Some interesting stuff on that, didn't realize Wurm went back as far as '03 in development.
Even the screenshots on the homepage look a lot like Wurm today.
Wurm Concept Explained was a good read.
https://web.archive.org/web/20040202052729/http://www.wurmonline.com/concept.shtml
Still waiting on the glass, birds, waterfalls, playable races though
" probably affect few players in the beginning, will not be discussed here, as it will be a secret to all but the creators. "
Heh.