There aren't a ton of pissing contests in early group leveling unless it's an AM alt or something. You will run into or group with people that have some pretty nice gear and that's mainly due to the server being up for 9+ years. However, P99 is one of the closest you can get that gives you that nostalgic feel that you're searching for. EQ live (TLP or not) doesn't even come close. The only other server I've heard is pretty good on that front is TAKP, but there's some quality of life changes to P99 because of the titanium client that I prefer.
If you really want that original experience, you could join a guild like Auld Lang Syne (ALS) where you can't get outside help (twink gear, buffs, PLs, etc.) and you pretty much wear what you find. They have an in-guild economy and everything.
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