So. I have been playing on this server just under a week. Here is my review of my experience so far.
I can tell you that the community on this server is solid for such a new server. Supported very well by fair and very active GM's
The server itself although PVE is not your usual hand holding server. Do not expect a free ride with day one 21 Body/Mind Control, or free deeds. You are going to have to splodge through the grind to get the benefits.
This all comes back to the economy. With paid deeds, there is going to be one. However with a 1x server and a steady if slow way of gaining coin. This one I believe will be a solid economy with a slow inflation rate.
To gain 6s 50c it took me 5 days. This was with a combination of Mob bounties and selling crafted items to the trader. I could of done it a lot faster if I just grinded mobs.
The world is massive and unforgiving. However this is all made great by a well constructed starter town that gives you everything you need to start. There is really no need to leave for days. Get that Mind Control/Body Control up in Safehold before moving out.
The GM's seen to be on point with dynamic events. At the moment "Goblin war drubs" can be heard to the north. Tuesday just past, this war-band sent scouts south to gather information on Safehold. Me and 3 others sallied out to meet them and drove them off. It was great fun and Val the GM did a great job of dynamic spawns and camp placement. In event chat it now tells us that Safehold scouts have spotted the war-band on the march south. That we will need not just people, but materials to repair the walls. Food/Cotton to withstand a siege. I know it is going to be a blast. This is all happening Christmas eve.
So to end I would say. If you want a good Local Chat RP PVE server. With a solid 14 player and growing community, that is close to WO economy with slower inflation. Join. Even join Christmas Eve to help us defend Safehold. Our frontier town in the Mystic Highlands.
