#we're talking about a monday before the final week of the season having less people playing

[thefirstknife]

can we please. go one (1) week without the PVP obsessed people going off about how PVP is the only thing that matters in the game. im so very tired. "PVE people are probably about to find out that PVE can't carry the game because PVP is ruined and we're all gonna quit and play better games" please just can they shut up and go already instead of threatening us with a good time they never follow through on??

I saw that stuff as well, I know exactly what you're talking about. It's incredibly disingenuous and deliberately incendiary to cause more people to bitch about the game being doomed or whatever.

They are constantly using "steam numbers" to show that this is the lowest population count that Destiny 2 ever had and how that's proof that the game is being ruined and dying, that pvp bros and content creators are more important than we think they are, that Bungie needs to make Destiny 3 (yes, that is unironically stuff that people are saying) and other really incredibly tiring things.

Not to mention the vitriol towards the devs. Every time they bitch, more and more people show up in the comments saying awful shit about devs and how they are lazy, they don't work, they don't care, they are bad at development and so on. This is what eventually fuels harassment.

These "steam numbers" are disingenuous because they are taken out of context and they strip all other external reasons from the "low player count."

Is there a low player count? Yes! That is correct. Even when we account for console players, it's still low.

This is nothing new. This is a constant trend. Last month of the season ALWAYS has low numbers. People finished their story and their pinnacle grind and their seals and are doing other things.

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Is this the lowest it's been so far? It seems to be, though the final month on steam charts isn't over so we can't fully tell yet, but it seems to be one of the lowest. However, there's been similar numbers before during seasonal end. It's quite literally nothing new. We go through this every season, except this season it's slightly lower than usual.

Why is that? Well, the chart Aztecross put to prove there's not many people playing happened on a Monday before the final Tuesday reset of the final week of the season. Yeah bro, very few people have things left to do in the season. They're not bothering. Unlike you, other people have other hobbies and games to play. I haven't played in days, I only got on on Saturday to finish my King's Fall seal and that took 10 minutes. This is what I mean by "disingenuous." It's a cheap bait tactic. Find the lowest number and ship it for cheap outrage engagement.

Others are constantly also posting the cummulative steam chart for every month of Destiny since the game came to steam and they're pointing out that we have lowest numbers now. Which is, again, posted for cheap outrage. They look at the number and see it's low and their conclusion is "game is dying." They don't care about the trend (every season end is "dying"), they don't care about external reasons (other game releases), they don't care about overall how some seasons are just weaker and have less interest (not the first time), they don't care about anything.

They just want people to be mad enough to harass the devs. Because like, what do they think is going to happen when they spend 2 months blogging to hundreds of thousands of people about the game being ruined by evil devs who don't do their job? When they constantly talk about how everything in the game is bad, pvp is bad, pve is boring and easy, story is bad, seasons are bad, events made for fun are bad, small community event is bad. What's going to happen is thousands of people are going to harass the devs. That's what going to happen.

I took the "steam numbers" chart that people are throwing around and I went into it in-depth to explain what the numbers mean and add context to them. You can see it here. It's a big image but you can zoom in and explore. It makes more sense when you see it separated by seasons; you can CLEARLY see the main trend of "low population at season end."

Another thing to consider with these numbers is the scheduling pattern. Shadowkeep released in October, Beyond Light released in November after a delay. October-November are usually months with a lot of other game releases and holidays. In 2019 and 2020, Bungie had an expansion themselves to cover that time. In 2021, there was no expansion in Oct-Nov; and that was the last time the game had the lowest population record ever. WHAT A SURPRISE. In this period, if Destiny doesn't have an expansion, people move on to play other games!!!! WOW! We have the technology to decipher the low numbers!

It's important to also note that back in 2021, that was the first time a game was delayed properly and significantly, so the year was without an expansion and there was a lull in Oct-Nov period. However, at that time, it was the first time this schedule happened and people generally didn't know how will it go. We were also kept in the dark about the seasonal story end (the infamous When Is Exorcism incident) so people had to keep coming back. Now, we're in the same situation; no new expansion in Oct-Nov, seasonal lull, nothing is happening. However, now, we know how this goes. People know how this schedule works AND we're not dealing with an extended season. We know when this season ends and there's nothing to wait for. People are more comfortable taking a break. So there's less people in Oct-Nov 2022 than there were in the previous lowest point, Oct-Nov 2021. It's almost as if there are reasons for this that go beyond "game is obviously dying."

