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Destiny |OT18| CA$H-4-CROTA
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DrDrizzay101
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edit: like I said in my post below, DGAF is the best. So many responses above me!
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-Do i have to play PvP matches? I tried it once but seems like everyone else except me had god tier weapons and killing me in one shots lol. Can i earn exp and items from PvP?
No, only if you want to. Destiny PvP can be a serious clusterfuck for new players going into it by themselves, much more enjoyable if you can tag along with a group from around here.
You get XP from every match, in addition to the PvP specific bounties you can complete. Bounties are always the best way to get lots of XP, although the PvE bounties are typically easier to complete especially for new players. You can also get items (armor, weapons, consumables) at the end of each match but it's completely random and not the most reliable way to get better gear.
-I wanna do strikes but can it be done via matchmaking? It feels like such a hassle to find ppl and talk with them at Tower…
All the strikes you select on the planets (e.g. Devil's Lair on Earth) have match making. Typically the Tower is not a good place to match make. If you want to try other activities, either try posting here or destinylfg.net.
-How do i build up community in game for raids? Are raids=strikes?
Raids are the most involved, end-game PvE content, although only 2 currently exist. Vault of Glass is brilliant and much more complex than any strike, but the armor and weapons are outdated (lower defense and attack ratings). Crota's End is newer with up-to-date gear but is also much shorter and simpler.
You'll want to be at least Lv26, ideally Lv28, to first try normal mode VoG, Lv30 for hard VoG and normal CE, and Lv 31-32 for hard CE. Make sure you learn the raids on normal mode first before trying hard mode, regardless of your level.
Destiny-GAF is the best Destiny community in the world, but you can also use that lfg site or reddit (http://www.reddit.com/r/fireteams/new) when looking for teams to do the raids. Many long time players around here are happy to help sherpa newbies through raids once you start hitting the levels I mentioned above.
There are a lot of complicated systems in this game that aren't explained very well, so feel free to ask around here if you get confused. Good luck Guardian!
Answers:
-Do i have to play PvP matches? I tried it once but seems like everyone else except me had god tier weapons and killing me in one shots lol. Can i earn exp and items from PvP?
No, only if you want to. Destiny PvP can be a serious clusterfuck for new players going into it by themselves, much more enjoyable if you can tag along with a group from around here.
You get XP from every match, in addition to the PvP specific bounties you can complete. Bounties are always the best way to get lots of XP, although the PvE bounties are typically easier to complete especially for new players. You can also get items (armor, weapons, consumables) at the end of each match but it's completely random and not the most reliable way to get better gear.
-I wanna do strikes but can it be done via matchmaking? It feels like such a hassle to find ppl and talk with them at Tower…
All the strikes you select on the planets (e.g. Devil's Lair on Earth) have match making. Typically the Tower is not a good place to match make. If you want to try other activities, either try posting here or destinylfg.net.
-How do i build up community in game for raids? Are raids=strikes?
Raids are the most involved, end-game PvE content, although only 2 currently exist. Vault of Glass is brilliant and much more complex than any strike, but the armor and weapons are outdated (lower defense and attack ratings). Crota's End is newer with up-to-date gear but is also much shorter and simpler.
You'll want to be at least Lv26, ideally Lv28, to first try normal mode VoG, Lv30 for hard VoG and normal CE, and Lv 31-32 for hard CE. Make sure you learn the raids on normal mode first before trying hard mode, regardless of your level.
Destiny-GAF is the best Destiny community in the world, but you can also use that lfg site or reddit (http://www.reddit.com/r/fireteams/new) when looking for teams to do the raids. Many long time players around here are happy to help sherpa newbies through raids once you start hitting the levels I mentioned above.
There are a lot of complicated systems in this game that aren't explained very well, so feel free to ask around here if you get confused. Good luck Guardian!
DrDrizzay101
Member
Yeah, agreed it's very stupid. Simple things like that should be corrected, kinda like getting faction rep for Vanguard and Crucible bounties but only being able to use Crucible marks to buy stuff... don't make no sense.
Orthogonal
Member
Go read Hawkians guides linked in the OP to get some ideas on what you should prioritize at each stage of your progression.
At your level, just gaining XP and leveling to 20 is your primary goal. It doesn't seem obvious, but Bounties should be prioritized over the campaign. They are your most efficient Time to XP activity. Either PvE or PvP. Do everyone you reasonably can each day on your way through the Campaign or in PvP.
Once you hit level 20, consult the guide for getting Light gear.
Don't get me started. Most glaring oversight in the entire game. No explanation or reason for this dichotomy. Should be an easy fix, but it has just been ignored.
DrDrizzay101
Member
I have enough stuff on each character, it's been awhile since I bothered making Tower-swapping-trips. Sounds like this app feature is excellent but I also don't trust it yet... not worth the risk to me.
