I would be for a 2nd server, starting with Vanilla only and following the timeline to the release of kunark more closely since all the work has already been done. And then hopefully by the time Velious is completed it can also be implemented on that server much more closely to the time it should have taken.
I don't think we'd need to reset the current server, I think that most people would move to the new server on their own because deep down a server that is closer to classic from the get-go, has tools to stop cheating from the start, is more free of bugs and exploits, has a much stronger population from the start, has a lot of appeal.
I would be in favor of keeping all the nerfs, including non-classic ones like item recharge, and probably more nerfs, like bard AE-kiting (and I'm a bard).
I think making things more difficult is better, and it makes the journey more fun.
I would potentially go even as far as to say no IP exemption period, only 2 characters per account, and only 1 account per IP. This part might be a little too harsh but would solve a lot of problems at the same time.
just musing,
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