I bought the game near launch, but found the beginning to be a little muddled.  I've returned, and created a new character with a lot of extension points that I accumulated from the time period around launch.  I'm currently working on mining skills, but don't necessarily want to be in a carebear only group.  I just want to make some money getting ore, and I don't care if that's in a dangerous setting protected by more experienced players, or in a safe area cooperating with others.   Just curious what's out there.