Well as for why people go to the new servers, new people might want a less developed server so that they're not crushed the day they're out of BP.. And if they're relatively new, then they wouldn't be familiar with the old servers' good drop rates and other advantages.. They'd just assume that every server's the same..

If it's an experienced player who wants to start over, then they would probably go to a new server for a fresh start instead of an old server, since it would be more of newer experience.. On old servers with already established diplomacy, alliances, allies, enemies, etc, it would be a bit harder for a restarting player (who didn't play on the server before) to fit in and know what's going on.. They'd need to catch up a lot in order to be able to do anything.. Unless they are in an empty area without anyone nearby or have friends to keep them from being run over until they can defend, they wouldn't survive very long without rapid growth..

And @ neko_lord, Aetius wouldn't be able to control WN1 with Elite for so long without knowing the game and mechanics very well.. They've been at the top ever and defeated Karnage, Kiwi, Quovad, Godz, and everyone else who's opposed them..