Well Usually no matter what map the server is playing the #1 server will get more players that the #2 server. KDG is the exception but they run the same map and when they stopped the split the player-base so badly they had to do a 180 plus server #2 is probably popular due to the sheer amount of bans and kicks they hand out.. It's player mentality that they would join #1 not #2 possible down to the thought of a lack of mods and serious rpers.
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