2001 Servers Populations

[Striiker]

I recall when SoE removed the population count from the server select screens and changed to a descriptive label. The rumor at the time was that this was done because the population count was in decline due to WoW's popularity. Many sites would graph the population over time which showed WOW shooting up as EQ decreased. This was affecting public perception as people predicted the eventual demise of EQ.