Destiny (PS4, XB1; PS3, 360)

[morsdraconis]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwOUi4JDC4o


Jeff from Giant Bomb also has a 30 minute video talking about what he saw in Seattle visiting Bungie this weekend as well as showing off some of the art that they've released as well as going over some press information that they've released:

http://www.giantbomb.com/


Basically sounds like a mixture of FPS and MMO things.

[I OU a Beatn]

Looks incredibly ambitious. Can't wait to try it out.

[CLW]

damn it why do all of these "epic" looking games have to be FPS. i literally cannot play a FPS w/o getting physically ill after 5-10 minutes of playing. :smh:

[bdoughty]

What a douche at the end. "How can anything be bigger than Halo? We'll find out."

Yeah in September when GTA V releases or when the next COD comes out or Mario...

[CLW]

http://youtu.be/rKZ3VKsQt9g

[CLW]

http://youtu.be/qZwR1tHQhr0

[JBHuskers]

Kiss of death?

Bungie not concerned about Destiny's always-on connection requirement... (http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/bungie-not-concerned-about-destinys-always-on-connection/)

[morsdraconis]

Kiss of death?

Bungie not concerned about Destiny's always-on connection requirement... (http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/bungie-not-concerned-about-destinys-always-on-connection/)

No. If done correctly, it's most definitely not. Unfortunately, we've had two giant companies fail at it already (EA and Blizzard), but, if any company has the ability to simulate the server load of a game being always-on, Microsoft does.

[JBHuskers]

No. If done correctly, it's most definitely not. Unfortunately, we've had two giant companies fail at it already (EA and Blizzard), but, if any company has the ability to simulate the server load of a game being always-on, Microsoft does.

But Bungie isn't just MS any more.

[CLW]

Kiss of death?

Bungie not concerned about Destiny's always-on connection requirement... (http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/bungie-not-concerned-about-destinys-always-on-connection/)

Yep. Not b/c it cannot be done but b/c this attitude from publishers shows they aren't worried/concerned/working hard enough to ensure that SimCity issues do not happen on launch. It's a better than 50/50 prop that the servers will overload or hackers will f them up now.

[oweb26]

But Bungie isn't just MS any more.

Bungie has experience with hug server loads through all the Halo stuff, any to be any way affiliated with the never ending pockets of MS they will probably have a smooth(er) launch. I think Sim City at this point has opened us eyes to things.

[morsdraconis]

Bungie has experience with hug server loads through all the Halo stuff, any to be any way affiliated with the never ending pockets of MS they will probably have a smooth(er) launch. I think Sim City at this point has opened us eyes to things.

Nah. The stigma started with Diablo 3 and just continued from there.

Unfortunately, both of those games are shining examples of why companies shouldn't do the always-on thing, yet, every MMO launch is a shining example of how to do it correctly outside of WoW. Guild Wars 2 had zero issues (as far as I know) from server loads. Extensive beta testing and a tiered launch is ALWAYS the best way to do it if you are going to do it.

[I OU a Beatn]

They'll be fine. This game looks so ambitious that even if they do have issues, people will more than happily wait for them to get ironed out. For the record, I'm expecting them to get it right. Aside from Bioshock Infinite, this is far and away my most anticipated game. Everything Bungie touches turns to gold. They're one of the VERY few developers that understands how to develop a GOOD competitive shooter that doesn't appease the casual crowd.

[CLW]

http://youtu.be/8nVYSFQDsP4

[CLW]

They'll be fine. This game looks so ambitious that even if they do have issues, people will more than happily wait for them to get ironed out. For the record, I'm expecting them to get it right. Aside from Bioshock Infinite, this is far and away my most anticipated game. Everything Bungie touches turns to gold. They're one of the VERY few developers that understands how to develop a GOOD competitive shooter that doesn't appease the casual crowd.

They might pull it off but there is NO WAY IN HELL "people will more than happily wait" if "simcity" issues plague this game at launch. People will be just as pissed demanding refunds etc....

[I OU a Beatn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS1BM9XRgvw

Game play reveal will be during Sony's E3 press conference. Can NOT wait.

[CLW]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2Jx5__c1lY

[JBHuskers]

Looked completely epic.

[CLW]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-wCwzx1Oxo

[CLW]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Du-hEuhcoY

[morsdraconis]

This game looks incredibly ambitious. I'll definitely be check it out on the PS4 if they don't make a PC port of it.

[CLW]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTfhrONAp-c

[JBHuskers]

Definitely has my attention. Since it's 2014, it won't be in the rush of launch titles to choose from.

[CLW]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGnPeDVihu0

[I OU a Beatn]

Easily one of my most anticipated. However, it's going to be in an extremely cramped year with Titanfall, Halo, and Destiny all releasing in 2014. Hopefully they're spaced out a bit. :D

[Deuce]

I guess I'm going to have to start getting into games like this. I really hope the nCAA series doesn't go away but that's pretty much the only game I play anymore. I did play the Uncharted series and loved it...


Typed by thumbs.

[CLW]

I guess I'm going to have to start getting into games like this. I really hope the nCAA series doesn't go away but that's pretty much the only game I play anymore. I did play the Uncharted series and loved it...


Typed by thumbs.

Yeah Deuce I used to be like you and only play NCAA pretty much. I got a GameFly subcription and started playing UC and other games and now honestly I prefer them over EA's titles so the potential of a loss of the NCAA series doesn't really bother me probably as much as it should and definitely not as much as it would have even a few years ago.

If you liked Uncharted you should probably buy The Last Of Us (if you haven't already). Made by the guys that make UC and similar game mechanics but a darker story with a post apocalyptic world of zombies that have been infected with some bad spores. TLOU is the best game I have ever played and I'm about to try the online and go through the story again.

[I OU a Beatn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1OjUWw43co

[lilheavy]

Im so ready for this game. I just hate that I have to decide which system to get it for. It will come down to how many friends I have playing it on either system, but seems like the dev team is catering to the PS4 (I noticed the controller in the vid).

Between this and The Division i'll be plenty busy, plus BF4 and hopefully some type of College Football with an Online Dynasty.

[ram29jackson]

ps3 controllers are only 39.00 plus tax now at Best Buy as opposed to close to 49.00 bucks


:) I needed a new one and got it in RED

[I OU a Beatn]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3699/10018672564_22dfbc1003_c.jpg

[CLW]

Well that is one sexy box. I like the blue.

[JBHuskers]

Pre-order Destiny on Amazon, get beta access. (http://venturebeat.com/2013/10/01/destiny-preorder-on-amazon-gets-you-beta-access/)

Here is the TGT friendly link to it on Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BGA9Y3W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BGA9Y3W&linkCode=as2&tag=thegamtai-20)

[CLW]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DKsedUbJ7I

[JBHuskers]

Amazon sent me a 2nd key for the beta. If you want it, PM me.

[CLW]

Amazon sent me a 2nd key for the beta. If you want it, PM me.

For PC or PS4?

[JBHuskers]

For PC or PS4?

In order to qualify for the Beta you will need to:
1. Own either a PS4 system, PS3 system, Xbox One, or Xbox 360 with valid online subscription membership
2. Have a unique PlayStation Network ID or Xbox LIVE Gamertag
3. Have a bungie.net account. (This can be created at www.bungie.net)

Beta will be available in early 2014 on the following platforms: PS4 system, PS3 system, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.

In order to activate the redemption code you will need to copy and paste the 9-digit promotional code above:
1. Log on to www.bungie.net/beta
2. Complete the redemption code process as outlined on the website

[CLW]

If noone else wants it I'll give it a whirl but given my motion sickness with FPS games its prob better for someone else to enjoy.

[Kingpin32]

If noone else wants it I'll give it a whirl but given my motion sickness with FPS games its prob better for someone else to enjoy.

If CLW doesn't want it, I'll take it.

[JBHuskers]

If CLW doesn't want it, I'll take it.

I'll get it to you tomorrow.

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[Kingpin32]

I'll get it to you tomorrow.

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Sweet, thanks man.

[I OU a Beatn]

Beta launches first exclusively on PS3 and PS4.

[CLW]

Beta launches first exclusively on PS3 and PS4.

and by 1st they mean by 30 seconds earlier than xb1. :nod: this exclusive "1st" stuff is annoying as hell.

[cdj]

We now have a release date: 9/9/14

Bungie has announced its next game, Destiny, will launch worldwide for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4 on September 9. The game will be published by Activision.

Destiny is Bungie's "mythic science fiction" open world multiplayer shooter first revealed last November. A beta for Destiny, which pre-orders will get first crack at, kicks off first on PlayStation platforms in the summer of 2014.

[I OU a Beatn]

Titanfall in March. Destiny in September. Halo 5 probably in November. Good Lord, I'm all set for next year.

