The major difference between the two is that 2009 has a board of moderators who approve characters. It has a set rate of XP advancement. Also, it has an arbitration system in place, which allows for ways to force conflict.

In 2017, any short of Q6 goes. No one checks your character. There is no arbitration system because no one can force you to do anything because of the character contract.

That's what I can think of.

2017 also has Revenant. Personaly, I think that's what makes all the difference. Revenant put's the 'awesome' in 2017... you know... if 2017 was letters... and uhh... those letters spelled 'awesome'.

Yeah...

Fixed that for you.