These people also seem to be incapable of understanding that some players just... stop playing. For no specific reason. The game isn't dying, some people just lose interest. Content creators are especially guilty of this, because THEY can't stop playing, because they tied their income to a single live service game. To them, quitting the game is losing a job. Curious, maybe that influences their views about the game and about burnout and taking breaks and the quality of the content?

They simultaneously want Bungie to drop FOMO and reduce burnout, but they ALSO want for there to never be "content droughts." Which one is it? Because these two things cannot both be gone. If you want less FOMO and less burnout, then there will be less content. If you want more content, then you have to get on that burnout grindset.

It's the end of the god damn season. Yeah, nothing is happening. Yeah, fewer people are playing. Players finished their grind in the Destiny mines and are doing other things before the new season drops. Stop catastrophising it for cheap outrage bait. You not being able to take a break and having to keep making new content even when the season is ending and there no new content is your problem. Not Bungie's, not the other players'.

Bungie is not going to force their devs to crunch 80 hours per week so you can have brand new content every Tuesday that no regular player can catch up with. As it currently is, I want MORE downtime. I want seasons to be 4 months and to have less time and more downtime to catch up with stuff. Imagine the outrage though. Genuinely, society if these people would actually deliver on their promise and leave. Someone else will take your place, bro.

Also, as a final note before a dissertation in the tags: these pvp mains are weak. They whine about only having 2 new maps in 2 years. Gambit got -2 new maps. Like, literally we had 6 maps and now we have 4. LMAO. Crucible has a total of 24 maps and 8+ modes, constant updates, Iron Banner rework, multiple Trials reworks, incoming competitive rework, Crucible labs, three different sets of armour, prestige weapon loot, three different seals, entire twabs dedicated just to it. And they whine about not enough attention for the Crucible?

It's getting more attention than any other core playlist. Their problem is that they're not the ones being catered to. An update doesn't count if it doesn't satisfy mister Crucible Main #37. Fuck everyone else I guess! They are the most entitled selfish childish little pricks I've ever seen. They do not deserve Bungie talking the players at all.

#destiny 2 #community #bungie #long post #ask #genuinely though. for the love of god. every 3 months the same horror #just take a break. I am begging #are there issues with the game? absolutely. this season had a lot of them especially with all the weird stuff with challenges and quests #quests that are too grindy and make no sense and requirements that go through the roof #and some content creators eventually ended up mocking players for wanting it changed. because they have infinite time to play and we dont #there are issues. always. i can write a post three times as long detailing stuff i would love to see addressed #but instead we have to explain the concept of other games existing to destiny youtubers #i would love to be able to get some good conversation going with bungie but alas #we're talking about a monday before the final week of the season having less people playing #no fucking shit. nobody is playing on the final monday at 11 am? wow. how peculiar /s #most are done and those that aren't done are waiting for the final week having double rep in all playlists #also like. i said in the image i posted but. do they think bungie doesn't know this? lmao. trust me their marketing department knows #the execs know about how many people are playing. you're not the first one to notice #i'm so tired of this being the topic instead of actual real issues that we can work on solving with meaningful feedback

[russellsppttemplates]

Coffee (George Russell)

Note: english is not my first language

The more I read this the less I like it but this idea had been brewing in my brain and I thought I'd share

Feedback is appreciated 🤍 and although I'm not taking requests per se, if you have any ideas or concepts you want to share, feel free to do so!

When your supervisor said that you'd gotten the permission to initiate the first option of your research, you sat in the office dumbfounded. Sure, you submitted a possible study involving teams of engineers that worked in motorsport in order to study a few behaviours you were interested in, but never actually thought you'd be able to do it given the intricacy of the population you were after, submitting it just so that at least the university senior research panel would see that you had some interesting ideas. But now you've got it, and 10 minutes later you still can't believe it.

"So you mean I can go and collect data? All the teams have given their acceptance?", you asked your supervisor, "Yes, we're still waiting on a formal acceptance papers that usually take longer, it's nothing to worry about, but yeah, you can start going next Monday. I'll mail you the schedules they prefer for you to go in and you can choose what's best for your schedule too. Y/N, I'm very proud of you for getting this study, and I'm here to help you achieve all of the greatness I know you can bring!".

And that's how you ended up in the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team building, confirming your identity in the front desk and heading to the room where you do all the interviews. As you'd become a familiar face around the building, so did the people who were participating in your study and, noticing some missing data, you took liberty in heading to look for that engineer.