[JBHuskers]

Good Game Bro: You’ll Reach Destiny’s Max Level in “Only a Few Hours” http://bit.ly/1kd6Lp2


Yesterday, an embargo was lifted for a plethora of media coverage for Destiny. With so much information coming out it’s only right that certain pieces were lost. A Destiny forum has come across some rather interesting information regarding the max level for characters, however.

If you were expecting to be grinding for quite some time to reach the max level for your Guardian in Destiny, you’re wrong. It appears that it’ll take “only a few hours” to reach the max level, with the effort being focused on obtaining better armor and weapons.

The social intent of the game cannot be overstated. Indeed, leveling up each character to max takes only a few hours – Bungie doesn’t want you to start the game then realize you have weeks of grind to put in before you can play against friends on a higher level. “You level cap quickly, but once you’re there the game is more about equipping the gear that lets you go deeper into the game,” says Green. “There are more strikes, there are raids, there are higher levels of PvP if you equip better weapons and armor.

“Equipping better abilities in Focus is a longer-tail process that takes some time. I think the game actually develops very naturally towards the level cap: players earn experience as they complete activities and kill things, and once they reach the point at which that stops, they’ve already moved on to the gear collection game, which is about doing activities and looking at what’s available to them in the tower. It’s similar to Diablo in that its about moving on to horizontal growth – trying new abilities, new builds, new weapons.”

It’s an interesting choice, but Destiny seems to focused around social efforts and allowing players to enjoy the game in both short and long bursts. The comparison made above in regards to horizontal growth makes sense, but shooters have typical stayed away from that path.

What do you think about Bungie going for horizontal growth and a max level that won’t require you to grind? Be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a comment below, or continue the Destiny discussion in our community!

[bdoughty]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/05/21/destiny-pre-orders-now-available-on-playstation-store

Destiny Pre-Orders Now Available on PlayStation Store

As confirmed by Activision last year, the PlayStation pre-order includes eventual beta access, which is scheduled to begin in July. The PlayStation Store description recommends that you register at Bungie.net to link your PSN ID and ensure future notifications regarding beta access details.

[JBHuskers]

Also, Destiny can be pre-loaded.

[skipwondah33]

So...yeah this game looks pretty cool

Put it on the list...when I eventually get a PS4

[CLW]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya9kbzIbb6M&list=PLraFbwCoisJC_AdLKkdeWhUg 5XC9-KWIc&index=2

[CLW]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhZeZozhips

[I OU a Beatn]

476486815654744064

Good that the new update to the SDK helped, but I'm more concerned with this being 30 FPS. That'll really annoy me if it's that way on both systems. I've read over on GAF that people think it's because it'll be 1080p and 60 FPS on PS4, but let's be real here - a developer with as much history with shooters as Bungie would choose frame rate over resolution in a heart beat, which makes me think it's going to be 30 FPS on both, which would be a real bummer.

[JBHuskers]

I wonder if this Alpha test will be good or a disaster.

[AustinWolv]

Didn't really like the Halo games. Not excited after watching the trailer on this one.

[JBHuskers]

Just got my alpha code, so if you signed up, check your e-mails, I've seen others on Twitter reporting the same.

[SmoothPancakes]

Hopefully it'll pop up in mine soon. I signed up within minutes of finding out how to register for the alpha.

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[I OU a Beatn]

Hopefully it'll pop up in mine soon. I signed up within minutes of finding out how to register for the alpha.

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Everyone who registers gets in, it's just a matter of time.

[SmoothPancakes]

Yep, just got my email a few minutes ago for the alpha.

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[JBHuskers]

Played a mission. There are a lot of nice RPG aspects in just the story mode. Really liking it so far. Had a good boss battle.

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[JBHuskers]

Online so far is really smooth for an alpha build. I think I'll definitely enjoy this shooter.

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[I OU a Beatn]

I spent a few hours with it today/tonight and I love it. The game is gorgeous, shooting mechanics are tight, co-op missions are a blast, customization is out of this world, and if you suck, the game doesn't hold your hand in competitive modes. Definitely going to be my go to shooter once it comes out. I can see myself wasting an absolute ton of time in the competitive modes. It feels more like Halo than Halo 4 did and I absolutely love it.

Sony is very wise getting into bed with Activision on this. Guaranteed huge seller.

[cdj]

Anyone want my Destiny code?

PM me if interested. Would prefer it go to a Booster, but I will pick from the PMs. I will be gone until this evening and will send the code then.

EDIT - Code taken. Enjoy!

[JBHuskers]

477511111458045952

[JBHuskers]

I spent a few hours with it today/tonight and I love it. The game is gorgeous, shooting mechanics are tight, co-op missions are a blast, customization is out of this world, and if you suck, the game doesn't hold your hand in competitive modes. Definitely going to be my go to shooter once it comes out. I can see myself wasting an absolute ton of time in the competitive modes. It feels more like Halo than Halo 4 did and I absolutely love it.

Sony is very wise getting into bed with Activision on this. Guaranteed huge seller.

I like the open world type of way to customize and upgrade.

[JBHuskers]

Of the people I know who are in the alpha, I haven't heard a bad word about this game yet.

[I OU a Beatn]

Of the people I know who are in the alpha, I haven't heard a bad word about this game yet.

The arena announcer during competitive modes is the most annoying fucker I've ever listened to.

Vehicles are also massively overpowered in competitive modes. Hopefully there's a mode in the final game without vehicles, because IMO, they completely mess with the balance of the game. Competitive player vs. player seems VERY balanced so far, so having to deal with overpowered vehicles would really be disappointing.

Overall, though, I love it. I don't know if I'll be able to play this on PS4, though - that controller is just awful for shooters.

[JBHuskers]

The arena announcer during competitive modes is the most annoying fucker I've ever listened to.

Vehicles are also massively overpowered in competitive modes. Hopefully there's a mode in the final game without vehicles, because IMO, they completely mess with the balance of the game. Competitive player vs. player seems VERY balanced so far, so having to deal with overpowered vehicles would really be disappointing.

Overall, though, I love it. I don't know if I'll be able to play this on PS4, though - that controller is just awful for shooters.

I don't really mind the announcer :D

They are, but I have been able to destroy one on foot with strategery.

[I OU a Beatn]

You can get them but you're still at a massive disadvantage against them. There needs to be fewer of them on the map or they need to be severely toned down. I'm just hoping there's either a mode that has no vehicles or that Bungie nerfs them.

[JBHuskers]

I love riding around in the Hike though.

[skipwondah33]

Got accepted for the beta and downloading now

[JBHuskers]

Amazon just sent me another alpha code. PM me for it.

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[CLW]

Amazon just sent me another alpha code. PM me for it.

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Same here. No interest in it. However, if any of you TGTers want/need one PM me.

[SmoothPancakes]

Add me to the list. I already have an alpha code directly from the sign up for the Destiny alpha. I've now got a second code, from Amazon, after checking my email this morning. PM me if interested.

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[wkemp15]

If anyone has an extra PS4 alpha code id really like one

[13goingondaniel]

If anyone has an extra Alpha code, can you PM me? That would really be appreciated. :)

[jaymo76]

We always get new subscribers when the freebies come out. ;)

[cdj]

We always get new subscribers when the freebies come out. ;)

:) I referred wkemp (and I'm guessing Daniel saw my tweet) to post here since he was looking for a code online. wk RTs a lot of our stuff online and is a good guy.

If anyone can hook them up with codes, I would appreciate it.

[JBHuskers]

:) I referred wkemp (and I'm guessing Daniel saw my tweet) to post here since he was looking for a code online. wk RTs a lot of our stuff online and is a good guy.

If anyone can hook them up with codes, I would appreciate it.

I sent wkemp mine.

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[Canes Fan]

Well... "Everybody is here for the game" right? :nod:

[jaymo76]

:) I referred wkemp (and I'm guessing Daniel saw my tweet) to post here since he was looking for a code online. wk RTs a lot of our stuff online and is a good guy.

If anyone can hook them up with codes, I would appreciate it.

Ah okay. That makes sense.

[JBHuskers]

478605759157006336

[texacotea]

This or battlefield??

[JBHuskers]

This or battlefield??

Both :D

[JBHuskers]

For those who didn't get to play, here is one round of Control.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRXj5Y-mBQs&feature=youtu.be

[CLW]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11zoVRZB8J4

[CLW]

Any of you guys still have a code for the alpha/beta or whatever they are calling it? My nephew is apparently into 1st person shooters (COD) and would like one if possible. Thanks!

[I OU a Beatn]

Alpha is over. The beta starts in July and you can get a code by simply ordering on Amazon, waiting 2 or 3 minutes until they email you the code, and then cancelling.

If he's hardcore into Call of Duty, he's probably not going to like Destiny. Enemies are bullet sponges, much like in Halo.

[CLW]

Alpha is over. The beta starts in July and you can get a code by simply ordering on Amazon, waiting 2 or 3 minutes until they email you the code, and then cancelling.

