Server pop might be low, solutions from the champ
 

Server pop is low and I believe this is due to PvP being meaningless and lengthy, as well as unbalanced with current item inflation.

I have a master's degree in PvP Champ Server Domination, and can see these systematic problems.

To increase server pop to 500+:

Change PvP Range to +- 10, force folks to have to fight or work together or die
Add Xp Loss with PvP Death scaling based on level - This forces folks to have to grind forever, and thus makes box better. IT must be a decent xp loss for the most part if you are within 4 levels, imo, outside of that not so much.

Furthermore,
Consider wiping box and keeping it classic™
Consider team server, or permanent death server, or item loot server

Discuss

I endorse OPs research. Sound theory.

Wipe it keep it classic pop will grow until people realize they are playing eq again...

Would be a quick way to put server into single digits. OP is an idiot

lv 60 with no gear vs lv 60 with gear is way more unfair then a lv 50 vs a lv 60

who is this bluebie scumbag who likes a 100 pop ghostland server?

Sorry pal the PvP champ offers solutions for PvP'ers, bluebies like you might not succeed in a server that has PvP happening regularly

Amen, my lvl 39 pally on sz could fuck up lvl 60 casters at a zoneline all day. All bout dem gears. Box in Classic is much more balanced gear wise, if you have bronze armor you can still put up a fight. In late Kunark/Velious era you need haste items, resist items, hp items, and all sorts of shit before you have a chance.

Some of my favorite fights were against Gloinz. I support his post and message.

ya dawg I remember numerous times of fighting the behemoth of Checkraise. Never much a chance as a noble little gnome wizard, but glorious combat none the less.

Bluebie server domination for a bit/making sure Lite and crew got smacked down was good times as well

probably 100+ people banned for silly stuff

just sayin