Destiny |OT2| The Last Guardians
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ComputerBlue
Member
Just got home, installing now, can't wait. I'm sure i'll be playing long into the night!
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Really enjoying just taking my time with this game. I can't wait to start running Strikes with GAF folks, though! I'm in the clan, but how do I see everyone so we can party up?
So I look at Amazon because I still haven't received my game and it says my game is "in transit". I go to the UPS website and put in my tracking number and it says:
"We've incorrectly sorted the package at our facility. This may cause at least one business day delay."
Goddammit UPS :-(
"We've incorrectly sorted the package at our facility. This may cause at least one business day delay."
Goddammit UPS :-(
lightning2k3
Member
Is it advisable to find a party or fireteam from the getgo or should we play solo for a bit first? Just starting up now hit me up PS4GAF.
Quote for PSN ID.
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TrojanBlade
Member
Is there cross play b/w PS3 and PS4?
Huzzah, my Steelseries H arrived today. Now we're in there.
Really having a tough time deciding between primary weapons. Taken a liking to this green pulse rifle I found recently, but I also like the style of auto rifle similar to the Vanguard one where it is not that high rate of fire and snaps off single shots pretty accurately if needed.
Really having a tough time deciding between primary weapons. Taken a liking to this green pulse rifle I found recently, but I also like the style of auto rifle similar to the Vanguard one where it is not that high rate of fire and snaps off single shots pretty accurately if needed.
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
You get get shredded up close, so the ability to truly use the shotgun is really diminished. Not to mention if I'm that close melee seems to hit harder.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
22/34 friends playing this now on PS4 . It's looking GTA like.
So far I'm lvl 14 and I'm at venus. Gosh so many impressions and I don't know where to start, and I'm on cell phone so I won't go too much into detail.
I think the game so far has been consistently decent. Nothing that rocks my socks off except for sat Bungie feel in the core mechanics, music (come back Marty!) and cinematic cutscenes. It really does feel like the offspring of Halo Reach in many ways.
My complaints so far are how redundant and carelessly Patrol missions are implemented. I know this game is kind of an MMO but it's about time developers think more outside the box than to reuse the idea of Daily Quests that WoW started. It also bug's me how you have to retread the same parts of every map for every story mission. At lvl 14 I'm starting to get that deja vu feel I haven't had since DAII.
Don't get me wrong though, the game does not feel rushed, in fact it is super polished so far and I haven't encountered any glitches other than some connectivity issues. The only thing that seems to have fallen through the cracks is the way the game's content is spread out and the amount of content there is. It feels like the game is half as big in scope than it should have been.
Crucible is pretty darn good though. I'm having a blast with it, particularly Control.
Buy anyhoo. I think that about wraps it up for my first day impressions. One thing before I forget though: the story seems to suffer from some pretty wishy washy writing. I know this game does not sell itself on its story and I didn't expect it to raise eyebrows, but with the focus on cut scenes and all that you can't help but think maybe they should be went all-in or just reduce the plot to strictly text or lore, but I get this is a 2014 game and not something from 10 years ago. I think the writing is super corny though. Sometimes it takes itself too seriously and the next moment Peter Ghost Dinklage cracks an awkward joke with no emotion or levity in his voice whatsoever. I don't know what exactly what Bungie were aiming for with this clueless story, but all I can seem to think of is their E3 live demonstration which perfectly showed their perception of their audience. They must think we like this sort of overly archetypic babble too. They probably think its what gamers see as "cool" or something.
Dear lord. The writer for Destiny left to write Telltale's upcoming Game of Thrones adaptation. God please don't ruin it with Destiny-esque writing!
What a long "P.S."
I think the game so far has been consistently decent. Nothing that rocks my socks off except for sat Bungie feel in the core mechanics, music (come back Marty!) and cinematic cutscenes. It really does feel like the offspring of Halo Reach in many ways.
My complaints so far are how redundant and carelessly Patrol missions are implemented. I know this game is kind of an MMO but it's about time developers think more outside the box than to reuse the idea of Daily Quests that WoW started. It also bug's me how you have to retread the same parts of every map for every story mission. At lvl 14 I'm starting to get that deja vu feel I haven't had since DAII.
Don't get me wrong though, the game does not feel rushed, in fact it is super polished so far and I haven't encountered any glitches other than some connectivity issues. The only thing that seems to have fallen through the cracks is the way the game's content is spread out and the amount of content there is. It feels like the game is half as big in scope than it should have been.
Crucible is pretty darn good though. I'm having a blast with it, particularly Control.
Buy anyhoo. I think that about wraps it up for my first day impressions. One thing before I forget though: the story seems to suffer from some pretty wishy washy writing. I know this game does not sell itself on its story and I didn't expect it to raise eyebrows, but with the focus on cut scenes and all that you can't help but think maybe they should be went all-in or just reduce the plot to strictly text or lore, but I get this is a 2014 game and not something from 10 years ago. I think the writing is super corny though. Sometimes it takes itself too seriously and the next moment Peter Ghost Dinklage cracks an awkward joke with no emotion or levity in his voice whatsoever. I don't know what exactly what Bungie were aiming for with this clueless story, but all I can seem to think of is their E3 live demonstration which perfectly showed their perception of their audience. They must think we like this sort of overly archetypic babble too. They probably think its what gamers see as "cool" or something.
Dear lord. The writer for Destiny left to write Telltale's upcoming Game of Thrones adaptation. God please don't ruin it with Destiny-esque writing!
What a long "P.S."
Right I'm getting my stream ready...
Not sure if I will PVP or continue story yet
Streaming Destiny right here all night long!!
