In today's Destiny 2 Creator conversation, I am joined by fellow Content Creator  @Toadsmoothie  to discuss his journey from a casual gamer to a prominent content creator in the #destiny2 community.We discuss his early gaming influences, the transition from game enjoyer to YouTuber, and the importance of community in shaping his content. He emphasizes the significance of optimism in the gaming community, the challenges of content creation, and his aspirations for the future, including his passion for animation and storytelling.The discussion also touches on the dynamics of group content creation and the desire for a refresh in the Destiny franchise.Check out ToadSmoothie’s Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/@UC-JxNT_QMGUCXClXIdJgZLQ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 – Opening00:50 – Introducing ToadSmoothie03:56 – The Spark: From Playing Destiny to Creating Content05:51 – Early YouTube Attempts and Finding Momentum09:59 – The Origins of Toad’s Core Friend Group10:59 – Building a Cast of Characters on the Channel13:20 – How the Friend Dynamic Shapes His Videos14:15 – Challenges, Group Identity & Editing Realities18:43 – Burnout, Balance, and Creator Mental Health20:42 – Finding His Niche: Humor, Challenges, & Optimism25:19 – Sax’s Story About LFG, Friend Groups, and Destiny Longevity25:44 – Why So Few Players Raid & the Importance of Community29:46 – Wrath of the Machine, SIVA, and Bungie’s Decisions34:27 – Destiny’s Complexity, Game Size, and Seasonal Issues33:45 – Portal Rotators, Bugs, and Frustrations With Loot Systems34:10 – Barrow-Dyad Confusion & Returning Items45:41 – Handling Negativity in Comments & Protecting Your Community51:00 – The Hidden Workload of Being a YouTuber56:58 – Choosing Challenging Content & Owning the Grind58:41 – Toad’s Animated Series “Redacted” — Origins & Vision59:48 – Early Animation Attempts: From Petra’s Run to Riven01:01:39 – Showing the Motion Capture Suit & Behind-the-Scenes Setup01:02:0 – The Tech Behind His MoCap Workflow01:11:54 – Accepting the Ceiling of Destiny Content & Future Goals01:13:36 – Why Animation Keeps Him Motivated During Droughts01:23:04 – Big Picture Destiny Talk: Torobatl, Prismatic, and Reinvention01:23:54 – The Need for Mid-Difficulty Content & PvE Balance01:25:16 – Creative Ideas for Kinetic Subclass and Destination Abilities01:26:08 – Thoughts on Future Content, Renegades, and Game Direction▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Join my Discord! - https://discord.gg/saxplaysgames Follow my Twitch! - https://twitch.tv/saxplaysgamesFollow my TikTok! - https://tiktok.com/@saxplaysgamesFollow my Twitter! - https://x.com/saxplaysgames