I'm very sorry to hear that.
I seriously considered playing 'Dauntless' when it was announced and was very enthusiastic about it - but then decided against it due to to the 'Epic Games Store'.
During the time I was unsure whether I wanted to try it or not I had some contact with their customer service as well as Jesse Houston. Despite the probably very stressful schedule, they were taking time to answer my questions and were very precise and earnest with their replies.
I hope they will be okay.
Quarl
Game servers have a really short life span, I've known dogs that live longer lives. Sorry you're losing something you love :c
First game I ever owned was Super Mario Six Golden Coins, for the GameBoy. I could emulate it today if I wanted but I'm actually addicted to contemporary RPGs. I'm currently doing Baldur's Gate 3, reminds me of all the fun table top gaming sessions I had playing with friends growing up... find yourself a group of outcasts to do DnD with. So long as paper exists that experience will remain. Long after the drone wars have destroyed all our power plants, when humans live in underground tunnels to avoid the radioactive surface of our Earth... people will still be rolling dice :p