If he's hardcore into Call of Duty, he's probably not going to like Destiny. Enemies are bullet sponges, much like in Halo.

He's 11 so I don't think he's that hard core. He just messes around online and apparently isn't too bad (or at least way better at shooters than I am). He had like a 5:1 kill/death ratio last time I checked.

[JBHuskers]

Destiny's alpha saw over 6 million games played (http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/23/5833966/destinys-alpha-saw-over-6-million-games-played)

[JBHuskers]

Destiny Trophies and Achievements Revealed; Get Ready to Kill a Lot of Enemies (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-trophies-and-achievements-revealed-get-ready-to-kill-a-lot-of-enemies/1100-6420796/)

http://static01.bungie.net/pubassets/25418/become_legend.jpg?cv=3983585470&av=2719635801

[JBHuskers]

Beta starts in 10 days :hump:

[CLW]

Beta starts in 10 days :hump:

Is it open or do you need a special code? If the latter, if anyone has an extra code they don't want/need I'd like to send one to the nephew.

[JBHuskers]

Is it open or do you need a special code? If the latter, if anyone has an extra code they don't want/need I'd like to send one to the nephew.

Sounds like you'll need a code.

http://www.polygon.com/2014/7/7/5877511/destiny-beta-dates-ps4-xbox-one-ps3-xbox-360-trailer

[gschwendt]

If someone ends up with an extra Destiny beta key, I'd appreciate you sharing it with me. I might even say thank you.

[skipwondah33]

lol

How do you get them? I was in that one beta last month.

[gschwendt]

lol

How do you get them? I was in that one beta last month.
I think the only way to get them is to pre-order but if I'm hearing right, if you pre-order, you get 3 beta codes.

[skipwondah33]

Oh ok

Since Amazon doesn't do gift cards back when you pre-order certain games I stopped pre-ordering. I was possibly looking at this game but wasn't going to pre-order it.

[JBHuskers]

I preordered this in October :D I had to go all the way back in my e-mails to get my code.

[skipwondah33]

So I could pre-order this and cancel the pre-order if I don't want to get the game? Still should get code though after a few days right?

[JBHuskers]

My code was already used ugh. Once Amazon gives me a new code, and if I get two bonus ones, I can give them to Skip and G.

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[skipwondah33]

My code was already used ugh. Once Amazon gives me a new code, and if I get two bonus ones, I can give them to Skip and G.

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Thanks JB :up:

[SCClassof93]

I think the only way to get them is to pre-order but if I'm hearing right, if you pre-order, you get 3 beta codes.

I ordered through gamestop, I am only aware of one code, if I have more where are they. You are welcome to them :up:

[JBHuskers]

My man

Thanks JB :up:

They said 2-3 days, hopefully it's sooner.

[gschwendt]

Thanks to JB for giving me one of his extra codes (you do get 3 for pre-ordering). The download is miserably slow... I'm at 0.66GB after about 5 minutes.

[JBHuskers]

Thanks to JB for giving me one of his extra codes (you do get 3 for pre-ordering). The download is miserably slow... I'm at 0.66GB after about 5 minutes.

Yep! Just waiting to see if Skip still needs one.

[skipwondah33]

Yep! Just waiting to see if Skip still needs one.Yes sir if you wouldn't mind

[skipwondah33]

Thanks to JB for giving me one of his extra codes (you do get 3 for pre-ordering). The download is miserably slow... I'm at 0.66GB after about 5 minutes.Was going to say that was good....but forgot you have the Google servers pipeline running to your house

[JBHuskers]

Yes sir if you wouldn't mind

PM'ing it to you.

[JBHuskers]

I have an extra code. First one to respond gets it.

[gschwendt]

I played for about an hour this afternoon. After having very little knowledge about the game and very little interest in purchasing the game, I'm now at the point that I'm almost guaranteed to buy it at launch. Them giving away extra codes is definitely a smart marketing choice.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but it's essentially like RAGE meets Mass Effect set in an online world.

[skipwondah33]

Yeah that was very cool. I played the Alpha twice and enjoyed it wish I played more.

Think mine is still installing/downloading. Got excited once I seen it download quickly only for transfer to be the real download.

So won't play tonight

[JBHuskers]

I played for about an hour this afternoon. After having very little knowledge about the game and very little interest in purchasing the game, I'm now at the point that I'm almost guaranteed to buy it at launch. Them giving away extra codes is definitely a smart marketing choice.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but it's essentially like RAGE meets Mass Effect set in an online world.

I went from pre-order to a special edition. I loved the online play in the alpha.

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[CLW]

I have an extra code. First one to respond gets it.

If you still have it my nephew would love to try it out. It's probably going to be my birthday present for him if he likes it as he has an early September birthday.

[SmoothPancakes]

I haven't preordered yet, still debating on it since I plan to buy NHL and FIFA in September, so if anyone has a spare code, I'd appreciate it. :)

Of course, if anyone has one after CLW gets one for his nephew, he requested one first.

[JBHuskers]

If you still have it my nephew would love to try it out. It's probably going to be my birthday present for him if he likes it as he has an early September birthday.

PM'ing it to you.

[gschwendt]

I've created a clan on http://Bungie.net for The Gaming Tailgate. I can't figure out how to invite people but if you want to join, you should be able to search for it and request to join.

[skipwondah33]

I've created a clan on http://Bungie.net for The Gaming Tailgate. I can't figure out how to invite people but if you want to join, you should be able to search for it and request to join.Will do so tonight

edit: Requested from the site

[gschwendt]

I believe this link MIGHT take you directly to the clan...
http://www.bungie.net/en/Clan/128401

[JBHuskers]

I sent a request to join.

[skipwondah33]

Man I don't even know how to get online

[JBHuskers]

Man I don't even know how to get online

Play through the single player, then a planet will unlock on the right called The Crucible. Then you can play Control online.

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[skipwondah33]

If anyone still needs a beta code let me know. Apparently I was emailed one for both PS4 and PS3

[SmoothPancakes]

If anyone still needs a beta code let me know. Apparently I was emailed one for both PS4 and PS3

If you still have one for PS4, I'll accept it. :). I had fun with the Alpha and looking forward to trying the Beta.

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[skipwondah33]

If you still have one for PS4, I'll accept it. :). I had fun with the Alpha and looking forward to trying the Beta.

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[SmoothPancakes]

PM'd

Awesome! Thanks!

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[Coach Kernzy]

So guys, I'm an Xbox guy so I'm left behind on Destiny a bit until this Wed. but can those of you who've played it give overall impressions and maybe compare and contrast between games like the Borderlands series which I love and the CoD series which I hate? I know Bungie also did the early Halo stuff so I'm sure it's a lot like that in many ways but I was never really a huge fan of Halo games. I'm hoping they have gone more towards Borderlands than Halo or CoD with this game and it looks like they may have with all the customization, different weapons, loot, exploration and all that but want to hear what you guys think before I get to see for myself Wed.

[JBHuskers]

It definitely feels like Halo, but better.

I think Tommy or someone said it right where it's like Mass Effect and Halo combined.

[Coach Kernzy]

Well Mass Effect is another of my favorite series so if I can get some of that, some Borderlands and some Halo all together sounds like a damn good time to me.

[JBHuskers]

I just got an e-mail from Bungie saying I can play the beta now. I thought it was down til Wednesday?

[Coach Kernzy]

So I played through what I think is all the story missions and then started playing some of the exploration side missions, haven't done the Strike or Crucible yet. So far I gotta say it's pretty amazing and a lot of fun. I'm not a huge FPS guy but as I said before I do love Mass Effect and Borderlands series. This game has a lot of similarity to those and doesn't seem very CoD or Battlefield which I'm not a huge fan of. I love the customization and loot elements of the game. Good stuff for sure, can't want to play more till Sunday and then Sept 9th can't get here soon enough.

[JBHuskers]

I love the MMO-style home base where you can upgrade stuff.

[Coach Kernzy]

Yeah so far really don't find anything I don't like, although proximity chat would be cool in everything other than the Crucible for those random encounters.

[gschwendt]

My biggest complaint is that the AI for the enemies is awful. The biggest challenge I faced wasn't because of smart AI but rather because of quantity of the enemy. That and the robot spider that is a bullet sponge but even that pretty much stayed in one spot so it was fairly easy to kill.

[Coach Kernzy]

It seemed to me that the lower level enemies just charge you for sure but some of the higher level stuff seem to use cover, albeit not very well as they seem to go in and out of cover but at least they try and keep moving around. I do understand what you mean though. Hopefully that is something they can tweak between now and when the game goes gold.

[skipwondah33]

It seemed to me that the lower level enemies just charge you for sure but some of the higher level stuff seem to use cover, albeit not very well as they seem to go in and out of cover but at least they try and keep moving around. I do understand what you mean though. Hopefully that is something they can tweak between now and when the game goes gold.I know those one tall ones with the green eye are one hit deaths. Or if they use their "gun" it's like 2 shots and your gone.

