[Bumamgar]

Every day the server continues to reach new population records.

The removal of global channels has revitalized several classic aspects of the game. Not only has the EC Tunnel trading hub been recreated, but people who take the time to run to a zone and look for a group are much more likely to be given group spots (even if they aren't the absolutely most optimal choice) due to their availability. With global channels it was far more common for the dude LFG at the zoneline to get passed over in preference of someone LFG in global chat.

The game world feels larger now, and a stronger community is forming as people are forced to interact with each other more to achieve their in-game goals. All in all, the removal of global channels has had a net positive effect on the server.

I recommend people get used to it, as it is extremely unlikely that global channels will ever return to p1999.