[Iannis]

That's been a problem persisting for a long time. I believe Hib/Merlin was one of the realms who had the "/level 30" that attempted to attract people to playing it.

Of course, a /level 30 in DAoC was almost as impressive as a /level 30 in EQ: not very. Level 45+ is the ungodly grind, as well as the ToA abilities that are hard to get on low-pop realms. And less resources (people to group with. master craftsmen, rarity of having DF.)

didn't work so good. But they can't merge two servers, sooo.

I kinda got bored of New Frontiers quick. I can see how the low pops would be screwed with it though.

There has always been a sort of pendulum swinging. I think they've always been manipulating the RvR through selective "love" and "you're nerfed to FUCK now!" patches. That might just now finally be biting them on the ass since they messed with RvR.