I have found them in the basement of this one area and it's been impossible for me to get even close. Think it's 2-3 down there, not sure haven't gotten close enough to tell lol

[SCClassof93]

I know those one tall ones with the green eye are one hit deaths. Or if they use their "gun" it's like 2 shots and your gone.

I have found them in the basement of this one area and it's been impossible for me to get even close. Think it's 2-3 down there, not sure haven't gotten close enough to tell lol

Those guys are level 18 skip! Stepped on me like a bug :D

[JBHuskers]

Those guys are level 18 skip!

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/jbennett98/GIFS/abe-simpson-gif.gif

[skipwondah33]

Those guys are level 18 skip! Stepped on me like a bug :DHaha

I know they hit me with their sword I think it is and it's over. I tried getting up close thinking they were like the others.

When you try to identify them all that shows is ??? :D

[Coach Kernzy]

As expected with me not being very good at FPS PvP shooter modes I got DESTROYED in the crucible my K/D rate was less than .5 after several rounds. Maybe I'll get a little better or the matchmaking will get better but if not I doubt I play much of the PvP stuff. Of course there are 5 other PvP modes so we'll see what those have to offer come Sept 9
Still loving the game overall though, I've played on 360 and XB1, cool think I didn't know is you can play characters and progress across both of them. I started on 360 then got onto XB1 figuring I'd have to create a new guy and do all the stuff again from the beginning but nope, can just pickup on the XB1 right where I left off on the 360.
Any 360 or XB1 guys want to Fireteam-up over the next few days feel free to let me know GT: Coach Kernzy

[JBHuskers]

My k/d is so wild from match to match. There will be times that I'll put up a 0.5 dud, then there are times when I put a 2 or 3. In most shooters my k/d averages right under 1.

[skipwondah33]

My k/d is so wild from match to match. There will be times that I'll put up a 0.5 dud, then there are times when I put a 2 or 3. In most shooters my k/d averages right under 1.I always have a shitty k/d ratio, half the time I don't even pay attention to it.

I've change the gun I had recently to the automatic so hoping that helps a little. I had the Pulse ones and they didn't seem to get off enough shots compared to the guys I was going against.

The videos I have on Twitch is prime example of me getting destroyed all match lol

[Coach Kernzy]

Yeah the auto rifles or pulse cannons are certainly better if you are run and gun sprayer like me. Pretty tough to beat guys though that are good with snipers and head shots. I need to create a Titan and just hulk him up with defense so can absorb a few more shots maybe.

[skipwondah33]

Yeah the auto rifles or pulse cannons are certainly better if you are run and gun sprayer like me. Pretty tough to beat guys though that are good with snipers and head shots. I need to create a Titan and just hulk him up with defense so can absorb a few more shots maybe.Ah maybe that's it I forgot that there are different types of guys you can create.

Didn't think that had a bearing on anything.

[Coach Kernzy]

For sure, the Titan is like the tank, he can take more damage than the other two.

[bdoughty]

Beta is now open to everyone, no codes required. You do have to own PSN+ or XBL Gold.

http://www.bungie.net/en/News/News?aid=11962

[skipwondah33]

For sure, the Titan is like the tank, he can take more damage than the other two.Thanks for that tip

I started the process of creating one lastnight, up to level 4 I believe now. I already like the Titan better than my other character.

Hell I didn't even know we could create another character. Never paid attention to the initial screen when you log onto your character.

[GatorfanStovy]

i the beta over now?

[JBHuskers]

4,638,937 people played the beta

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[JBHuskers]

It's available for pre-order now!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LH6CBA8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00LH6CBA8&linkCode=as2&tag=thegamtai-20&linkId=KL4X6OKSPFA6JC7O

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[skipwondah33]

If it hasn't been posted yet

You will not be able to bring your Guardian over into the game when it releases. You will need to create another and replay all of the progress you had in the Beta.

Forget the site I was on but if you search it can be found.

[JBHuskers]

I'm fine with that.

[CLW]

So apparently this is the most pre-ordered new IP of all-time. Shame I cannot play it stupid motion sickness. :smh:

[I OU a Beatn]

So apparently this is the most pre-ordered new IP of all-time. Shame I cannot play it stupid motion sickness. :smh:

It's open world Halo. If you've never been a fan of Halo, you're not going to be missing much.

[gschwendt]

So apparently this is the most pre-ordered new IP of all-time. Shame I cannot play it stupid motion sickness. :smh:

I believe I heard that the full game will have 3rd person view in all areas.

[I OU a Beatn]

I believe I heard that the full game will have 3rd person view in all areas.

I'm pretty sure that's only in the social areas, like the Tower. All combat/exploration is done in a forced first person view(with a very cramped field of view on top of that, so probably even worse for someone with motion sickness).

[JBHuskers]

I've never been a "gigantic" fan of Halo, but am a HUGE fan of Destiny.

[morsdraconis]

So, I'm most likely going to have a copy of destiny on the 18th or around that time for the PS3 for $50 if anyone is interested.

[JBHuskers]

I can't wait!!!

[cdj]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZyQK6kUdWQ

[Kingpin32]

I have the Ghost edition fully paid off, and I'll be working our midnight release for it. I can't wait til Monday night.

[cdj]

Who else is picking this up on Tuesday?

[SmoothPancakes]

I completely forgot I had even preordered this at Gamestop back when I bought Watch Dogs. However, I won't be able to pick up my copy until at least Friday.

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[cdj]

For those picking it up on Tuesday (or Friday :P), join the TGT Clan here: http://www.bungie.net/en/Clan/Detail/128401

[JeffHCross]

NewEgg is offering a XB1/Destiny bundle for $399

[cdj]

Some are saying the story mode only takes 9-10 hours to complete.

[steelerfan]

Some are saying the story mode only takes 9-10 hours to complete.
Eww.

I'm not interested, particularly with NHL coming out tonight and FIFA in two weeks. But, if I were this would be a big negative.

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[cdj]

I go back and forth on it. Usually like the idea of very long campaign, but sometimes that means I will not end up finishing the game. In shorter campaigns, for me it depends on the quality of the story and replayability.


Not that long along, Bungie had this to say:

You May Never "Finish" Destiny, Bungie Says (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/you-may-never-finish-destiny-bungie-says/1100-6421970/)

Destiny is a big, big game with loads of activities that will keep you busy for countless hours. That's the message Bungie's community manager David "Deej" Dague tries to get across as part of a recent Best Buy Google Hangout. Asked how many hours of gameplay we can expect from the upcoming title, Deej wouldn't give a specific estimation, but said you're not likely to "finish" the game anytime soon, if you ever do.

"We saw people invest dozens of hours into the beta alone, and that was one destination," Deej said. "These destinations are stitched together with our new tech so that there are so many different locations to visit. Expansive outdoor locations where you can just enjoy your personal vehicle; there are indoor dungeon-type spaces where you can really pick through the bones of our shattered civilization."

Beyond Earth, players will get to visit planetary destinations like the Moon, Mars, and Venus with all types of ancient civilizations and geographies to explore. In addition, Destiny will offer raid-like Strike missions, which challenge players to team up to complete an objective. Deej said players who zip through Destiny's story missions and don't try other modes will be missing out big time.

"If you're a speed-runner, and all you want to do is blaze through and complete one story mission after one story mission, you're really just scratching the surface, because the Strikes add such an extra level of complexity," he said.

On top of that, Destiny has a competitive multiplayer mode--the Crucible--that you're unlikely to ever truly finish. "And as we said before, [there are] endless amount of hours of fun in the Crucible," Deej said. "Until you've kicked every single ass that plays this game, you haven't finished. And once you have, someone else just bought their first copy. So, fresh meat, Christmas noobs."


I understand what he is saying, but there are still a good amount of people who won't get wrapped into MP. For the world being considered so large, I am surprised the storyline isn't 15 or more.

[morsdraconis]

All that story is, is Bungie saying "It's a MMO. We'll constantly add silly little things and have silly little seasonal things to extend the life of an otherwise same old same old FPS" cause that's all it's going to be after the story missions. Just another Halo FPS. All the BS about guns and Borderlands-esque play is just MMO non-sense because what you'll be doing in "the Crucible" couldn't possibly use those items, otherwise it would be so incredibly unbalanced, it'll be pointless to play.

So, you're paying $60 for a 15 hour campaign that you HAVE to play online (say hello to server issues out the ass today, btw, because, without looking it up, I guarantee it's happening) and then nothing because the multiplayer will just be another Halo FPS boring town.

[cdj]

There are some server issues, BTW. Expected unfortunately, but hopefully not long-lasting.

[gschwendt]

There are some server issues, BTW. Expected unfortunately, but hopefully not long-lasting.
I've been on since about 6:30 and haven't seen any issues on my end.

[cdj]

I've been on since about 6:30 and haven't seen any issues on my end.

