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You guys sure play/write a lot about Destiny for having such a terrible time. Want to relinquish your Gaf clan admin status VisceralBowl? We'd hate to make a masochist out of you.
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Destiny Beta Thread: Moon wizards make Pet Sounds with space magic in a bottle
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You guys sure play/write a lot about Destiny for having such a terrible time. Want to relinquish your Gaf clan admin status VisceralBowl? We'd hate to make a masochist out of you.
molnizzle
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Not true, the moon is just a teaser for launch. Old Russia is the only playable map in beta. There are several more story missions than there were in the alpha, though.
The Rain King
Member
Haha. Well at least you managed to get this to download. It's still not working for me.
VisceralBowl
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Yes, but those are on Bungie.net and the app. I want this stuff in the game. I want stories told by wandering travelers. I want the environment to tell me stories. I want audio logs. I want records to tell me of the world of old. The cards aren't a bad solution, they just aren't super well implemented.
As I have stated. I don't dislike the game. I want to enjoy it, and I do (sometimes). I overhyped myself with the initial vidocs for sure. This game just didn't end up being what I expected, and has some pretty big flaws in my eyes.
Also, I happen to love the PVP portion of this game a lot. The game suffers where in the areas it seems to be pushing the hardest.
ArchedThunder
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I click on the moon and it tells me to buy the full game at launch. I have no more story missions to do...
At least until after maintenance and all the teases that Bungie have been doing for what happens towards the end of the beta...
phew, well finally got in and played to lvl 4.
PS3 is like 3DS mode! Grainy as hell, but I'll be on PS4 by the time it ships and I can deal for as long as the beta lasts.
If they ship last gen like this, I have to wonder why they even bothered. It's silly how grainy it is! I could never recommend it to someone like that.
PS3 is like 3DS mode! Grainy as hell, but I'll be on PS4 by the time it ships and I can deal for as long as the beta lasts.
If they ship last gen like this, I have to wonder why they even bothered. It's silly how grainy it is! I could never recommend it to someone like that.
Baldwin_the_First
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[...] compared to the alpha.
MMaRsu
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Sadly yes. They tease us with a moon that has icons but aren't selectable :/.
PsihoPerihelion
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The intro cinematic made me shed a tear once the Destiny title appears ;_; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC3_IYBp0IU
It feels better than the Alpha. Actually, I hated seeing the hub world empty. Now? Players dancing everywhere! My anticipation for this game went from 0 to a 100 after both alpha and beta.
It feels better than the Alpha. Actually, I hated seeing the hub world empty. Now? Players dancing everywhere! My anticipation for this game went from 0 to a 100 after both alpha and beta.
could open after the maintenance
Twilight Gap
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For perspective, their Halo Reach beta started with two multiplayer maps and less than a handful of gametypes. The only additional content they added to that were two new gametypes and maps several days later...and that lasted for two weeks.
Wouldn't have suspected much more than that. I'd have liked to visit somewhere other than Old Russia (especially given that moon tease), but as far as content goes, the Destiny Beta has a fair amount. I suppose the reason it feels like less is because they have blocked some stuff from the alpha (which I imagine they'll roll out over time). It feels like the venders are selling less.
MMaRsu
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God if only. Also raise the lvl cap to 12 or something.
Dredd97
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MMaRsu
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Only got up to level 3, but my main takeaway so far is I am so sorry to last gen users. Outdoor areas are some of the ugliest things I've seen on the PS3. I am really curious to see a tech breakdown of it, as it's insanely blurry, jaggy, shadows are shimmering, and grass/trees clearly pop in while you're moving around. Fuckin' hell, I am not playing the beta on this anymore, lol.
Lets team up later today ok?
Deal! Next time you see me on, shoot me an invite!
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
I am a BEAST! Online
viveks86
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Sure. Rub that in. Hmph!
Haha you're getting better!
My impressions so far.
Pros:
• The game is really challenging on harder difficulties.
• The enemy AI is really good from time to time.
• The controls are pretty much flawless.
• The UI is one of the best I've seen.
• Graphics are beautiful.
• Guns feel good.
• Sound was surprisingly good (especially with a surround headset).
