I used Blink for 3 months… here’s why (Destiny 2)

[@aedric]

Goes way beyond being destiny content - this is some incredible discussion of how life intersects with gaming and how our coping mechanisms can define how we spend our time if we let us. Absolutely incredible vid my dude

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much my friend 💗

[@ny_cruz]

I agree!

[@DonVazo]

I was basically sitting here trying to find a way to say what you just did but I couldn’t lol. My vocab sucks.

[@davidcorodeanu4535]

i mean why be a pro player when you can connect a controller and have aimbot..i mean aimassist so hard u shoot the anywhere randomly while jumping with a hunter and magically all of the bullets end up in the enemies head and insta-kills them , why tf we need skill in crucible?

[@aedric]

@@davidcorodeanu4535 haha what

[@circularlogic0103]

I watched this video kind of expecting more of a "This is a cool neat thing" and got met with "Remember to have fun, enjoy yourself because that's what's important" and a part of me I think needed to hear that. It's been an absolutely grueling few years and jumping back into Destiny after a friend convinced me to give it another shot I found myself falling in love with dumb things like spamming forever solar grenades with sunbracers. I appreciate this video in its entirety and I genuinely hope one day I find a blinking warlock who hits me with a devour while standing in a solar grenade.

[@Gjerda]

that's awesome haha Im so glad to hear it! I hope you find a devouring warlock in the midst of your solar nade too lol thanks so much for the wonderful comment and i'm honored you got something out of the video

[@Gjerda]

This one was an all-nighter plus some 😵‍💫 thanks for watching ❤️‍🔥 there’s a twist at the end

[@joshcannon6704]

Glad you did man! Never got emotional over a video game video before, but I connected so much as someone who exclusively has used blink for 7 years for the sole purpose of having fun! That’s what games are made for right??

[@NaderVaderYT]

Thanks for making it 😄😃

[@timmoore6532]

Like you said, it makes you a better player. Love it, mad props, I'll like and subscribe a real d2 player

[@todd3772]

Quality editing combined with thought provoking dialogue and questions. Top quality KZbin gem here

[@beardedshuckle5220]

@@joshcannon6704 right there with you, outside of the stint when I switched over to sunsinger warlock from arc blade hunter back in house of wolves then when stormcaller came out in ttk I’ve been a blinkyboi

[@gdttdeggegdh5471]

This is such a good mentality. Respect. Also, forsake devour and switch to nova warp. That super with blink is so fun. You have 2 types of teleportation to play around with.

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much 🙏 and true, I gotta try that out asap

[@zeromythosver]

@@Gjerda this was how I ran Astrocyte back when I used it, it’s a lot of fun and the mid-Super movement tech is still intact like Eggegdh said above. You do the Astrocyte blink, then hit shift twice for forward momentum, and by then you can Astro blink again, rinse and repeat till you’ve crossed the map. (So: jump->shift->shift->jump rinse repeat) It’s genuinely that fast and far, very hard to deal with. Its only downside is vulnerability while charging your explosion on your descent to the ground, but the upcoming little buffs to Nova Warp should be of help. Enjoy the third form of Super flight in D2, up there with top Dawn movement and Thundercrash!

[@Gjerda]

Oh damn that sounds super fun, I didn’t even realize. I’m definitely trying this out!

[@deadaIus]

@@Gjerda I use this movement a lot in my super actually! I can show you the ways... hehehe

[@MatteBlack333]

@@Gjerda especially since they buffed the crap out of that subclass, reducing charge time (i think they did that a while ago actually), removing movement penalty, and having it detonate on cast is pretty crazy, just blink in and pop your super.

[@ironknucklen64]

I hope this reaches the inter workings of bungie. So good. So insightful. They get feed the "nerf stasis or im quitting" and "dont nerf TTD or slide" rhetoric by the vocal minority. This feels more genuine and authentic to how probably a good sized portion of the active, dedicated Destiny player base. It definitely resonated with me.

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much. And yes I agree with you. I hope the people quietly enjoying the game speak up now and again :) there’s a lot of us out there. There are of course important improvements to be made but by and large destiny is a fun time.

[@winterxbeholder4230]

I get the impression that most destiny players do not actually value gameplay for the sake of gameplay like this.

