azrael Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 First time can be messy if you aren't in a pre-formed group. Strength in numbers. Quote
anime52k8 Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 First time can be messy if you aren't in a pre-formed group. yeah, it took so long to finish the crab tank that one guy bailed on us, and then the other person quit after we got taken out by the glowing purple orb thing twice. I ended up completing the final boss battle solo. Quote
Duke Togo Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 Strength in numbers. You can depend on people you know in game more than those you don't--especially if voice communication is involved. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 so I tried doing the co-op strike mission... oh god was that painful. Agreed! Got obliterated the first time I tried the Strike mission on my own, even with my character at Level 8. First time can be messy if you aren't in a pre-formed group. Can be messy with one, when I played last night it was with my best friend and some random dude that got lumped into our Fireteam, we got our asses handed to us a couple of times before it was all said and done (starting with the taking the barriers down, the tank and the main Orb). -b. Quote
anime52k8 Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 It's odd, I seem to have better luck just going on my own, since I was able to do the orb solo, and I've killed at least two walker tanks during public events basically solo. another important lesson learned though: while the sniper and scout rifle I have are awesome for fighting bosses and other NPC's they're esentually useless in crucible PVP. Quote
JB0 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 So with it going open beta(and me realizing it's PS360 as well as PS4/XB1), I sat down and played it for a bit. Then played it for a good bit more. Game's the shizzle, and I totally want it. ... Except I want it on PC. It's not so much platform allegiance as I don't have a PS4 or X1, and I don't want to settle for the watered down version that runs on decade-old hardware. Quote
anime52k8 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 I can't wait for the full release. The beta has been really fun, but there's so much stuff that's being dangled in front of your face that you can't get to because it's locked until the full version comes out. Quote
azrael Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Except I want it on PC. It's not so much platform allegiance as I don't have a PS4 or X1, and I don't want to settle for the watered down version that runs on decade-old hardware. Yeah, welcome to the club buddy. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 I can't wait for the full release. The beta has been really fun, but there's so much stuff that's being dangled in front of your face that you can't get to because it's locked until the full version comes out. this -b. Quote
anime52k8 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) Anyone get to play the moon mission? I did. The mission was short, but the map itself was a nice change of pace from the cosmodrome. :edit: And now the beta is over, see you all on September 9th... I'm so sad. :edit::edit: BTW, is anyone else thinking about getting the ghost edition? http://www.destinythegame.com/wheretobuy/editions?edition=ghostEdition Edited July 28, 2014 by anime52k8 Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Anyone get to play the moon mission? Yep! And I ran it Han Solo, got my ass handed to me the first few times at the temple, but it was a lot of fun. I did. The mission was short, but the map itself was a nice change of pace from the cosmodrome. :edit: And now the beta is over, see you all on September 9th... I'm so sad. :edit::edit: BTW, is anyone else thinking about getting the ghost edition? http://www.destinythegame.com/wheretobuy/editions?edition=ghostEdition Sad, too. I per-ordered the Limited Edition, the Ghost Edition had stuff, like the Ghost itself that I'd end up doing absolutely nothing with. -b. Quote
Duke Togo Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Those expensive collector editions are almost always a bad purchase--especially when it comes to MMOs. Quote
anime52k8 Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Apparently it doesn't matter if I want the Collectors edition or not because it and the ghost bundle are sold out everywhere. BTW, I went back to play some Bungie designed halo. I am seriously glad they've finally figured out how to implement decent button layouts and vehicle controls for destiny. Quote
JB0 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Apparently it doesn't matter if I want the Collectors edition or not because it and the ghost bundle are sold out everywhere.I must've gotten in right under the wire on Gamestop's allocation off their website. I was kind of wondering if they had a bunch of unspoken-for stock or if they were just leaving preorders open so they'd have a backup list if someone's payment failed. I guess they did just have more stock. Quote
anime52k8 Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 wow... I have a good feeling about the full release: Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 Destiny was the fist ever Beta I participated in and I had an absolute blast. I haven't had this much in a game since I played a small title called Mass Effect. I'm really stoked to get the full version in my hands so I can kill tons and tons of my free time with it. -b. Quote
Benson13 Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 This was my first beta as well. I can't wait until it's out. Quote
