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[Hyun Sai]

I love reading about the lore of the game, so fascinating...

http://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheG...hints_no_one_knows_atheon_existed_except_you/

 

[DNAbro]

I'm happy to help some Skolas first timers get a kill whenever as long as they have a Lv34 character and play on PS4. No Gally required.

If you're around now and there's a third let me know, or we could try sometime after the weekly reset. The current modifiers of Small Arms and Lightswitch are the hardest ones imo, should be easier after tomorrow.

If we could get a third we could try right now. I wanted to test it out a bit so I was able to get to the second round by myself lol

EDIT: oops i didn't move and got kicked so nvm mind about the second round.

or if you think we should wait till tomorrow to see what the modifiers are I'd be okay with that too

 

[Nuszka]

So trials have a map rotation? The toll of SF5 beta or constant problems to access it has dropped my Destiny play time since thursday to literally zero.

 

[Pachimari]

How is this game shaping up guys?
Would it be possible to play together with some of you if I decide to get it?

And how does the expansions work? Do I need to pay full price for each expansion?

 

[AppleSeason]

How is this game shaping up guys?
Would it be possible to play together with some of you if I decide to get it?

And how does the expansions work? Do I need to pay full price for each expansion?

Right now is best to play The demo in case you want to try It and wait for The complete edition in September.

 

[Pachimari]

Oh, it's just because it's on sale right now here in my country. ^_^

 

[noomi]

So trials have a map rotation? The toll of SF5 beta or constant problems to access it has dropped my Destiny play time since thursday to literally zero.

I haven't seen you on for a while, same for Messiek

That's alright though, i'm probably going to be playing less and mostly doing nightfalls/trials when I can

Speaking of which, interested in nightfalls tomorrow?

How is this game shaping up guys?
Would it be possible to play together with some of you if I decide to get it?

And how does the expansions work? Do I need to pay full price for each expansion?

We all love the game here, and you will absolutely be able to find people to play with in our OT. The community at dgaf is amazing, and full of helpful players

I'm not sure about pricing at the moment, but I believe there are some deals our there that give you all the content. We are about 2 months from year 2 beginning, so now would be a great time to try and catch up

 

[btkadams]

How is this game shaping up guys?
Would it be possible to play together with some of you if I decide to get it?

And how does the expansions work? Do I need to pay full price for each expansion?

If you care about cost, you should wait for The Taken King in September. It includes the new expansion, all past expansions, and the base game for $60 USD.

 

[LTWood12]

Gothalion's No Guns Trail run. At this 38 minutes, Goth was chasing this guy so hard, that he.. just watch the video. LOL

https://youtu.be/NEp09WLO1ck?t=2280

I have to assume they had pretty good luck in getting some shitty opponents. But that's still hilarious.

Also, congrats EJ!!!

 

[Ikkarus]

This just breaks my heart. I haven't even seen it drop yet. I have however gotten every other legendary weapon type, numerous armor pieces, and even two ships, but no hopscotch.

The riddle of the Hopscotch is the more you want it the lower the drop rate becomes. At least that's how I felt.

It did finally drop for me on a POE 28 though. In my opinion it was worth the blood, sweat and tears.

 

[todd360]

I love reading about the lore of the game, so fascinating...

http://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheG...hints_no_one_knows_atheon_existed_except_you/

Just read every comment. I love vault of glass speculation.

 

[Nuszka]

Speaking of which, interested in nightfalls tomorrow?

Yeah i should be on. Have to say i do miss Destiny, but that SF5 beta... Game is soooo good, on top of that i started spending waaaay more time at the gym as well. If i get a chance i will do some trials or crucible tonight... If not see you then tomorrow.

 

[lt519]

Since there seems to be a big interest in Skolas kills for Year One Triumph, and I see Drizz is willing to help out, I'm going to start a Skolas School list. I had one member already PM me about this weekend so he's 1 on my list. To try and get through as many people as possible I am going to leverage some requirements so it doesn't take 3 hours per run. I actually don't run with any exotics, but you will need upgraded weapons.