Good! I saw a handful of people on Twitter say they had issues, but maybe they were user errors.

[Escobar]

Has anyone else noticed that the Story missions seem to be harder than the beta, especially the ends of 4 and 5 when you are in the no respawn zone. Definitely noticed some tweaks in gameplay between the two, all for the better though.

[I OU a Beatn]

It seems about the same to me. Not hard enough once you start getting good gear. It's probably best to do single player missions while you're a level or two below the recommended level so that you get a decent challenge.

I finished off the campaign last night. Took me 6 hours. All the little side missions took me just short of 2 hours, so I'm weighing in at around 8 hours for my total play through. That's with minimal exploring and just doing the missions. It's a fun little campaign but the lack of mission variety started to get on my nerves after awhile. I also don't understand why they would make it so the Elite enemies keep running away from you and you have to keep chasing them down. That probably added another 30 minutes to my play time.

Strike missions and the Crucible are where the time spent is going to lie. If you're into that sort of thing, you'll get a lot of play time. If not, you'll probably be done after your initial play through. I hit level 20 while playing some Strike missions so I guess my purpose now is to just keep playing and find the best gear that I can find. Luckily, there's few things in games that I like more, so I'm quite sure it'll hold my attention until Halo comes out.

All in all, I still don't see how it's some ground breaking experience. It's nothing mind blowing, but it's still a solid game aside from how incredibly broken the Crucible still is.

[JBHuskers]

Simply put, this game is fun.

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[JBHuskers]

A look at Mother Russia.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxN17teIAAAIane.jpg:large

[JBHuskers]

http://i.imgur.com/Qjv8Qtp.jpg

[Rudy]

NewEgg is offering a XB1/Destiny bundle for $399

You can get any game with your XB1 directly from Microsoft until the 13th I think. RCSS in Canada is offering the same deal and tax free starting tomorrow.

[cdj]

Anyone going to be on later tonight or tomorrow? I am at a level where extra help is needed to beat back the horde.

[cdj]

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[JBHuskers]

Anyone going to be on later tonight or tomorrow? I am at a level where extra help is needed to beat back the horde.
We can do it tomorrow after our NCAA game.

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[cdj]

If you play solo and want some help:

Remember to set you fireteam setting to open to public. It make it much easier for other guardians to join your fight

FYI: To set your fireteam settings to public open the Options menu and go to the Roster tab. Click the icon beside the heading FIRETEAM and change setting from friends only to Public. This needs to be done every time you log on.


I'll be playing Destiny tonight (PS4) after my NCAA OD game if anyone wants to get in a fireteam.

[JBHuskers]

If you play solo and want some help:

Remember to set you fireteam setting to open to public. It make it much easier for other guardians to join your fight

FYI: To set your fireteam settings to public open the Options menu and go to the Roster tab. Click the icon beside the heading FIRETEAM and change setting from friends only to Public. This needs to be done every time you log on.


I'll be playing Destiny tonight (PS4) after my NCAA OD game if anyone wants to get in a fireteam.
Oh hell yeah!

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[I OU a Beatn]

Glad to see this game getting drilled by some of the major reviewers. For the massive amount of hype this game received, it's almost laughable how far away it came from reaching a quality equivalent to that hype.

Trying to get through the SP again with another character and I don't know if I can. Every single SP mission is exactly the same, and even though it's open world, it really doesn't feel like it. Go here, kill some enemies, examine something with your Ghost, fight off massive wave of enemies, mission complete...rinse and repeat. The same old 5 or 6 Strike missions also get incredibly tedious because the end boss is nothing but a bullet sponge (I guarantee you the one on the moon takes upwards of 10,000 hits to down him, and that's as a level 21...10 levels above the recommended level of 11).

Throw in one of the most unbalanced, cheap, and uninspiring competitive modes you can play and you've got something that makes one scratch their head as to how this same company designed and developed the freaking Halo series. :D

[JBHuskers]

Sunbathing in Venus :D

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxY9psYIgAAyL3A.jpg:large

[I OU a Beatn]

Level 23 and FINALLY got my first legendary item. For the Hunter. I'm a Titan. :fp:

[JBHuskers]

CDJ and I just finished a 7 hour session. Definitely got some ranking up in tonight.

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[I OU a Beatn]

It just blows my mind how many things are wrong with this game. Throw on top of everything else I've mentioned that the loot system is AWFUL. You'll get Legendary engrams and the vast majority of the time you wont get a Legendary item - but rather something uncommon or rare. It's just stupid. I've had 8 Legendary engrams drop and I haven't gotten a single Legendary item from one of them yet.

IMO, it should scale up depending on the engram. With a silver one, bare minimum you get a regular item, green you get a bare minimum uncommon item, blue bare minimum rare, purple bare minimum legendary, etc...

Honestly, with a lot of patch work, this game wont be so bad, but right now it's just tedious and complete luck when it comes to getting good gear.

[JBHuskers]

So just because you don't get what you want right away, the game is terrible? :D

I'm having a hell of a lot of fun with Destiny.

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[I OU a Beatn]

So just because you don't get what you want right away, the game is terrible? :D

I'm having a hell of a lot of fun with Destiny.

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No. The game is terrible because:

"Campaign"
-6 hours long
-Every mission is the same (kill some enemies, go somewhere and have your Ghost scan something, kill another few waves of enemies, done!)
-Bosses are nothing but bullet sponges - nothing unique or challenging.
-Horrific voice acting

Raids
-No matchmaking, you have to invite people on your friend's list.
-Bosses are bullet sponges.

Crucible
-Fusion rifles are overpowered
-Shotguns are overpowered
-Sniper rifles are overpowered
-Majority of games are filled with lag (P2P servers, FTW)
-Spawn system is awful
-Super abilities are all overpowered
-Matchmaking is some of the worst I've seen and constantly creates stacked teams vs. bad ones.
-Terrible map design.

The loot is just another thing on top of it. The game would be slightly better if the loot system worked as I described, but it would still not be a good game. In the 30+ hours I've played it, I've only had a few Legendary engrams drop, and they were all well after I hit level 20(I didn't see my first Legendary engram until I was rank 22 or 23)...so it's pure bullshit that they can(and 99% of the time do) spit out lower tiered gear. It's fucking stupid. Getting good gear is literally the ONLY point in playing the game after you beat the "campaign". With as rare as Legendary engrams are, the only thing they should be capable of spitting out is Legendary/Exotic gear. If they were more common, then sure, allow for the gear to be rare or whatever. However, with only 7 or 8 drops in the amount of time I've played, I think it's wise to highly increase the rate in which they produce Legendary/Exotic gear.

[JBHuskers]

I've definitely yet to see lag.

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[I OU a Beatn]

I've definitely yet to see lag.

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You're not going to, either. It's not the kind where people are bouncing around. It's the same kind that Call of Duty has where you're just losing gun battles that you shouldn't be losing. You can especially tell in this because you can see the bullets lag and continue coming out of a gun after someone has died. I've gotten numerous kills with my gun seconds after I was already killed. It's not game breaking by any means, but people are going to experience deaths they shouldn't experience every game unless you're the host. Although, speaking of game breaking, I've had a few instances(especially last night) where I was UNLOADING into guys only for them to down me, run away for like 5 or 6 seconds, and then finally fall over dead, crediting me with the kill. :D

Another thing with the loot system - in the Crucible, you have a MUCH better chance of getting Legendary/Exotic rewards by doing poorly. Probably 1/3 of my matches end in someone in the bottom 2 getting awarded with a Legendary engram. There's reports of people getting freaking Exotic weapons by finishing in the bottom 2 as well, although I've never seen that personally.

I guess it's to balance things out and maybe make those bad players a little better with better gear, but all people are doing now are AFK/doing bad on purpose so they finish at the bottom and have a chance at better stuff.

[JBHuskers]

Alone by a throne.

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y389/JBHuskers/IMG_20140918_004236_zpsqfjopjnz.jpg

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[SmoothPancakes]

No. The game is terrible because:

"Campaign"
-6 hours long
-Every mission is the same (kill some enemies, go somewhere and have your Ghost scan something, kill another few waves of enemies, done!)
-Bosses are nothing but bullet sponges - nothing unique or challenging.
-Horrific voice acting

Raids
-No matchmaking, you have to invite people on your friend's list.
-Bosses are bullet sponges.

Crucible
-Fusion rifles are overpowered
-Shotguns are overpowered
-Sniper rifles are overpowered
-Majority of games are filled with lag (P2P servers, FTW)
-Spawn system is awful
-Super abilities are all overpowered
-Matchmaking is some of the worst I've seen and constantly creates stacked teams vs. bad ones.
-Terrible map design.

