I'd rather see a server wipe, whilst retaining classic + kunark + velious. I don't think it's good to have two blue servers. It splits the population too much. Wiping wouldn't remove all the mudflation or age problems and some won't like, but I think it'd help.
A sort of character lookup or server history lookup on the p1999 website would be fun. So you could search players or guilds by name and get a list of players. It might show some information about them. My character might have a "Got the killing blow on Grandmaster R`Tal." Server history might show who's looted what first or similar. It might also keep a running tally on how many times named have been killed. It may not seem worthwhile to some of you, but it could be fun to open up the server firsts and historical events so we all can get a feel for what has happened and what's currently.
Ultimately we have to accept these servers have a limited lifespan and the game popularity itself is fated to decay.
Looking forward to Pantheon. I hope it takes the baton somewhat. Best wishes to them.
EDIT: If a server wipe was mandated, I think it'd be fun to save all the prior characters (and guilds) and later create a lookup on the website so players could view their old characters and guilds. It of course would require time to make the lookup.
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