The Ac-web forums became a hub for "blizzlike" (aiming for official accuracy) and "fun" (custom gear, level 255) server development. The repack served as an educational tool; many professional developers today began their careers by troubleshooting an Ac-web SQL error or editing a .dbc file. It fostered a culture of sharing, where custom scripts (like teleport NPCs or transmog systems) could be easily integrated into the existing repack framework.
No repack is perfect, and V-0.8 has its limitations: Ac-web Repack V-0.8 64bit