The loot is just another thing on top of it. The game would be slightly better if the loot system worked as I described, but it would still not be a good game. In the 30+ hours I've played it, I've only had a few Legendary engrams drop, and they were all well after I hit level 20(I didn't see my first Legendary engram until I was rank 22 or 23)...so it's pure bullshit that they can(and 99% of the time do) spit out lower tiered gear. It's fucking stupid. Getting good gear is literally the ONLY point in playing the game after you beat the "campaign". With as rare as Legendary engrams are, the only thing they should be capable of spitting out is Legendary/Exotic gear. If they were more common, then sure, allow for the gear to be rare or whatever. However, with only 7 or 8 drops in the amount of time I've played, I think it's wise to highly increase the rate in which they produce Legendary/Exotic gear.

Don't get your hopes up very high for legendary items.

http://kotaku.com/these-people-tried-to-figure-out-how-destinys-loot-syst-1636331002

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[cdj]

I get and agree with some (a lot?) of IOUs thoughts on the game, but when we hit the fork in the road, I would say I really like the game in spite of its shortcomings. I haven't played a shooter this much (online and off) in quite a while. Playing with friends helps a lot IMO. If I played completely solo, I'm not sure I'd be as high on the game. There's a lot where Bungie missed the mark, but there's also a lot they got right and I think it is fun, even if not a great/perfect game.

Though I'm not into shooters as much as IOU, so I'll be the first to admit that my bar is probably significantly lower.

[cdj]

Bungie has revealed fresh details on the remaining events set to launch in Destiny this September.

Though we already knew the names and runtimes of Combined Arms and The Queen's Wrath, an update on Bungie.net shines a light on what we should expect.

First up, as of today Combined Arms is live, offering a special Crucible playlist that focuses on vehicular combat and with Heavy Ammo dropping far more regularly. It's due to run across the weekend with rewards including Crucible Gear, Marks and Reputation.

If PvP isn't your thing though, there's no need to panic. Starting on Tuesday The Queen's Wrath goes live. Running from September 23 to October 6, The Awoken's ruthless ruler is calling in that favour you owe her and throwing new bounties your way, along with "challenging mission modes". It'll apparently be worth doing though, with Unique Legendary and Rare Gear set to go to participants.

September itself will be rounded out with a Salvage playlist, before October kicks off with another Crucible playlist called Iron Banner.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/09/19/bungie-details-next-two-destiny-in-game-events?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

[SmoothPancakes]

I have a new account to follow on Twitter for my daily laughs. :D :D :D

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A lot more in the spoiler.

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[oweb26]

No. The game is terrible because:

"Campaign"
-6 hours long
-Every mission is the same (kill some enemies, go somewhere and have your Ghost scan something, kill another few waves of enemies, done!)
-Bosses are nothing but bullet sponges - nothing unique or challenging.
-Horrific voice acting

Raids
-No matchmaking, you have to invite people on your friend's list.
-Bosses are bullet sponges.

Crucible
-Fusion rifles are overpowered
-Shotguns are overpowered
-Sniper rifles are overpowered
-Majority of games are filled with lag (P2P servers, FTW)
-Spawn system is awful
-Super abilities are all overpowered
-Matchmaking is some of the worst I've seen and constantly creates stacked teams vs. bad ones.
-Terrible map design.

The loot is just another thing on top of it. The game would be slightly better if the loot system worked as I described, but it would still not be a good game. In the 30+ hours I've played it, I've only had a few Legendary engrams drop, and they were all well after I hit level 20(I didn't see my first Legendary engram until I was rank 22 or 23)...so it's pure bullshit that they can(and 99% of the time do) spit out lower tiered gear. It's fucking stupid. Getting good gear is literally the ONLY point in playing the game after you beat the "campaign". With as rare as Legendary engrams are, the only thing they should be capable of spitting out is Legendary/Exotic gear. If they were more common, then sure, allow for the gear to be rare or whatever. However, with only 7 or 8 drops in the amount of time I've played, I think it's wise to highly increase the rate in which they produce Legendary/Exotic gear.


I agree with all this part, but I can't hold it against them, this is status quo for any game that wants to do an MMO style shooter.

"Campaign"
-6 hours long
-Every mission is the same (kill some enemies, go somewhere and have your Ghost scan something, kill another few waves of enemies, done!)
-Bosses are nothing but bullet sponges - nothing unique or challenging.
-Horrific voice acting



I agree with this part wholeheartedly......What really erks me is that the game wants to play PvP, and that really bothers me. The Pvp is just terrible and its just stupid how much gear you can't buy because you have to go PvP, even if that's not your thing. Really with the way I see it, this game is setting itself up for the ole real money for fake money bait. The way the loot system is set up, the way they want you to grind out on PVP, and super grind on PvE, I see it coming.

Crucible
-Fusion rifles are overpowered
-Shotguns are overpowered
-Sniper rifles are overpowered
-Majority of games are filled with lag (P2P servers, FTW)
-Spawn system is awful
-Super abilities are all overpowered
-Matchmaking is some of the worst I've seen and constantly creates stacked teams vs. bad ones.
-Terrible map design.

The loot system is pretty bad also, but I can't call it a terrible game, just a game thats needs some polish. I really hope they reward the PvE more, the PVp just rewards people sooo much more at this point its unavoidable.


Edit: Lets not forget the call of duty -esq knife animation. Really online all you have to do is shoot a little bit then knife them. It mostly comes down to who hits it first.

[I OU a Beatn]

The Crucible is truly nothing but a bunch of crutches for people who can't be good at any other online shooter. I should have expected that when Bungle was saying "we want everyone to be able to enjoy Destiny," but I didn't think there would be this much unbalanced stuff. I mean there's at least 4 or 5 different things that are capable of one hit killing people from all sorts of different ranges. It's just stupid.

[JBHuskers]

It's so funny around the webs seeing people saying how they hate Destiny but are still putting in tons of hours into it.

As for balancing, etc. That takes time to tune. You have an alpha and a beta, then you sell $500M worth of copies.

The game just came out 10 days ago. Absolutely NO shooter is perfect out of the box in terms of tuning.

[I OU a Beatn]

Even if Bungie wanted to try, the Crucible would NEVER be balanced. There's just way too much shit (virtually every aspect of the game) that is unbalanced right now.

Besides, if anything, Bungie has shown that it doesn't care. The Shingen-C was overpowered in the Alpha. Through the beta and the retail game they didn't make a single change to it, and it's still overpowered - along with it's cousin the Shingen-E.

Only playing it right now because my friends do. As I said in the Alpha, the Crucible is awful and there's nothing else to do outside of that after you beat the game. It just blows my mind the creators of Halo could create something so awful and unbalanced.

Besides, read the reviews. Several reviewers called them out on the same shit I and many others have.

[JBHuskers]

Yet most of the time the reviewers don't know what they're talking about :whistle: :D

[I OU a Beatn]

Yet most of the time the reviewers don't know what they're talking about :whistle: :D

I'd agree with that. Sports games are a perfect example. You have to read them on a game by game basis and conclude for yourself. A lot of the reviews I've read for Destiny, though, are pretty much spot on...especially the Destructoid and Gamespot ones.

The Crucible is unbalanced, plain and simple. You've only played 9 Crucible matches, so you probably haven't seen all the garbage that exists in the competitive modes. You also seem to like the vast majority of games you play regardless of problems, so you might like it anyway.

There's nothing wrong with that, but I'm not that way. I want something that is balanced and requires some amount of skill to be good at the game. Unfortunately, Destiny is neither of those things.

[I OU a Beatn]

On another note, Xur is back for today and tomorrow selling Exotic armor/engrams. I bought an Exotic engram and got a really nice chest piece for my Titan, and then went ahead and got the Exotic helmet he was selling for Titans. You can only wear one at a time, but I'll probably switch back and forth between them. I should have enough reputation with the vendors by next week to buy a complete Legendary set, so I wont have to play the "find a legendary engram and get a blue item" game anymore.

[JBHuskers]

Looking at the meta, there is definitely love and hate on the user score; which is 2-1 good to bad with the users. I haven't seen this many scores in a long time.

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y389/JBHuskers/DestinyMeta_zpsfb6a08f3.png

[I OU a Beatn]

They kind of screwed themselves over with how much they hyped this up. I think if they would have just done the normal advertising and Sony wouldn't have beaten it into the ground like it was some kind of exclusive, the expectations of people would have been tempered and this wouldn't be getting as much backlash.

I certainly tempered mine after the Alpha. It was pretty clear to me then that it wasn't going to be what everyone expected.

Still, though, as long as they support the game with content (which it appears they are going to), it's not too late for it to be saved. The Crucible needs MASSIVE work, though.

[oweb26]

On another note, Xur is back for today and tomorrow selling Exotic armor/engrams. I bought an Exotic engram and got a really nice chest piece for my Titan, and then went ahead and got the Exotic helmet he was selling for Titans. You can only wear one at a time, but I'll probably switch back and forth between them. I should have enough reputation with the vendors by next week to buy a complete Legendary set, so I wont have to play the "find a legendary engram and get a blue item" game anymore.

who is Xur and where is he located?

