Guild Wars 2

Well I’m trying to get back into guild wars but having been away for so long I’m kind of overwhelmed by information.

I have no idea what does what or where the hell I am even so it would be really nice if someone could bring me up to speed. Like what should a level 80 thief know?

Alternatively you could tell me where to find two years worth of patch notes.

I don’t play thief much but I can cite you the notes.

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/info/updates

Have fun in game (you might consider making and leveling a new char to relearn the game)

welcome back!
I recently(1 week) came back also, after almost 2 years.
I played a necro at launch.
Now I am having a great time with the Thief.
I only have time for a bit of PvE each day, but it’s a decent pass time and I can do it with interruptions.
You should check the Thief forums and Metabattle.com: here you will find links to youtube videos.
It helped me understand the profession better.
I do not follow the guides completly, I have my own setup and I feel good playing it.
Don’t be afraid to experiment.
Reding older patch notes it’s not important: see how it is now and live the present.