Yes, WoW is a tough one to leave behind. Hindsight, the game is a psychological rollercoaster, with high downs and even higher ups.

I think for the most part -- other than the game turning into crap -- it was the feeling of degradation, and I think this comes with age. And it helped that during my breaks from the game I actually got to live life, and have meaningful experiences that further fueled my decision.*

*: I don't like the word decision here as it implies forms of hatred/anger, which I don't believe is the case in my situation. Since it happened naturally, I don't have feelings of guilt or regret.

I don't think decision implies hostility. It's possible and maybe even healthier to take a Marie Kondo / Ariana Grande approach to things like this. Thank Warcraft for the good times, but now you're moving on.

That worked for my brother too. Just kind of grew out of it when he went to university and got a girlfriend. Glad you're doing well. :)

Getting my main banned for botting.

Pretty easy cut to make when everything is lost and you have to start over. I tried it again a year or two ago and it just wasn't fun anymore.

Same thing happened to me in Guild Wars. I loved that game to death, but I'm honestly grateful.