maybe it was in EQ, but not so much in depth like in GW2.
Have you even took 1 hour of your time to research the game alittle? Just see what it really has to offer

I think you will be amazed.
You know, most MMO's you play, you just want to get into endgame, you lvl as fast as you can.
in GW2, the game is actually endgame from the beginning. You fight these awesome bosses, you can even sidekick your level 80 warrior down to level 10 to experience the events in that low level area or just to play with friends.
the game is much more social than any MMO out there. There is no kill stealing, no ninja looting, no need to choose what faction your in, everyone is on the same team.
Far more balanced PvP than any MMO, really fast and team orientated.
How come you can't see all the awesome aspect's the game has to offer?
Or are you like a friend of mine: ''It's not a RPG! They dont have Holy Trinity with TANK, HEALER, DPS, How can they call it a MMORPG!?!? I wont play that!''
pff, comeon.