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[GraveRobberX]

Not to derail the thread or anything, but if I enjoy both Borderlands games, I will most likely enjoy Destiny. In terms of story, atmosphere, graphics and game play, which game handles those facets better (from what you've played?

Borderlands is too condensed with content,it's just heavy with everything it offers
Meaning half the shit you get is just vendored away or not even picked up (weapons/skins/mods)
The missions are set on a Diabloesque chain quest, side missions are more of the same just in those zones (plenty of fetching stuff, protect an area, kill certain types in an area)
The thing that works for Borderlands is it's lightheartedness and the meme factor of being Pop culture influenced (either they borrow jokes and infuse them into quests or they try to create something for the public to show off)
It's almost too much clutter for it's own good, if they would remove even 25% of it, game would be more enjoyable, there too much there to digest

Destiny on other hand streamlines the process
There are nice amount of weapons, but it isn't on the bazillion level scale
There is rarity involved, but guns go up tier wise, and the thing that sets them apart are the talents you can upgrade and the feature the guns offer, the same gun gotten twice might have different features
The game on the story side is broken into different sections of a meal
Main Story is the Meat, Strikes your Mashed Potatoes, Patrol your bread (too much carbs yo'!), and Raid your Desert
You have the options to choose where you start and how to finish up the meal
Game tries to stay within the Universe, does not to break the 4th wall by winking at the player through certain actions

So Destiny = Streamlined, Borderlands = Cluttered

 

[EvB]

Manual for the Xbox One Version here

https://dlassets-ssl.xboxlive.com/p...-5243-4cec-83c4-f0f017525485/en-US/index.html

 

[Marvel]

I think this one is funny.

Lol.

 

[RoboPlato]

day 1 patch size

Way smaller than I expected. Nice.

 

[saveweyard]

From the look of things everyone is choosing awoken and exo. Is anyone going to play as human? I played awoken in the beta but thinking about switching to human since there will be so few of them.

I would probably go human, but those male exo dance moves are too good.

 

[weremichael]

Yeah Ill probably be too invested in playing to look at the clusterfluff this thread will be.

It will end up being a refuge for those whose consoles brick, those who can't connect and people trolling. The rest will be playing I imagine.

day 1 patch size

They better have added space beards, Damnit!

 

[GraveRobberX]

Have you missed my posts? I've been talking about writing Destiny fanfiction since a hundred pages ago.

I don't like being ignored.

Spoiler

((((((((((

Hew R U? =D

 

[X-Frame]

the memories

It's like male Titans are 2x the size as female Titans ..

 

[Kane1345]

Isn't there going to be a separate thread for spoilers?

Hope so

 

[WITHE1982]

day 1 patch size

dank je wel

 

[Vooduu]

I hope this game isn't short. That's my only fear. I don't want November to come and we're all bored as hell.

 

[Stoze]

I did share my setup in withdrawal but since you're curious, my new 42" Sony LED

Looks nice, gotta love FEZ.

I have a 7 year old 31" Sanyo and a messy room...so no setup pics from me.

 

[M.W.]

Stupid question but can you travel anywhere right away or are planets opened up as you progress?

 

[TheGOHN]

Lol.

Glad you like it

 

[weremichael]

It's like male Titans are 2x the size as female Titans ..

Are we going back to fan fiction already?

 

[fluffydelusions]

I hope this game isn't short. That's my only fear. I don't want November to come and we're all bored as hell.

Well October is pretty packed. I really hope the game has some longevity.

 

[burritosenior]

It's like male Titans are 2x the size as female Titans ..

They must lift.

 

[op_ivy]

I hope this game isn't short. That's my only fear. I don't want November to come and we're all bored as hell.

i'm expecting about 20-30 hrs for the campaign stuff, and a bit more to grind out all the gear you want. then, 100's of hours of pvp. for a 60 game, thats fine for me. plus, expansions and shit.

 

[Chamber]

Took a pic of my set-up and the camera flash just highlighted how much dusting I need to do.

 

[WITHE1982]

Stupid question but can you travel anywhere right away or are planets opened up as you progress?

Based on the Beta: Earth first until at least level 6.

So we cool?

 

[Oscar]

I hope this game isn't short. That's my only fear. I don't want November to come and we're all bored as hell.

I hope you like the PvP, because it doesn't seem long at all.

 

[Figments]

Hew R U? =D

wut

You're acting like a creeper, dude. It's weird.

Spoiler

I'm thinking about one, and I already have sort of an idea of what I want to do, but I need to know the ending to Destiny 1.

 

[Byron Bluth]

Install size is 18GB right? Want to make sure I have enough free space on my ps4 for the game and the many pics and vids I'll be taking.

 

[Jafo_]

Stupid question but can you travel anywhere right away or are planets opened up as you progress?

You'll need to do the first story levels, to I think Level 4, when you get your ship... but we didn't have any other planets to go to in the beta, until they unlocked the Moon. So we don't know for sure.

 

[Foxix Von]

Took a pic of my set-up and the camera flash just highlighted how much dusting I need to do.

