@Fodsey this story is hilarious
I started back in school when I was about 14 (12-13years ago), didn't even have internet at home at that time, so we used the IT class twice a week to play. (obviously that did not work out quite that well)
first serious attempt was probably 1-2years later (now with internet at home) as part of Universe 1's Immortal Dragon SI (later HI)
Then every couple of years when university test phase came up and I had a lot of time at home.
Now again due to covid, but unfortunately it only occured to me after a whole year of pandemic that there still is this game that I could check out again.