"Y/N, what a lovely visit you're paying us. Looking for anyone?", Paul, one of the engineers, asked as you knocked on their door. "Sorry to interrupt you, I know you've been busy, but I was hoping I could find John, do you know where he is?", you asked after a quick scan of the room, "You're not gonna find him today I'm afraid, his son was feeling poorly so he stayed home today, but drop into HR and they'll give you his contacts". Thanking him, you wished them a good day and closed the door. Great. Just great. Sure, you'd been here for a good amount of time, could blindly walk to every coffee machine they had (you needed your fuel), but HR? You didn't know where that was. You remembered being there once in the first week but that was it, and now you had no recollection where it was.

Seeing someone in the team attire, you decided to take your shot, "I'm sorry, hi, do you happen to know where HR is?", you gently called hoping the tall man would help you. "Hi, yeah, you can go that way which goes through the factory or you can follow these stairs. I'm sorry, but I don't believe we've met before, I'm George", he said flashing you a charming smile.

"Thanks. I'm Y/N", you replied, suddenly then remembering the new drivers and realising who you were talking to, "sorry, didn't mean to interrupt you. Thanks again for the help. I'll get going", you flashed him a smile and finally headed to the offices.

Unbeknownst to you, as you made the turn to the offices, George had gone down the same way so he could be on the factory with everyone. When you went through the corridor again, everyone waved at you, and George waved his arm too before even registering what he had done, "So, you all know Y/N?", he asked, "yeah, she's doing this study and we're all participants, she's a really nice young lady", someone responded whilst George's gaze followed you for as long as possible.

"Yeah, George apparently also thinks that", Paul teasingly added, "I just met her, she was looking for the HR offices, she was really nice", George replied, quickly shaking himself off and turning his attention back to the numbers on the screen.

Weeks had passed, and with the season approaching George was a recurrent encounter in the corridors of the building, making you meet at least once a day for a little chat, something that the both of you refused to admit was the favourite part of your days.

"Y/N is leaving today, she said it's the last day she's gonna be here so I thought we could have a little get together, since everything is under control and we could all enjoy a little time off", Toto said, "so in the afternoon everyone is invited for the get together, but Y/N doesn't know about it! So if you see her you don't tell her anything! Whoever is with her at that time will come to the gathering, that's your job!", he ordered as you were known to be always running around the place, never certain where you would be and fearing that you would catch up with the surprise.

As you were carrying the last things back to your car, George spotted you from inside and immediately started thinking that maybe you were leaving, and Toto had specifically requested that you'd be there. Going down the stairs as fast as he could, he reached the parking lot, not going unnoticed by you. "Finished your day too, George?", you asked. Truth was, you had gotten to know so many incredible people over the course of the time you were there, but you had to admit George was your favourite acquaintance. He may seem frigid at first, but underneath it all you found an amazing, funny and kind guy and maybe, just maybe, you may have a crush on the driver. Good job sorting that one out, Y/N, you thought.

"I was just going to get something from my car", he said as he approached you, "And you?".

"I'm just packing up a few things and then leaving, so you don't need to worry about being pestered by me!", you said, smiling a sad smile as you realised you will most likely never see him again, not like this anyway.

George started getting nervous, looking at his watch and realising that he was the one responsible to bring you to the surprise get together, "How about we go inside? I seem to have forgotten my car keys and perhaps you could accompany me for a coffee?", he said, "If management finds out how much coffee I've been drinking here they may think I came here to get them to go bankrupt because of coffe", you commented, as when you weren't collecting data or looking for someone to interview, you were most likely found near the many coffee machines they provided.

"C'mon, just one last coffee with me, I promise I won't tell anyone", despite feeling nervous and afraid he may have ruined the team's surprise, George flashed you one of those charming smiles of his and you couldn't say no, "Alright then, one last coffee", as you reentered the building.

"Not that I am the most oriented person here but there are no coffee machines this way, and if you must know the really good ones are actually somewhere else", you said as you went to what seemed like the outdoor area, "what? 'really good ones'? How come you're only telling me this now?", George asked you, "yeah, the really really nice one is upstairs, in the little room before the IT offices. I never shared the information because I was afraid everyone would go there and they'd run out of the good coffee", and George could only laugh at the innocence and excitement you displayed talking about your fear of losing your good coffee supply. "Don't laugh", you playfully swatted his arm, "it is God tear coffee and the least people that know about the better, means everyone who knows gets the good stuff. I only found out because Lucy from IT brought me coffee from there once and I noticed the difference. I'm letting you on a secret here Russell, you should feel privileged to have this information", you laughed with him.

"George, since when do they have coff-", you were interrupted as he opened the door for the little outside area that was filled with every member of the team, tables with drinks and food, "We couldn't let you walk out of here without saying a proper goodbye so... yeah... there's food and everyone's here... I don't think that coffee machine is the one you were talking about but hopefully it'll do", George said and you could have cried from the thought and dedication. It had been an incredible experience. Going from submitting the idea just in case someone might be crazy enough to take you on to finishing the most experience ever with so many dear people to your heart and a great sense of accomplishment, you could not be more grateful, letting the tears flow freely.

