Question:
Is this game still alive on the sub server, or will I get to end game and realize there is no one to play with?
They're there! It's just that there are not that many levelers currently. Many are at end-game (level 70) and you'll have plenty of people to mingle with then.
Can I even get that far with no one around?
Yep, you shouldn't have an issue at all. On the p2p server you have an automatic 30% increased experience gain which means you shouldn't run into many grinding problems, if any at all. There are also things called "mercenaries" that you can hire to help you in dungeons if there are no people around. So, make sure to utilize them as they are incredibly helpful.
Or, is there a lot of people around, I just need to catch up a little more?
There are "enough" people around in the p2p server to enjoy it currently, however, leveling can be a bit lonely. Keep working on leveling up and make sure to find yourself a guild, as that may be one of the only ways to have a sense of "company" rather than being lonely while leveling.
Just wondering what the state of the community is in on the subscription server.
The state of the subscription server is getting better and better. It was pretty bad before the 7.0 patch, but it appears every day it's getting better.
It seems the F2P server is doing well, I just can't stand cash shops.
That is the main problem with the f2p server. Unfortunately, they just don't listen to us and won't lower the CS prices to gain more players. But, we are not the team and we do not make the decisions, we can only suggest.
Thank you