[JBHuskers]

Classic. :D :D :D

513017174839943168

[I OU a Beatn]

who is Xur and where is he located?

He accepts Strange Coins and Motes of Light as payment for Exotic gear(Exotic is the best kind of gear you can get in the game and can only wear 1 exotic piece of armor and 1 exotic weapon at once). He's at the Tower on the left hand side directly opposite of where you go to talk to the "speaker."

I got a Legendary package a few minutes ago for achieving Cryptarch rank 10, which came with 2 Legendary engrams. I nearly shit myself when the first one produced a Legendary helmet. I nearly fainted when the 2nd one also produced a Legendary item - a helmet. I then LOL'd when they I saw one was for the Warlock and the other for a Hunter - I'm a Titan. :D

That makes 3 Legendary items for my Hunter. He's going to be a proper bad ass when I get around to leveling him up.

[oweb26]

Okay im blind im at the speaker and I have waled all at the bottome..what am I missing?

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[oweb26]

I found him , damn he is hiding

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[SmoothPancakes]

Classic. :D :D :D

513017174839943168

:D That is my new favorite Twitter account.

[Escobar]

That makes 3 Legendary items for my Hunter. He's going to be a proper bad ass when I get around to leveling him up.

Can we transfer items between multiple characters?

[I OU a Beatn]

Can we transfer items between multiple characters?

Yeah, you can put them in your Stash in the Tower and then log in with the appropriate character and grab it.

[cdj]

513682322965946368

[JBHuskers]

That's about right :D

I have been finding some legendary items though at least. I'm up to level 22 without too much grinding.

[I OU a Beatn]

If you're only level 22, sounds like you're finding blue(rare), not purple(legendary). Legendary pieces have a ton of light and 2 of them would automatically jolt you up from 20 to 23.

I've gotten to the point where even though blue drops are pretty rare, they're all useless to me because I'm equipped with mostly Legendary gear already.

Also, :D @ what I witnessed last night. A 100% one hit kill fusion rifle even with full shield/health. Basically, anything medium range or in and you're getting one hit killed. It was a Legendary item but it's stats didn't look all that different from other fusion rifles, which are not always one hit kills, so I have no idea.

[JBHuskers]

Yeah I meant rare. I have a Legendary rocket launcher, but that has nothing to do with level, but it's still badass.

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[steelerfan]

I have a Legendary rocket launcher

:sick:

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[JBHuskers]

Don't deny that you're turned on Matt.

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[steelerfan]

Don't deny that you're turned on Matt.

Using Tapatalk on my Samsung Galaxy S5 for shats & gaggles.
Just because you think that you can launch a lot of rockets doesn't mean mine is among them.

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[cdj]

1 for 1 on getting Legendary item from Legendary engram. Should I retire while I am ahead?

Also, starting late tonight (early Tuesday):

An update to Destiny tomorrow will give players a slew of new Bounties made available through a temporary event called The Queen's Wrath.

The Queen, who you should remember from the Reef in the campaign (if you managed to trudge through it), is sending an emissary to the Tower who is "prepared to reward Guardians who extinguish enemies of the Reef." In last week's teaser, Bungie promised new Bounties and "challenging mission modes," but didn't get into any specifics. With The Queen's Wrath beginning tomorrow, we'll keep an eye out for any more details Bungie may share.

The Queen's Wrath begins tomorrow and will run through October 6. Successfully completing these new tasks will reward you with Legendary Gear (HA!) and Rare Gear (more likely).

Over the weekend, Destiny featured a Combined Arms playlist in the Crucible, giving PvP fans a taste of "all out war on a massive scale" with vehicular combat.

Link (http://www.gamezone.com/news/2014/09/22/the-queen-s-wrath-hits-destiny-tomorrow-with-all-new-bounties-and-missions)

[JBHuskers]

:D :D :D

When Destiny’s Crucible Hands You a Team of Quitters, Only Dance Can Save You

http://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/09/25/when-destinys-crucible-hands-you-a-team-of-quitters-only-dance-can-save-you/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xo6MlIqQSR4

[JBHuskers]

FYI, I love Skirmish. 3v3 with the ability and rewarding for revives was a lot of fun.

[JBHuskers]

Damn. :fdown: :D

Bungie Is Shutting Down 'Destiny's' Loot Cave (http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2014/09/25/bungie-is-shutting-down-destinys-loot-cave/)

[I OU a Beatn]

Damn. :fdown: :D

Bungie Is Shutting Down 'Destiny's' Loot Cave (http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2014/09/25/bungie-is-shutting-down-destinys-loot-cave/)

Yeah, they have no problem fixing something like that in a timely manner. Meanwhile, all the actual problems like the unbalances in Crucible which have been present since the Alpha still aren't fixed. Makes sense.

[bdoughty]

Looking for someone to do the raid with. lvl 27 Titan.

The loss of the cave was bad but they went even further by removing the ability to get shards out of Legendary items the Queen Wrath gives you. So if you get a repeat or unwanted weapon/armor, congrats on the waste of time. I have no issues finding purple stuff, it's anything starting with the word "ascendant" that is a PITA to find.

Well at least Xur will be around in a couple hours.

[I OU a Beatn]

Well, I guess if you want one of the most overpowered guns in the game and have 23 strange coins, you can join in on the fun. Xur, the weekend vendor, is selling the Suros Regime Auto Rifle. Easily one of the most dominant guns you can get in the game, especially in the Crucible. I'd imagine that this would take an already massively unbalanced mode and make it even worse, so hopefully not too many people get it.

[I OU a Beatn]

The 1.0.2 patch will go live next week, and includes several changes to the Cryptarch and Engram experience. These changes guarantee that Engrams will always decode into items at or above the quality of an engram.

Only Engrams that drop after 1.0.2 are subject to this change.

Cryptarch Changes 
Cayde-6 took the Cryptarch aside and showed him a sack of doorknobs. He decoded that mystery pretty quickly.

Legendary Engrams will always produce Legendary or better quality items, including Materials or Exotics
Rare Engrams will always produce Rare or better quality items
Rare engrams will have an increased chance to produce Legendary quality items


Activity Changes

Daily Heroics, Weekly Heroics, and Vanguard: Tiger Playlist activities will include Rare and Legendary Engrams in addition to their existing rewards


Item Changes

Ascendant materials have been promoted to Legendary to closer associate them with the gear they are used to upgrade
Legendary Engram items that exist in your inventory will be demoted to Rare quality when the patch goes live, so decode them while you can. But let’s be honest--even if you don’t, we all know they were blues already...

It would've been really nice for Legendary engrams to produce AT LEAST Legendary items at launch (so I didn't waste probably 25 Legendary engrams that turned into blue items), but at least that garbage is finally getting corrected.

Also, very nice giving rewards of blue/purple engrams for completing weekly events. They're much more worthwhile now. Also, this should have been there from the start. Good rewards for completing objectives = people don't have to farm for shit.

Finally, LMAO @ them turning purple engrams people stashed in their inventory into blue ones. That is so ass backwards I don't even know where to begin. I wasn't doing this in the first place, but I know a lot of people were doing that in hopes they would eventually patch Legendary engrams to produce only Legendary or higher items (which they are), so those doing that are getting screwed.

[bdoughty]

Loot Cave 2: Not exactly a cave but it will do.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTrVkfj97hQ

[SmoothPancakes]

:fp:

Leave it to impatient fucks in this day and age to do nothing but go around from one grind zone to another instead of playing the fucking game the way it was meant to be played.

[I OU a Beatn]

:fp:

Leave it to impatient fucks in this day and age to do nothing but go around from one grind zone to another instead of playing the fucking game the way it was meant to be played.

With as poorly as this game was designed, you kind of have to. Maybe not for weapon engrams, but for other materials.

Perfect example:

You need certain materials from the world to upgrade Legendary/Exotic items. Lots of them. To fully upgrade my Exotic Rifle, 72 Helium Filaments are needed(among other things, but that's the key one) and the absolutely only ways you can get them is by finding them laying on the ground or in chests on the moon. Therefore, quite literally the ONLY way in the game to get enough to upgrade that ONE weapon, is to farm chests.

Everyone is quick to defend Bungle, but they just don't realize how awfully designed so many mechanics of the game are.

[SmoothPancakes]

With as poorly as this game was designed, you kind of have to. Maybe not for weapon engrams, but for other materials.

Perfect example:

You need certain materials from the world to upgrade Legendary/Exotic items. Lots of them. To fully upgrade my Exotic Rifle, 72 Helium Filaments are needed(among other things, but that's the key one) and the absolutely only ways you can get them is by finding them laying on the ground or in chests on the moon. Therefore, quite literally the ONLY way in the game to get enough to upgrade that ONE weapon, is to farm chests.

Everyone is quick to defend Bungle, but they just don't realize how awfully designed so many mechanics of the game are.