George quickly noticed your tears and ran his hand aling your back, slightly holding you on your side, making you hug him back and choosing to ignore the butterflies in your stomach, just enjoying the comfort he was providing.

"Well everyone, let's just enjoy this little break because I think we all deserve it", Toto said and everyone went around the tables picking food and talking.

George couldn't help but notice how you talked and knew every single person that was there, wether they were cleaning staff or engineers, you talked to them like you had known them forever.

"She's truly something else, isn't she?", Lewis asked his teammate, "If you really like her, which by the looks you give her you do, maybe this is the time to ask her out man", he advised as he saw her coming closer to them, "Hey", you greeted, "thank you for making my time here incredible. I really appreciate it", you thanked them and fell into comfortable chatting until Lewis had to leave and, soon, everyone else started gathering things to clean up and leave.

As you were walking back to car park, you were dreading having to leave everything (and George was probably up there), "I was promised a coffee, Mr Russell, and I have yet to see, let alone drink, that last one", you teased him. This was it, George thought, "Well, what if you and I made a deal. You can give me your number and maybe this weekend we can go get one", he said, looking into your eyes, "that sound good for me", "and maybe it won't be a last coffee, perhaps the beginning of many...?", he responded.

You turned to face him, looking up to his beautiful eyes, "I'd like that too", you smiled, giddy to what the future may have in store for you two.

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[whyeveryonehatesmondays]

Monday Blues: An Ode to the One Day We All Love to Hate (But Can't Live Without)

As I sit here on this dreary Monday morning, my mind can't help but wander to the age-old question: why do people hate Mondays? Is it the start of the workweek? The end of a weekend filled with fun and relaxation? Or is it simply because Mondays have been the butt of jokes for decades?

Let's face it, no one wakes up on a Monday morning and thinks, "I can't wait to start the workweek!" It's more like, "Ugh, here we go again." And who can blame them? Mondays have become synonymous with a wide range of unpleasantness, from early alarms to office politics to the dreaded Monday morning meeting.

So why do Mondays suck so much? Is it just a case of the Monday blues, or is there something more to it? As a seasoned humorist and writer, allow me to take you on a journey into the depths of why Mondays truly suck.

First and foremost, let's talk about the obvious: the end of the weekend. For most people, the weekend is a time to unwind, relax, and do things they enjoy. Whether it's spending time with family and friends, pursuing hobbies, or simply catching up on some much-needed rest, the weekend is a sacred time.

But then Monday comes along, and suddenly it's back to reality. The carefree days of the weekend are replaced with the stress and pressure of the workweek. It's like a cruel awakening, a slap in the face that says, "Hey, remember all that fun you were having? Well, it's over now."

But it's not just the end of the weekend that makes Mondays suck. It's the fact that Mondays are a reminder of all the things we don't want to do. Whether it's a job we hate, a boss we can't stand, or a project that's been looming over our heads for weeks, Mondays are the day we're forced to face all of it head-on.

And let's not forget the early mornings. For many people, Monday mornings mean waking up earlier than they'd like, rushing to get ready, and dealing with the chaos of rush hour traffic or public transportation. It's like the universe is conspiring against us, making it as difficult as possible to start the day off on the right foot.

But perhaps the biggest reason why Mondays suck is the sheer weight of expectation that comes with them. Mondays are supposed to set the tone for the rest of the week, so there's a lot riding on them. We're supposed to be productive, efficient, and on top of our game. But after a weekend of relaxation, it can be tough to get back into that mindset.

It's like starting a race with a lead weight strapped to your ankle. You're already behind before you even begin, and it's a struggle just to catch up. And let's be real, no one wants to feel like they're constantly playing catch-up. It's exhausting, demoralizing, and just plain sucks.

But it's not all doom and gloom. As with any problem, there are solutions. And in the case of the Monday blues, there are plenty of ways to make the day suck a little bit less.

First, try starting the day with something you enjoy. Whether it's a cup of coffee, a few minutes of meditation, or a quick workout, starting the day on a positive note can make a big difference.

Next, try to focus on the positives of the day. Maybe you have a meeting with a colleague you enjoy working with, or a project that you're excited to tackle. Whatever it is, find something to look forward to and let that be your motivation.

And finally, remember that Mondays are just one day out of the week. Yes, they suck, but they're also just a small part of our overall lives. So don't let them get you down too much. Instead, focus on the bigger picture and remember that there are plenty of good things in life to be grateful for.