• Running into other players and joining their adventures is very fun.
• The Crucible is very addicting.
Cons:
• FoV slider could be added.
• Loading times are a bit excessive.
• The story seems a bit primitive and generic.
• Your character seems oddly OK with everything that happens.
• No beards (seriously!)
• Please let me rotate my character in character customization.
• A skip option for the opening tutorial perhaps?
Pros:
• The game is really challenging on harder difficulties.
• The enemy AI is really good from time to time.
• The controls are pretty much flawless.
• The UI is one of the best I've seen.
• Graphics are beautiful.
• Guns feel good.
• Sound was surprisingly good (especially with a surround headset).
• Running into other players and joining their adventures is very fun.
• The Crucible is very addicting.
Cons:
• FoV slider could be added.
• Loading times are a bit excessive.
• The story seems a bit primitive and generic.
• Your character seems oddly OK with everything that happens.
• No beards (seriously!)
• Please let me rotate my character in character customization.
• A skip option for the opening tutorial perhaps?
MrGreencastle
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Is there any way to take screenshots on PS3 without a capture card?
MMaRsu
Member
HEY LOOK THIS DA MOON WE WONT LET YOU PLAY HERE BUT ITS PROBABLY IN THE BETA FILES
MagicWithEarvin
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I came here to ask about this. So it's really just a tease? Pretty lame.
iSpitfireBreh
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Does anyone know how weapon unlocks and PvP work? If i use a 59 attack Scout Rifle will it perform the same as a 29 attack or is it all stat based? (ex: Farm a high RoF scout rifle)
MMaRsu
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What's your psn id?
Some of you guys need to stop complaining about how the Beta only has Old Russia. Bungie is still being very generous by opening it up to the public at all. This isn't a demo for the game, it is a stage of development. This isn't supposed to be a free game from Bungie, it is a test to make sure there aren't glitches in the system and to see if there are minor improvements that can be made.
So be glad you have a big Earth map, with several story missions, a strike, free roam, fireteams, PVP multiplayer, loot, leveling, and all the maps we have. We've got glimpses now at a pretty nice, and extremely limited chunk of the game and you are all complaining wildly that it isn't enough. How about we do our part and learn the game while scoping glitches to make this the best experience we can come September, instead of griping that we don't have enough to do in a closed off section of the development process?
I am enjoying it a lot, having a bunch of fun with my friends and I am meeting a lot of new people and getting a chance to play a game that isn't coming out for months. We aren't entitled to more for any reason, we should just be enjoying our opportunity and helping out Bungie while we do it. Called a beta for a reason, guys.
So be glad you have a big Earth map, with several story missions, a strike, free roam, fireteams, PVP multiplayer, loot, leveling, and all the maps we have. We've got glimpses now at a pretty nice, and extremely limited chunk of the game and you are all complaining wildly that it isn't enough. How about we do our part and learn the game while scoping glitches to make this the best experience we can come September, instead of griping that we don't have enough to do in a closed off section of the development process?
I am enjoying it a lot, having a bunch of fun with my friends and I am meeting a lot of new people and getting a chance to play a game that isn't coming out for months. We aren't entitled to more for any reason, we should just be enjoying our opportunity and helping out Bungie while we do it. Called a beta for a reason, guys.
Gaz_RB
PS3 looks absolutely fine, IMO. Playing on ps3 too for now, will be playing ps4 in November, but I'd say anyone with a ps3 is going to be fine playing this.
viveks86
Member
I have a feeling that they would have missions on it after the maintenance shutdown. That way it doesn't get spoiled before xbox folk get to play it. Wishful thinking, but I don't see any other point of showing the moon alone and leaving other planets.
Ruthless_Barbarian
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My impressions so far.
Pros:
The game is really challenging on harder difficulties.
The enemy AI is really good from time to time.
The controls are pretty much flawless.
The UI is one of the best I've seen.
Graphics are beautiful.
Guns feel good.
Sound was surprisingly good (especially with a surround headset).
Running into other players and joining their adventures is very fun.
Cons:
FoV slider could be added.
Loading times are a bit excessive.
The story seems a bit primitive and generic.
