Freelancer was the very first on line, multi player game I have ever done. Before that, it was Dos games and single player all the way. I learned terms my 33 year old head never knew or understood before Freelancer. Had my fix for Scifi and spaceships with some good role play here and there.
I'll leave it at a high note and wish you all well.
Sometimes, when all you want is to gain your freedom, you must be willing to risk it all.