ive been back playing a few days ( i started on launch at the beginning of the year) i returned at lvl 27 im now close to lvl 30, i have spend no r/l cash at all hunting subs in the mines (theres 2 channels u can clear the mines then jump to other channel) KRs are single dungeons btw.
i have been able to hunt repair and make profit, although i am a taoist (preist)
maybe its a new honeymoon period but i am loving being back, its like mir2 of 2002 jazzes up every npc is where i remember him on dragon server lol
i was exploring ST and was blown away by the map design and giant WEB statues even on the 1st floor, Guild tells me the new cave RME is stunning also.
my biggest issue with the game isnt the drop or gold i think its been upped slighly, but the cost of special repairs is crippling.
unless u buy cakes from the cash shop or you guild is kilin bosses regular it could be tough just to get by