Minority Mindset

For numerous gamers, encountering these birdish enemies seems to trigger an alarm bell amidst a turbulent battlefield. One player succinctly expressed this feeling by saying, “I feel enraged.” The multitude of these adversaries, along with their capacity to temporarily disable player skills and hinder movement, has sparked a wave of irritation across the gaming community. Another user, Judgement915, insightfully remarked that no one could have foreseen granting swarms of them such extensive control over players would lead to this outcome. In truth, gamers find themselves unwillingly participating in a macabre game of tag, where the chaser is a vengeful flock of birds, and let’s face it, that’s about as enjoyable as it seems.

In Destiny 2, the pursuit of rare class items is frequently referred to as a grind, and for good reason. Take a look at Bow_Ty’s post where they express a desperate call for assistance. If you’ve invested countless hours into opening the same chests or running the same missions but keep getting items as useful as a pogo stick in water, rest assured, you’re not alone. The monotonous nature of it can make players feel like they’re stuck in an endless cosmic version of Groundhog Day. It seems there’s an unwritten rule among guardians: for every thirty chests opened, finding something useful is a rare treat.

In the year 2021, YouTube implemented significant updates on its dislike feature, concealing the number of visible ‘thumbs down’ votes for both videos and comments.

In Season 15 of Overwatch 2, there’s a significant content overhaul on the horizon, including the Hero Perks system which will transform how characters are played. However, what’s really generating buzz is the return of loot boxes during Season 15, offering an opportunity for every player to snag free cosmetic items.

In Destiny 2, the environment can sometimes resemble a relentless battleground, not just against opponents but also against frustrating glitches that seem to be lurking everywhere like persistent Cabal patrols. When gamers joined the Iron Banner event, they encountered challenges more formidable than a tactically executed super. A player named Quick-Inevitable-600 shared their experience, “The Iron Banner is experiencing issues right now. Leaving the session at any point results in a 5-minute suspension, even if you’ve completed the match. Instead of continuing to play, it sends your Guardian back to the orbit for five long minutes, just to remind everyone.” Essentially, players are finding themselves in a standstill, gazing at their screens as their characters remain motionless for five minutes, merely because they left the game screen shortly after a fight.

Indeed, Iron Banner is quite the topic of conversation in Destiny’s community. For some players, it evokes memories of the “golden era” in Destiny 1, while others find it as stale as leftover raid loot from last week. “Calamitous_Crow2” posed an interesting question: is anyone still truly enjoying Iron Banner? A sense of apathy seems to have settled among many players who have grown tired of the repetitive gameplay. Despite the ongoing debates, it’s apparent that many are secretly hoping for a refreshing change in the event format, which has remained relatively unaltered over time.

### Summary

It’s not hidden that competitive gaming can have two sides. On one hand, people enjoy the excitement of competition and the bonding experience from tight-knit teams. However, there’s also the downside – toxicity. As Cruggles30 points out, disrespectful behavior, such as being unfriendly and unable to form relationships, has become quite prevalent. This unfavorable pattern seems to be worsened by a blend of ego and stress that arises from competitive environments, particularly when players feel the strain to excel.