MMO Emulated Servers - Private or Pirate?A private server is the common name for a server emulator. Essentially, a private server emulates the functions of a normal MMO server. It allows users to login and play as they would on a normal retail server. Private servers have gained their player base by being free to play and through content customisation. At the same time, they have been criticised for poor performance and low player population. There is mixed truth on both sides.
Some interesting points raised.
What do you think? Are they legit in some situations, or always illegal?