Well, before this gets locked, I'd like to share my story. I've only been here for a bit, but I think that I've become a well-liked community man.
Also, I don't think that the server looks too grim, especially if folks like you and me help light up the way.
"What are we holding on to, Sam?"
"That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo.... and it's worth fighting for."
Perfectly describes my feelings about the server.
First time on the server: About a month ago, joined during a Minas Morgul game (not even close to my favorite map), became a Gondorian archer, rekt a bunch of scrubs for a life, but then was unable to spawn, unknowing that all I had to do was hit the wool. Asked around, then continued to smash until we won by capping.
Best memory of RP: Nope.
Best memory in general: Finally buying my first point class, elven archer, and smashing uruk scrubs, getting my first ever MVP.
Favorite member of the community: "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve"
Hard to decide on this one, almost every member of the community is near and dear to me.
EnderNicky, the snazzy nazzy, is quite the guy. Always has a moment, always in for a bit of fun, and always has a penny to spare when in need.
OnlyGod, my nemesis, has been duking it out with me from the start. A few days ago, we were both mages and had a duel of epic proportions at Minas Tirith, resulting in my narrow victory using a flamethrower. We're on good terms, though, and he is a great guy with amazing building skill.
Sjoertim, founder and owner of this great server, is a mellow, yet serious guy. He always has an ear out for the community, and brings appropriate justice to those who need it done upon them. I'm sure that it takes a lot to run this server.
That's not the entire list, either. All of you guys are good players. Those, however, are my fondest memories of the server so far. Many more are sure to come, however.