The best time to try Hardcore EQ...

[Dulu]

https://discord.gg/ADrYD9Bj

With this bonus XP/item week, you should come give the hardcore challenge a try.

To summarize;

Permanent death - unless it's PvP/Griefing.
Very fast leveling on Red, especially in groups.
Only trading within the guild.
No buffs help from outside the guild.
Every character in the guild was created June 17th or later, so it's like playing on a fresh server.
Very friendly community.
People in all level ranges from new chars constantly, to 20's, 30's, and even 40's and 50's!

Full rules in the discord I linked