Orthogonal
Member
Worried about losing Hawkmoon #8 into the ether?
The reason is simple enough: make people play PVP, even if they don't like it.
Orthogonal
Member
You better not be fucking with me. For real?
So Megaman was right with his prediction? That means There is absolutely no chance to get Gjallarhor from Xur in the future unless Bungie intervenes... :/
DrDrizzay101
Member
Leak was accurate. Left side by speaker:
lol exactly
If it ain't broke don't fix it, I've been doing fine without that feature.
lol exactly
If it ain't broke don't fix it, I've been doing fine without that feature.Orthogonal
Member
Megaman nailed it.
What are the upgrades? If Universal Remote is an upgrade, would save me the coins. I don't want to have to spend 23 on it if I don't have too.
Edit: Fuck Yeah, give me that UR Upgarde.
What are the upgrades? If Universal Remote is an upgrade, would save me the coins. I don't want to have to spend 23 on it if I don't have too.
Edit: Fuck Yeah, give me that UR Upgarde.
brianjones
Member
datamine'd!!
Persona RS
Member
Xur is on the Speaker area.
No Backup Plans
ATS/8 Arachnid
Heart of the Praxic Fire
Universal Remote
No Backup Plans
ATS/8 Arachnid
Heart of the Praxic Fire
Universal Remote
So, they didn't touch his list this time.
Now I'm curious to hear from megaman, if they changed the coming calendar or not...
Also, I still find it ugly, but I will buy Praxic, just because it might not show up again anytime soon, and it'll be nice to buy something from Xur after so many weeks.
Now I'm curious to hear from megaman, if they changed the coming calendar or not...
Also, I still find it ugly, but I will buy Praxic, just because it might not show up again anytime soon, and it'll be nice to buy something from Xur after so many weeks.
Johan Liebert
Member
Praxic Fire! FINALLY. Have all armor exotics!
ToVenusAndBack
Member
Hoping for St 14 from the helmet engram!
Forerunner
Member
No Backup Plans!
brianjones
Member
why do i always get the same exotics xur is selling from the engrams
arg
arg
Orthogonal
Member
Megaman seems pretty legit.
Sorry Hornless Guardians, looks like you are left to RNGesus for salvation.
Sorry Hornless Guardians, looks like you are left to RNGesus for salvation.
Byron Bluth
Banned
Arachnid helmet is mine!
Hopefully Universal remote was placed ther due to the recent patch and Red Death is next week.
Not sure how I feel about buying helmet engrams for the one last exotic helmet I need. Don't like those odds. Waste of motes :/
Hopefully Universal remote was placed ther due to the recent patch and Red Death is next week.
Not sure how I feel about buying helmet engrams for the one last exotic helmet I need. Don't like those odds. Waste of motes :/
HEART OF PRAXIC FIRE??!? Fuck. Yes.
I honestly don't know if he can deal with his. His heart may give out.
Orthogonal
Member
Stay classy! Lol, it hurts when Xur rains on your parade. RNGesus is such a cruel master he has to troll in your face when Xur brings in something with a few points higher.
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MeisaMcCaffrey
If Megaman had datamined this earlier I would not have spent so many motes in hopes of Praxic Fire ;_;
The guy is a legend though.
The guy is a legend though.
No I mean, if it had higher discipline I would have totally bought it. It's got nothing to do with other people getting it as well. Praxic Fire is really, really good.
Hunter-Zero
Member
Hahaha, i knew it, the week after i´ve got the Heart, Xür sells it, i´m not even mad.
Will buy Arachnid, maybe No Backup Plans (and shard my old ones), even Universal Remote (and shard my old one too)
Will buy Arachnid, maybe No Backup Plans (and shard my old ones), even Universal Remote (and shard my old one too)
ArkkAngel007
Member
Welcome to the Tower, GAFGuardian.
Now excuse me while I go pick up that Praxic Fire chest piece before Todd.
Orthogonal
Member
Todd, post if you are OK!
Orthogonal
Member
Just buy the Upgrade for Universal Remote. Save some coin.
Byron Bluth
Banned
Todd is never up this late.
Jinjo
Member
Leak was accurate. Left side by speaker:
lol exactly
Holy shit.
ArkkAngel007
Member
Everyone is going to have it but him by the time he wakes up. Fantastic.
Also love how on What's New the first thing on there is Xur with Praxic
Orthogonal
Member
What are the telemetries?
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
But but but Xur is RNG?!? Bungie would never lie to us right?
Persona RS
Member
It's the best exotic piece for Sunsinger. While the Radiance is active, you can spam grenades.
Fusion rifle, sniper rifle and machine gun.
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