[@Alistair]

it should be pretty obvious that Bungie intentionally make the new stuff overpowered to try to encourage pay to win. They do it repeatedly. I enjoy the gameplay, but I don't enjoy the slimy tactics and the lack of interesting content

[@Laeshen]

blink uses vector mapping, basically it maps out your entire jump in a parabola upon press, if your vector hits an object it will terminate at the point of clipping, so that's why you can leap to the top of a cliff (the parabola wraps over the edge) but can't blink through an object.

[@progenitor_amborella]

This is a perfect visualization!

[@rileyholloway9182]

Hey man sorry to hear about you aunt, I hope you’re coping well in these dark times. You’re a really genuine guy I’m looking forward to more content!

[@Gjerda]

Thank you :) ❤️

[@theREALp1kles]

I got medically discharged from my last job due to my health. Unfortunately, my condition is not only chronic, but deteriorating. I use gaming a way of coping with the intense unending pain, and depression that comes from not being able to work or be the "provider" for my family. It took some time, but eventually i also learned to play just to have fun, and ignore the winning/losing. If i'm not having fun, i either get better, change my loadout, or go to another game. I thought this was going to be a super intense video about how to do a blink build perfectly and slay out with it, but found myself drawn into it and suddenly hit with the feels and reality. Very well done, and i think i'm going to beat my head against the blink devourlock for while now. :D

[@Gjerda]

Wow Skylar thank you so much, I’m honored I could bring you an enjoyable half hour :) and I’m so happy to hear you’re feeling that good side to it as a positive thing that’s meant to be fun. Have a great day, and enjoy banging your head into blink hahaha

[@jurassicgaming7855]

i feel you i have the same issues now since 3 years..using gaming just to feel much better and i met alot good online friends we playing since everyday i will never quit gaming even i can hopefully recover soon and have a "normal" life again gaming keeps you fresh and active social and mental if you play the right games ;) just have fun enjoy i dont care the normal ppl out there doing alot different stuff with their freetime i always played videogames every feee Minute since i was around 8 with super nintendo (now im getting 30 next month) sorry for the long story just felt like i needed to share that never comment much on socialmedia haha and btw. thx for that video its deep awesome and selfreflecting (without acting like most ppl do) keep up the work i use the blink exo helmet with stasis :p

[@Gjerda]

Thanks for the comment :) wishing you well dude!

[@torunsmok5890]

Don't forget the point of the video, don't bang your head against the setup if you aren't enjoying it! I never enjoyed d2 blink sadly despite loving it in D1, but I've found that I love top tree void with burst glide (which I used to hate the lack of control with) and Contraverse. The aggression of zooming around the map and the satisfaction of landing a perfect Grenade throw and watching the energy tick right back up to full and the enemies melt is what clicked for me, but it took some time. Time getting the arcs right. Time getting the movement right. And it's fun. I've used that build much like he used blink devour, all season long, in everything.

[@bobbykruger1413]

Thank you for the exceptional video. I came for the D2 content and stayed for the message. I lost my dad in May of last year. With that, as well as everything else going on in my life and the world, I think I was pushed past my ability to actually cope with it all. Burying myself in Destiny was a subconscious way of giving myself space from grief, anxiety, and depression. I’ve spent so much time on the game over the last year, much of it building my Scrooge McDuck vault, although I tend to think of it as my Lonely Mountain. But, lately, I’ve been making a pivot into more lighthearted and less grinding gameplay. I’ve been asking myself why I’m really doing this and what am I hoping to get out of this game or gaming in general. I think I’m on the way to being where you are. I’m thankful for your words and to be able to learn about your journey. Having felt so many of the same things makes my mountain feel a little less lonely. Cheers.

[@Gjerda]

Wow, I am remarkably touched by this message and you totally made my day. I’m honored I nudged you towards those questions and I think the fact they spoke to you means you’re on an awesome path! And I’m sorry for your loss. Happy your mountain feels a little less lonely :)

[@emilioguajardo9071]

Your production value is absolutely phenomenal, I will now watch every single video going forward. I see myself in some of the points you brought up, and have noticed my mindset shifting also. Last night with the random trials maps, I used a different subclass on each one and that was some of the most fun I've had in so long. This game is so fun, and I choose to find the fun in it rather than sit with my sword out for 20 minutes to make the number bigger or to get a new shiny. Cheers dude

[@Gjerda]

Wow thank you so much! I really appreciate it the kind words, and I am seriously so touched it brought you some joy/clarity on things. I’m right there with you, choosing to find the fun for sure. Cheers

[@abdiabdullahi8750]

After watching this video just realizing that I’ve been obsessing over going flawless and how that kind of affected the way I look at the game. This video was an amazing eye opener!

