If you are an old vet from Asheron's call or EQ, there is actually a funny mmo in alpha stage. Game is quite stable and enjoyable and....weird in some funny ways. If you can go past the graphism : www.projectgorgon.com
Looks kind of cool. I didn't see it on the list of MMO's on mmorpg.com, so I hadn't even heard of it.
Thanks for the post. The death penalty in this game is very interesting. Something I may have to check out and kick the tires on for fun.