[u][b]Pros:[/b][/u] * Visuals * Sound design * Atmosphere * The overall event when it actually happened * No disconnects, at least for me [u][b]Cons:[/b][/u] * Wait time was long * More could've been done with the emblem award than with a scannable * Possible connection issues with other players (debatable, needs backup) [u][b]How to Improve Events Like These (using this event as the specific example):[/b][/u] * Reducing wait time. [b]How to do this?[/b] Have the "explosion and crash" event happen exactly on the timer, and instead have Rasputin shooting up the Valkyries and their slow, steady approach as the "countdown timer". [b]Why would this be better?[/b] Timing is key to live events. The approach of the Valkyries would've been an optional viewing, and would've also built up more hype and excitement around the event if noticed before the explosion. Think Reddit posts sounding like "Wow look the Valkyries have been launched it's happening!" instead of "Wow we had to wait for these Valkyries to show up...".
 * Improvement of server connections. [b]Why would this make it better?[/b] This would make it easier for the playerbase to view the event without dealing with the stress that comes from getting booted from the instance. This would also better the quality of the overall game.
 * Improvement on emblem give-outs. [b]How to do this?[/b] That's debatable. There are many ways to go about this. Perhaps a mini-quest? A scannable and then a vendor visit (adding an extra layer or two)? Addition of a lore card to the emblem? Something easy and simple and not too complicated to complete would go well with the community. Think Devil's Ruin. Simple and short mission. with dialogue filled with personality and lore. [b]Why would this be better?[/b] I was honestly fine with how it was given out but many other players disagree and were hoping for more to it. I think this would improve the overall community reception of obtaining the emblem by adding extra layers to it.
 * [u]My personal addition[/u]: Making the physical impacts feel more powerful. [b]How to do this?[/b] Let's use today as an example. Making the final shockwave fling us back more forcefully and further away gives a better feeling of power in the impact. The tower debris feels minimal, with the exception of the one hole by Zavala, so maybe add another deepish crater or two in the center and wings? [b]Why would this make it better?[/b] It would improve the overall atmosphere and physical/mental impact of the event.
 [u][b]Epilogue:[/b][/u] It took me quite a while and a lot of effort and brainstorming to type this out. I only want the best for Bungie and for the community, and I noticed the large amount of disdain towards today. I then decided "what the hell, maybe typing out a thoughtful and detailed constructive-criticism piece that Bungie may or may not read improve the overall mindset of the community. In my opinion, nothing is improved by hurling insults at the developers. Constructive criticism is the community's greatest ally, one that can dish out the most useful information and suggestions while helping the community voice their concern. That's why I typed this out over the course of about an hour. If you made it this far into the post, thank you! All I hope if for at least one person to read and consider these ideas that popped up in my brain. I hope my takes aren't complete crap, but I tried my best to make them sound decent enough. Have a good day/night!