Nine years ago today, I hosted a Halo 2 tournament in college because my student association (of which I was president) faced a budget shortfall and wouldn't otherwise be able to publish our biannual literary magazine. It was a resounding success, and not only did we have enough money to publish the magazine, but we also were able to make t-shirts. It got me thinking. How has Bungie or its games positively affected your life? Other than the obvious that you've had fun playing them, is there anything exceptional that's happened to you because of Bungie or its games? Edit: <3 you guys My story above was just at the beginning of this crazy ride with these amazing people and this community. Overall, Bungie and its games have brought me endless fun, an extended community of people I've come to call some of my best friends, and worlds for my imagination to run free and seek inspiration. They've had a profound influence on me, personally, shaping my life in ways I would never have anticipated.