Not sure if I will PVP or continue story yet
Streaming Destiny right here all night long!!
Via the headset companion app on PS4 (download from PSN)
I can confirm that whatever profile you save to the second switch stays on your headset until you replace it with another.
BlackGhost
Banned
What exactly does spin metal do?
Always check for upgrades at the shop, IMO.
I'd say it's like Halo light.
The story is more or less non existant, just a bunch of odd names and words used over and over.
The core game play is Halo esque but without the weapon variety, terrific set pieces, level design etc
Every mission boils down to you clearing waves of enemies whilst your robot friend downloads something or whatever the fuck his excuse for existing is.
The PvP again is Halo light, but it's very enjoyable. Just don't expect Halos variety and you won't be disappointed in the PvP
The best thing about Destiny Imo is that it makes me appreciate Halo that much more now
Ps3? My other items seem to have appeared fine
Revolutionary
Member
Man, switching to a subclass is rough at first because it has it's own grenades/jump/etc you have to unlock again.
Hah, that's neat.
level 17 - haven't even done the moon strike yet
Yeah. I did a Moon mission with barebones and it was painful lol
Yeah. I did a Moon mission with barebones and it was painful lol
mickcenary
Member
Accidentally bought the stupid preorder Vanguard AR thinking that they were all free and up for the taking 
I'm guessing a wasted 250 Glimmer is but a drop in the ocean?
It's like that first time you lose 3k souls in the Undead Burg and you feel you need to start over...
Anway, what's the best way to farm glimmer around Lvl 6?
I'm guessing a wasted 250 Glimmer is but a drop in the ocean?It's like that first time you lose 3k souls in the Undead Burg and you feel you need to start over...
Anway, what's the best way to farm glimmer around Lvl 6?
I agree completely and was thinking about this before. There's a lot of potential here and the groundwork is very solid.
CouchMaster
Member
That 3 shell mag one is rubbish though, you spend more time reloading than shooting, might as well been a double barrel.
When you collect 50 you can exchange it via the crucible quartermaster (in the tower) for crucible points and glimmer.
That's nothing, but I also wouldn't encourage farming glimmer at level 6 unless you really really want to. Do you have a gun that you're good with currently?Accidentally bought the stupid preorder Vanguard AR thinking that they were all free and up for the taking
It's like that first time you lose 3k souls in the Undead Burg and you feel you need to start over...
Anway, what's the best way to farm glimmer around Lvl 6?
CrackaF3tt
Member
Just recently bought the steel series h. SO FUCKEN GOOD. Lightweight and doesnt hurt my head/ears and great with glasses. As for weapons I usually go with whatever is doing the most damage currently. But love scout rifles and bungie buffed the hand cannons. I use the hand cannons for majority of my leveling.
iberaider
Neo Member
Go to your Bungie.net profile and click 'codes' at the top. You can activate them there.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
You have to download the headset companion app from the playstation store, then when you access the app you'll see the destiny profile. plug in your headset to the ps4 usb port, click to upload, and the destiny profile will be saved on profile 2 until you change it.
zero margin
Member
well thats the most damning thing I've read about the game yet though what do you mean don't expect halos variety? Honestly wondering you talking like playlists?
Yeah, I just chucked the spare stuff.
The Librarian
Banned
I remember seeing other people talk about not getting Bungie emblems I got one. The "play 4/6 previous Bungie games."
Steve Blum, I'm thinking.
As for shotgun, I've had decent success with them when several enemies are in my face. Don't iron sights and just hip fire and stuff goes down nicely.
I have none of them :\ dunno why.... it's annoying me.
Gotta go talk to the girl in the hangar.
GatticusFinch
Member
Seriously, no voice chat unless you form a fireteam, which includes PvPs, strikes, raids, etc. I'm letting my pre-order sit at Gamestop and hoping they indicate a fix is coming. If not, I'll just apply it elsewhere I guess.
I don't understand it at all. Their explanation of "we don't want you to hear nasty chat" and "we want you to make friends" is complete bullshit: (1) a mute button fixes the first problem and (2) they make it incredibly difficult to group with anyone outside of people you already know. How can you claim it is a social game and remove the most critical social aspect?
I'm starting to think they just could not figure out how to get proximity chat with the people you casually run into to work, and they nixed the whole thing.
yes and oddly more let than exploring (at least I did so far)
IAmRandom31
Banned
Wow just found 4 chests in a row in caves. Me likely! Need 20 more spinmetal. Damn it is so fun slaughtering enemies in this game
VisceralBowl
Member
How do I get my Bnet shaders, emblems and stuff to show up? I already pressed USE on the website.
Mine showed up in the mail, but they require level 20.
Play lists being the big thing in the PvP, Halo had a ton of play lists with huge variety, destiny has 5 not to dissimilar from one and other.
Also the weapon variety I think also effects the PvP, comparing it with Bungies last great effort (imo) Halo 3 , it fall quite short.
Perhaps I bought into the game with the wrong expectations. People are saying it's like diablo with guns and theyre not wrong, but I think diablo offers far more in the way of variety, loot and even story.
skimming pages but didn't see if this was answered, wondering the same. or for secondary/tertiary characters - can you get the same emblems? or are they one'n'done?
mickcenary
Member
I'm trying to replicate my beginning with the beta, wherein I had a very decent Scout Rifle and Sniper. No dice on the Scout thus far, so I've been using a Pulse, which is actually pretty awesome.
I'm not having any difficulty or anything. I'm just bitter about losing 250 Glimmer! Haha.
Yes, I think it's really important to keep in mind, too.
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