Ok so I have a level 84 hermit and just came back after like 4-5 years and everything is different, even my skills are gone and new skills in place? I feel like my character is just horrible now because I see all this new shit.. Anyone able to give me some tips or a walk through of what all is different?

I just started playing again as well, I suggest making a new character since you can hit level 84 in a day or two.

If you haven't played in 4-5 years, then you're going to be completely lost. They've added so many new mechanics since then, and they continue to add more. The exp curve trained dramatically, and they constantly nerf classes or training spots. At the moment, a hermit is one of the weaker classes unless you can fund yourself drastically (5b atleast). That being said, if you have old rare items, sell them and move onto a new character. Explorers had a revamp recently, so they got new skills and the ability to change jobs within their branch. So at 100, I believe, you can switch to a shadower, which is better off. Or if you have no funding, make a Zero or Xenon. They hit hard with no funding.

I've noticed dexless and low red doesn't even matter all thief items only require luck now.. I lie my hermit, he's already wearing the best gear a hermit back in my day could.. Zhelm and what not.. I can fund my character without a problem with $$ I just kind of need a guide as to what to even get and where to be

If I played Khaini, I'd be happy to help you in game, but I'm more in Bera and somewhat in Renegades. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here.

Well just found out what a bummer this game can be, I had a black and a blue maple bandana in my storage with other random items and I guess they clear storage now? Because it's empty :/

Apparently there was a bug like that a year or so ago.
Got anything else thats good?