welcome back. can't say you've missed too much beyond a poll or two, some parties and some chatter about something big at work behind closed doors - the most i know for near-certain is that we'll be getting our new podium[?] since that contest was held back at the beginning of summer.
occasionally we'll have newbies pop in on the forums and people'll bring up one thing or another to discuss about the game/forums but all in all it's been.. i wouldn't say slow just.. consistent..?