Since a few days, and I really don't know why but probably because my brain must be degenerating as I get older, I am actually considering to get a premium account again, since I'm feeling some motivation to play duel and since it's pretty much impossible right now with a standard account.

That being said, I was wondering if there is really some action left. I'm in Europe and browsing with the ql new alt server browser, I can hardly see more than a few dozens people playing and almost never any premium server, even empty ones. I can assume that there is more people playing than that and I don't know why I can't see them. I wonder also if there isn't any premium server available or if I can't see them either ?

Is there a irc channel where duelers meet nowadays ? Where is the community ? Is it open or is it like friends playing only friends on private servers etc. ?