Hi, im thinking about giving it another try.

[Yak]

Hi, welcome back!

Just started playing again myself, so probably not the best person to answer your questions...

Still got to watch out for those pirates though, but that'll never change

Anyway, glad to hear you're getting through the other side of a rough patch, have fun and see you in space!

~ Yak

PS: if you've lost all your ships and starting again with nothing, might be worth checking out the Aid for Veterans while you're getting started.