And I can say the game is much more fun and healthy now than its ever been. Long time players might tell you NCSoft sucks and makes shady moves, but what MMO company doesn't really? All the good MMOs have terrible companies managing them thats how the world works.
Leveling is much easier now, you can get a character well into their 40's with about 2weeks of solid play. I recommend you play now more than ever...
P.S. Don't listen to all the butthurt vets on these forums who have been playing for many years. They're going to be all negative no matter what, thats how being a game vet works. (You play back in the day, changes happen, vets get unhappy). Just enjoy the game bro.