Let’s cut to the chase: Bungie has confirmed that RNG adjustments are in place, even if they frame it as an “unintentional bug.” Anyone who’s taken a break from the game likely knows the feeling—when you return, drop rates for exotics and god-roll weapons seem to explode. The longer you stay active, however, the more those rates dwindle, and the odds of desirable perks seem to decrease. This isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Bungie has a longstanding history of using balancing mechanics that favor new or returning players over those who grind daily, and this trend has been consistent over time, not just recently. They’ve been open about this philosophy in the past. Take Sparrow Racing League (SRL), for example. The mechanics were straightforward: fly through gates for speed boosts. But a curious thing happened: the further ahead you were, the narrower those gates became, making it harder to maintain your lead. Meanwhile, players further behind had wider gates, creating a sort of “catch-up” mechanism that disadvantaged high performers. This leveling effect was a clear attempt to make the game competitive, giving everyone a fighting chance—even if it meant penalizing skill. Fast-forward to other modes, like the early days of Gambit, and you’ll see similar mechanics. Bungie clearly shows they’re not above altering game dynamics to keep player experiences relatively balanced. So, why would they leave something as critical as RNG completely untouched? And while some die-hard Bungie supporters might brush these observations off as “tin-foil” theories, not everything can be hidden behind the excuse of a bug. Take, for example, the Eververse store icon, which was blinking on players’ screens for weeks. Bungie claimed it was a bug, but any gamer knows that we’re programmed to check blinking icons. The blinking led players to the store and increased the chances of real-money purchases. Of course, Bungie eventually “fixed” this very convenient bug, but it’s just one of many small, calculated tweaks to influence player behavior. These aren’t isolated instances; there’s a trend here. I’ve also noticed that rapidly turning in engrams often results in strikingly similar rolls, like pulling the same perk on multiple drops. It doesn’t make sense, statistically speaking, to pull, say, Slideshot on three out of four Rose rolls. Yet when engrams are processed quickly, such patterns emerge across different weapons, indicating mechanics at work that subtly guide RNG. With player retention being crucial for game data and investor confidence, it makes perfect sense. A game that keeps players engaged, either through bursts of excitement or frustration, is a game that keeps people playing. So why wouldn’t Bungie stack the odds to favor returning or new players? It’s all part of the design, even if the randomness feels skewed to those who grind regularly. Lets not just ignore the obvious! Any thoughts?