Dude, there's no way you've got me out dusted. I'm a dust king. I practically bathe in the stuff in this cramped little room.

 

[Deku Tree]

Borderlands is too condensed with content,it's just heavy with everything it offers
Meaning half the shit you get is just vendored away or not even picked up (weapons/skins/mods)
The missions are set on a Diabloesque chain quest, side missions are more of the same just in those zones (plenty of fetching stuff, protect an area, kill certain types in an area)
The thing that works for Borderlands is it's lightheartedness and the meme factor of being Pop culture influenced (either they borrow jokes and infuse them into quests or they try to create something for the public to show off)
It's almost too much clutter for it's own good, if they would remove even 25% of it, game would be more enjoyable, there too much there to digest

Destiny on other hand streamlines the process
There are nice amount of weapons, but it isn't on the bazillion level scale
There is rarity involved, but guns go up tier wise, and the thing that sets them apart are the talents you can upgrade and the feature the guns offer, the same gun gotten twice might have different features
The game on the story side is broken into different sections of a meal
Main Story is the Meat, Strikes your Mashed Potatoes, Patrol your bread (too much carbs yo'!), and Raid your Desert
You have the options to choose where you start and how to finish up the meal
Game tries to stay within the Universe, does not to break the 4th wall by winking at the player through certain actions

So Destiny = Streamlined, Borderlands = Cluttered

Thanks!

 

[pokeystaples]

I'm sitting here in this thread while watching the game, constantly shaking my head. The 49ers are making the Cowboys their cowgirls..

I joked about their inevitable losing streak yesterday. I'm sorry for jinxing you.

 

[op_ivy]

Install size is 18GB right? Want to make sure I have enough free space on my ps4 for the game and the many pics and vids I'll be taking.

the back of the box says 40.

 

[a916]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but Destiny review from IGN goes up sometime, a week, after launch.

There's bad news and good news about the Destiny review. The bad news is that while we'd normally want to make sure you know what we think of the biggest new game launch of the year before it goes on sale, that's not possible in this case. ....

Barring unforeseen circumstances, we'll aim to have our full, final review published early the following week.

 

[gatti-man]

If all is going well, I won't be here much then.

Yeah message me on ps4 or group me. I won't be on gaf tuesday or wednesday. Probably come back Thursday in time for OT3 lol.

 

[Marvel]

Spoiler

I'm thinking about one, and I already have sort of an idea of what I want to do, but I need to know the ending to Destiny 1.

Sex scene right?

 

[everyday math]

Dude, there's no way you've got me out dusted. I'm a dust king. I practically bathe in the stuff in this cramped little room.

Now imagine how many dust mites are living with you.

 

[Stoze]

i'm expecting about 20-30 hrs for the campaign stuff, and a bit more to grind out all the gear you want. then, 100's of hours of pvp. for a 60 game, thats fine for me. plus, expansions and shit.

If you're talking about just story missions, then I would really lower your expectations. I would be very surprised if the campaign is longer than 10 hours.

 

[Vooduu]

I hope you like the PvP, because it doesn't seem long at all.

Iron Crucible is where it's at but I really like the lore and atmosphere.



COWBOY GAME: DID ANYBODY SEE THAT CATCH?

 

[Figments]

Sex scene right?

huehuehue

Spoiler

No.

 

[Deku Tree]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but Destiny review from IGN goes up sometime, a week, after launch.

Yeah Bungie doesn't feel like you can accurately experience the game when it isn't fully populated with gamers. Makes sense to me.

 

[Marvel]

huehuehue

Spoiler

No.

I leave disappointed.

 

[Jafo_]

Now imagine how many dust mites are living with you.

 

[Byron Bluth]

My gaming area

Fixed!

 

[Foxix Von]

Now imagine how many dust mites are living with you.

I don't have to. One of my worst allergies is dust mites. Trust me. I feel them.

 

[SlenderBeans]

Cleaned up my gaming area, stocked up on delicious treats, Destiny is pre-loaded and controller is charged.

My body is ready.

 

[Marvel]

LOL, I've not seen that before.

 

[RoboPlato]

My gaming area

Australian?

 

[WITHE1982]

My gaming area

Australian then?

 

[Byron Bluth]

the back of the box says 40.

Damn! I thought I heard the preload was 18GB. Or was that the beta?

 

[Foxix Von]

My gaming area

Holy shit you're already in space.

 

[Vooduu]

Australian then?

Australian?

lmfao. you guys.

 

[Exteromate]

So um let's have some fun to pass the time. Everyone show a pic of there gaming setup they will be using to play Destiny on. I'll have to take a pic later as I don't have my phone on me but I'll be playing on a 55" LG

Here's mine. xD

 

[Chamber]

Dude, there's no way you've got me out dusted. I'm a dust king. I practically bathe in the stuff in this cramped little room.

I dunno, it's pretty bad in here. The sunlight cascading in and the hardwood floors just highlight everything. At least I have something to do with my time tomorrow I suppose.

 

[Kane1345]

lol at the Aussie jokes