One the subject specifically of RP servers dying. I am going to quote what I said a while back when everyone thought the mod Pippi was going to cease updating:
My stance on this hasn’t changed. And while the work of author of the Tot! series of mods should definitely be appreciated. An RP server is NOT, and NEVER defined by its mods. An RP server is defined by the community of players that engage in the activity with one another. You don’t need mods, gadgets, or even a video game itself.
So lets keep the sensationalism down about how servers are suddenly going to up and die. If they die because they lose one mod, they were one foot in the grave already. I’m not against showing support for a mod author who very be going through a rough patch. But honor their wishes and keep things civil and level headed.