Your character seems oddly OK with everything that happens.
No beards (seriously!)
Felt the same. Really enjoying the bump up in difficulty and loving the guns. Wish there was more loot though, most loot chests just give out measly amounts of glimmer.
There is way less glimmer rewarded for quests than there was in the alpha.
I can't believe none of my friends are playing on either playstation platform. Might be time to find a new crew.
@DeathJr
Enjoyed the bump up in difficulty also. The AI had preferme using my "spider sense" which is great at times when it happens. While fighting the Devil Walker, in my preferred spot, something told me to turn around and check for mobs. Sure as shit, they were flanking behind me. Not many games do this at all for me, so, when it happened, thought it was a nice touch.
@DeathJr
Enjoyed the bump up in difficulty also. The AI had preferme using my "spider sense" which is great at times when it happens. While fighting the Devil Walker, in my preferred spot, something told me to turn around and check for mobs. Sure as shit, they were flanking behind me. Not many games do this at all for me, so, when it happened, thought it was a nice touch.
Citizen_Insane
Member
I thought it was obvious they were going to unlock the two missions you see on the moon as the beta goes on. Why would would they even bother showing us it otherwise?
MMaRsu
Member
Compared to the alpha this has way too much content in Old Russia. I expected some new stuff compared to the beta that's not just 5 minute story ' missions '.
It's more marketing than a stage of development. Sure they are testing the waters with the servers and all that but they won't change soo much about the final game.
I am happy with two extra pvp maps, but I was hoping for a strike or explore on the moon. Why is that tease even in the beta? We all know you are going to visit those planets in the full game. Arghhhhh
GringoSuave89
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Enjoyed myself watching your Twitch stream earlier. Wish I was a PS user so I could game with ya. Keep on keeping on!
VanCityGamer
Member
Yeah totally just opinions, but I don't know if I've played a game before that's done so little to get me invested and set-up what I'm doing. The grimoire cards might be cool, but I don't personally want to read cards as a means of developing the story.
Here's the issues I have with the game's intro (and first three missions):
- Overall, the story feels thin and fragmented so far.
- The Ghost mentions that he brought me back from the dead, but how, why, etc. isn't really explained.
- The missions feel mundane. I just kind of find a ship I can use, and then...bam...at The Tower. Short cut scene ensues that briefly references some 'Darkness' coming, and then I'm told to just go and help the cause. Um, OK...I guess?
- Now I'm off trying to upgrade my ship without any setup and just killing a bunch of enemies that are there. Not sure who they are, where they're from, etc.
You think so? Looks pretty much identical to me.
Icyflamez96
Member
I actually found the character to be extremely underwhelming. I expect there to be more options by launch though.
But seriously, that was the quickest I've ever made a character in anything... at least the human choices where underwhelming.
And for the love of god they better freeaking have a decent selection of black hairstyles.
I don't want a bald character. but I don't wan't a super huge afro....
come on bungle
But seriously, that was the quickest I've ever made a character in anything... at least the human choices where underwhelming.
And for the love of god they better freeaking have a decent selection of black hairstyles.
I don't want a bald character. but I don't wan't a super huge afro....
come on bungle
Yeah I'm thinking the chest loot that we see now is a place holder. It seems strange that so many chests would only give you a small amount of glimmer.
A chest should always include a gear piece in my opinion. It could be a bad piece, but It should be there.
cripterion
Member
I'm liking the game as a cooperative thingy but the competitive mode so far is really underwhelming. I guess for me it's a combination of being an FPS on console, DS4 being really sucky controller,the framerate, and some weapons that don't really feel balanced. I'll give it another go see if I warm up to it but it's not as interesting as the rest of the game so far.
GringoSuave89
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I actually found the character to be extremely underwhelming. I expect there to be more options by launch though.
But seriously, that was the quickest I've ever made a character in anything... at least the human choices where underwhelming.
And for the love of god they better freeaking have a decent selection of black hairstyles.
I don't want a bald character. but I don't wan't a super huge afro....
come on bungle
This makes me check my privilege.
Seriously though, hair styles for black characters seem to only go bald or afro, with the occasional cornrows. Sucks.
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