[@Gjerda]

That’s awesome! Glad you got something out of it :) obviously totally cool to want a flawless a lot and get it, but maybe having it as the primary driver doesn’t feel good, who knows-totally up to you!

[@The5lacker]

High Skill Ceiling != High Difficulty. Skill ceiling is about maximum skill expression. Skill FLOOR is the term you’re looking for. Blink Devourlock has a high skill FLOOR because it’s difficult to use, and a high skill ceiling because it’s very skill expressive. TTD has a LOW skill floor but a HIGH ceiling, because it’s easy to use but possible to maximize in ways less skilled players won’t.

[@ar1steia486]

found the coder

[@ordoarc4739]

As someone who has stubbornly been using only blink since vanilla D1, the true test of a blink user's skill is snaking through busted out windows in the Cosmodrome. And as someone who lives to frag in pvp, I def understand wanting to play for fun rather than to win.

[@josua2345]

I had no idea who you were before I clicked on this video, but am really glad I did. Also really happy for you man, you found your raison d'être in gaming. Keep up the fun!

[@Gjerda]

Thanks :) I will!

[@Syrnade]

Finally, after a year of videogaming I get the Scrooge McDuck reference I deserve. I'd like to thank the Academy for giving me the opportunity to get this reference in a Gjerda video, each member of clan Enclave, and finally myself. Thank you me...you are truly the best.

[@Gjerda]

Hahahaha yes, you frickin earned it man!! For anyone watching you are looking at Scrooge McDuck himself right here, the very inventor of the term. Congrats 🏆

[@incendiarypoprocks8700]

I’ve been an Astrocyte/Nova Warp main on my warlock through every nerf-this video did a good job capturing the same energy i love about Blink. The other thing i love about Blink is the vertical mobility it gives Nova Warp, since you can blink high and charge as you fall.

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad the blink mains out there approve :) and yes nova warp blink is so epic, gonna feel even better Tuesday

[@prawnk1ng]

@@Gjerda maybe you can do an update video for nova warp tree. Would be awesome.

[@ForkOperator]

"Blink is weird" *Laughs in the Dishonored Franchise*

[@josephhadley8877]

Bro i haven't played that game in SO long

[@AaronJ180]

You’ve WoW’d me with your joke

[@SomethingMobile]

Dude I love how real your personality is. Also I'm sorry about the loss in your family last year. 2020 was rough is an understatement. It brought about this opportunity for you though. It's great that you chose to get on here and help others wrap their head around a different yet healthy perspective of this get Destiny 2. Thanks for sharing how you have fun playing this game.

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind message :) I will keep it up, it’s been wonderful to see this resonate with people and I want to continue

[@ethanturner35]

this channel is so wholesome, so happy Castle promoted that HC vid

[@Gjerda]

Thank you ❤️ and me too! :)

[@Virsuu]

Great video man, i relate to you a lot with the why we play destiny and ive also started changing my outlook, i used to be a toxic sweatlord and ruined lots of potential friendships on the basis of winning a simple video game, but now i play for the moment and for memories, love the vid and can’t wait to watch and help the channel grow❤️

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much ❤️ that’s absolutely awesome to hear and thanks for being here!

[@jessgrogan2348]

Just like Felwinter he's the only warlock lore wise to be able to shoulder charge. I think he was taught ( not sure who though) it in a sense but still learned it

[@Gjerda]

Lmao

[@animeguy4673]

He learned it from being killed by shaxx over and over

[@CastleContent]

Most wholesome channel on YT. Great video sir.

[@Gjerda]

Thanks buddy :) 💗

[@feathers____]

after joining and quickly becoming a mod in gjerda's server, i can absolutely confirm that the nontoxic mentality here is genuine. few people have ever given me this platform to actually speak on how a lot of current Gamer lingo is awful without obviously being so, let alone as a disabled, trans, moderator of a server. he's been a joy to hang out and work with, as is the rest of the mod team. i've honestly never been happier to join and be apart of a community discord. this is the most a mod team and server owner has put their money where their mouth is on and disabled rights. if you don't want to take a disabled trans person's word on how nontoxic this is, i don't know how to convince you otherwise.

