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[EL CUCO]

I love how people are just ignoring world matts now lol

And I've already seen 5 Thorns in the wild.

 

[Deku Tree]

I love how people are just ignoring world matts now lol

They're everywhere now because no one picks them up anymore.

 

[Orthogonal]

I love how people are just ignoring world matts now lol

And I've already seen 5 Thorns in the wild.

I expect patrol farming to go all but extinct. Interesting to see how Bungie responds when Patrol playtime plummets.

 

[BadAss2961]

Any new consensus on the best PvE weapon from this update? Vision of Confluence seemed to be the primary of choice before the patch -- has anything overtaken it?

 

[hydruxo]

Any new consensus on the best PvE weapon from this update? Vision of Confluence seemed to be the primary of choice before the patch -- has anything overtaken it?

It's probably the Vex, goes up to 323 dmg if you max it out. I ran the daily heroic earlier and it melted everything.

 

[MrGreencastle]

I expect patrol farming to go all but extinct. Interesting to see how Bungie responds when Patrol playtime plummets.

Hopefully with more inventive and creative Patrol Bounties, different types of Public Events and Patrol missions.

 

[iRAWRasaurus]

Second time I have gimmer issuse. Can't upgrade my weapons D:

 

[Twilight Gap]

Vex seems like it was buffed in PvP too. Might be my imagination though.

 

[Zocano]

So about Hard Mode Templar...

YOU ARE NOT PREPARED.

 

[zewone]

Any new consensus on the best PvE weapon from this update? Vision of Confluence seemed to be the primary of choice before the patch -- has anything overtaken it?

Fatebringer was always debated vs. VoC as being best PVE primary. Nothing has changed in that regard. Thorn is just a lot of fun to use now.

 

[lazybones18]

Now that I think about it, if dismantling exotic items results in exotic shards, does that mean they stop dropping ass materials in the process?

 

[MisterAnderson]

I have a level 30 hunter looking to hard raid. Please add or PM me (PS4)

PSN: Leonidas2123

 

[Lima]

Vex seems like it was buffed in PvP too. Might be my imagination though.

It was.

Before patch

25 body shot and 35 head.

Now
27 body and 41 head.

 

[Twilight Gap]

It was.

Before patch

25 body shot and 35 head.

Now
27 body and 41 head.

interesting. what was it before it was first nerfed?

 

[EL CUCO]

Now that I think about it, if dismantling exotic items results in exotic shards, does that mean they stop dropping ass materials in the process?

They no longer drop ass matt.

 

[Mindlog]

Hard Templar does not screw around :]
I have video. He shot a grenade out of my hand. Hunter grenades are the worst.

Also: Praetorian Foil!
Collect the whole set - Trophy Unlocked.

 

[lazybones18]

They no longer drop ass matt.

welp, I need like over 100 ass energy. This is gonna take forever even longer now

 

[Hawkian]

I see some Super Bad Opinions over in that other lil' thread!

Any new consensus on the best PvE weapon from this update? Vision of Confluence seemed to be the primary of choice before the patch -- has anything overtaken it?

Meh I mean, not really, if you considered the VoC the best before I don't see anything that'd change your mind, it is fantastic.

Hey Hawk, I notice your in clan TGAF. What's TGAF, and is it very active? Haven't had any clan activity in DGAF NA WEST forever...

Cheers,

Nicko

Shot in the dark, I'm going to wager that TGAF is the tag of the Trophy Achievements clan I just joined for the Raiding Party trophy? It's nothing real. Gonna switch back to Destiny NA East, not that it really has much impact on anything.

 

[zewone]

Vex seems like it was buffed in PvP too. Might be my imagination though.

It was.

Before patch

25 body shot and 35 head.

Now
27 body and 41 head.

It wasn't buffed per say, but they initially meant to reduce it's damage by 34%. Some guy at Bungie hit the 4 key by accident so it dropped by 44% unintentionally. It's now back to 34% reduction from what it initially was.

 

[Zocano]

I'm glad we can actually do Hard Templar for real. It's a fun fight and now people can try to develop strategies. He's a lot more flexible, I feel, than Atheon but also much harder and you have to thread the needle a lot more when it comes to time...

sort of like a WoW Raid Boss.

 

[figadapaura]

Ugh my internet just disconnected for no reason. 10 seconds later works just fine.

 

[SimpleCRIPPLE]

Ugh. Took me 2 matches to get to 13/500 and one match got me to 0 now. I think I need to give up on Thorn.

Void fusion, play super conservatively, don't engage unless you out number the opponent and always run around with at least one other player.

The Thorn PVP bounty is no place for a fair fight.

 

[hydruxo]

Suros sounds like a nail gun now

 

[MrChowderClams]

Have room for 1. Doing the weekly at 28 on PS4. Add me! MrChowderClam.

 

[zewone]

I see everyone still quits Tiger strikes if they don't get an easy one. Temp bans, please.

