In my past experiences with MMOs I can tell you which ones I have enjoyed.
My first MMO was EQ and EQ 2 and it is difficult for the most part. You have lots of classes/races, an assortment of professions, and interesting areas to quest. Hell you even getto customize your own house.Although like I said it will kick you in the balls and laugh at you while you try to play the game and learn to play.
Second was WoW, it is fun and simple. You have a good amount of races, classes, professions, raids, dungeons, BGs , and story lines. Although the game is terribly addicting be careful how much you are willing to play. Take it easy and don't overplay or you will either A.) Never stop playing you will play all day and night or B.) become bored.
Third was City of Heroes and Villains, I loved this game for the fact that the customization was amazing as hell. You could create the hero/villain of your dreams pretty much. You have an assortment of powers at your disposal and tons to do. Though it seems that some of the quest dungeon places were coppied and pasted most look too alike.
Fourth was Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, fun PvP game, good classes and races, and interesting story and gameplay. Though it only has 100k players atm due to launch failure it's still a decent game.
I played Guild Wars, but I don't remember if it was before/after WoW. It's fun for a story based MMO, you have quite a bit of classes to start with and a huge story plot. Though you cannot choose race (not until GW2) Over time they released 2-3 Expansions adding more classes and more story it is fun, but it's only a matter of time until you get bored good thing it is free.
LotR online will be free in the fall, DDO is fun for D&D fans out there. SWTOR is on its way and looks really enjoyable now. Warhammer 40,000 Dark Millenium still has about 2-3 years left. You have a lot of choices so find one you like and get to it!
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