Been gone for a while, but now i'm back

Hello,

i started playing FFXI back in '03 and quit in '07. Just now booted it back up to find that things are completely different. I'm even having trouble navigating with a keyboard lol.

Anyways i'm looking for some guidance:

1. I'm looking for a social LS.....All 4 LS's i currently have do not have anyone currently residing in them. I was a member of Linkshell's such as Ocean's of Al'Teiu and Black Theory and GrandDesign and RoffleKights all of which seem to have disbanded. I do still have a Hydra Corps II Dynamis LS, but have yet to find anyone on it.

2. Just some overall game play suggestions. Doesn't seem that anyone congregates in Aht Urghan anymore, where would be a good place to find a ton of people? Find shout parties ect.

Character Name in Game: Evestasis


Thank you in advance, to anyone who reaches out to lend a hand.....