This is only a suggestion don't hate me for this, lately I've notice there are alot of returning players in SB most of them are well respected and might be an asset in their respective factions this coupled with new players joining, I'm thinking that this is a perfect timing to conduct an EXP event, not a one time EXP event but a scheduled EXP event maybe weekly for a set amount of time frame. when you think about it, returning players that are exceptional wont have to waste time finding a party and doing exp grind for weeks, they can head straight helping their faction by participating NB and AK keeping the PVP alive while new players will have an opportunity to have a look and see how it feels when PVP on SB is alive, I know this is counter inituitive letting newbies participate in big boys playground but it will give them more reason to make themselves better, I'm thinking of an EXP event where you need to use 1k EXP boosters not only does it helps the AP market alive by giving AP buyers reason to sell AP, but this will also help the server grow via donations, this will open up a new possibility for a PVP event instead of the usual PVE event like last year although its nice to have both if possible.