Same here. But it's the best MMO for taking breaks and most compatible with adult life.

I only play about 3-6 months out of the year lately and have taken multiple year+ breaks. It can be a bear getting back into it after 3-4 years staring at an inventory full of unrecognizable icons, but not remotely as bad as other MMOs.

And when you come back all of your gear is still relevant.

Yup, same. Currently reading the 3 books on my commute to itch that scratch.

I'm looking forward to another legendary ring. I just made Conflux but just don't have the time to raid for Confluence.

Plus I'm interested in new Skimmer masteries. I always bee-line the mount masteries first.

Think this time was just right place, right time. A lot of retention mechanics are online now, like Wizard's Vault, and also having a cosmetic set that interested me to keep playing for a while (Astral Ward). Rerelease of LWS1 helped me feel connected to the story as opposed to having no idea who the new Destiny's Edge 2 crew was.

The sad thing is, after I bounced some time during the very first release of LWS1, I spent the following period constantly thinking "man, I wish this game was more like GW2". But I'm back now for good, and loving it!

the most important thing was revealed though: I'm gonna get to take some fantastic screenshots of my Sylvari playing a lute.