actually, our pledge is formed by 8 players, plus the royal. 9 members. Potentially 2 more.
I guess the current active population is 16 total? Which 2 (1?) players being alters of GMs
Alliances combined with sieges will attract more players... Not going to lie, from your standard side. Or new with nostalgia.
If sieges are at different times, potentially people enjoying more classic than standard, but still attending sieges or arenas on standard for fast pvp.
Or not, because not everyone is cut for the hardship of classic.
Personally. I prefer alliances opposed to increasing member limit, after all, alliances are the cool stuff with betrayals and everything. The essence of Lineage. But any option is good.