1) - Every Tuesday they have inspection on every server. After inspection you can login without any trouble...and I suggest you to try stay logged on as long as possible. And also couple of extra inspections every now and then. Check it out on
http://www.silkroadonline.net2) -
http://www.rev6.com (
http://www.rev6.com/stats/servercapacity.asp)
It shows the POC of the server (Probability of Connection) and how full the server is. Go have a look, if it's over 20% or so just try login in. If it's low you'd have to come back later when it's bit less crowded.
3) - Save your money and buy premium.
4) - Secret Ultra Super Method That Never Fails! But I'm not telling it cause you all will use it and it will get even more crowded (being selfish? No!)