It seems as though there are a lot of threads about people returning to the game lately, perhaps because of the expansion looming ahead. I played EVE for about 3 months a year or so ago, and all I did was mining. I joined a corp within a month and was pressured into mining and hauling which I did enjoy but quit because I was still playing a different MMO, so i really don't have a good view on how the game was.
I had to quit final fantasy a few months ago because I started college, and it is far to time intensive of a game for me now. So my first question is can I be a successful player without making it my "second life"? I can log on every day to change my skills and such, that's no big deal, I'm talking about actual play time, which I could only manage on weekends.
Also provided I do return I'll want to do mission running at first, and maybe move to PvP eventally. What would be a good race to start with? I like how the Amarr ships look the best I think, but looks aren't nearly as important to me as blowing **** up effectively.
Any other suggestions or comments or whatever would be greatly appreciated!
Oh and one more question. What is the general consensus on the longevity of the game? Lately it seems as though many MMO's are getting ready to give way to next gen MMO's in the next 5 years or so. Considering the way EVE works it seems like with graphics and content updates it really could go on until people can hop in a spaceship of their own.