Originally posted by AvsRock21
Definitely EVE. There's really no competition right now. 

Have to agree with you, and I don't see this changing anytime soon. The game has evolved into a work of art and is actually going to be a part of an exhibit at New York City's Museum of Modern Art. Tough game to top.

Originally posted by Zaeluce
Try mortal online   www.mortalonline.com

 Personally i'd rather have my eyes stabbed with hot pokers while being forced to listen to Justin Beiber...

Age of Wushu I will check out when it hits English Open beta (i know you can change the Russian one to play.. but IMHO if the company wants me to play their game I won't have to do things like that).

I guess Wurm would be a consideration for the OP as well.

Pathfinder is one of those games that "on paper" has everything..  whether they can deliver remains to be seen.  They do at least have a list of people working on this with both RPG (pen and paper) and MMO experience.  So I'm hoping for something a step up from typical inie releases.

I just wish someone would come out with a sci-fi MMORPG sandbox to include...

- Expansive universe with planetary exploration possible as well.

- More asthetic features such as comets, meteor showers, maybe solar storms that wreak havos on your ships navigation systems while in play  or even the ship's manuverability, distant super novas, actual twinkling of distant stars, etc.

- Space stations you can actually dock at and explore (I know EVE has this now, but know little about it's extents). I.E. mechanic shops, bars to mingle with other players, trade centers, Security centers for bounty hunters, etc.

- Twitch-based combat instead of EVE's style of point and click.

- Expansive selection of species you can be. Even the ability for players to discover new ones through space and planet exploration that become unlockable to the player.

These are just some things that would be neat (Or refreshing rather) to see. I am sure others can add to it. Although I enjoyed EVE for some time (A bit over 2 years off and on)...it just lacked in some areas...for me anyways. I am aware there are many that have played since it's release and enjoy it as is...different strokes for different folks. But for me, beyond joining a Corporation and going into low sec...it was farmville in space.

Age of Wushu. Might be more than just the best sandbox.

Originally posted by Goatgod76

I just wish someone would come out with a sci-fi MMORPG sandbox to include...

- Expansive universe with planetary exploration possible as well.

- More asthetic features such as comets, meteor showers, maybe solar storms that wreak havos on your ships navigation systems while in play  or even the ship's manuverability, distant super novas, actual twinkling of distant stars, etc.

- Space stations you can actually dock at and explore (I know EVE has this now, but know little abotu it's extents). I.E. mechanic shops, bars to mingle with other players, trade centers, Security centers for bounty hunters, etc.

- Twitch-based combat instead of EVE's style of point and click.

- Expansive selection of species you can be. Even the ability for players to discover new ones through space and planet exploration that become unlockable to the player.

 

These are just soem things that woudl be neat to see. I am sure others can add to it. Although I enjoyed EVE for some time (A bit over 2 years off and on)...it just lacked in soem areas...for me anyways. I am aware there are many that have played since it's release and enjoy it as is...different strokes for different folks. But for me, beyond joining a Corporation and going into low sec...it was farmville in space.

That is what the 300 mil that went into SWTOR should have gone to.

My favorites?

EVE, Ultima, Wakfu, Mabinogi, Runescape. Can play either of those long term and be fine with it.

My favorite was Glitch, but sadly it was shut down :(

And by sandbox, I'm going by the guidelines set by the sandbox thread in these forums. If you dispute one of those take it to that thread don't derail here.

Originally posted by funcon
That is not to complicated to get into like Eve. And that is not old as dirt like many sandboxes. I'm looking for a fantasy world with nice graphics.

None.............that's the problem with the MMO Industry right now.

Archeage is the next stop.

Ive tried pretty much every sandbox MMORPG. EVE Online is the best and most complex game by far. But its not the most fun since its hard to log in and have quick PvP action. The most fun and interesting sandbox for me is Age of Wushu (Age of Wulin). New game which was a huge surprise and sucked me in like no other.

I also played Archeage which many hope to be their dream sandbox MMO. Comparing those two I prefer AoW

The best sandbox game out right now is Uncharted Waters Online.  Though the original poster doesn't seem to like complicated, and that would rule out UWO.

Originally posted by colddog04
Xsyon and Darkfall - Unholy Wars? Probably the best 2 newish ones with the best graphics. Darkfall is extremely PvP based and I honestly don't know a whole lot about Xsyon. People around here seem to not like it too much for various reasons.

I wouldnt consider Darkfall a sandbox. more open world Arena themepark.

So it shouldnt be on any top sandbox list honestly.

Age of Wushu is probably the best/freshest option, but I find that game really awkward to get into. My bet is waiting to see EQnext and Dragon's Prophet.

Wildstar sounds like it mixes themepark and sandbox, and honestly I think a hybrid is the best direction for the genre.