Why do you play Maple?

I think that the reasons I play maple are just about the same as everyone elses: friends, fun, leveling. I think I'd quit Maple if a couple of people in my buddylist or guild quit playing (although I didn't quit LaTale for that, not permanentely, though that's a little different story), or if the game got really boring, but since I always find something to do, even if it's just doing a quest, hunting area bosses, or upgrading equipment (this is why converting to STR has been one of the most fun things in the game).

In the end, I see no reason to quit as long as the game is still fun to play and I still have enough time to play it. Until then, I play because I play.