Ok I admit I wasn't filled with confidence at getting the message on logging in that the server was already at its max capacity. But I persevered.
Started harvesting flax near New Vassarak. Went LD within the first patch of flax.
Came back this morning, and went LD again doing the same thing. At 9 am on a Saturday, hardly peak playing time.
I'm filled with even less confidence about the server consolidation given both these points ...
Haven't even gotten as far as trying to open a crafting window.