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Destiny 2 PC Beta Thread - Codes are redeemable, preload starts Friday 25th, 10AM PDT
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Tried to play the Strike to see what the initial area looked like (am waiting to play it in its entirety for the first time with friends tonight) and it put me in a session where the other two players had already made a lot of progress wtf. That seems like a terrible experience for someone who will be mostly relying on matchmaking to play the coop missions.
I mean, welcome to matchmaking? Obviously that's not a common thing, but at the same time it woudl be 100 times worse if you were late in a mission and someone dropping meant they couldn't be replaced (which is why this can happen the other way on your end). Honestly, it's only a positive thing once you've done it once too, it's a bonus to matchmake into a nearly complete activity in most games.
But I miss out on story and areas? Or am I trying to play Destiny wrong.
DeceptiveAlarm
Gold Member
I fought on phone with Amazon. I got it finally.
what the hell, I'm about to do the same thing
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
Fug. I guess I'll be doing that as well.
Did they try to say that they needed to wait till your payment was authorized?
Trumpet909
Member
You can repeat them as much as you want, so you won't permanently miss anything. Think of them more like wow dungeons instead of story missions.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
I wonder how many support tickets read "fucker wanted his stupid beta code even though it's open in like 15 hours." Probably a lot.
I did the same thing.
anyone gone through best buy?
DeceptiveAlarm
Gold Member
I just kept saying if I don't get code today. It's worthless. I got a supervisor. He messaged someone. While I was on hold I got the email.
DeceptiveAlarm
Gold Member
Lol I told him I'm sorry I'm being a asshole but I need this today.
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
Holy poop. There are people literally screaming in the background on my support call.
What in the world?
What in the world?
DeceptiveAlarm
Gold Member
I didn't go that far.
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
No, I mean it sounds like other support reps are screaming at people on the phones in the same room. It sounds almost exactly like those stock exchange scenes in the movies.
I can barely hear my rep.
DeceptiveAlarm
Gold Member
Oh. Lol.
Here's my 1080 Ti test run I mentioned earlier:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sAQskipQLE
Doesn't look like it is fully done processing so the quality isn't filled out yet, but it's up through 1080p60 processing in case anyone just wants to see the FPS counter at various points or see loading times and whatnot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sAQskipQLE
Doesn't look like it is fully done processing so the quality isn't filled out yet, but it's up through 1080p60 processing in case anyone just wants to see the FPS counter at various points or see loading times and whatnot.
Tainted
Member
This truly is the definitive version. I had doubts about the performance, but they were promptly dispelled within the first minute of gameplay....it was rock solid 60fps throughout and the kbd/mouse controls feel great
I just wish this was releasing alongside the console versions next week
I just wish this was releasing alongside the console versions next week
Conkerkid11
Member
Same. This wait's gonna be rough.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
Kadey is streaming it
Finally got it working, she's just doing random things - people are more than welcome to join her.
Finally got it working, she's just doing random things - people are more than welcome to join her.
dmix90
Member
Conor_Fool
Banned
Never played Destiny before but after playing this for like two hours, I am absolutely dominating. Playing as the hunter (?) class
Just got either a triple kill or quadra kill in quickplay and went on to go on like a 10+ kill streak. Feels sooooooo good man
Just got either a triple kill or quadra kill in quickplay and went on to go on like a 10+ kill streak. Feels sooooooo good man
arts&crafts
Member
How can I preload for tomorrow if I dont have a beta code? Or can I not.
You can try to hook up your PC to your TV and use wireless controller. Couch gaming on a PC right there.
Wag
Member
Done
Sucks with a gamepad. I don't know how anyone could play it that way on the PC.
molnizzle
Member
Plug your PC in your TV. Boom, done
That's how I currently play all PC games and have been for years. My "PC" lives next to the consoles. lol
Done
Yeah... I'm not taking a controller into competitive multiplayer on PC. That's a recipe for misery.
The point I was making was that Destiny at 60fps is so good that I'm gonna have to play it on PC. Which means moving back to M+KB because I don't hate myself.
Conor_Fool
Banned
Few questions from a Destiny noob:
Does competetive give better gear than quickplay?
What should I do when I get duplicates of armor or guns? I salvaged a duplicate gun and seemed to have gotten nothing from it.
Does competetive give better gear than quickplay?
What should I do when I get duplicates of armor or guns? I salvaged a duplicate gun and seemed to have gotten nothing from it.
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
Alright, had to give up on Amazon. That chat was getting me nowhere. I would advise everyone to go a different rout.
I ended up going through Blizz and I know that if I want to cancel I can just open up a ticket.
Downloading now. Didn't even need to wait for a code.
I ended up going through Blizz and I know that if I want to cancel I can just open up a ticket.
Downloading now. Didn't even need to wait for a code.
CrudeDiatribe
Member
No and delete duplicate items so you have room to get the different ones in the beta. The beta doesn't give any idea of how loot will work in the full game.
serenewarfare
Banned
I should not have played this beta.
I'm still getting the game on PS4, but the wait for the PC version is going to be agonizing.
1440p and locked 60fps is like a whole new game here.
I ordered on Amazon, contacted chat and got my code all in the span of like five minutes. YMMV, I guess.
I'm still getting the game on PS4, but the wait for the PC version is going to be agonizing.
1440p and locked 60fps is like a whole new game here.
I ordered on Amazon, contacted chat and got my code all in the span of like five minutes. YMMV, I guess.
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
This is why I am crossing my fingers that C+M works or that it will be implemented by release.
I just can't do wasd controls but I absolutely love the mouse.
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
I both contacted chat and called them and they said there was absolutely nothing they could do and wouldn't believe me when I told them others where getting theirs instantly or by contacting them. I don't have time to argue lol.
spacemonkeynation
Member
I recently got a Razer Turret and find it to be a pretty good lap keyboard/mouse. Don't be tricked like me by their advertising images, though. The thing does not light up at all.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D04YU94/?tag=neogaf0e-20
molnizzle
Member
Opposite for me. Using a gaming mouse for longer than a few minutes aggravates an old wrist injury.
I usually use a "vertical" mouse for desktop work, but as far as I know there aren't any of those that have gaming quality sensors. Really surprises me, honestly. As gamers continue to age I think this is going to become a much bigger issue. Vertical mice are the only way to not cause wrist strain.
spacemonkeynation
Member
Ah, well in this case I would just use a controller. This game is mostly single/co-op anyways and the gamepad feel and mapping is great.
Conor_Fool
Banned
molnizzle
Member
It's all fun and games until it's time to get to the Lighthouse...
Arm-based aiming with low sensitivity and a light mouse (<90g) goes a long way. A sitting posture where your arm is perpendicular with the table and mouse hand is straight or tilted downward also helps.
It takes time to learn to aim with your arm as opposed to your wrist but it's worth it for long-term physical health.
molnizzle
Member
The issue is finding a vertical mouse that's good for gaming. The ones I use for normal desktop work don't have the greatest sensors.
theifofdreams
Member
Man, pre-ordered on Amazon weeks ago and still haven't received my code. Contacted them and now they "may" have a code to me tonight but no guarantee. I'm sure they are sitting on a pile of codes, but I got bounced between 3 departments while they tried to figure out what to do.
So Lame.
So Lame.