There was a lot of drama between the dwarves and the Teutonic Order toward the end of Asulon, if I remember correctly. However, nobody really powergamed, RP fights were common despite the PVP default, and most people just RP'ed. It was pretty nice.
i dont remember ANY rp fights in aegis.. only things better about aegis were 1. The Staff actually had a backbone. 2. Wayy less restrictions. 3. Everything was within a 5 minute walk.