Classic server, what's the argument against it now?

[nekroturkey]

Typically, whenever the subject of a classic server is brought up, there are two main points against it:

1. It takes away development time from the main servers.

2. Who would want to play on a server that would never get updated?

Once November hits, neither of these points will be valid anymore. So with that in mind, what would be the harm in releasing a single classic server for those that want one? After doing some research, there appears to be plenty of interest in the idea of classic servers for older MMOs:

1. Everquest

• Currently in the process of releasing a progression server in 2015.
  http://massivelyop.com/2015/02/23/ev...ression-server

Edit: Trailer for the progression server:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YOL...ature=youtu.be

• Daybreak have entered into an official agreement with Project 1999.
  https://www.everquest.com/news/project-1999-daybreak

2. Lineage 2

• Classic server to be officially announced on May 21st.
  https://eu.4game.com/lineage2classic/

Edit: May 21st, official announcement:
https://4gameforum.com/threads/linea...is-next.26645/

Dear friends!

We all made quite some work. After this month we have 16555 votes, and it is a little bit more than our initial goal. That is great! I bet you all want to know what happens next, and here it is: we've started working towards opening the server. As you can imagine, it involves a lot of preparation, discussion, testing and other complicated stuff which we cannot talk about in details. There is still a risk that the project won't be launched if the circumstances are not in our favour. We appreciate your efforts and your involvement in this project. You've shown your desire to see Lineage 2 Classic in Europe, and it means a lot for us. Stay tuned, updates on the project will be posted on the forum as soon as we have them.

3. Darkfall Online

• Aventurine have recently announced their intentions of bringing back the original Darkfall Online, alongside their current Unholy Wars release.
  https://forums.darkfallonline.com/sh...=1#post6502284

As for determining what state the classic server would be set in, since the notion of "classic" differs from person to person, a community vote could be held. Similar to the Everquest progression server, whatever state gets the most votes would determine the ruleset of that server.