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much for being here (and for dealing with KZbin automatically deleting this message 6 times 🙃) This made my day, and we are lucky to have you on the server 💛

[@simplysage3562]

My fear is joining a server that's toxicly positive Where everyone is hush hush on stuff because they tryna protect ppl feelings

[@Gjerda]

We definitely aren’t like that, if something is wrong we talk about it!

[@feathers____]

@@simplysage3562 honestly that's not been my experience! i've only gotten and given clear communication where i can :>

[@lunablight6647]

This is actually amazing to hear as an Autistic Trans women. I was gonna join the server anyway, but this makes me very hopeful.

[@notaj_]

omg the transition between certain blinks going to a different clip is insane, well done big man

[@nickmorgan3042]

Holy moly those blink screen transitions are clean.

[@donenglish7860]

Being original and real will carry your happiness for life!! Good job buddy excellent video as usual

[@Gjerda]

Thank you, I totally agree! Probably wasn’t optimal to post this right when the algorithm is living me and it wants something more appealing to a broad audience, but hey, I just had to get this one out there already. Made me happy, so it was the right call.

[@thearmory4922]

The blink edits with this man going form map to map is satisfying

[@Coldilition]

ive played without a hud for the past two weeks, and i’m still at a 60% win rate in crucible this season. i just really like the thrill and uncertainty

[@Gjerda]

Oh wow that’s awesome, that honestly sounds really fun

[@sergeantdornan7000]

Year 1 D2 was when I used blink devourlock. When I played it, that was when I got my first "we-ran" and undefeated. Only time I ever explored other subclasses was when middle tree void was ready to be nerfed when it was released. After watching this I feel I should revisit it.

[@Gjerda]

That’s awesome! You are a true blinker devourer. Yeah dude middle tree void is actually pretty dang good these days

[@timmybimmy600]

I loved the way that you transition between plays! The blink to different maps is super smooth and it reminds me the way TDT does it. Very good video

[@Gjerda]

Thanks!

[@doinoyou]

he kept it during raids…

[@Gjerda]

the blink stays on…

[@Minifliek]

@@Gjerda its meta in the gauntlet in levi ;)

[@senzavolto]

@@Minifliek gauntlet in Leviathan was easy but the version in Menagerie used to throw me off for some reason even though it didn’t really matter if you died in there!

[@TugboatTheBoat]

Revisiting this video as Lightfall just dropped… Good to remind myself why I love Destiny and check in on how healthy my PvP mindset is. Thanks Gjerda :)

[@hybrid8716]

This video has really changed my perspective on how to view video games. Thank you so much

[@Gjerda]

thank YOU so much for watching I am delighted to hear that! that's awesome! have a lovely day :)

[@krazychicken]

i love that this video goes from "look how i made a build work" and the technicality of how to use it to how changing your prespective on things can make your lifestyle more enjoyble in general

[@jdnsjsjsb]

Gjerda is one of the very few Destiny KZbinrs that can talk about the logistics of Destiny. He is also the same guy that knows the different between having "Fun" and just "Winning" , in a game where the community is blinded about the concept about having "Fun" Good on you Man! For showing people, that learning a skill in a game or just having fun in one, is the most meaningful thing in life and that having the mentality of playing honorable and enjoying the moments of the game

[@Splooth_Sleeping_Battery]

This is one of those vids you can listen to with comfort, like feels good kind of comfort and I appreciate it.

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@hussainhassan4637]

I know the whole point is that winning doesn't matter but the gameplay in the background is impressive as HELL

[@Gjerda]

Hahaha thanks

[@abbsdnfitlkohjfg]

didn't expect this to end up being way more wholesome than i thought was supposed to be a blink devourlock tips video. love it

[@Gjerda]

❤️

[@DoctorTardis100]

I came here for a devour lock build, stayed for the good fun advice. I haven't used blink yet in my travels, but now I look forward to playing with it in the future. Keep having fun out there!

[@FoxPeaTwo]

This video is beyond amazing… I came here for the blink bits but stayed for your introspection. Now I don’t have nearly as much time invested as you, but your point resonates. I became obsessed with earning the unbroken title, and it was mentally exhausting, I would be thinking about my game performance afterward, while no longer at the console. Letting a pursuit in a video game affect my mood in real life was horrible. You are 100% right about playing for fun, it’s so easy to forget that. If you’re not having fun, that’s the complete opposite of what a game should be. The funny thing is, that correlation between having fun and playing better is very true. When you’re just in the flow and your mind is at ease because you’re enjoying what you’re doing, you naturally perform better. It’s true for gaming, as it’s true for sports, as it’s true for work or relationships or anything else. I feel as though this video should be mandatory watching for every destiny player. Thank you!

