Are There Any Populated Servers That Offer A Pristine Early 2000's Experience?
Apologies for this post because I'm venturing to guess server requests are all too common - I promise I've looked for something like this before asking and simply can't find anything, and I'm beginning to worry it's something that doesn't exist.
I'm looking for a server that has a semi-consistent population (doesn't need to be massively booming or anything but we do like people in our mmo's, yeah?) I personally regard UO circa 2003 as my personal peak, so what I'm looking for is a server that utilizes UO:R and AoS without also utilizing Samurai Empire and beyond, which is where things went off the rails for me.
Finally, as much as I appreciate the creativity and ingenuity on display on custom servers, I'm really looking for the pure, organic experience, so something that strays as close to the Old Ways as possible, with perhaps some QoL here and there.
If I've just described an immensely popular server that I've somehow missed in my search and I've wasted everyone's time, then apologies for being a dummy - and thanks in advance for anyone who can direct me to a new home!