Which server is better to choose if you want to play solo for a month or two? Where is there more players in the starting locations?

Maybe there’s another server? LU4 is not an option, I’m on a mac. ty!

Hi guys I'm gameless now and considering hopping back on L2. I've always played higher rate servers (x25+ up to x300 on Dex) and I love playing archers and mages. What would you recommend as a viable more solo-ish class for the new upcoming C1 L2 Reborn server along the archer/mage line? Appreciate any help.

Does it even make sense to play LU4 without a premium subscription?
I’ve heard that at higher levels, around 30–40+, nobody wants to take players without a premium account into parties because it supposedly messes up the drops. Is that actually true?
What are your experiences with premium vs. non-premium?
I started playing with a friend on new white server, but this has honestly discouraged me a bit. €50 for 100 days feels like a lot to me, especially since I don’t love the game enough to invest that much into it. On top of that, I only have around 3 hours a day to play because of work and family.
Would love to hear your opinions and experiences.