Darkfall UW has an open seamless world with weather effects and no required linear path. You are free to build your character however you want to (PvE, harvesting, crafting, fishing). And it probably has the best action combat of any MMO out there. There is limited fast travel, but it is risky and or very expensive.
I know you said Fantasy, but do yourself a favor and try Fallen Earth. Based on your list, it ticks just about every other box on your list. I no longer play it, but it is still one of my favorite MMOs of all time.
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You could try Mortal Online. Sorta feels like Morrowind with seamless world, first person, pretty scenery. Except someone will likely stick an axe in your back while you're admiring the ocean view.
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Screw leveling games, give me something with "End game" at the beginning of the game.
was looking forward to archage but it seems to have gone another direction than i wanted
tried a 14d trial of rift and i it just wasent there
also WOD could have been amazing but thats canceld
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