Whether to start on a fresh, newly-opened server or join an established one is a real choice with different trade-offs — neither is universally correct, and the right answer depends on what you're actually looking for.
New servers offer a level playing field
On a brand-new server, no account has a significant head start, which means your early decisions and consistency matter more than they would trying to catch up to established accounts elsewhere — a good fit if you want a genuinely competitive, ground-floor experience.
Established servers offer more infrastructure
Older servers typically have more developed alliances, more active trading and social structures, and often more content already unlocked at the state level — a good fit if you'd rather join existing infrastructure than build from scratch.
New servers move faster early, then slow down
Early competition on a fresh server tends to be intense and fast-paced, then settles into a more normal rhythm once the initial rush passes — go in expecting a demanding first stretch if that's the path you choose.
There's no wrong choice, only a mismatched one
The real risk isn't choosing "old" or "new" — it's choosing one that doesn't match what you're actually looking for (a competitive fresh start versus a more social, established environment) and then being frustrated by an experience you didn't actually want.
