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[viveks86]

Before Moon Strike

after Moon strike

Nice! Love the asymmetrical design!

 

[Hawkian]

I didn't play the beta or anything, so forgive me for this super dumb question...

But is loot instanced or FFA?

I actually have no idea. wow.

 

[Bizzquik]

Because of their online implementation, I'd go so far as to say there's barely any "true singleplayer." You can be alone, but you can also find yourself with 3 others in a firefight around the corner. The game is at its best in cooperative play, either against enemies or other humans.

That said, yeah, there's a story campaign to follow, and the typical "loot game" gameplay loop of improving your character to be able to take on tougher content and improve further, etc.

yes, this all feels very "legit Bungie" and really worthwhile from what I've played so far. It's 6v6 and I've only seen basic modes so far, but it's fun.

I don't know about that, but maybe in the sense that there are strikes and a raid that you need to gear/group for.


Honestly, lots. Most of the design elements are actually novel outside of quests/mission structure. I think calling Destiny "generic" is the laziest possible criticism. The only game it truly has much in common with is Borderlands, and it differs wildly in tone, art direction, setting(s) gameplay feel, class balance, itemization, multiplayer implementation and focus. Summoning and controlling your "mount" feels awesome. Bumping into and forming hasty incidental teams with random people in the world is awesome. The various ways you can progress your character, including by playing PvP, while also simply seeking out stronger tests of skill, create an addictive dynamic that sits somewhere between Borderlands, Halo, and Diablo-style games on the "dangling carrot" scale.

If you think about the "raid" and idea of gearing up and assembling a good team for "endgame," I'd go so far as to say there really aren't any other games exactly like this. Now, yes, the essence of gameplay is killing aliens with guns and grenades and special abilities, and that has been the case in a million games. But if that turns you off, there's no hope you'll enjoy the game in the first place.

Meaningless term. Nothing does, never expect any software to be able to honestly characterize itself as "belonging to the next generation." It has the polish you would and should expect of a current generation (XB1 and PS4) game from a reputable studio.

Thanks for the thorough reply!
Very helpful.

 

[Zomba13]

So how do we get Crucible and Vanguard marks? I've done a bit of PVP and done some PVP bounties but no Marks and I've done some missions in patrol mode an nothing. I only get some rep from that.

Is the only way to get marks to trade in the harvest-able item on a planet? That seems pretty shitty if so.

 

[Ivory Samoan]

Yeah it blew mah mind!

Man that sounds awesome I haven't played much today, got some time in with SnakeEyes in the morning but I was like a Lv.2 and got shit on by the mobs.

I need to party up for some story time GAFFAGE after dinner.

Yes man for sure - I'm off for a few hours (that whole sleep/work vibe getting in the way..haha) then back into it.

Venus unlocked, Venus baby!

 

[Der Flatulator]

So how do we get Crucible and Vanguard marks? I've done a bit of PVP and done some PVP bounties but no Marks and I've done some missions in patrol mode an nothing. I only get some rep from that.

Is the only way to get marks to trade in the harvest-able item on a planet? That seems pretty shitty if so.

Level 17+ IIRC.

 

[Poodlestrike]

I didn't play the beta or anything, so forgive me for this super dumb question...

But is loot instanced or FFA?

Instanced. Loot only drops for one person in each fire team.

 

[MMaRsu]

One thing i don't get:

Why lv 3 enemies drop stuff at my level?

I'm 18. What's the point on going on mars when i can keep killing mobs on old russia and get the same stuff?

Lol wow

 

[Dunlop]

SHOW ME YOUR GUARDIANS!

 

[Mayyhem]

I'm usually good at console FPS but I went 0.33 KDR first game of PVP lol. Got destroyed by guys much higher level then me with better weapons

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Instanced. Loot only drops for one person in each fire team.

wait
really?

 

[Astral]

All this talk about the handcannon being ridiculously powerful now is making me fear it'll get nerfed.

 

[everyday math]

The cutscene at the

Spoiler

Reef

was much needed.

 

[E92 M3]

wait
really?

Yep, loot is instanced.

 

[Poodlestrike]

wait
really?

I mean, both people get loot, but any given piece of dropped loot will only show up for one person.

 

[GavinUK86]

I've done everything I can do to try and get help on my Expansion Pass code that's missing. All I can do now is wait for however long it takes someone to actually get me what I paid for. I'm not playing until I have my code so this pretty much ruins my day now.

It doesn't release until December so why wait? I haven't even redeemed mine yet.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Yep, loot is instanced.

I mean, both people get loot, but any given piece of dropped loot will only show up for one person.

Ah, okay. Long as we all get something cool.

 

[RiverKwai]

wait
really?

I think he means loot is individual. Not that it only drops for one person.

Edit: Beaten like a moon wizard.

 

[Zomba13]

SHOW ME YOUR GUARDIANS!

 

[nicoga3000]

Thanks for the loot info. I can't really stand FFA loot after the days of PSO and D2, ha.

So excited for work to end fuuuuu

 

[LookAtMeGo]

As people are getting further in the story, is it getting any better?

 

[Beefy]

Lol wow

Yeah that needs to be sorted. I also got 2 rare chest and foot armour schematics from the first mission.

 

[SHarris78]

296mb update file on PS4 - estimated DL time 3 HOURS!!!!!! I'm on 100mb internet for frigs sake.

Guess PSN is taking a pounding.

 

[Kei-]

So I heard the doorbell ring and I knew the UPS guy was here with my Ghost Edition from Amazon. Went down to get it, came back up and opened it up and discovered this

That part was on the bottom of the box, and the culprit seems pretty clear. The box only had brown packing paper on the top like so

Gotta return it and hope they have more.

 

[E92 M3]

Are the warlocks useless for PVP? I'm kinda torn between that and Hunter.

