To each his own.
I name one very decent custom server - Stormheaven comes up as a good example and a lot of thought and hard work put in to. Some of its parts- specially low end (1-50) feel a bit rushed, but its been worked on.
Personally I am currently working on my own ULTRA custom server (have been for 2 years now). Yeah its gonna be custom alright, but its hardly going to be an generic ride =P
As far as Shards of D go - yeah they did some very nice customization, but still have 2 major flaws: their client software is heavily obsolete and they unable to upgrade it (they only have access to GoD as latest expansion, and once they run out of zones - they are done for). Some features we have long coded on EMU - they can't even dream to have. And, whats important, despite all their custom content and custom server coding - all their classes do not really feel any different that they were on live (of course I am comparing to my own preferences, and to what I have in stores for my server =P)
"A server with the feel of classic without the content of classic." - coming up.. SOON =) No ETAs yet however (well maybe by new year) =P
few of my General Highlights:
-Alternative World Lore and layout
-Alternative/Redesigned zone content
-Alternative/Redesigned Classes, spells, pets, disciplines, and Class/Race combos
-Significant deity impact on most classes and gameplay
-Redesigned itemization
-Redesigned Crafting
-RP-encouraged gameplay
-Tier based progression
-Dozens of Story line based quests
-No Boxings/Bots allowed
-Solo and group/raid content
PS. Secrets, I may need some good guides when the time comes =P
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