Yeah I still see people on quite frequently. I also don't mind PUGs sometimes - I've had bad ones but I've had some really good ones. Mind you I'm still low level (22) but I also have a couple alts I'm trying to get developed so I can play any Tier once my main is in T4.
Dunno, I don't see this as an AoC redux, I liked that game a lot but it was literally broken. WAR has issues but I like the RVR alot so I'll keep playing.