[ratlrrr]

> I was interesting in the scriptable clients

For sure. Significant strides to be had with Razor, the accompanying script utility.

> as well as the idea of risk vs reward gameplay.

Be wary of the old heads that happen to stick with their solo thieves and PKs. For all intents and purposes, see where the biggest clans are raiding.

> To my great surprise, there seemed to be a vibrant and thriving social community in this thing that I and everyone else would have pointed to as a Dead World. Recommended

Many a legend even poured over from back in the day, with guys like Funeral, a player killer. Though, deco people are less notorious.