I'm pretty sure era has gotten over 4k. When analyzing a server there are many characteristics that must be addressed. And everyone has bias, including myself.
First of all, it is not fair to take a look at one superior part of a game, and say the whole server is better(for example saying classic is better because of better graphics)
I've played classic a lot longer than era so there will be some bias.
Classic account: 2500 hours non afk. Started a month after release but took a break for a year.
Era account: 800 ios non afk + 200 staff non afk. Played since release, staff for a lil over 2 months.
Alright so here's my OPINION. Not facts.
Classic:
Pros...
-better graphics by far
-skill orientated
-good updates
-better community
Cons...
-Updates take forever
-non responsive staff(flame me idc it's true)
-repetative gameplay
-repetative items(almost always hats or morphs -.-)
-basically a large chat room with a customizable character(people don't play classic for its gameplay sorry)
Era:
Pros...
-high player count
-excellent gameplay(doesn't get boring)
-massive weapon choice
-frequent updates
-trade system/rares(adds new dimension/appeal to gameplay)
-responsive staff(I understand this is probably my most biased point, but I've seen our pr team actively moniter and manage reports)
-vast choice of fighting styles, you can make your own using different weapon combinations and strategies/techniques
Cons...
-high player count
-The community can be a bit rude
-pay to win
-lower quality updates, however I still think some are just as good
Just my opinion : j
It was probably a bad idea because people will flame me but whatever, I just wanted to give the most complete response I could.