for more easily suicide on mobs, then you just release. Farm in empty districts, an empty campaign and on a time on the day where no one is around. Sunday 12pm is not a good time.