I just re-subbed yesterday and the game is great. I'm back and having fun. I had a good group with another few folks not 5 minutes after i logged in and looked at all my skills. Not only that but one of the other guys just resubscribed as well, that in my mind makes it look like AoC is doing rather well. This is at lvl 50 mind you so not all players are capped at end game being bored.

The new X-pac looks absolutely amazing, its a sure buy for me. If only they would add player housing, this would be a new favorite mmo of all time for me.