Shards Online (currently in pre-Alpha testing), described below by RipperX as "Ultima Online meets Neverwinter Nights" (first time I heard this crossover!?!):
(Just in case, here is link to the video above - https://youtu.be/sY9V03Fsh6s)
PS Speaking of other "independent" sources (that is, besides the official site) there is also a Ten Ton Hammer overview from couple months ago.
PPS For what it's worth, there is DAoC free shard - anybody interested can find more details in the comments here.