While I've drifted away from Guild Wars over the years, it's secured a place in my heart, with the proud title of "Only MMO I've Ever Liked". I like to think it wears a sash that says this. The announcement of Guild Wars 3 has since piqued my interest all the way back up again, particularly as it looks like an MMO that actually respects your time. This was highlighted by ArenaNet's studio head, Collin Johanson, who said in an interview with IGN Live that it would be playable "as much or as little" as the players want.
God above, that's pleasant to hear. Look, I'm all for games that you can immerse yourself in, but I'm also in my early 30s and I don't necessarily want games to be all-consuming entities that, like some eldritch abomination, get their hooks in you and siphon time away with repetitive tasks. Sometimes I just want to be able to jump in, play for a while, then come back a week or so later, without feeling like I've lost out on something.
