Got a crippling addiction to Destiny 2, like I do, but are upset that the game isn't valuing your time? With the recent introduction and now full view that Sunsetting is bad for the game, I've found myself in a habitual addiction to Destiny 2 where I don't play it out of fun anymore; I play it out of habit. And it's rather dull, makes me hate myself, not feeling my time is valued, etc. [b]I WILL NOTE:[/b] This is not for players who are still enjoying their time in the game. You're not wrong to enjoy the game. This is intended for players, like myself, who find themselves in a love/hate relationship, cripplingly addiction, or habitual relationship with Destiny 2.
I'd say seek a therapist, but I'm not sure most of us can afford one. So I've discovered a simple method:
Step #1.) Find two to four other games that value your time more than Destiny and take small breaks away from Destiny 2 to play those other games. You can still come back to Destiny 2, but it'll start yourself easing off of Destiny 2. Throughout the following week, keep doing this.
Step #2.) During the next week, start to play those games before going to Destiny 2. I don't recall if I consciously made this choice, but I know I'd often select my other games to play for a bit first before going to Destiny 2. For me, those two games have been: Genshin Impact, Titanfall 2, and occasionally Rocket League. I have some other games I could play, but my interest varies. Obviously not everyone will have the same taste in games.
Step #3.) The third week, try and not play Destiny during select days you would normally play the game. While this is the stage I am currently at, I find myself quite happy and not as depressed as I usually am while playing other games. Destiny has currently taken a backseat in my current gaming library. And honestly, I've never felt better.
- A little story if you care to read: A day ago I sold my friend my PS4 and various games, since he was looking for a PS4. He bought Shadow of Colossus specifically for the occasion, as he really enjoys single player experience games. And even as a backseat gamer to him while he played, I found myself intrigued by the game. I had fun helping him find solutions to take down the Colossi. Colossuses? Whatever. And it's moments like these where I realize..."Damn. There are other games out there that actually value my time/have good stories/keep me invested". I talk about it often, especially when -blam!- about Destiny 2. That's what I always seem to do when talking about Destiny 2, and I've grown to loath myself for it.
Step #4.)
So....like I said in the previous step, I am at #3, so I'm not sure what I'll do next. Maybe I'll just stay at #3, because I'm enjoying what I am doing currently. Perhaps I'll update this post should my habits differentiate even more than they had previously.
I will state again, this isn't me ragging on D2 anymore. I just don't find I enjoy my time, it's not respected, etc. It's not what I want from D2. This post is intended to help players in a similar state that I am. And I hope this helps, even a little. I'm not a licensed therapist able to help players work out their problems or right click-bait articles about why you're addicted to Destiny 2. But I do think this is just something I should share. I just sort of treat it like I would if I had a Tabaco addiction. Just didn't quit cold turkey.
I'm going to see what kind of games I missed during my time with Destiny 2. As a working college student, Destiny 2 has consumed all my game time up until recently.
I'm on PC, got any good recommendations to check out?
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I got tired of Destiny and now I play outriders demo, but also go back to Mass effect games as well also pla resident evil.
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Or, also an option, just take a break from gaming. The entire industry disrespects the gamer's time. There are other ways to spend your day, go try them.
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Genshin impact has had my attention for quite some time now. Sick of d2s piss poor management and general lack of fun.
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1 RespuestaI prefer cold turkey method ❄️🍗😂
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3 RespuestasJust get some responsibility in your life and you’ll find it becomes a hobby you have less and less time for. Try getting a job, a relationship or a family. If you have those already, you’re probably neglecting one or more of them without realising.
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1 RespuestaBefore playing, I just ask myself what will I do when I boot up this game? Grind for a god roll of some weapon? Ok. Why? Well, I don't play anymore content, so maybe that is not a good reason to play. Crucible? Ok, seems good. Just some fun pvp for a few matches and then I will be out. Are there better competitve shooters I own I might want to play instead, though? Power grinding? Already at max. Pinnacle grinding? What content do I need it for? I don't play that content, so seems pointless. Strikes? Nothing rewarding about them I want right now. Seems like a bad reason then. Raiding? Sure, if I am in the mood to hop on an LFG. Only two of those options will make me enjoy my time with the game. If I am not in the mood for raids or crucible, then I just need to find something else to do. Another game. A movie. A book. I am not addicted to the game, but I do find evaluating why I want to boot it up when I have free time helps put into perspective how shallow it is, and that there are more enjoyable things I could do instead, like catch up on the second season of His Dark Materials and go read forums about that.
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Yeah...I had to take a break from it for a while. God of War and ffxiv are keeping me happy atm.
