It is all about perspective, and when it comes to this forum, that perspective is generally warped. True to their conspiracy nature, a lot of people look at this as some sort of publicity stunt by Bungie to bolster public relations, which it is not. It is simply a random act of kindness - nothing more, nothing less. To those on here that do suffer from a mental or other physical ailment, I truly do wish you the best. But no one was trying to slight you - instead the intent of some people has been, as always, to just stir the pot. I have a family member who suffers from cognitive issues, so I do understand the hardships that some of you deal with on a daily basis. What people are constantly overlooking is the narrative. A fan of the game has an awesome wife, who went to Reddit to share their story and find help for her husband to do the raid. The community rallied behind them, and it was noticed by Bungie. The reason that you will likely not see that here is, despite having just as much in the conspiracy department, the one thing that Reddit has in spades that is severely lacking here, is a sense of community. She did not ask for anything, and DeeJ did not publicly tell everyone that Bungie was giving him something. It was, in fact, the gentleman's wife, who shared the act of kindness with the community. DeeJ only had two comments on the thread. The first (and more important comment) was this: [quote]Our team is passing this message around. Please tell your husband that we wish him strength and good health. We make games to be fun (hopefully meaningful). When they become more than that, it's inspiring. Thank you.[/quote] The second was how it would not be any treat for the husband to play with DeeJ - a humorous comment. Was the entire thread unicorns and rainbows? No, it was not. There are still unsavory elements over there, as well - but there is everywhere you go. Unfortunately, this community has won something, as well, in all of this - the "Most Pricks Per Capita" award. The original thread on Reddit is here: http://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/2lbtb2/a_doctors_recommendation_for_destiny_and_its/ After she told their story, you can clearly see that she was not trying to ask for anything, other than people who would raid with him who understood his situation. Of course, leave it to the select few to turn it into a story about how Bungie needs to do something for others, too. No, they don't. They did not even need to do what they did. I'll leave it with this... Good job, Bungie and DeeJ! [b]Edit:[/b] Grammar.

Yeah we are pretty pathetic as a community...I mean there was some idiotic proudly proclaiming he would report any one who push him while he AFKs his way through Strikes. I don't get the stupidity or negativity at all. Fun game..still enjoying splitting my time between this and AW...even if the Raid lords and rngesus semester to love to reward me ascendant materials instead of armor and weapons.

I wouldn't say it's the community, just a few assholes.

This is just a pr stunt by bungie to try and save grace with the gamers.. cool he got the gun, but they should still rot for their shady practices, and this half shell game they shuffled out to make money..

Its just a game item omg ppl

I can't either, I know there are self centered idiots out there but this is ridiculous. To the people involved I hope you have a speedy recovery and I really hope you destroy these self centered children in the crucible with your new shiny gun. Well done bungie a very nice thing you did and I approve 100%.

I'm glad he has something that will make him happy. Brain surgery is a very scary thing.

People are jealous assholes. I get that everyones been through a lot, hell, i spent a year in a hospital with a tumor that messed my heart up in 2012. I dont try to say what i went through was worse because everyone is different. Who cares if the guy got a gun? He went through a lot and had destiny to aid in his recovery, he deserves it.

god bless the kid and a nice gesture by bungie, dusgusting if any one would even think anything bad of this hope he gets better

Emotional sap, chill out.

I agree with OP. A nice little touch from the devs to someone who has had months of suffering. To the people hating, stop and think for a moment. If this brings even an ounce of happiness to someone who has been through such a hard time, it's all worth it. On another note; that range! Basically a sniper rifle!

It's a bunch of -blam!-ing pixels. If that makes his ordeal any easier than why the -blam!- not? STOP -blam!-ING MOANING ABOUT IT

Anyone that has a problem with this is a disgrace. I have seen a few complaints about it, about a man going through serious surgery and a company offering him something virtual which may make him smile at least once in a difficult time, its a nice gesture. How people have managed to twist this and turn it into complaints and jealousy is beyond me

That is a beautiful thing they have done, I have been increasingly irritated by bungie for all the bad that has fallen on me in this game.... But that has raised the respect bar a little for them from me, glad to hear the man is getting better, well done bungie

it was a nice move from bungie helping that person , and if it made him happy its really awesome !!!! though its also proof that there is content already in game that is not accessible (disk locked content) ;)

Unfortunately its the abundance of preteen brats on here that say stuff like that ._. To them a game > real life

Couldn't agree more, but bungie should have seen this coming lmao it's a t game. Shoulda just hooked him up a few exotics and a full set of raid gear. Not something that's currently unattainable. Kids are naturally going to be jealous and hate on it. Look at the rediculous nerf this nerf that posts that happen on a daily basis.

Yep those that are pissed are douchebags.