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Ebbs and Flows. I actually got off the ride after gen 3, but then got back in when my girlfriend at the time bought me heartgold and launch.
I enjoy the community elements a lot, making my own fun by discussing and interacting with the people around me. But I usually have to push myself to complete the pokedex because I'm there to experience the new for the most part and once the story closes I usually put it down.