Destiny Beta Thread: Moon wizards make Pet Sounds with space magic in a bottle
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The Librarian
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Definitely disagree with this. Destiny was going to speak for itself one way or the other. It was an awesome surprise, and seems kinda silly to be disappointed we're getting the same content in the Beta when we're already going to play the game twice before release, and within close proximity to one another!
Seems like a good amount of content for a Beta. Going back to Old Russia, good! I was far from done exploring that area and doing the public events. PVP is fun, so 4 maps sound good. The only thing I hope is different is the strike mission, would like a taste of something different this go 'round. But, if it's the same, hopefully the level cap will be high enough to take advantage of some of the gear it drops on Legendary mode.
I happen to be busy Mon-Wed. but Thursday-Sunday I will be Beta all day (streaming it too on PS4).
I happen to be busy Mon-Wed. but Thursday-Sunday I will be Beta all day (streaming it too on PS4).
Jimmyfenix
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I never played diablo 3 so I will ve getting the ps4 version!
weird we're like... right next to each other
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LookAtMeGo
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Interesting did not know that
The Librarian
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Plus it's not like releasing the Alpha was do or die for the game. Was it beneficial? Absolutely! But to me it came off more like, "Oh, hey, we have the servers up and running for the Alpha for friends and family, let's open it up to everyone else and see what happens."
Of course, this could've been planned from the beginning, seeing as how the Alpha was running the week of E3. But I dunno.
Steelyuhas
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That's super weird
I have almost no doubt that the alpha was planned to be released from the beginning, over the short period that we got it. I also believe that it was more for promotional purposes than testing (although testing will be done off the back of it), because remember the negative attitudes towards the game before E3 and the alpha, compared to the utter flip-flop afterwards. It was a VERY smart move.
Twilight Gap
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Well yea, it was going to speak for itself this month. But the alpha gave the game a month of early exposure and hype, turned virtually all the negative PR around, and skyrocketed the preorder numbers, moreso than they would have been without it.
ive always said the game has sounded great on paper, but the last month helped many of us to experience the game you and others have had the chance to see prior to these tests. it wasnt 'do or die', but it has only been good at getting it out there and getting many of us on board sooner.
i was largely apathetic pre-E3 and I never expected to play Destiny until September, so im tremendously pleased with the direction theyve gone since, whether it was planned or not. ill take old russia for the entirety of august if it meant playing Destiny some more!
Jest Chillin
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I don't think it actually was. Even before the Alpha a lot of people who gave impressions of the game had been saying "you have to play it to really GET it" and the trailers weren't getting across to the players. So I think they realized, "Well we're going to have the servers up for E3 anyways, let's just run an Alpha instead of using white listed boxes and then they'll understand what we're talking about."
UnskilPhil
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I guess he wants to pre-download. Which is only available when pre-ordering the digital copy from the PSN store. (Not Amazon)
The Librarian
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I'm confused here. Where have I discredited the success of the Alpha? All I said was that the being disappointed because we have the same location in the Beta as we had in the Alpha is kind of silly because: the Alpha was unexpected and they didn't have to release it; the Alpha was only on PS4, and the Beta is releasing on Xbox it would be (again even more) unfair to give PS users time with more and different content than Xbox users.
None of that speaks to the influence of the Alpha.
JetBlackPanda
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Trickster
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But they did release the alpha.
Also I want to get an idea of how other zones will be structurally. Old Russia didn't really live up to my expectation after someone from bungie straight up lied during one of the playthroughs of the e3 2013 demo. Instead of Old Russia being that big open world, it's rather a bunch of areas connected by linear corridors and narrow paths.
I'm obviously gonna try it out regardless. I want to see how many of the alpha issues are still there. And yes I know how cynical that sounds
Twilight Gap
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ugh i hate how slow mobile is -_-
i personally am not complaining about 'seeing the same area again' because you're right that we didnt have to see old russia; the alpha was likely not supposed to go public.
what i went on to say is that it was a smart move and has done nothing but positive things for the game. i didnt say they were in the hole before the alpha or that the game was gonna flop, but the decision to open it up came at the right time and it's been a great success.
the part u quotes (that i edited out after refreshing this slow ass browser and reading ur later post) was specifically referencing your comment about them 'not having to give us the alpha'. i felt that comment came across as "be grateful", which didnt make sense to me since it has helped Bungie as much as it 'helped' the rest of us.
But i digress. This is hardly the time to complain about 'the same content'. I too would like to see more, but im more interested in seeing how our feedback has helped what we already did play. Testers run around the same levels for months and sometimes the only change is a new rock or enemy spawn.
anything else that is confusing is mobiles fault. hard to use my normal spot check posting style so im probably missing strains of the conversation.
i personally am not complaining about 'seeing the same area again' because you're right that we didnt have to see old russia; the alpha was likely not supposed to go public.
what i went on to say is that it was a smart move and has done nothing but positive things for the game. i didnt say they were in the hole before the alpha or that the game was gonna flop, but the decision to open it up came at the right time and it's been a great success.
the part u quotes (that i edited out after refreshing this slow ass browser and reading ur later post) was specifically referencing your comment about them 'not having to give us the alpha'. i felt that comment came across as "be grateful", which didnt make sense to me since it has helped Bungie as much as it 'helped' the rest of us.
