I've put together a year in review article for 2012, written from my perspective:
http://www.alteraeon.com/articles/2012_year_in_review_dentin.htmlThere's an overview of the various server features, new areas, and some question and answer from the players about the future as well as the past. Since it's my view on things, it's probably very different from what you'd expect as a player. If you're a fellow game programmer, you'll probably find it interesting.