anime52k8 Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) Cya on XB1 for this Benson. Good, because apparently there's no matchmaking for raids: http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2014/07/31/destinys-end-game-raids-require-five-other-friends-to-play/ (there will be 2 raids at launch, and there a completely different animal from the strike mission in the beta). Edited August 4, 2014 by anime52k8 Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 Good, because apparently there's no matchmaking for raids: http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2014/07/31/destinys-end-game-raids-require-five-other-friends-to-play/ (there will be 2 raids at launch, and there a completely different animal from the strike mission in the beta). Keeps curse words to myself. That's the type of nonsense that made me initially shy away from Destiny when it was announced. I like co-op play, but when (or if) rules get put into place that say you have to have 5 or 6 people playing at the same time or else you're SoL then it makes me not a happy camper. And that article seems like it was written for me and my peers, we fit the bill with regards to "real-world" roles and responsibilities. Oh well, hopefully there will be enough constructive feedback that this will either change, or not come to pass. -b. Quote
anime52k8 Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 The raids are the only thing that won't have matchmaking/can't be played solo (as I understand it). there's still 32 story missions and 23 strike missions vs 2 raids. I'm OK with requiring friends only, but I wonder if you will absolutely need a full team of 6 to do the raids. it'll really suck and I don't think I'd even want to do it if they'll set it up with bullshit puzzle rooms that require all six people to hit buttons at the same time or some such crap. I like things which are meant to be played in groups, but can be played solo if your skilled, geared up, and crazy enough to do it. either way, I can't wait til September. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 The raids are the only thing that won't have matchmaking/can't be played solo (as I understand it). there's still 32 story missions and 23 strike missions vs 2 raids. I'm OK with requiring friends only, but I wonder if you will absolutely need a full team of 6 to do the raids. it'll really suck and I don't think I'd even want to do it if they'll set it up with bullshit puzzle rooms that require all six people to hit buttons at the same time or some such crap. I like things which are meant to be played in groups, but can be played solo if your skilled, geared up, and crazy enough to do it. either way, I can't wait til September. agreed and again, I ran that Moon mission solo because I was running late and missed when my friends started, and I had a blast -b. Quote
Knight26 Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 so does the moon have proper gravity in the game, or is it like that trailer where people walk normally? Quote
Duke Togo Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 The Traveler has turned much of we know about science on its head. Mars, Venus, and likely other planets have been terraformed. The "Golden Age" that is now in the past of Destiny was technology sufficiently advanced enough to seem like magic to us. The opening cinematic has your skeletal remains resurrected by the Ghost voiced by Dinklage. So, gravity on the Moon? Yeah, this isn't the Apollo Moon landing. Quote
Knight26 Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Gravity is gravity, unless they built grav generators into the moon or significantly increased its mass, then the surface gravity will still be 1/6 that of Earth's. In other words, the game took the lazy route and is not showing different gravities. Quote
Duke Togo Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Gravity is gravity, unless they built grav generators into the moon or significantly increased its mass, then the surface gravity will still be 1/6 that of Earth's. In other words, the game took the lazy route and is not showing different gravities. There isn't anything about this game that strikes me as lazy. Characters have the ability to double jump--and some even hover--without the use of jet packs or visible propulsion systems. Mastering gravity clearly isn't an issue. Hell, the Traveler helps turns Mercury into "a garden world." Again, these aren't worlds as we know them now. Quote
anime52k8 Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Gravity is gravity, unless they built grav generators into the moon or significantly increased its mass, then the surface gravity will still be 1/6 that of Earth's. In other words, the game took the lazy route and is not showing different gravities. it's not trying to be hard sci-fi, it's fantasy with a space setting. It's like Star Wars but with bullets; just go with it and don't get hung up on the nonsensical bits. Edited September 5, 2014 by anime52k8 Quote
JB0 Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Hell, the Traveler helps turns Mercury into "a garden world." Again, these aren't worlds as we know them now.Which still makes me laugh every time I see it. I know Venus is cliche, but that's because it's a cliche that WORKS. Quote
Benson13 Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Waiting these next few days is gonna be hell. Quote
Knight26 Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Mercury is a garden world???? I just get tired of all sci-fi not accounting for the fact that other planets/moons have different lengths of days/years/etc... and gravity levels. Sheol even the latest wolfenstein game had different gravity effects when the character was on the surface. Quote
anime52k8 Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Tuesday BENSON! Let's do it!!! midnight... Quote
Duke Togo Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Mercury is a garden world???? I just get tired of all sci-fi not accounting for the fact that other planets/moons have different lengths of days/years/etc... and gravity levels. Sheol even the latest wolfenstein game had different gravity effects when the character was on the surface. They did account for it, and took it out of the equation by introducing the Traveler. Super-future technology terraforming FTW. Quote
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