EQ Classic+ server in development, seeking input

[eqclassicplus]

Hello!

I'm developing a new EverQuest private server featuring expansions up to Legacy of Ykesha. My aim is to preserve the slow-paced, social, and immersive gameplay of classic EQ, while incorporating additional content from early expansions and carefully selected quality-of-life improvements.

Server Details
RoF2 client
Pre-Luclin models
Max level 65
Classic combat mechanics
Minor class & spell balancing
Improved boss AI
Buff timers
Shared local-only banking (currency remains global)
Bazaar (see below)
Guild & raid management windows
Custom approved-only UI enhancements
No Alternate Advancement
No Plane of Knowledge
No Nexus
No Firepots
No In-game maps
No target ring
No mounts
No boxing
No third-party programs
No monetization

Player-Driven Bazaar

The Bazaar remains a central marketplace, but traders must be present to sell. This encourages real-time interaction and a living, player-driven economy.

I'm excited to hear your thoughts! Any feedback on features, mechanics, or QoL tweaks that could improve the classic experience while keeping it immersive would be greatly appreciated.

[vftai]

It's not very classic if you're going to LoY but don't have AA's, luclin models, nexus or maps. If you're changing that much I wouldn't call it classic+

These types of servers don't work without a high population, and the players that like that style are already spread between p99 and quarm. Even those servers struggle for grouping at times.