Been Out of the Game for a couple years

[amanet17]

Ok so here is the deal I have not played Final Fantasy XI for a few years and I just finished getting everything reactivated and I was finally able to log in.

Only thing is where is everyone? I figured most ppl are probably playing out the new expansions.

I also realized that the game dynamics have changed a bit like being able to level up quicker.

Can anyone point me to a thread that might explain any of the new stuff to someone who has come back after a long hiatus?

Are linkshells still around? Do I go to the same places to level up?

[Artharian]

There's a set of returning player guides on playonline.com (sorry haven't got the link at work) I think under Adventurer Primer...

Plenty to read there :-)

Sorry - very brief post...I'll try and be more verbose when I get a chance...Welcome back :-)

Art.

[Catmato]

Ok so here is the deal I have not played Final Fantasy XI for a few years and I just finished getting everything reactivated and I was finally able to log in.

Only thing is where is everyone? I figured most ppl are probably playing out the new expansions.

I also realized that the game dynamics have changed a bit like being able to level up quicker.

Can anyone point me to a thread that might explain any of the new stuff to someone who has come back after a long hiatus?

Are linkshells still around? Do I go to the same places to level up?

Most people spend their time in Adoulin areas. Jeuno, Whitegate, and the 3 cities are all but abandoned.

I'm not sure how relevant it is today, but this BG thread should have some answers via the links in the first post.

Linkshells are still a thing, although there aren't many massive endgame shells like in the past. Check a Linkshell Concierge for a shell that's welcoming to newcomers.

[Ladynamine]

Ok so here is the deal I have not played Final Fantasy XI for a few years and I just finished getting everything reactivated and I was finally able to log in.

Only thing is where is everyone? I figured most ppl are probably playing out the new expansions.

I also realized that the game dynamics have changed a bit like being able to level up quicker.

Can anyone point me to a thread that might explain any of the new stuff to someone who has come back after a long hiatus?

Are linkshells still around? Do I go to the same places to level up?

There's a set of returning player guides on playonline.com (sorry haven't got the link at work) I think under Adventurer Primer...

Plenty to read there :-)

Sorry - very brief post...I'll try and be more verbose when I get a chance...Welcome back :-)

Art.

Click here for returning and new players guide -->Final Fantasy XI Adventuring Primer

[Artharian]

That's the bunny! Thanks Ladynamine :-)

Art.