Well, with reading this thread about how many problems there are with this game, I'm glad I never made it up to Gamestop to pick up my pre-order. Had to wait until that Friday for payday and by the time I got done with work and was able to finally just relax for the weekend on Saturday morning, I just never got around to going and picking it up. Probably a good thing at this rate with all these issues with the game.

[JBHuskers]

It's not as bad as Beatn is making it out to be. CDJ and I have put in a shit ton of time into the game and having a blast.

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[bdoughty]

It's not as bad as Beatn is making it out to be. CDJ and I have put in a shit ton of time into the game and having a blast.

I find it to be Borderlands 1.5 without the humor and a story that is horrible, not to mention having to go to a website to get more detail on the story with the ever annoying Grimoire cards. I am thankful for Destiny since Gearbox shit the bed by not putting the upcoming Borderlands game on XB1/PS4. What is fun is the gameplay. Just finished the Queens Order by myself and it is was extremely difficult, yet rewarding. Outside of getting a Legendary I already had and had to scrap it for nothing.

As for the farming, if you want to level up your character above 20 it is a necessary evil. The cave shooting works because you get a bunch of blue engrams, along with the occasion legendary engram that help you level up with the Cryptarch, which after each upgrade you get the possibility of more Legenday engrams. It also produces a bunch of coins which come in handy. He is the easiest to level up and get more rewards due to the farming.

There is a ton of stuff wrong with the game. They need more variety in the strikes, which is my big issue but as someone who has put in 50+ hours in the game, I got more than my moneys worth.

[JBHuskers]

Story is weak. I'll agree there.

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[I OU a Beatn]

It's not as bad as Beatn is making it out to be. CDJ and I have put in a shit ton of time into the game and having a blast.

Using Tapatalk on my Samsung Galaxy S5 for shats & gaggles.

You aren't even to the point where you're going to be seeing the issues besides from the garbage story. The garbage design kicks in after level 20 and after you've beaten the game. Or just play the Crucible - the garbage design is visible 24/7 in that mode.

As Doughty said, if you want to level up past 20, you HAVE to farm. There's absolutely no way around it. You need to farm marks/rep with the Vanguard/Crucible Master/Factions in order to buy weapons/gear. To upgrade that Legendary/Exotic gear, you need to farm chests to find the materials needed (I'm talking a couple hours of farming AT LEAST just to fully level one item).

It's truly not well thought it. I should be given these things through regular game play, or better yet, not require materials at all for upgrades. However, with how it is now, you 100% NEED to farm to rank up past 20. You'll see once you get that high. There's truly no way around it and it's a poorly designed game because of it(and many other things).

[JBHuskers]

I'm halfway to 25 right now.

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[I OU a Beatn]

I'm halfway to 25 right now.

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If you've got 1 exotic armor piece and the rest is Legendary, you're about to experience the poor design in regards to the ranking up system. Once you get the exotic + full legendary set, the only way to rank up is to farm for upgrade materials, something I'm not about to do, so I guess I'm stuck at 27. :D

The game play itself is solid. It's just a pity the rest of the game pretty well sucks. Hopefully they get the stuff patched up. It reminds me an AWFUL lot like how Diablo 3 was at launch. They eventually listened - it'll be interesting to see if Bungie can do the same.

[bdoughty]

The game play itself is solid. It's just a pity the rest of the game pretty well sucks. Hopefully they get the stuff patched up. It reminds me an AWFUL lot like how Diablo 3 was at launch. They eventually listened - it'll be interesting to see if Bungie can do the same.


I think Bungie is listening. it's not like the franchise is going to go away anytime soon. They have even made fun of themselves regarding the decisions they have made. It is after all a new IP. Give it some time. Once those expansion packs roll in my money is they pull a Borderlands and start raising the LvL cap.

The only thing holding me back from level 28 and possibly 29 are the lack of ascendent shards. I really wish there was a vendor that sold shards and materials for glimmer. ;)

[I OU a Beatn]

I think Bungie is listening. it's not like the franchise is going to go away anytime soon. They have even made fun of themselves regarding the decisions they have made. It is after all a new IP. Give it some time. Once those expansion packs roll in my money is they pull a Borderlands and start raising the LvL cap.

The only thing holding me back from level 28 and possibly 29 are the lack of ascendent shards. I really wish there was a vendor that sold shards and materials for glimmer. ;)

Yeah, the shards are going to be a problem, because you can't farm those. As far as I know, they are completely random. I think you get some for dismantling Legendary/Exotic gear, so people may have to sacrifice stuff to upgrade the gear they like the most. I've currently got 28 and I know most of those is from doing exactly that.

To fully upgrade my Suros Regime, I'm going to need 18 Ascendant Energy, which I have a whopping 5 of. :D

I do agree with what you said, though, and I'm going to give them time. I am just very disappointed with the end game and how awful the Crucible is.

[JBHuskers]

I think Bungie is listening. it's not like the franchise is going to go away anytime soon. They have even made fun of themselves regarding the decisions they have made. It is after all a new IP. Give it some time. Once those expansion packs roll in my money is they pull a Borderlands and start raising the LvL cap.

The only thing holding me back from level 28 and possibly 29 are the lack of ascendent shards. I really wish there was a vendor that sold shards and materials for glimmer. ;)

The Twitter accounts were pure gold.

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[bdoughty]

Yeah, the shards are going to be a problem, because you can't farm those. As far as I know, they are completely random. I think you get some for dismantling Legendary/Exotic gear, so people may have to sacrifice stuff to upgrade the gear they like the most. I've currently got 28 and I know most of those is from doing exactly that.

To fully upgrade my Suros Regime, I'm going to need 18 Ascendant Energy, which I have a whopping 5 of. :D

I do agree with what you said, though, and I'm going to give them time. I am just very disappointed with the end game and how awful the Crucible is.


Don't get me started on the Crucible. I do not even like PvP but what little I did was poop. What is the logic of leveling players yet letting people use their existing overpowered weapons?

Really do not want to start a new character so until new content pops up I won't be grinding to find shards/energy much more. If you run around chest hunting you will eventually run across a shard/energy but it is very rare. Best option is to do the public events that pop up every thirty minutes but again, you are not guaranteed what you want. The postmaster can be almost as much of a prick as Cryptarch. He even forgets that I successfully completed a public event from time to time, leaving me hanging like Charlie Brown at the mailbox waiting for a letter from that Redhead he was sweet on.

Would love to do the Raid and Nightmare event but another genius move by Bungie was to limit matchmaking to just a few of the strikes. You have to have 6 people to do a Raid, at least you do the first time you give it a go. Other than having a ginormous friends list, it is darn near impossible to start one. I have had some really good random strikes and outside the repetitive bosses, they have been a highlight. Would love to try these events. :(

I do plan on getting the expansion pass, closer to when the first one is to be released. The game plays great, they just need more of it to explore and less of it being the same mission objective. I realize there are limitations to a mission in a FPS but for cripes sake. Dinklebot has to do something, you have to fend off waves and Dinklebot finishes task that allows you to rinse and repeat.

[souljahbill]

I'm assuming a lot of the design choices was made to extend the shelf life of the game. If everyone could level up easily, everyone would max out quickly and have nothing to do. Seems like the way the game is now, there's always some carrot on a stick out there.

[I OU a Beatn]

http://giant.gfycat.com/SeparateUnderstatedFantail.gif

Balanced.

[bdoughty]

They really are reaching down the bottom of the barrel to show off good reviews.

http://i.imgur.com/DBgksi4.jpg


Pocket Lint, Biogamer Girl and Cheat Code Central? :D

[SmoothPancakes]

Everyeye.it
Vandal Net
Multiplayer.it
Gamesvillage.it
Canadian Online Gamers
Laps3
Hobby Consolas

Never heard of a single one of those places. :fp:

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[souljahbill]

Boothammer! LMFAO!

[I OU a Beatn]

I saw that while watching college football yesterday. I absolutely busted. What a joke.

[cdj]

I'm assuming a lot of the design choices was made to extend the shelf life of the game. If everyone could level up easily, everyone would max out quickly and have nothing to do. Seems like the way the game is now, there's always some carrot on a stick out there.

I agree with you. I think their intent was/is to make a game that people keep playing for months on end, if not longer. Now how close they got is up to the individual to decide.

My biggest disappointment was the story and the link below makes it seem as if it was relatively edited/neutered late in the cycle:

Via Reddit: How Destiny's Content COMPLETELY changed over the last year (http://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/2hqmkb/how_destinys_content_completely_changed_over_the/) (Contains Spoilers)

[bdoughty]

Via Reddit: How Destiny's Content COMPLETELY changed over the last year (http://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/2hqmkb/how_destinys_content_completely_changed_over_the/) (Contains Spoilers)

Interesting read. Makes you wonder what the story would have been like of the Gaurdians were the darkness. I would have liked having some of the guns the Vex use, that would have been a plus.