I really have to agree with you Ukrai... Ive always "emphasized" Content.... Content... Content... Tools... Tools... Tools.... Players need Content, and tools to do things within a game which allows them freedom of expression, adventure, style, form, and any other thing you can think of that allows creativity with imagination... I think alot of game company's fall short of this in the long haul...
Theres many games on the markets that did offer some of this to an extent but not in its entirety... The only 4 games I could think of that came close to this was Eve, Ultima Online, Runescape, Tales In The Desert (no combat or no hunting, cough).... Unfortunately all the above became too carebarish for me too zoned in and player restricted based on your levels where you could go, and what you can do other than Eve of course in scope... There may be a few others that Ive missed or refused to state because they were pretty much near misses but not on linear scope of this topic, and had other element styles of play...
One of my All time favorites was Roma Victor despite its bugs... The community regardless of drama was awesome, and Ive made some really great friends from there... Of which Id also like to add Community is important as well... As a Community I think its our part to make Xsyon what it is if developers can provide the Content, and tools...
Im Looking forward to seeing everyone in Xsyon soon... I Know I will prob be hated by many , and loved by few lol... But always remember its part of the game, and nothing personal...