Adding non-classic aspects to a game regardless of its aesthetic nature is taking steps (baby steps in this case) towards creating a gaming experience that is neither classlic nor Live EQ. I believe this defeats the whole purpose of dedicating a server to recreating the classic feel and progression of everquest circa 1999.
An example of how adding minor features here and there can drive a game away from its classic feel can be seen in emulated servers such as UO Hybrid (
http://www.uogamers.com/) It is a community so hardcore in their beliefs of a classic Pre-Trammel UO experience yet somehow justify a pay for gold service / buying mounts and a PVP EVERYWHERE (except this area) type of mentality. A down with stupid UO live flamboyant cloth colors except for this one rare that I happened to come across. I'm sure they went out of the gate as a dedicated classic experience but every now and then an idea was presented and pushed by the community that could make things nicer/easier/prettier... Am i the only one who sees character models as a degradation to the classic experience?
I understand the counter argument, If I don't like it then I don't have to use them. Agreed, however I do feel that giving in to the demands of changing the game to suit peoples desires for a more Live experience will only hurt the server and the experience of the players in the end. After all, why not add armor dyes into the game? If you don't like it don't dye your armor. Why not put titles back in the game? They don't hurt anyone right? Master Jeweler Baron Ninga Turtle of Tarew Marr the Adventurer...
If it really isn't a big deal then just deal with NOT having the models.
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/em steps off soapbox