Now I prefer to take my time and not use anything that might boost my XP base, so that I can take my time on the long haul to level up. I tend to read while doing so . It's enjoyable to hear the clink of my mattock or pickaxe as background noise.
The reason I keep coming back to RuneScape is the fact that it feels as if it's an organism that's constantly changing with new challenges and new locations. There are the capabilities as well as the interwoven tapestries that connect the various gameplay elements together, and allow me to go from creating runestones, to finding dinosaurs. My personal favourite is Archaeology due to how it marries lore exploration with incredible skill development.
When it comes to RuneScape stories, do not forget the quest lines. This is where I've experienced gothic scream, epic fantasy and one man's desire to bake cakes. I'll never forget the time I spent in the Temple of Light, even the times I wish I could. There's also Old School RuneScape through which I can go back in time to the game I was captivated by.
I've taken breaks, often when I'm absorbed in some new game or RuneScape over the time
RuneScape has always has a way of capturing me. This time It was Legacy Combat Mode, which revived the tick-based battles of the past. EoC and me have one of the most turbulent relationships; mostly due to resistance from me, however I'm trying. Rarely.
My diaries contain notes about my latest RuneScape successes, particularly when I'm able to acquire a brand-new ability-based pet, but it has to share the space with little meditations on the Indie gaming I've enjoyed. Also, angry about the lack of Log Stool DIY recipes in Animal Crossing