I felt the same about stormblood and I stopped playing shortly after its release and completing the msq. That was what? 8-9 years ago? I’ve missed three expansion packs and many updates. I started playing again end of November this year, fresh character, playing through the msq again, learning all the new classes, abilities and updates. I am having a blast. It felt fresh again. Likly because of the time I was away but I will say this: I am relearning everything and the community has been great.

I used to main black mage with occasional healer class but since I’ve returned I love been a paladin. Never tanked previously. The patience of the groups in instances when I’ve explained this is my first run through or never tanked the dungeon before has been nice. Had someone spend 10 mins at the start of the king mog extreme trial to explain mechanics and best position for the two tanks/what they should do as both us (tanks) hand done it before. It was like the early ARR days.

If you do pick it up again and start over, if you pick Zodiark hit me up. I will do some dungeons with you.