The server is pretty alright, it's currently the only available western Zero server that I know of and it does its job alright. Content is kind of slow to release and it would help if the staff was bigger, but bringing zero content isn't as easy as there are no zero emulators out there. There are no p2w mechanics and all cash shop items are acc bound. Getting end game gear doesn't take "thousands of hours" but it can be frustrating to get with all the material farming and refining requirements.