[Krakken]

Yeah but Graal2001 was more about community than "doing stuff". Give the new guys a chance at the 2001 experience. Catch their attention and keep them there. Make promises and keep to them, it'll bring it back I think. Though I do see where you're coming from; it's risky.

I'd argue that if the server is pre-filled the average player will come along, feel like they have to learn how to play all at once, struggle and give up. Or if the player was more experienced they will see what they think is everything the server has to offer in a day and never return. You need to keep the players wanting more at all times and the only way to start that is to only give them a little taste.