Should I come back...

[PaperNinja]

So I've been away from FFXI for a long time now. I have an urge to come back, but is it worth it? I'm not sure I have the time to dedicate to getting a character up to a decent level... Does it still take just as long?

What are some reasons I should come back?

[Omgwtfbbqkitten]

During the CoP expansion, the EXP curve was lowered signifigantly and with the ToA expansion, its become much easier to level quickly since most parties favor targeting VT and T mobs instead of IT+++ like they did in the old days.

Additionally, there are EXP buffs from enchanted items like Empress Band, which you can buy with conquest points and also earn through a signet-like buff called Sanction at 50+ in ToA zones.

So, yes, it has become a little bit easier to level. And if you take up the current Return to Vana'diel campaign, in which you might be able to re-activate your characters (provided you didn't delete them), SE will award you an Anniversery ring, which gives you a very large EXP buff, though its use is limited and cannot be recharged.