What's the fastest way to level? I'm finding that Exploration/Patrol lacks direction,(obviously) I think that's my biggest complaint so far. There needs to at least be a map that shows you what location you are in (the various areas of Russia) and points you towards random objectives, public events, etc.
Destiny Alpha Thread: Impressions from the wild [Code Begging=ban]
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ethomaz
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No. Public Alpha... so you can share everything.
I haven't heard anyone speak outside of a fireteam I was invited to.
ReadingRambo
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Found another nice vista in Tower
5,209 posts about what we're all playing and you still have to ask? lol.
The Librarian
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You can't hear people unless you're in a Fireteam, I think. Not in free-roam.
Does being in the GAF clan allow me to see when any of the clan members are in game and join up with them? Or do I still need to add people to my friendlist one by one?
Yes, your PSN account is already banned.
Just kidding. =)
Yes, your PSN account is already banned.
Just kidding. =)
Not exploration. Do the strike and crucible. The exploration missions have very low XP payout.
breakfuss
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Ahhh ok. I was typing in NeoGAF but the group that comes up is abandoned.
NullPointer
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And at the very least a North indicator on the circular whatsit at the top left would be nice.
I have the most fun doing those though
Just running around attacking everything and scouring for random junk loot.The Librarian
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Yes. Everybody in this thread is going to get sued.
Poker Face
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I really hope they change this. I know some people prefer it this way, but it would be nice to at least have the option to communicate with random players.
RedAssedApe
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LollipoPReapeR
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Ah ok, thanks for the heads up.
They need to increase the incentives of exploration, then.
bigboss370
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can people get in now?
It's the starting area I would assume. It's not meant for you to power level. That's why all those mobs are like level 2 or 3.
All I did was exploration last night and got to level 8 in around 2 hours. I was in a group of 3 and we were doing missions one after the other. How fast are people getting there doing the strike and crucible?
Sounds like maybe you didn't explore far enough if you only found level 2 and 3 mobs.
Strike gave me like a lvl and a half in 44 minutes.
The incentive is to explore.
Seems like the strike missions and story and PvP are there for leveling.
I think the exploration missions give you like 350 XP or something. A Strike has lots of enemies that give you 82 XP alone and there is a high XP payout at the end.
I found some others. Hell I went up to where the strike mission is. Didn't see any exploration missions there though.
ShogunDarius
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before playing this someone said its like Halo crossed with Borderlands, sound right?
CloudyTuba
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I've only managed to play about half an hour of this so far, but I assume the full game will be much better about teaching the player about things and giving a proper introduction. The Alpha just drops the player into the game lost and confused with minimal hints.
Dropped into a mission that I don't know why I'm doing, attacked by some enemy that is apparently rare ("It can't be!) and yet I have no reason to care since I just started this five minutes ago. Mission complete, what did I learn? Shoot things with guns.
Now I'm in a spaceship given no direction in life. Pick a location, I guess. Why is my character doing these things? What's my motivation?
It is an alpha, afterall. Can't expect the full suite, I know. Just a small context-less taste. It's just a bit jarring.
Is this sub-1080p? Doesnt look as clear as I would expect. Feel like I'm playing on PS3. Maybe just another alpha quirk.
Dropped into a mission that I don't know why I'm doing, attacked by some enemy that is apparently rare ("It can't be!) and yet I have no reason to care since I just started this five minutes ago. Mission complete, what did I learn? Shoot things with guns.
Now I'm in a spaceship given no direction in life. Pick a location, I guess. Why is my character doing these things? What's my motivation?
It is an alpha, afterall. Can't expect the full suite, I know. Just a small context-less taste. It's just a bit jarring.
Is this sub-1080p? Doesnt look as clear as I would expect. Feel like I'm playing on PS3. Maybe just another alpha quirk.
Exactly it's an Alpha. Don't expect tutorials or other stuff. Don't get fooled by these things people call betas where all this shit is in. Those are basically just the new demos. Also it's really not hard to figure out.
Generally speaking ya that's it at a high level. Add in some MMO features as well.
I had the same problem on my first try. Try closing the application and re-launch. That did it for me but might have been a coincidence.
ProcHoliday
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Is this current playable alpha only for this weekend?
Gotcha. Still, I was in a Strike with 2 other people for over an hour and never heard anything. I'm just assuming they weren't plugged in, since that would be considered a Fireteam right? Doesn't have to be formed through invites, correct?
Read the OP next time. Yes it ends on Sunday at midnight.
Has anyone found an effective way to fight the devil walker? It has sooooooo much health.
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So I beat the wizard, did some exploration (my god it's so open and lots of places to go), and did the strike mission (dungeon). Definitely Day 1 for me after this.
Love exploring and finding new ways that lead to new places. The whole scale of this game is off the charts. Really hyped for this game now.
Best way I found is to take down his legs to open up his core and use ur powers on the core.
Love exploring and finding new ways that lead to new places. The whole scale of this game is off the charts. Really hyped for this game now.
Best way I found is to take down his legs to open up his core and use ur powers on the core.
bigboss370
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I still can't get in 
You should see a speaker icon in the fireteam window if they have a microphone.
Shoot the legs for higher damage, when a leg breaks, its neck will be revealed, shoot that for even higher damage. Rinse and repeat.
Reluctant-Hero
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Whoa, we have a clan?! How do I join?!
Bring everything you have on one leg at a time and it will expose its core. With an effective fireteam of 3 people you can bring it down in 5 minutes.
Best I came up with is attack the legs, go in with super when its down.
There also seems to be a small weak point behind the head when its down, save your heavy weapon for that?
Still took quite some time to kill.
Mizzou Gaming
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It didn't knock me on my scrotum but it's fun. I will like it better when I get to use my Xbox One controller. No offense to PS4 owners but and I definitely know this isn't how everyone feels but the PS4 controller, while much better than the DS3 is still a terrible controller for shooters in my opinion.
One question about the game, I was going about my business when all of a sudden that walker shows up along with an army of enemies. Obviously it's setup for coop play but how do I get to where people help me or I help them? I got blown the fuck up in no time by myself.
One question about the game, I was going about my business when all of a sudden that walker shows up along with an army of enemies. Obviously it's setup for coop play but how do I get to where people help me or I help them? I got blown the fuck up in no time by myself.
bigboss370
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oh thank god i logged in finally 
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