So, I heard the news just like everyone else – dmg’s heading back to Bungie. Pretty wild, huh? But then again, in this whole gaming world, it’s not always a huge shock when people loop back around. It really got me thinking about a situation I went through a while back.
My Own Little “Round Trip” Tale
This wasn’t in gaming, mind you, but the whole vibe felt kinda similar. I was deep into this big project for a company, you know, one of those that just eats your life. I mean, I was really invested – late nights, weekends, the whole nine yards. We finally got the thing out the door, and it did alright, nothing earth-shattering, but it was solid. Then, wouldn’t you know it, new folks took over at the top, and suddenly everything I’d been doing, my whole way of working, was supposedly “not fitting the new direction.” You’ve probably heard that one before, right? Standard stuff.
Long story short, I ended up moving on. Wasn’t exactly shown the door, but it was more of a strong suggestion that maybe it was time I looked for something else. Honestly, it stung a bit. All that effort, and then just like that, you’re on the outside looking in. So, I went off, did some other things, picked up some new skills, and pretty much tried to forget about that whole chapter.
Fast forward maybe a year, year and a half, and out of the blue, my phone rings. It’s someone from the old place. Turns out, their “new direction” didn’t quite take them where they wanted to go. Things were apparently a bit of a mess, and they were actually calling to see if I’d even think about coming back to help sort out the very thing I’d been kinda nudged away from. Talk about a plot twist!
- My first thought was, “You gotta be kidding me, right?”
- But then, they started talking about having more say in how things were done, better money, and all these promises that things would be different this time.
- It was a real head-scratcher, part of me felt a bit smug, like “See?”, and another part was like, “Do I really want to step back into that?”
I actually did go back, for a while anyway. It was… an experience. Some stuff was genuinely better, but other things were just the same old headaches wearing a new hat. But, man, it taught me a ton about how these places really tick, or sometimes, how they don’t. And it showed me that sometimes, folks do realize when they’ve let something good go, or that some people aren’t as easy to replace as they thought.
Thinking About DMG and Bungie Now
So, yeah, when I hear that dmg is going back to Bungie, especially into a community-facing role, it definitely catches my attention. It’s not just a name returning; there’s usually more to it than meets the eye. Maybe Bungie figured out they were missing his specific way of doing things, or maybe dmg missed being in that world, or maybe it’s a mix of all that. Only the people involved know the real nitty-gritty, I guess.
What I’ve learned from my own little adventure is that these kinds of returns can mean something. Sometimes it’s a sign that a company is trying to change how they operate, or how they connect with their audience. Or, sometimes, it’s just about bringing back a familiar face that people trust, especially when you’re talking about a community like Destiny’s, which has seen its share of changes and challenges. It can send a message like, “Hey, we’re bringing back someone who really gets us and you.”
It’s definitely going to be interesting to watch how this all unfolds. Working with the community is no walk in the park, believe me. You’re constantly in the thick of it. So, having someone experienced, and someone who the players seem to like, come back into that spot? Could be a smart move. Or, at the very least, it’s a very intentional one. Definitely gives you something to chew on, doesn’t it?
