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[JetBlackPanda]

Good to be home.

 

[Jtrizzy]

game is great. My only complaint is framerate. I wish I could unlock the frame rate and use adaptive v sync. I do hope they include some options to adjust audio levels.

 

[Dragonborn]

Wow. The grip on the left thumb stick on my dual shock 4 is disintegrating. It will tear by tomorrow guaranteed. This is stupid. I don't want to have to use that dual shock 3, it's a piece. Any warranty on this thing? Ugh.

Loving Destiny on PS3 though. So good. Xbox beta can't come soon enough.

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Complete BS it is being held back right now. Just stupid business crap tactics. Feels bad man.

Buy some of those thumbstick covers. I bought some and it made the controller a lot better

 

[Pastry]

I have yet to play anything other than Venus in crucible... played like 10 games so far.

 

[tranciful]

Those mobs are there to limit where you can go in the beta. Instead of changing the map by adding temporary beta walls, Bungie decided to put some unlkillable mobs. Pretty sure this was in one of the videos.

So did they say it won't be in the full game? Or will they similarly want to block off areas in the full game? Doesn't feel like a beta-only thing to me.

I've seen several temporary beta walls so it's not like they don't use that option as well.

 

[broony]

So did they say it won't be in the full game? Or will they similarly want to block off areas in the full game? Doesn't feel like a beta-only thing to me.

I've seen several temporary beta walls so it's not like they don't use that option as well.

They will be used to block off areas until you are the required level. But at some stage in the full game you can destroy them and move through that area.

 

[RedAssedApe]

Pretty sure you don't show up on the radar when you crouch.

There's no way to hide or surprised opponents if that's the case.

Crouching makes you invisible on radar. It is so dang useful on Venus.

Can someone confirm if crouching indeed doesn't hide you from radar? Is everyone always shown if you get within the radius?

Radar stuffs according to Bungie. More crucible stuff at:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/17/destiny-lead-designers-pvp-multiplayer-tips-a-ign-first

Tracker (i.e. Your Radar in the Upper Left)
• Friendlies always show up as dots and players can see their position relative to their own. If a player goes in with a pre-made Fireteam, the dots will be Green instead of the standard Blue.

• Enemies always show up on the Tracker, so it has nothing to do with movement. If they are crouched, however, they will ping less frequently, but still show up. This greatly reduces camping.

• The Tracker is broken up into segments, and we generally show where the enemies are without revealing the exact position. This means effective Tracker usage requires a combination of map knowledge and in-game situational awareness.

• When lines appear outside the main segments, we are showing the general direction of enemies, and usually following that will get the player back into action.

• When the center piece starts flashing that means an enemy is within 6 meters, and we call that the panic zone.

 

[Striek]

Those mobs are there to limit where you can go in the beta. Instead of changing the map by adding temporary beta walls, Bungie decided to put some unlkillable mobs. Pretty sure this was in one of the videos.

You can run past all the mobs and explore everything, so I don't see how this works as an excuse.

 

[RageWaffles]

I'm hoping we'll be able to remove the HUD.

 

[off duty ninja]

The vehicles...holy shit do they dominate. The turrets are worse! I've never played a game where the turrets are so powerful. Frustrating stuff. Also the spawns aren't that great. Been spawn killed a few times.

So true! I admit I am not great at MP shooters but I usually do OK and at least enjoy myself. I played one round of crucible tonight and got completely mauled by the vehicles.

One guy in particular dominated our whole team. I think if I had been with a team that was communicating we could have found a strategy to take him out but as it was we got destroyed.

I have to say the whole experience was quite discouraging. Quite often I would spawn and then get taken out by a vehicle before I could even find decent cover.

Not sure I will even go back at this point. I do hope vehicles get nerfed quite a bit because it really isn't fair IMO.

I hope we can remove the HUD after launch.

Totally! I hate that my screenshots are filled with text and I really don't need a permanent reminder about going into orbit burned into my TV.

 

[GReeeeN]

can we change our guardians appearance once we've created them???

 

[RedAssedApe]

to the people talking about vehicles. did you get a heavy weapon yet?

 

[MrS]

Good morning,

Mr Stephen and qwsa12 - lets to it again!

My man! Good games with you

 

[mreddie]

can we change our guardians appearance once we've created them???

This and if not, can we delete them and start new ones?

 

[NullPointer]

Still having fun with this, and glad to see some actual story elements here in the beta, but I really wish this game didn't have strict RPG class levels. Multiplayer flattens all that stuff out already, and the level differences in story and strike missions are just going to make it harder for me to group up with my buddies without holding specific characters aside - and even that doesn't always work. If this game had something like Diablo UEE's Apprentice system (auto-adjusting for player levels when grouped) I wouldn't complain, but even then I'd still wonder why these games still focus on levels - they are a way to gate content yes, but they also gate friends, especially friends on different schedules, and when co-op is the name of the game that's problematic.

PS: Every last person on my friends list was playing the Beta, and when I took a break to play some Killzone co-op there were a whopping 22 people playing it altogether on the west coast US servers. Yikes.

 

[Kibbles]

How do I get that thruster pack thing like the alpha had? :S

 

[RedAssedApe]

How do I get that thruster pack thing like the alpha had? :S

? did you change classes?

 

[MrGreencastle]

Buy some of those thumbstick covers. I bought some and it made the controller a lot better

I'm looking into picking some biogenik covers up from EB games tomorrow morning for $5. I like the DS4 but I've barely had it 8 months as a lightly used PC controller, so this is some bullshit lol. Once the Xbox beta starts I'm contacting Sony and will hopefully get a replacement. Can't do without it right now lol, the DS3 is unusable to me.