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1 RespuestaSmall post lol
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Solid post. Just be wary during step three of relapse, but just on a different game. It’s very easy to subject yourself to that same troubled scenario in a different game, if you are susceptible to addiction. Then you are back to square one again, if you deflect your addiction from one game to another. Just be careful, and if you fail, push through it by dusting yourself off and moving forward. Good post, solid advice, and good luck on your journey. 👍
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Big thing is the social interaction with friends being lost. Gotta keep talking through discord or others as you move into other areas of your life to take up the time you previously spent roaming the solar system. There’s always a chance you will come back. Destiny is about friends and tackling challenges which translates to life really well. Build on the positive and don’t focus on the negative
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This would help me. But I already do it and I’m still addicted to Destiny. Cyberpunk is the closet game to drag me away. Still is my favorite game other than Destiny. But Destiny will be my favorite and I’ll always pay and play it. But some changes definitely need to happen..
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Hell no I've only got an addiction to hot glutes
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2 RespuestasEasy; if you want a game that’s has a grind and values your time played just download warframe....
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4 RespuestasEditado por Whopping Dingers: 1/19/2021 11:33:08 AMI think the moment Destiny stopped becoming a chore and habit for me was because of the following. Each one in turn eased me off till I started playing other games for months before returning to Destiny for another season. The element of "The Chase" went missing. This is when I stopped caring about loot or endgame. More people quitting. I went from a roster of about 100 probably all the way down to maybe 5 or 6. So I play pretty much solo now apart from jumping into a raid now and then. In D1 I used to lfg raids a lot. With d2 just the thought of LFG puts me off, so I only ever want to do it with people I know. The lack of a point to doing activities and xur. With D1 vanilla doing your strikes earned you strange coins. You could then spend them on great loot on a vendor who has had no love. With D2 striked are relevant up to a point. But once your hit the cap they just become another pointless activity. More "everyone hated that" more than "everyone liked that" moments. Every season brings something new, but with it comes more disappointment than success in some form. So once vanilla d2 ended I went into every season with the lowest expectations. Since then I have not been disappointed. Game recommendation: Sekiro. Purely single player, rewards the time you put in to learn the mechanics and a good level of difficulty. IMO the superior of all the fromsoftware games because you can be offensive and defensive, whereas other fromsoftware games your are forever evading.
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2 RespuestasI can relate to this post. Last week, I deleted everything in my vault. That's my way of falling back away from destiny. Nothing really matters what you do in this game anymore. I've uninstall it a few days ago and haven't miss logging in just to do nothing. I've been exercising more, like I once did, and enroll back into school to finish up my degree and get my certs in cyber security. Outriders is the only game I see that caught my attention. I just hope it does well and besides they have a demo to try before you buy. Of course, bf6 coming later this year.
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19 RespuestasImagine being addicted to a video game.
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1 RespuestaLittle Nightmares 1 and 2. I.think they're on Steam. The second isn't out but I played the demo...it was fantastic. Scary, but great storytelling. And if you can, Kingdom Hearts. -Snakehide
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Feels great dontit?!?!?!
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"Step 4... there is no step 4" lol
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Risk of Rain 2, and Hades have been fun for me, check out Monster Hunter as well thats very fun.
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1 Respuestaam i only one who don't care what happens to this game? [quote]I'm on PC, got any good recommendations to check out? English [/quote] nioh 2 soon until then idk remnant
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1 RespuestaI said eff it, and finally got a job.
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2 RespuestasIf you haven't tried Diablo 3 yet it is an amazing couch-coop adventure. It has mild looting mechanics and you can jump in for a couple hours a day and feel fulfilled... Its pretty hard to get addicted to it, but it has the potential still, so be careful... 😉 There are a couple other similar type games, there is an alien one with gunplay, can't remember what it was called... Best Wishes OP 🤗
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1 RespuestaEditado por Double07: 1/19/2021 5:58:18 PMPlay Division 2 or whatever And enough with the [url=https://youtu.be/-pkEvHDr9f8]drama[/url]
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Rocket League, Borderlands 3, and Warframe have replaced D2 for me, especially Rocket League. Never thought id like it as much as I do but i'm loving it.
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8 RespuestasWeak. That's what's hurting you. Wolves in sheep clothing. Wolves devour the weak! This is Corporate GREED. If you haven't heard of that, then welcome to the jungle. Wolves will always devour the weak!!! I don't know where you all come from. But you will not survive as a weakling in this world. LEARN! ADAPT! Be STRONG! And FIGHT! Don't be a weakling. They will EAT you ALIVE! They don't care! WAKE UP!!! They Don't Care!!! They'll EAT You! Corporate GREED will DEVOUR You!!!