Time changes all things, nothing stays the same...or just pick whatever cliche you like. Ultimately, you have a decision to make: mourn the past & spin your wheels pining for the good 'ol days like one of the "sheep" or do your part to find a way to entice more people to play in the faction.
It ain't an easy thing, but you have to decide what type of guy you wanna be...a guy that can, or a guy that can't.
I'm on the server tonight for the first time in...hell, I don't even remember how long...all I know is that it's been so long that even my muscle memory for flying is way past rusty. Oodles of things have changed, & as much as it completely irks my nads, I have to change my habits & expectations...& although my nads completely disagree, I'm perfectly cool with accepting the new reality as it presents itself & adapting to a new environment so I can try my best to change it later.
TL;DR Version: Quitcherbitchin' & deal...then choose to be either be a talker or a walker (hint: be a walker)