HappyHoztile

Destiny 2/Gamer enthusiast

[Gladd @Gladd]

As someone who took their channel full variety over 6 years ago (from Destiny) with relative success, I’m once again encouraging fellow Destiny creators to start making moves. Now. Don’t wait until June. Start NOW.

Where to go from here?

1) Find a new genre, game, or niche. This could be a lateral hop to another similar game, or a complete change in interest.

2) Go full variety. This is the harder path to take imo. Hopping between games will constantly divide viewers, outside of your regular diehards.

What to expect?

Expect a huge decrease in all metrics. It’s just… part of the reality of the game. You need to plan for this. You need to know it’s gonna happen. Don’t look at it as failing. It’s a transition. Make adjustments in your own life to accommodate. Focus on what you CAN control and stick to it. Look at it as an investment. You’re investing and costing resources into your brand now, to build up a different path for the future. Once things stabilize, holes will fill in again. It takes time.

How to do this without shitting your pants?

Be. Confident. Approach it with a leadership mentality. YOU are guiding the path. Don’t say things like “Maybe we’ll try this” or “Let’s see how it goes” or “What do you guys wanna see” etc etc. Take control of your content. Be passionate about what you’re doing. And lead the path. Think things like “This is where I’m excited to go” or “You guys are gonna love this” or “I’ve been loving this and y’all will too” etc etc. Be excited and get your community excited. Energy transfers over.

Anything else?

Find your thing. It may take some time. Each failed video is just a step closer to the next successful one. Image a version of you from the future tells you “Hey! Your 124th video/stream is the one that changed your career!” So if your first 50 vids/streams aren’t great, you’re just closer to that 124th.

Listen. There is no playbook for streaming and YouTube success. Not everyone is gonna make it. The best thing you can do is try. Things aren’t over. There’s just a current hurdle. Jump over that shit. But have a plan. Take care of yourself, your family, and anything yours. Life is a challenge. If it wasn’t, it’d be boring. I always tell my chat: “I’d rather be busy and stressed, than bored and depressed.”

Cheers, my friends.

[Gladd @Gladd]

Even though this should have happened after The Final Shape, Destiny 2 is officially done.

This will surely be a tough pill to swallow for many. The reality is: it was inevitable. Nothing great lasts forever.

Just remember all the good that D2 brought you. Celebrate that.

[Gladd @Gladd]

Another Gladd Elitist Take:

Contest raids SHOULD be DPS checks
They SHOULD be skulled enemies
Many will enter...
But only FEW should finish
They should reward the best of the best

Desert Perpetual showcased this in many ways. I give Bungie props for having balls.

[Gladd @Gladd]

The new team, Burger, with the Contest clear of Desert Perpetual.

This was our very first day 1 raid as a new clan & new fireteam. DP wasn't easy on Contest. I'm not sure how many teams cleared within the first 28-29 hours, but I'm happy we got it done in one sitting :) GGs BK

[Gladd @Gladd]

Today’s a reminder that you get no bitches cause you’re ugly and fat.

[Gladd @Gladd]

Can’t wait to stuff a turkey today! After that, I’m gonna kill it and eat it.

Thanks for the idea, @peta !

[HappyHoztile @Adam85038696]

@Gladd Agree

[Dr Disrespect @DrDisrespect]

Have you ever looked at the moon thru the rooftop of your Lamborghini Diablo VT?

It’s beautiful.

[Gladd @Gladd]

@Destiny2Team Catch my ass at the Bansh-man for the handouts.

[Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump]

I JUST ASK ONE SIMPLE QUESTION—WHY DIDN’T SHE DO IT? WHY HASN’T SHE DONE IT? SHE’S BEEN THERE FOR THREE AND A HALF YEARS…

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Awesome 😎

[HappyHoztile @Adam85038696]

@jetsfan217 @ZkMushroom Thanks!

[Kevin Dalton @TheKevinDalton]

Kamala Harris just got hit with the biggest fact check in human history

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

So messed up

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

New puppet same as old puppet 😂

I mean … it’s true 🤷‍♂️

[Destiny Bulletin @DestinyBulletn]

NEW: Ace of Spades NERF replica coming soon as part of Destiny's 10th Anniversary update.

More details: https://t.co/1TYILixBii

[Gladd @Gladd]

Let's be real:

The First Descendant is fucking....

.. a breath of fresh air for folks who like a loot grind. The game is EXTREMELY grindy and there's always something to grind.

It's strangely and overly addicting. Sometimes you just can't stop.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

The simulation is sending us a message 👀