Of course, these tips are easier said than done. It's one thing to say "think positive" and another thing entirely to actually do it. But that's where humor comes in. Humor is a powerful tool that can help us cope with even the most frustrating and difficult situations. And when it comes to Mondays, a healthy dose of humor is exactly what we need.

So, without further ado, let's dive into some of the funniest and most relatable reasons why Mondays suck.

The alarm clock: Let's start with the obvious. Waking up on a Monday morning is like being jolted awake by a klaxon. Whether you're jolted out of bed by a blaring alarm clock or woken up by the chirping of birds outside, it's never a pleasant experience.

The commute: Unless you're lucky enough to work from home, chances are you have to deal with some form of commute on Monday mornings. Whether it's traffic, public transportation, or a long walk to the office, the journey to work can be an absolute nightmare.

The workload: Mondays are usually the busiest day of the week, which means you're hit with a barrage of tasks and responsibilities right from the get-go. It's like being thrown into the deep end of the pool without a life jacket.

The meetings: If there's one thing everyone hates more than work itself, it's meetings. And Mondays are usually chock-full of them. Whether it's a team meeting, a one-on-one with your boss, or a presentation to clients, there's always a meeting looming on the horizon.

The lack of motivation: After a weekend of doing whatever you want, it can be tough to get back into the swing of things on Monday morning. Motivation is often in short supply, which can make even the simplest tasks feel like climbing a mountain.

The dress code: If you're someone who enjoys wearing comfortable clothes on the weekends, Mondays can be a rude awakening. Suddenly you're expected to don business attire and look presentable, which can be a real drag.

The office politics: If you work in an office, you're probably well aware of the drama and politics that can arise. And Mondays are usually when all of that nonsense comes to a head. Whether it's a coworker who's always trying to one-up you or a boss who's micromanaging your every move, office politics can make Mondays even more unbearable.

The feeling of dread: Perhaps the worst thing about Mondays is the feeling of dread that accompanies them. Even if you enjoy your job, there's always that nagging feeling in the back of your mind that says, "Ugh, I really don't want to do this right now." It's like a dark cloud that hangs over the entire day.

Of course, these are just a few of the many reasons why Mondays suck. But the good news is, they're also ripe for humor. So let's take a look at some of the funniest memes and jokes about everyone's least favorite day of the week.

"Mondays are like a math problem. Add in the irritation, subtract the sleep, multiply the problems, divide the happiness."

"Mondays are the Bermuda Triangle of productivity."

"Mondays are the worst thing to happen to weekends since weekdays."

"I have a love/hate relationship with Mondays. I love to hate them."

"Monday morning checklist: coffee

Deep breaths, and a mantra of 'I can do this' repeated ad nauseam."

"Monday is a state of mind. Put on your positive pants and make it a good one."

"I don't hate Mondays. I hate alarm clocks."

"The only thing worse than a Monday is a Monday after a long weekend."

"Why is Monday so far from Friday, but Friday so close to Monday?"

"I wish Mondays were as good as Fridays, but with better hair."

These jokes and memes may seem silly, but they're also a testament to the power of humor. They remind us that we're all in this together and that we can find humor even in the most frustrating situations. And let's be honest, sometimes a good laugh is all we need to make it through the day.

But what if you're someone who just can't shake that Monday blues? What if you find yourself dreading Mondays every week and struggling to find any humor in the situation? Well, there are a few things you can do to make the transition to the workweek a little easier.

First and foremost, it's important to take care of yourself. Make sure you're getting enough sleep, eating well, and getting some exercise. A healthy body is better equipped to deal with stress and anxiety, which can go a long way in making Mondays suck a little less.

It's also helpful to try and shift your mindset. Instead of focusing on all the things you don't like about Mondays, try to find something positive to look forward to. Maybe it's a project you're excited about, or a coworker you enjoy working with. Whatever it is, finding a bright spot in your day can make a big difference.

Another tip is to plan ahead. If you know Mondays are always a busy day, try to get as much done over the weekend as possible. This can help ease the workload and make the transition to the workweek a little smoother.

And finally, don't be afraid to reach out for help if you need it. Whether it's talking to a friend, seeing a therapist, or reaching out to a coworker for support, there's no shame in asking for help when you're struggling.

In conclusion, Mondays suck. There's no denying it. But they don't have to suck as much as we make them out to. By finding humor in the situation, taking care of ourselves, and shifting our mindset, we can make the transition to the workweek a little easier. So the next time you find yourself dreading Monday morning, remember: you're not alone, and there's always something to laugh about.

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