Another option is RebuildEQ.
The AA/XP progression can be adjusted to your liking, there's a way to reduce XP gain rate if you want a slower progression, but the server is curved for earlier gameplay is faster than later one.
There's custom builds you can pump and review here, to give a boost to the classic EQ
feel:
http://rebuildeq.com/builds
There are teleporters on rebuildeq to help with corpse runs and buffs, however they cost money to use and are not as good as a real player.
There's an itemization system via artifacts you can do to help gear up earlier game, but they're rare to heavily rely on.
Raids adjusted for 2 to 6 players - same on rebuild.
no bots, no boxing enabled. The server is built to help you make friends and enjoy content.
you can delevel.
I have a rested system to help make the server more casual friendly, as well as the grinds on the server can be farmed by friends to help people with less play time.