[@abdiels117]

Every few months I come back to this video I love blink and have used it since vanilla D1 Every so often I get frustrated in pvp but I come back to this video to get a refresher on what truly matters, my enjoyment. I thankyou for this video

[@xton4561]

this man turned a build video into a discussion of life and why we live it

[@Gjerda]

damn right 😤

[@nocturnalnoble1454]

Thanks for not only making a good blink video, but making a video to remind people to just have fun. Needed that.

[@Gjerda]

sure thing :) thanks for the kind words

[@cerulean_1415]

This is the kind of community that I love to be a part of. I love Destiny’s community over any other. Personally, my enjoyment from the game comes in the form of challenging content and grinding unique challenges. All those nightfall triumphs that no one knows exists? I’ve done them all. There’s an exotic ghost locked behind solo dungeon? I have it. Raid seals? Seasonal challenges? Catalysts? I want all of it. And even though that results in me pouring 25+ hours into the game every week, I don’t care, because I’m having my own kind of fun. Not many of my clan mates share that mentality, and I’m happy about that. I play with “Day Job Dans” every day and they’re some of my best friends, regardless of their skill level or in-game goals. I’m glad everyone has a personal way to enjoy this game.

[@Gjerda]

❤️

[@juwicarodurango129]

This explains exactly how i felt throughout the year of 2020 until now. Strangely comforting knowing someone else can understand how i feel.

[@Gjerda]

That is wonderful to hear and heck yeah I am right there with you ❤️ it was a rough year but we made it

[@kaizen_5091]

Well worth the watch to the end. Thanks Gjerda for the share. You have reinvigorated my excitement for the subclass and given me a reminder of why I fell in love with D2 in the first place 😊🤍

[@Gjerda]

Wow that’s awesome! ❤️ thank you

[@BlitzDeera]

Holy wowwwwww. It went from blinklock guide to a total perspective of life. Wasn't expecting that. Sure was a surprise treat. Thanks for this

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@emazorrilla]

I needed this video in my life and didn't know it. Thanks Gjerda for taking the time to put this out. Love

[@GigglesD2]

Holy crap...blink for non pvp??? Man you got some dedication...ive tried in pvp and its good until you need to get to elevation then im hitting walls or flying off maps..do agree its the pinnacle of warlock movement

[@Kay00012]

i’m incredibly glad i’ve managed to find this gem of a channel early. such a crazy high production value for a small creator. awesome video yet again, keep it up :)

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much :) I will! It’s really fun making these!

[@rookless4121]

As someone who literally got into Destiny last week this video was pretty inspiring. Now I want to try out all the class combo's for warlock instead of just sticking to one.

[@Gjerda]

Whoah that’s awesome! Welcome to the game! It’s pretty dang fun

[@tre3390]

This video changed the way I play and think about the game. This was a really cool video. Thank you

[@XXHateChinoXX]

Holysh*t this video just randomly played on the background while I was playing destiny. listening to your gaming philosophy was a therapy I didn't ask for. Thank you!

[@Gjerda]

Thanks!

[@absenteechild8542]

I immediately gravitated to blink when I started playing. I thought I was actually teleporting so I figured it would be OP against snipers. Despite picking it for the wrong reason, it ended up being the right choice. It lets you get nova bomb off at weird angles, it lets you get behind or around cover super fast, it feels super cool, and most importantly it allows for clean montage transitions. I also went for devour first, as I know how important self healing is for solo content because of all the time I wasted on WoW. I don't play warlock as much anymore, but when I do it's a real treat to blink around and frag out in whatever mode it may be

[@Gjerda]

That’s awesome! Yesssss, it is so fun and makes for some absolutely amazing clips.

[@MMMo-vt1jh]

the end wrap up was what sold me. i look forward to seeing your content.

[@Gjerda]

Thank you very much ❤️ excited to make more

[@TheHeroOfTime777]

I watched this initially to learn a bit about a subclass I enjoy but don't often use, but this video really hit me in a way I didn't know I needed. Thank you so much.