 

[Twilight Gap]

It wasn't buffed per say, but they initially meant to reduce it's damage by 34%. Some guy at Bungie hit the 4 key by accident so it dropped by 44% unintentionally. It's now back to 34% reduction from what it initially was.

is that the official story?

i thought that kinda thing is triple checked...

 

[E92 M3]

The Vex is definitely viable in PVP now. In fact, many different weapons are. Great job Bungie!

 

[Lima]

is that the official story?

i thought that kinda thing is triple checked...

Yeah that's their official story. Check patch notes and read carefully about that bug fix part at Vex.

 

[Dante316]

Have room for 1. Doing the weekly at 28 on PS4. Add me! MrChowderClam.

Ill join if room, psn dante316

 

[phen0m24]

Wow, so I hopped on the Sony Customer Service chat to ask about getting my Pulse Elites repaired or replaced.

They are 8 months old. I bought them from a Sony store that has since closed.

They needed a receipt. From 8 months ago. I have a credit card statement. Who keeps a receipt from 8 months ago?

Spoiler

This isn't taxes, people.

So basically that shiny expensive headset you bought with that nice design flaw (plastic rings that crack)? Enjoy them. They won't be replaced, and if you want to get them repaired you have to go to the store you bought them from. which doesn't exist any longer

Greatness awaits. For the players.

Spoiler

Or not.

 

[KoruptData]

Omg, that Thorn!

 

[Twilight Gap]

one more for skirmish. anyone interested?

 

[todd360]

Just bought a crap ton of mats. It felt dirty.

 

[realcZk]

wow... that buff to mida that makes its shots stagger is really damn good... axis minotaurs get stun locked and can't even shoot you...

 

[Hawkian]

The Vex is definitely viable in PVP now. In fact, many different weapons are. Great job Bungie!

all the weapons everywhere!!!

edit: damn colonel that really blows.

 

[Strider]

The Vex is definitely viable in PVP now. In fact, many different weapons are. Great job Bungie!

Yep. I was most excited to see Monte Carlo being decent I'l def use that from time to time now.

I didn't get completely wrecked by Thorn like I thought I was going to as well. It's clearly very good but it wasn't too annoying.

 

[Lima]

The Vex is definitely viable in PVP now. In fact, many different weapons are. Great job Bungie!

I mean I'm comparing it to its former glory and it's nowhere near. I just haven't accepted this fact yet. It easily gets outclassed by Thorn and TLW but at least it's a viable against Suros now which was my main issue with it.

 

[Hawkian]

Yep. I was most excited to see Monte Carlo being decent I'l def use that from time to time now.

I didn't get completely wrecked by Thorn like I thought I was going to as well. It's clearly very good but it wasn't too annoying.

Still takes considerable skill to use, not like they changed the aiming or damage. in the right hands it's just monstrous though.

 

[Westonian]

Anyone for weekly and nightfall? I've been out of town since Tuesday. Psn ps4 westonianb.

 

[scarletham]

Wow, so I hopped on the Sony Customer Service chat to ask about getting my Pulse Elites repaired or replaced.

They are 8 months old. I bought them from a Sony store that has since closed.

They needed a receipt. From 8 months ago. I have a credit card statement. Who keeps a receipt from 8 months ago?

Spoiler

This isn't taxes, people.

So basically that shiny expensive headset you bought with that nice design flaw (plastic rings that crack)? Enjoy them. They won't be replaced, and if you want to get them repaired you have to go to the store you bought them from. which doesn't exist any longer

Greatness awaits. For the players.

Spoiler

Or not.

Merry...Christmas...?

 

[Darryl M R]

Awesome. Okay we're done, it was easy so I'm swapping weapons then I'll shoot you an invite, and you can join whenever you're ready.

Thanks for having me along!

 

[rNilla]

With exotic shards being a thing I guess I shouldn't refuse exotic bounties anymore.

 

[EL CUCO]

I would've liked a touch more impact on Bad JuJu but I really like that weapon now.

My Super stays ready while using it lol

 

[MildSoss]

How's the rate of fire on the thorn compared to some thing like the last word?

 

[Strider]

Got an exotic bounty right before getting offline. Thought about actually doing it... but nah lol abandoned.

 

[Hawkian]

How's the rate of fire on the thorn compared to some thing like the last word?

Deceptively similar

 

[X-Frame]

Thanks for having me along!

Anytime, and thank you!

 

[MildSoss]

Deceptively similar

Man, that's kind of a scary gun in the hands of really competent user then.

 

[hydruxo]

I would've liked a touch more impact on Bad JuJu but I really like that weapon now.

My Super stays ready while using it lol

Gonna be real useful for Crota's End with that 'Weight of Darkness' debuff where thralls are running at you. Chaining kills together and getting endless supers.

 

[toastyToast]

How's the rate of fire on the thorn compared to some thing like the last word?

Something like is a bit disingenuous since nothing else is that fast lol

Thorn is in 2nd place. It's noticeably faster than other hand cannons.