Long story short, huge journey down memory lane after I graduated from law school in Toronto. Years of hardwork and no fun gave me flashbacks of my youth. I found this website after recommendations on reddit. I tried the new GMS but it was too unfamiliar and chaotic. I played GMS from 2006-2009. I quit, gave away all my items because of university, and later, law school. Now that I am a junior counsel at a mid-sized firm, I finally have some time (not a lot of time) to squeeze in some fun in my life. I look forward to know more about the community and get adjusted to the new game. From what I've seen so far, I like the game so far. In other words, donations are not that far away! Cheers.
Welcome to MapleRoyals, the game is quite similar to what you experienced back in 2006-09, so I am sure you'll get right back into it no problem. If you need help, there are the various guides on the forum, hope you enjoy your stay here.