Mostly it's just a nostalgia cash sink, the eq 1 progression servers start strong then all die out, and they make a new one. Eq2 live is again bots and cheaters adding that the equipment is so out of wack the numbers go off the screen they get to high. They tried to make a server that stopped cheating for eq1 progression but it failed to do that. They are mostly filled with bots and cheaters like most old games. (3) EverQuNew TLE PvP Server Tarinax APRIL UPDATE - YouTube However, their is a great game behind the BAD PROGRAMMING if your ok with the huge time investment, if it's your thing. This one is best left to the old nostalgia players. You will spend as much time researching work arounds as much as playing. from my studies, but never actually played retail. With all the expansions and updates, they never really fixed the 'God awful UI'. I can't play games for long anymore, or I would jump at the chance. Unfortunately, I can't play do to seizure's. I suggest crafting cooking, also crafting is very fun, better than most games. In all the years I've been playing (on and off), I never realized how important 'food and drink' is to you health and strength of your character. I added a link below of this and many other changes below. It's my understanding, a new PvP/PvE server is to start soon, research as to when. Besides you get all their games for free if you do. Make sure you pay the sub, I think its the only way to play on the TLC server anyway. If you really like this game DON'T DO THAT.

I screwed up and stopped playing after 30 days, and fell behind. these are where you can see new populations at the lower end. Keep an eye out for new 'Time Lock servers' where they start off fresh and add expansions every so many months. In years past they did some nice revamps to the beginners areas.

Bot programs for eq2 crafting