I do love the idea of the tavern in the middle of nowhere that is partly a safe place for travellers in the middle of the wilderness, partly a smugglers nest and trading post, partly a cosmopolitan meeting place for outcasts from all corners of the world, and partly the center of politics for the region even if it's just a humble tavern.
But, I've some concern this would quickly become the Dalaran of Ryzom, that is, the place where all the high level players always hang out. At least players hanging out in the capitals might be tempted to communicate with the newbies there sometimes. If they all leave for the neutral hanging spot, the capitals would seem very empty to a new player indeed.
So, definitely no merchants, no apts or GHs, and no teleports. And even then I'm not entirely sure it'd be enough to prevent the capitals emptying out. I'd still definitely hang out there all the time :P
But, I've some concern this would quickly become the Dalaran of Ryzom, that is, the place where all the high level players always hang out. At least players hanging out in the capitals might be tempted to communicate with the newbies there sometimes. If they all leave for the neutral hanging spot, the capitals would seem very empty to a new player indeed.
So, definitely no merchants, no apts or GHs, and no teleports. And even then I'm not entirely sure it'd be enough to prevent the capitals emptying out. I'd still definitely hang out there all the time :P