If you want live Eq like experience minus the tedious time sinks try Vahalla
 

We offer 5 bots so you always have a group.
We offer #zone so you dont have to run everywhere.
We offer #size for you large folks out there.
We offer 1000 pp per new account for starting gear (once gm logs in the evening).
We have newbie gear in guildlobby off Soulbinder.
We have all items as tradable.

If this sounds good to you (and it wont for everyone) try us out.