[@Gjerda]

❤️

[@harrygreenaway]

What you said about outsourcing your happiness to your performance really resonated with me. I'm glad you found a healthier way of playing and enjoying the game. Amazing video.

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much :)

[@Cooodin]

This is the video that made me swap back to blink since Warmind. Never taken it off in pvp since, thank you Gjerda!

[@munico6055]

The power of gaming, I’ve never tried trials and I still get excited just doing nightfall strikes with randoms, I never got into the systems too much and I’m glad that I still find the gameplay very fun , you speak of builds and so on but as far as I know “I’m gonna use fire gun to be cool space cowboy”

[@Gjerda]

That’s awesome :) love it

[@justsomeice9585]

I’ve always liked and used blink ever since destiny 1 I’m glad it’s getting the recognition it deserves

[@Gjerda]

Nice dude, yeah!

[@TyroniousRex]

Powerful. I've been feeling a lot of these things but I'm glad you could put it into words. And video.

[@Gjerda]

thanks very much! really honored it resonated with you

[@saulini1656]

Those transitions with the blink oh my god

[@cruzmi55iledestinygameenth47]

This is great video !!! Thank you for sharing all of ur personal struggles trust me there’s a lot of people out there that can relate and I love the positivity that this video brings GG is my man

[@sleepie1035]

I love the way this video ended, but the way I've always thought even outside of video games is that I have fun by improving. If I'm sitting in the same place I feel like I'm wasting my time. That has melted into Destiny. I have fun by improving, I've done flawless raids, day 1's, low man raids, solo flawless dungeons. I genuinely have fun by getting better.

[@nsawesome1710]

Blink was THE staple of my Destiny 1 Warlock build. I love this video

[@Gjerda]

And this video loves you!

[@abyss3757]

I might be half a year late, but I'm so happy I found this video. Hats off for switching something you find fun and enjoyable, instead of using meta loadouts and doing something you don't like. I myself main blink even now with void 3.0, and I highly encourage everyone who has a warlock to give it a try. Using meta loadouts can become very dull very quick, so just using an off meta exotic like telesto, Devil's ruin and Cerberus+1. Side note: I almost got I Made This For You with Cerberus+1.

[@kiwiberry411]

I loved the mental health implications of your experience and learning. Very powerful and much needed my man. Subscribed.

[@Gjerda]

Thanks ❤️

[@davidsimpkins6326]

Damn I just wanted to see how blink works and dude was like "fun leads to joy, joy leads to improvement. Search your heart u must. Blink comes from within it does"

[@Telesto_Timelost]

Lmao Blink works by teleporting you based on the direction of your momentum. If you jump and blink at the apex of your jump you’ll blink straight forward because you only have forward momentum. If you blink immediately after jumping you’ll get teleported upwards because your momentum is going in that direction There are also some niche techs that you can perform with blink

[@Indigoraven1986]

Just wanted to say thank you by far shined a light on my own shadows and depression truly appreciate your help with the way you view the world

[@Gjerda]

Well I’m honored it spoke to you and helped you out, thank you so much for watching! Have a great day 🙏

[@cannonbull0893]

Holy I came in here for destiny content and I got an amassing ted talk

[@Gjerda]

Haha thanks!

[@Menderino]

I realized my most fun in this game was being a supportlock, the introduction of boots of the assembler made me so happy to pair with lumina

[@Gjerda]

thats awesome! supportlock is seriously so fun, i love lumina

[@deanwilson6518]

hello fellow lumina companion may your glowy balls always find their mark

[@elshelalu2027]

I've been looking for a video about Blink for a while!! Thank u for showing this

[@Gjerda]

Thanks for watching :)

[@gregoryjones147]

Came across this and just want to say thank you for sharing your pain and how you got through it. You helped me in a way I never expected watching a destiny vid! You are now my fav youtuber. 💯💯💯

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@DreadedLad88]

I'm not even really playing Destiny at this point... I just happened to search up a few vids about the new season and this video showed up in my suggestions... And I'm so glad... This is a wonderful video that seemed to speak to me directly. Thanks man.

[@Gjerda]

Wow that’s awesome, thank you so much for the kind words :) glad you found it!

[@douglascheesman]

I keep coming back to this video about once a week. I love destiny, but the game became a grind. So I tabled the grind. I let go of the FOMO of “I NEED this weapon this season!” And I’ve never looked back. I also main Devour BlinkLock, but the serenity of letting go of the pressure of the grind was so freeing. Love this video.

