I have been an avid Destiny player since the alpha days, when I was a hormonal 14 year old. I remember the insane sense of mystery and hope that I felt entering the Destiny universe all those years ago.
8 years on and I'm a 23 year old grad student with a bit of a problem. I still enjoy Destiny, but nowhere near like I used to. It feels more like a job than a game now. Everything is predictable and easy but also stressful and monotonous.
As a completionist and grimoire/triumph hunter, I have always felt obligated to get everything in the game. I even did the 250 expedition champions triumph last season. Even when I don't want to play, the unbearable fear of FOMO (fear of missing out) compels me to play (thanks, DCV) leading in the past two years or so to me feeling burnt out but unable to stop playing.
This is equally true with seals. Do I want to guild my Flawless and Conqueror seals every season? No but I will because otherwise I cannot feel anything but anxiety and regret. In essence, I am a prisoner to FOMO. At least earlier in the game's lifespan, I could do everything at my own pace.
I'm wondering if others struggle with this, what we could call it and what to do about it. I want to love Destiny again. I miss feeling the way I used to.
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FOMO is in your head. Just take a break until the game is fun for you again.