Honestly, right now this is the only server where you can really feel a live player base. Not inflated numbers, not empty locations, but real players with whom there’s always something going on. You log in at any time, and the server isn’t dead—there’s always something to do and someone to play with.
The atmosphere is especially nice. There’s no feeling of abandonment or playing alone on the server. Everything feels like a full-fledged world where stuff is constantly happening—events, building, interaction between players.
The administration doesn’t slack off either. You can see the server is being worked on and developed, not just launched and forgotten. That’s what keeps the player base up and the interest from fading.
If you want a decent server with real people, not bots and silence, this is probably the best option right now.