Hi I also played EQ for 4 years and I played EQ2 when it first came out and got a lvl 45 cleric within the first months of its release. I have played DAoC now for about 3 months, much more intricate and you are able to spec your toon to your taste not all healers are the same. The graphics are not as good as EQ2 but as far as game play goes I love it. I will not be returning to EQ2, the RvR (Realm V Realm) is very fun:) As far as grouping goes people are people no matter what game you play guilds are guilds, and I think if you find the right guild the right friends in any rpg you should do ok. I have had no trouble grouping and seems there is always someoone willing to power level you, all are needed in RvR and they wanna get you to 50 so you can help them there:) My suggestion is to try it a month, if it does not suit you then you can always cancel. Come to Gwaine server Midgard and let me know it is you I will power level you up and get you ready for some peeps v peeps action:)