Well, I'm not by any means new to roleplay and have done so quite extensively over the years- However, after a hefty hiatus, GTA World is the first sever that really struck me as a qualitative one, and that's due to many factors which I'll get into in a few seconds. First of all, the platform, Rage MP, albeit not as stable as it should be, allows for pretty good immersion and I really believe the opportunities with this game are virtually endless and rely solely on how far human imagination is willing to (and can) go. Now, one thing I really enjoy about GTA:W is how this isn't just the classic "Cops n' Robbers" type vibe that you'd usually get from a SA:MP server, but instead offers a pool of alternatives with civilian RP being up there and treated with due respect (you can join a business, create your own, join a faction such as the Government or even Coroners).
Furthermore, I have to give my props to the staff team for doing an extremely good job, as mentioned above, at remaining balanced and objective. I appreciate how admins are not always trigger happy and ready to pull the ban hammer, instead they take into account multiple perspectives and give everyone a fair chance, that is something I really look up to. Last but not least, I like how the bar is held high- and RP standards are where they should be, given the limitations of a text-based server (which in my humble opinion is much better than a voice one, but alas).