[@Gjerda]

Yo that’s awesome ❤️ Great to hear this! Thanks for watching and for your kind words, and I wish you the best in your future which sounds like a very good one.

[@j.albert5301]

Great video and wonderful tie into the regular life. So many people don't understand how my D2 community and clan kept it head sane these last few years. I love and appreciate all of them.

[@Gjerda]

Thanks ❤️ and that’s awesome!

[@MAFilmStudent]

I literally don't think I've ever commented on a YT channel. I respect the hell out of your new view point, it's the exact one I went through around the same time you did, for a lot of the same reasons you did. I admire you even more, because you verbalized it, made a video and shared it for others to see. Sometimes, it's not all about winning and losing, but about having fun. Love the vid, you got a new sub.

[@Gjerda]

Wow thank you so much, I really appreciate this message 🙏 and the subscription! I’m really glad it resonated with you and it’s cool we kinda went through the same thing :) have a good day guardian

[@Oakyplays]

Came here looking for tips on using blink. found an entirely new outlook on this game in general. Big respect for being as open as you are in this vid ; such an important issue you delved into.

[@Gjerda]

thank you so much, appreciate it dude 🙏

[@caldarilogi]

i have been a devourlock blink main since d1, this video was a breath of fresh air because now someone knows how powerful and how high the skill cap is.

[@Gjerda]

Ay thank you so much, great to hear from you and a couple other d1 blink users who get it too. Appreciate it!

[@Wall_Candy]

Easily one of my fave Destiny vids to date! Soo insightful and introspective

[@Gjerda]

Thanks!

[@baumchel]

Started watching this video to figure out it if I should start maining blinklock but quickly started to think about how why I play Destiny like you talked about towards the end, and you talking about your experience really puts things into perspective and was such a positive message and helps create a good mentality.

[@Gjerda]

thank you so much, I really appreciate it :) glad it resonated with you!

[@ltseshwater509]

That's the exact reason I quit call of duty 3 months ago, I'm here for the fun now and I'm so much less stressed because of it:) this was the video I needed to hear this morning, thanks man

[@Gjerda]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad you liked it and glad you’re having more fun these days :) have a good day

[@vxxty]

Hearing that was so refreshing. These past few weeks have been very stressful as I'm starting online schooling for my degree and my family's living situation keeps shifting. Destiny's been there throughout that time and has been since I started it back in vanilla D1. With everything happening in the world and all of the terrible things people do it's so nice to see someone with such a clear understanding of themselves and their personal happiness. I may not be at that point yet but it's more clear than ever that that point is an obtainable one and it's worth working towards. Really appreciate this video, time to join the discord B)

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much ❤️ sorry to hear you’re in an intense time right now but glad destiny can be there for you as it was for me. I appreciate your kind words a ton and thanks for joining the discord :)

[@tincanboi9827]

how did i go into this vid wanting some advice on blink and came out with knowledge of blink and a completely different prospective of life and fun and the game and just alot of things in general great vid

[@solis-prime1719]

I know this video is a bit dated but rn I’m struggling with similar things and also my drive to pursue a career I enjoy, I’ve been addicted to destiny and this message inspires me, it’s been on my recommended so many times and I’m happy I decided to sit and listen thank you :)

[@voxor314]

man the transitions between games you edited to be mid blink was incredibly satisfying

[@Gjerda]

Thanks :)

[@Makeshiftanarky]

I really needed the second part of this video. Thank you.

[@Gjerda]

Sure thing 🙏

[@likhitayithi5436]

Great video, I used to be a blink main before the icarus buffs and then only played that forever, recently picked it up again because of the new nerfs to top tree dawn and I'm loving it again, 1 week later and I see your video about it lol.

[@Gjerda]

That’s awesome!! Nice timing :)

[@hayabusa902]

Im just glad he said what he said bout the two dominant warlock classes

[@TheSergeantFury]

Man, this hit me like a truck. 2020 was one of the worst years on my end, due to a deployment that lasted almost a full year with no port visits. With very little outside communication, and very little to do (in regards to blowing off steam), I really felt like I lost a large part of myself. I tuned in, because I had seen a lengthier vid, that talked about one of my favorite games, and it made me break down. Keep up the great work with your vids; looking forward to future content as a sub!

