Dear Bungie,
With Destiny's launch, there has been a tumultuous storm of opinions and thoughts flying around across the internet. Everybody seems to have an opinion, more often than not a complaint, or an idea of what needs to happen. Arguably poor review scores from many publications feed an ever increasing loop of groupthink and lead to unfair conclusions and accusations about what, from a real perspective, has the potential to turn into a masterpiece.
With the forums ablaze with topics lambasting the game you've made, I wouldn't be surprised if, on your part, there is at the least confusion, at most dismay at the exact nature of the friction. I've read the complaints. However, I feel very strongly that everything in Destiny has been meticulously thought out, planned, and implemented. In simpler terms, [b]there is nothing about this game that doesn't feel intentional[/b]. It feels to me that every aspect of Destiny as it exists now aligns with your vision, and that you have made the game exactly as you wanted to make it.
Those of us who have long time experience with similar games, and really want to see the industry evolve, recognize that Destiny could very well be the beginning of a masterpiece, a revolution in how games are experienced and how stories are told. We play it religiously, and we trust you to develop its universe into something really special. It already has established itself as one of the most memorable gaming experiences I've had, and I'm sure that rings true for those like me.
But the adherence to your vision is the cornerstone of positivity for this experience. Destiny is going to be a long road, and vocal members of the community that don't truly grasp Destiny's scope and potential will continue to complain. Likely, it will be relentless. I've already seen people go from complaining that they had too easy of a time getting to the level cap, to complaining that the raids are too hard over 3 DAYS. In fact, Destiny seems to have had 3 years worth of complaining cycles crammed into the 1 week it has been available.
We have our journey over Destiny's lifetime, and you, Bungie, have yours. I urge you, remember this: [b]You must unflinchingly adhere to your vision.[/b] If anything can be said about the game industry, particularly in MMO type games, it's that "The Customer is Usually Wrong". You can't please everyone, and large scale change will rarely please most. But if every game released is going to strive only to please the most customers, we end up with bland and repetitive titles that rarely venture outside of the status quo.
To you I say that you will need to heed this forum's tagline more than any of the users: [b]Be Brave[/b]. Don't buckle to the complaints, and don't stray from making what you see because of the outcry of those who don't agree on its beauty.
Sincerely,
A Fan.
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#Destiny
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We need more people like you.
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Very well said. Have a like.
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Bump!
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Very well said. This game may have it's share of issues like any other. However, I have never experienced a game that has sunk it's claws into me quite as much as Destiny. This game is every bit the game I had hoped it would be, and I applaud Bungie for building the game they've always wanted to create. This is only the beginning of the journey and I'm glad that Bungie has allowed us to take the ride with them and see where things go from here. The foundation is exceptional and I'm excited to see what the future of this franchise holds. See you out there fellow Guardians!
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Call me crazy, but lack of story is lacking
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No game will ever please everybody. Every game is criticized in some manner and that is not a cause for worry. I'm enjoying what I personaly like to play in Destiny and taking my time as I am in no rush. Some features I may never play to the end as my time for gaming is limited. Destiny offers hours upon hours of playtime unless you happen to have only one single goal. My only disapointment is the writing (not voice acting which is great). I wish you could turn off every word, dialogue, monologue, narration. Marty's music is telling me Destiny's story in a far better ways. I can read the details in a book or elsewhere :)
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Maybe your post should be a little more sycophantic.
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Well Said. People are spending far too much time focusing on the negatives when they should be looking at the positives we have and the many that we're going to be getting. Bungie plan on supporting this game for 10 whole years, you don't see EA or Ubisoft making such a commitment. Cut Bungie some slack and just trust them
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That's awesome and I agree whole heartedly. More companies need to follow those words rather than bend to the audiences bad decisions for the majority of the time that corrupt and ruin games in the end.
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Beautifully said. You sir, are a true wordsmith.
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Bumping
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Edited by TomcatNSocks: 9/18/2014 9:31:18 AMGood post OP
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