i started playing when the server was pretty new had some troubles and stopped playing then i come back to not being able to download the actual server let alone actually stay logged in or even be able to make a character
They're having some issues with the old links. At the moment and as far as I know, the only way to download the game is by torrenting it. There's a reliable link posted by a mod on the Nostalrius Reddit page that's been stickied for people to use. Sorry for your troubles and hope to see you in-game.