I'm hoping you posted this to get feedback and reasons for you to stay in EQ2. If all this is is just an *itching motion by you to tout some other game in the EQ2 forums then may a pox take your mouse hand away. Anyway, onto the serious part of my reply:
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more like a frustrating job. while i do enjoy grouping, I also enjoy solo content and don't want to rely on other to do everything! I want to feel like i earned some of my rewards all by myself
I've soloed roughly 80-90% of the time. Quest exp is where it's at. And yes, I felt accomplished I did (most of them) all on my own.
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way too many "hardcore....i'm better than you, your wasting my time, don't ask for help you dumb noob" jerks in this game
Which server were you on? What times were you playing? Mature and immature players are in every game. You just seem to have bad luck in getting the jerks. The majority of the people I've encountered on my server have been quite pleasurable.
EQ2 is not about instant gratification... well, I guess this is incorrect due to the full HP and Power bars every 20% fill of the exp bar, acquiring abilities/spells around 60-80% sometimes. Getting both exp and tangible rewards (coin/equipment/junk). The only left out is an easy way to level 50. Is that what you want? Do you consider that fun?
Atmosphere, as you know, also affects your enjoyment. I don't know if it's your cup of tea, but roleplaying is great. It's not about getting to high levels as fast you can nor about getting the uber-est weapon/armor before anyone else. It's about interaction with other players, enjoying the world of Norrath and exploring it. Having memorable battles with friends. One can do this without rp, but with it... now that's the spice that makes EQ2 that much better to me.
I sincerely hope you keep on enjoying WoW. I don't know about that game myself. I have no interest in it. I'm already paying $30 a month for two games. I don't need to add to that tab. :P EQ2 has its own set of challenges. If the challenges are not for you and you are not enjoying it, fine. Play something that will because you will only waste your money otherwise.