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The video centers on a recent controversy in the Destiny 2 community related to the Dawning 2020 event and its final reward. The event, which involved baking cookies using Dawning Essence and ingredients collected through gameplay, introduced a community-driven goal of accumulating Dawning Spirit to unlock a final exotic gold-tier present. Despite Bungie tripling the rate of Dawning Spirit generation to help reach the goal, the community barely met the target, leading to mixed reactions. The rewards, including cosmetics, exotic armor, and an ascendant shard, were particularly underwhelming to veteran players, though more valuable to new or casual players.
Another significant point was Bungie's poor communication, notably regarding misunderstanding about quadruple Nightfall rewards, which contributed to the community's frustration. The speaker argues that Bungie's goals were unrealistic, suggesting that a structure with weekly rewards might have been better received. Despite these issues, the quality of the individual rewards managed to salvage some success for the event. The video closes with a call for viewer feedback and engagement on social media.
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In this segment of the video, the creator discusses the latest controversy within the Destiny 2 community regarding the final reward from the Dawning 2020 event. The main activity during this event is baking cookies, which involves collecting Dawning Essence and ingredients by completing in-game activities and kills. These cookies are then turned into NPCs for various rewards, including the highly sought-after Glacioclasm fusion rifle and returning weapons like Cold Front and Avalanche.
Additionally, a new community event was introduced, where players accumulated Dawning Spirit by baking cookies, completing bounties, and having the Dawning ship equipped. The community worked together to achieve different reward tiers, culminating in unlocking an exotic gold-tier present. However, a significant issue arose as the community was set to achieve the final tier reward approximately a week after the event was due to end, causing widespread disappointment and frustration among players.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the issues surrounding the completion of a Destiny 2 event, where the community had to generate enough Dawning Spirit to unlock a gold-tier present. Bungie intervened to triple the Dawning Spirit generation rate, yet the goal was barely met before the event ended. The reward, which includes some cosmetics, an exotic armor piece, and an ascendant shard, has received a lukewarm response from the community. The speaker acknowledges the mixed feelings, noting that while the reward might seem underwhelming to veteran players, it’s quite valuable for new or casual players. Additionally, the speaker touches on Bungie’s lack of communication, particularly regarding a misunderstanding about quadruple Nightfall rewards, which added to the frustration. They suggest that if Bungie had been clearer about the rewards from the beginning, the community might have had more realistic expectations.
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In this part of the video, the speaker critiques Bungie’s handling of a community event in Destiny 2, arguing that the goals set by Bungie were unrealistic and out of touch. They discuss how Bungie’s decision to drastically increase the community goals created heightened attention and, consequently, disappointment regarding the final tier reward. The speaker believes that Bungie misplaced the focus on the event by implementing a community-driven goal structure instead of directly offering weekly rewards. This shift could have led to smoother event execution and a more satisfied community. They also highlight that the event was ultimately successful due to the quality of the rewards, despite the unnecessary community event overshadowing this positive aspect. The video concludes by soliciting viewer feedback and encouraging subscriptions and social media follows.