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much! And I’m really glad it meant something to you 🙏 also, thank you for your service. Have a great day :)

[@jsd4574]

Never come across your content before, but super impressed. Well written and structured, clearly well informed. I've been using blink since D1 and this is not only a great introduction to the ability, but into the mentality surrounding games as a whole. Introspection, mental health awareness, and the active pursuit of fun are sorely lacking from so much of the Destiny community, and the PvP gaming community in general, and I'm beyond impressed. Keep up the great work dude, all the best

[@Gjerda]

Wow thank you so much, made my day dude! I really appreciate it and it means a lot that you as a d1 blinker thought it was good. I will definitely keep it up 🙏 thanks for watching

[@corndoggoiscool8223]

3:30 that transition between maps was one of the cleanest things i have seen

[@thebapslaps]

THANK YOU. You understand. You know why many of us play and why some of us avoid certain types of pvp. I try to avoid trials because it isn't fun. Winning in the playlist burns me out and tears my mental state. Trying new weapons and builds is what made me happy in pvp. The number of flawlessess shouldnt be what we gauge ourselves on. It should be the dedication and the teams we have fought and overcome. Agh I cant sum it all up in just a comment. But still. Thank you. Im sending and sharing this to all of my friends to explain it. Stay well everyone.

[@Gjerda]

Wow thank you so much! I really appreciate it ❤️ and I could not agree more.

[@orangezilla247]

I really needed to hear this. I'm at a point in my life where all of my coping mechanisms no longer help. I'm 28 (midlife crisis? Absolutely.) and no longer have bipolar disorder. I grew out of it and never really caught on because of stress and the "take your medicine" mentality of my family. I have struggled to enjoy pvp in ANY game for a while now, my best friends are MUUUCH more chill than me (my outbursts can lead to naughty words that delete your twitch stream, sorry Biscuit.) and i just get so thoughtful in the moment that i forget why i play. To have fun. I was almost in tears here, and when my friend, and ironically a streamer also Spitiyah, told me this too. Point is, thank you, for your inspired words of advice. From the bottom of my warlock main heart. I will now, learn to master blink. I actually never really gave it much thought after D1. Lol over 100 days of D2 playtime, and i never thought of a movement type OTHER than glide.

[@andyh2783]

this was some insightful articulate stuff right here man.....earned my sub and i really enjoyed listening.....this was my first vid of yours now i cant wait to go back and watch your older stuff

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel :) the old stuff is maybe a little less polished but all the same thanks for watching

[@Muramusa723]

As someone who's been in a super rough spot mentally and emotionally for the better part of 7 months now, the "Why I play Destiny 2" part at the end of the video, really resonated with me a lot. Sometimes I forget that the thing I love most about games is the escapism, the journey, and the friends I make along the way. It's so easy in grindy live-service games like Destiny 2 to get so caught up in your own goals that you forget to do what you genuinely find fun. Games are entertainment, and my favorite form of it. So it really is true; if you had fun, you've won :) I've always mained Voidwalker since D1 but haven't tried Blink since Rise of Iron, so it'll be fun to try out tomorrow after work. Wonderful video though, thanks for sharing :)

[@Gjerda]

thank you so much, this was so touching to read and I am really happy it meant something to you. I am wishing you the best

[@Takadaroba]

This video was infinitely more inspiring and motivating than I ever thought it would be, thank you for this honestly. I know a lot of people need to hear stuff like this these days. I’ll be thinking about this anytime I step foot into PVP! It isn’t my favorite mode, but it can be fun if I make it! 🤘

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much :) that’s awesome. Yeah, it totally can be!

[@MatthewBess]

I wish every Destiny player had your attitude and outlook. Seeing absolutely vile toxicity that runs rampant in this community replaced with utter chill and genuine positivity makes this one of the best D2 videos I've ever watched (imo).

[@Gjerda]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@AmishBeardedRobots]

I came to this video to try and learn about blink. I did not expect A Life Lesson that's way too relatable about the loss of my mother. I learned a lot about myself and what was going on just listening to what you had to say. It gave hope, Thank you for the video man have a great day.

[@Gjerda]

Wow I am honored and touched this spoke to you. thank you so much. Having a lovely day/night whenever you are 🙏

[@dawsonprisk1389]

This video is fantastic. I wish I could make the whole video game community watch this. This video’s mentality goes far beyond just Destiny.

[@Gjerda]

thank you so much :)