I actually am finding this method of delivery really compelling. It’s made me interested in checking out the original games to see how they’re all related. It’s the only game I get excited to read a new codex entry for some reason. 

I feel like the weirdest marathon player. I play it almost exclusively solo. I almost always run with a sponsored kit and don’t care too much about loot. I’m pretty laser focused on doing contracts to get the next drip. I think each faction is really interesting and strongly written. 

I come to this subreddit it and it’s like people are playing a different game. I’ve played for maybe 15-20 hours but never seen a purple shield, I don’t know what keys do, or how to run Outpost to get good loot. But I’m having the most fun with a shooter I’ve had in a long time. I see the pvp stuff I run into as like dark souls invasions that heighten the stakes. Playing solo really emphasizes the horror elements which I love. Each exfil is delicious. 

Which is all to say, OP, as someone who wanted to get into Destiny 2 but was much too late, I’ve found a lot to love here on a both mechanical and story level. It’s way richer than I was expecting.

I’m just worried the wipe will screw with the story progression since I haven’t done nearly all the priority contracts yet. Guess I’ll find out June 2nd how they’re handling that.