Ive played Everquest off and on since its release in 99. Ive sold my account (when i quit forever) 3 different times and still go back to play again with a new account. Never played WOW, lot of guys i knew left EQ for WOW when it came out in 02 or so(?)
Like most the others said, if you have never played it dont start. MMORPG's are very addictive but also very fun. I pay 15 bucks a month for maybe 10 hrs a week game time (was playing well over 40 a week at one time). These game do go GREAT with weed, thats about it.
However, if you want to play Everquest , PM me I can hook you up in game with a guild and lots of people to help you get started so the learnign curve isnt so steep. The only reason id ever suggest such a game is for someone that wants to waste a lot of free time without spending much money. It works for that.