 

[jeffc919]

Because of their online implementation, I'd go so far as to say there's barely any "true singleplayer." You can be alone, but you can also find yourself with 3 others in a firefight around the corner. The game is at its best in cooperative play, either against enemies or other humans.

That said, yeah, there's a story campaign to follow, and the typical "loot game" gameplay loop of improving your character to be able to take on tougher content and improve further, etc.

yes, this all feels very "legit Bungie" and really worthwhile from what I've played so far. It's 6v6 and I've only seen basic modes so far, but it's fun.

I don't know about that, but maybe in the sense that there are strikes and a raid that you need to gear/group for.


Honestly, lots. Most of the design elements are actually novel outside of quests/mission structure. I think calling Destiny "generic" is the laziest possible criticism. The only game it truly has much in common with is Borderlands, and it differs wildly in tone, art direction, setting(s) gameplay feel, class balance, itemization, multiplayer implementation and focus. Summoning and controlling your "mount" feels awesome. Bumping into and forming hasty incidental teams with random people in the world is awesome. The various ways you can progress your character, including by playing PvP, while also simply seeking out stronger tests of skill, create an addictive dynamic that sits somewhere between Borderlands, Halo, and Diablo-style games on the "dangling carrot" scale.

If you think about the "raid" and idea of gearing up and assembling a good team for "endgame," I'd go so far as to say there really aren't any other games exactly like this. Now, yes, the essence of gameplay is killing aliens with guns and grenades and special abilities, and that has been the case in a million games. But if that turns you off, there's no hope you'll enjoy the game in the first place.

Meaningless term. Nothing does, never expect any software to be able to honestly characterize itself as "belonging to the next generation." It has the polish you would and should expect of a current generation (XB1 and PS4) game from a reputable studio.

Really well said.

 

[Nyteshade517]

It doesn't release until December so why wait? I haven't even redeemed mine yet.

Because I want what I've paid for. That was supposed to be there and it wasn't. I don't want to get into the game and then get told down the line "Oh well there's nothing we can do to help" and be screwed out of my money.

 

[Teknoman]

That's pretty fair. I'm really digging it.

What system are you on?

 

[Respect]

Just checking in...and still hate all of you who are playing.../whine

 

[Gala]

Got destroyed by the end boss of the moon strike 7 times in a row. Either I'm missing something or this thing is way too hard

 

[KePoW]

Thanks for the loot info. I can't really stand FFA loot after the days of PSO and D2, ha.

So excited for work to end fuuuuu

Yeah this would have been a dealbreaker. I absolutely hated Borderlands for being FFA loot, that's the worst design ever

 

[lt519]

296mb update file on PS4 - estimated DL time 3 HOURS!!!!!! I'm on 100mb internet for frigs sake.

Guess PSN is taking a pounding.

Yeouch, was hoping to play today when I got home at 11pm, guessing I'll just install it and play it tomorrow

Spoiler

At 12am

.

 

[MMaRsu]

Instanced. Loot only drops for one person in each fire team.

Uhm wow is that why there are so few eencryptd engrams?

 

[KOHIPEET]

As people are getting further in the story, is it getting any better?

I don't know really. Story feels kind of abscene because the split campaign. I can do the missions i kind of a free order so the narrative is uncontinuous. Crucible is fucking awesome though.

 

[Chamber]

As people are getting further in the story, is it getting any better?

Story missions are getting longer even though they still usually come down to deploying and protecting Dinklage. I don't think it's bad, it's just sort of "there".

 

[Dubz]

How do I get my pre order bonuses for my PSN Digital Guardian edition?

 

[Smitty3000]

Didnt anyone have trouble redeeming their Playstation plus code that came with destiny ps4 bundle?

 

[taco543]

Didnt anyone have trouble redeeming their Playstation plus code that came with destiny ps4 bundle?

If you already have plus it won't stack.

 

[DevilTakoyaki]

I'm so sleepy right now...

 

[Carn82]

downloading update..aaargh, so close..

 

[GusZamboni]

So I heard the doorbell ring and I knew the UPS guy was here with my Ghost Edition from Amazon. Went down to get it, came back up and opened it up and discovered this



That part was on the bottom of the box, and the culprit seems pretty clear. The box only had brown packing paper on the top like so



Gotta return it and hope they have more.

ow man ... feel sad for you =(

 

[names2hard4you]

On my way home now, copy is there waiting for me. My body isn't ready.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Uhm wow is that why there are so few eencryptd engrams?

I mistyped; all members of the strike team can get loot, but each piece of loot that drops will only be available to a single member.

 

[D1renegade]

Twilight Gap is my favorite map so far.

 

[Darkgran]

Dang.

I rolled a female Warlock but after seeing how the male looks I think I might re-roll.

What to do?

 

[broony]

So I heard the doorbell ring and I knew the UPS guy was here with my Ghost Edition from Amazon. Went down to get it, came back up and opened it up and discovered this



That part was on the bottom of the box, and the culprit seems pretty clear. The box only had brown packing paper on the top like so



Gotta return it and hope they have more.

Had the exact same thing with mine from Game. I can't be arsed to send it back and just taped it.

 

[AlphaK]

UPS man just delivered this to my door much earlier than i expected!

Wooo! I'm really excited to play.

 

[zoukka]

Dem graphix...

This game looks and sounds like the marriage of Metroid and Halo. Gatdamn.

 

[Apathy]

I sitll got the same complaint i had in alpha and beta, there needs to be an easier way to kick someone from a strike.

 

[jeffc919]

If you already have plus it won't stack.

This has been the same deal with other games I've bought with the free trial codes. I've been curious if you let your plus subscription run out if they might work but the free trial codes I've gotten would have expired by then for me.