I think it is very clear that some people in Bungie are trying their hardest to keep Destiny alive after a *long* series of very bad leadership decisions have lead us to the pathetic state the game is in.
We can acknowledge that some of the developers are trying their best, while simultaneously recognising that their results are mediocre.
I can recognise effort, while not supporting my own exploitation by Bungie.
There is clear shortage of resources, and a large number of incredibly exploitive measures put into this game, as a desperate attempt to squeeze as much money and engagement from players as possible.
Think we will look back and realise this was the point of no return, hard to see how Destiny recovers from this.
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My take is a bit different. I think they are not trying, but being forced to concede to players wishes because the game is doing so poorly right now. I do not believe it is in good will, or good faith that these changes are happening, but they are being forced from upper management because the game the devs designed is not doing well. By upper management I mean SONY, not bungie's management. If by chance I am wrong than there will be a lot more changes. However, removal of low level quickplay options for players that do not want to play master level and higher content does not speak of good changes but a continued effort by bungie to force players into master, GM and ultimate modes. I never have and never will play master, GM and ultimate modes. I do not do the legendary campaign. I do not play this game for difficulty, but for fun, easy to enjoy shooting of bad guys. I am not looking forward to having to build every activity individually any time I want to run something, which means I will be doing everything by myself, because customizing removes match maker. Time will tell.