Is Maplestory "Cheaper" then before?

I never said anything that meant that what you said wasn't true. I also understand what you're saying about this group of people being very small, but I was merely looking at the bottom line, which is you don't have to spend a single penny on this game to be good as the next person.

While it's true you don't need to spend a single penny, you would still need to spend time. Especially given the OP's decision on whether or not to return to the game, I don't think merching up a couple months just so one can prepare to be pro is the OP's idea of fun let alone a game worth returning to.