When i played DAoC, before i started SWG, i thought it was much easier to grind crafting and combat, i got 60 in Black Smithing in a couple hours, and started my business, as opposed to EQ which in order to start any crafting, you need alot of time, patience, and finance, but then again i played EQ longer so might just be i got tired of it *shrugs*. But, I would say DAoC is easier to grind.