 

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[off duty ninja]

to the people talking about vehicles. did you get a heavy weapon yet?

I got a heavy weapon but usually died before I could actually get to the ammo. When I did get the ammo the main vehicle that was killing me would take me out with 1-2 shots while I was unloading at him. With their mobility they were just strafing and hitting me with these charged energy type rounds that were basically like tank rounds. I don't think the guy who had that vehicle died once our entire match.

 

[DoomGyver]

Radar stuffs according to Bungie. More crucible stuff at:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/17/destiny-lead-designers-pvp-multiplayer-tips-a-ign-first

I really don't like the radar for PvP. People always know I'm coming around the corner. It's a deal breaker for me.

 

[Nestled_Grizzly]

I really don't like the radar for PvP. People always know I'm coming around the corner. It's a deal breaker for me.

Then crouch!

 

[Kibbles]

? did you change classes?

I thought I was always a Titan but I don't remember. Is it class specific?

 

[moerser]

oh my... i wasn't sure about destiny at all. watched videos, streams, checked all media stuff and so on and still wasn't completely convinced about the hype going on. then came the beta, loaded it up yesterday, random dude invited me, and now i cant fucking wait for the full game. if you would ask me i dont think i could explain why destiny is so good, you really have to play it yourself.

 

[Einchy]

Is it possible to pass loot from character to character?

 

[Buzza]

I have no interest in the PVP but loving the story and strike missions.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

You were able to delete in the alpha can you delete characters here too?

 

[TheBaronOfNA]

Holy shit, that fucking devils lair mission. My team give up in the turret battle... Iwas frustrating but awesome at the same time

 

[NullPointer]

Is it possible to pass loot from character to character?

There is a vault in the Tower you can use. There's no trading between players though.

 

[Treythalomew]

The IGN wiki lists 4 pvp maps. Are those available in the beta or is just Venus and the Moon? The UI is really nice but I feel like I could be missing something since I wasn't controlling the fireteam.

 

[MotionBlue]

The gun balance for PvP is awful. Handguns and Pulse rifles are useless.

 

[Skele7on]

PS4 is still messed up.

Looks like a support call is going in.

Hope you're all having a fantastic beta, I wish I was in there giving you hell in PVP

SOON FRIENDS HOPEFULLY, SOON!

 

[Nestled_Grizzly]

The IGN wiki lists 4 pvp maps. Are those available in the beta or is just Venus and the Moon? The UI is really nice but I feel like I could be missing something since I wasn't controlling the fireteam.

I only get Moon and Venus right now. They'll probably introduce the other two maps later in the beta.

 

[TheBaronOfNA]

A question for the more MMO savy: the strike missions can be considered raids?

 

[Skele7on]

A question for the more MMO savy: the strike missions can be considered raids?

strike missions are more like quick instances/dungeons more than full blown raids.

 

[MrGreencastle]

Actually on second thought I may just replace the dualshock 4 sticks with some Xbox one sticks from eBay. Apparently they fit great and I know those won't wear out any time soon. Save me the hassle of dealing with Sony customer support.

 

[Nestled_Grizzly]

A question for the more MMO savy: the strike missions can be considered raids?

They are more like dungeons. There is a raid in the full game and it's done with 6 people.

 

[Bennehmaru]

A question for the more MMO savy: the strike missions can be considered raids?

I think the Strike missions are more akin to dungeons. At least that's how it felt for me when I completed Devil's Lair last night!

 

[Skele7on]

Actually on second thought I may just replace the dualshock 4 sticks with some Xbox one sticks from eBay. Apparently they fit great and I know those won't wear out any time soon. Save me the hassle of dealing with Sony customer support.

good plan actually, although the DS4 is great it's even better with X1 sticks

 

[off duty ninja]

A question for the more MMO savy: the strike missions can be considered raids?

There are going to be actual raids in the final game. Strikes are similar to raids but shorter in length and less challenging I believe.

 

[Treythalomew]

I only get Moon and Venus right now. They'll probably introduce the other two maps later in the beta.

Alright thanks, wouldn't want to miss more pvp.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Anyone getting more than the 2 maps in PvP?

Been playing PvP myself, and sadly my impressions are pretty negative so far.

 

[TheBaronOfNA]

strike missions are more like quick instances/dungeons more than full blown raids.

They are more like dungeons. There is a raid in the full game and it's done with 6 people.

I think the Strike missions are more akin to dungeons. At least that's how it felt for me when I completed Devil's Lair last night!

Thanks. I used the wrong term, it seems.

 

[Probity]

Hey, I am free right now, does anyone want a Hunter in their fireteam? My guys are all asleep now, have actual responsibilities.

 

[Dredd97]

At work now, but need my Destiny fix!

Enjoyed exploring old Russia, searching the caves to find loot, revive lost ghosts etc..

Just need to level up now and get better weapons for my Exo hunter...

And I see the 'that wizard was from the moon' line has gone now gutted!

 

[Sandy Nipples]

Actually liking the Beta, solid 7/10 for me.

 

[molnizzle]

bah, I keep getting booted back to damn orbit.

 

[bigboss370]

so far the Venus map (crucible) imo is the best one, better than moon and earth maps from the alpha

 

[Zeyphersan]

bah, I keep getting booted back to damn orbit.

Got booted too. I thought it was a sign that I should go to bed

 

[Shining Sunshine]

I don't know why but I keep forgetting who's team I'm on when I look at the scoreboard.

There's an arrow, but it's such a small indicator.