But i digress. This is hardly the time to complain about 'the same content'. I too would like to see more, but im more interested in seeing how our feedback has helped what we already did play. Testers run around the same levels for months and sometimes the only change is a new rock or enemy spawn.
anything else that is confusing is mobiles fault. hard to use my normal spot check posting style so im probably missing strains of the conversation.
Twilight Gap
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i shoulda just said this and kept quiet lol.
Jimmyfenix
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Just a quick heads up for those UK Amazon customers who pre-ordered Destiny on PS4. I've tried and tried to get a response on the matter of Beta codes and just received the following email:
I'm aware It doesn't really say much but thought I'd post it in case anyone was waiting for a code.
Amazon UK said:
I'm aware It doesn't really say much but thought I'd post it in case anyone was waiting for a code.
Twilight Gap
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besides, it's not like it's the alpha cut and pasted. They made changes and there are new items and areas in old russia and crucible. i think if one were to find fault in playing content they were already familiar with, then they'd best avoid pre-release tests/demos entirely.
xbox guys are in for a treat
this is a good point. Playstation shouldn't complain about playing the same content when Xbox hasn't played it at all and will have less time to play it. And again, it's not the exact same content copypasta'd
xbox guys are in for a treat
this is a good point. Playstation shouldn't complain about playing the same content when Xbox hasn't played it at all and will have less time to play it. And again, it's not the exact same content copypasta'd
The Librarian
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Yeah, and? That's still doesn't address the fact that the Alpha was only available to the public on the PS4. Think of Xbox One users who still haven't had a chance to play on Old Russia and will be getting to spend half the number of days with the Beta as PS4 users.
CaptCountry
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I'm actually glad that we can only explore Old Russia because I don't want any of the other planets or areas to be spoiled for me by September. It also gives me a reason to spend more time in crucible matches which I was starting to warm up to by the time the alpha ended.
Vire
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Probably for the better to be honest, lord knows I couldn't restrain myself. I would have played for obscene hours/spoiled the whole game if they had new areas to explore.
The actual game will feel fresher as a result I guess. Still slightly disappointed considering the beta trailer has Moon PVE footage.
The actual game will feel fresher as a result I guess. Still slightly disappointed considering the beta trailer has Moon PVE footage.
everyday math
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I gotta spend more time with the Commies?
The American in me is crying out in despair!
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The American in me is crying out in despair!
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super-famicom
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I don't mind that we'll visit Old Russia again. I don't want to be spoiled on Venus or Mars. But I hope areas like Kings Watch will be opened up for exploration.
The Librarian
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Right! Exactly. That's what I've been trying to say. And yeah, there are going to be differences because it'll be a new build.
Twilight Gap
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They've shown a fair amount of things in the beta timeframe that wont be in the beta. We wont see Cabal, Twilight Gap or Exodus Blue until the release and the second subclasses are definitely going to be absent as well.
Lots to look forward to though!!! I really hope there is some sort of theater mode, at least for crucible
speaking of 'build', is there a reason they used 'beta build' instead of just 'beta' like the alpha? Seems a bit superfluous to me
Lots to look forward to though!!! I really hope there is some sort of theater mode, at least for crucible
lol now we're on the same page
speaking of 'build', is there a reason they used 'beta build' instead of just 'beta' like the alpha? Seems a bit superfluous to me
Considering I was one of the people playing until Alpha servers shut down, I honestly didn't have enough time with the Alpha content. If we get the same Old Russia I would be happy, if we get more of it opened up, I would be very happy. I don't foresee me burning out on Old Russia anytime soon 
Which, incidentally, is the same amount of time that PS4 users had the alpha.
Only when you're trying to take a beautiful screenshot, then it gets annoying with the watermark.
super-famicom
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Twilight Gap
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you just reminded me of a clip i have to gif
everyday math
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I hope the lvl cap is raised at least.
So hyped for this. I hope it does decently, but it's coming out in a tough spot.
So 4 MP maps, 4 SP missions, one strike and one free roam area? I hope the strike and free roam area are different than the Alpha but I highly doubt it.
Now we just need to know the level cap.
LookAtMeGo
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12 would be nice
super-famicom
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I want to equip a rare item! Just one will do.
Until you find a level 13 Rare weapon/armor/etc with much better stats than what you have.
LookAtMeGo
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Of course
everyday math
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Well with rares you get more upgrading options. So that helps when you hit the lvl cap.
huh, it finally worked! Was able to select PS4 Europe without any issue.
Twilight Gap
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even if it isnt, they could have changed the scale. if it is lvl 7, different weighting would make it take longer. the rare gear can be updated too
UnlovedJew
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How do you preload the Beta? Bungie hasn't given out the codes yet on their site, so I am confused as to how you get it. Is it like because you've stated that your platform is PS4 that you get in in your download history or something?
We're seeing multiple cases of it now working, just wanted to confirm. It appears to be working now.
everyday math
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Well I also want to upgrade my character more. Triple jump plz!
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