Requirements:
1. You've never had a Skolas kill
2. Level 34
3. Class doesn't matter, but subclass will. Need a fully leveled Defender, Sunsinger, or Bladedancer.
4. Have a 365 legendary for each slot to be flexible (typical suggestions include an elemental Hand Cannon, arc Shotgun, Sniper, and Rocket Launcher)

Completely optional but will be very helpful if you have the time to start gathering these:
1. Fallen PoE Gear for Armor/Recovery boost
2. Found Verdict or similar arc Shotgun for specialist VIP fallen round
3. Fatebringer for the Arc Burn Cabal round
4. Helm of Saint 14 for Titans, Ram for Warlocks

That's it.

Here's the list:
1. SheHateMe
2. ??
3. ??

Just quote the list and add yourself to it. Whenever I get time to hop on this week and start working kills I'll go top down through the list. This weekend I should have a lot of time to do several runs starting Friday night.

Drizz feel free to grab guys off the list for your own runs and/or we can team up to sherpa people through much faster.

 

[TheTylerDurden]

Two last words dropped for me in crucible, back to back.

 

[noomi]

Just read every comment. I love vault of glass speculation.

Great stuff, and this is why VoG still stands as the best PvE content in Destiny.

Yeah i should be on. Have to say i do miss Destiny, but that SF5 beta... Game is soooo good, on top of that i started spending waaaay more time at the gym as well. If i get a chance i will do some trials or crucible tonight... If not see you then tomorrow.

Sounds good man, I'll see ya

Two last words dropped for me in crucible, back to back.

Now you need to dual wield them, this is what the game wants.

 

[DrDrizzay101]

If we could get a third we could try right now. I wanted to test it out a bit so I was able to get to the second round by myself lol

EDIT: oops i didn't move and got kicked so nvm mind about the second round.

or if you think we should wait till tomorrow to see what the modifiers are I'd be okay with that too

I can run it whenever, it's really not too bad this week. I already did it once with people that didn't have GHorns.

I'll keep an eye on the thread, if anyone else is looking to get it done now I can log in.

 

[Namikaze1]

Well shit. Don't care that it isn't a high impact sniper but the low grade humility that dropped for me came with god perks: ambush, hidden hand, unflinching, and snapshot. I'm keeping that shit.

 

[AppleSeason]

Oh, it's just because it's on sale right now here in my country. ^_^

even if it is on sale (Has it gone under 30€ already?), you would have to pay 35€ for the expansion pass + 40€ for The taken King, which requires having the expansions. The complete edition will have everything for 60€, so unless you are desperate or can't wait until september, buying the base edition is wasting money right now.

 

[noomi]

Well shit. Don't care that it isn't a high impact sniper but the low grade humility that dropped for me came with god perks: ambush, hidden hand, unflinching, and snapshot. I'm keeping that shit.

God roll confirmed. Keep it, mine is it the vault as well, but with poo rolls.

 

[TheAquaticApe]

The riddle of the Hopscotch is the more you want it the lower the drop rate becomes. At least that's how I felt.

It did finally drop for me on a POE 28 though. In my opinion it was worth the blood, sweat and tears.

Damn. Maybe I'll just run a few strikes each night from now on rather than all out grinding for it.

Also, thanks for playing a card with me and Rain on Sat. I'm sorry I scubbed it up hard.

 

[kiguel182]

Thanks for HM VOG everyone! It was fun even if I got zero interesting loot ahah

 

[Souldestroyer Reborn]

Thanks a lot to everyone in my VoG HM run!

Cleared the place out, all done legit. Was the only way to do it with some people who hadn't experienced the raid before

Was my first time Sherpa'ing a raid so it was scary for me! Also first time for me running relic properly after so many runs so that was fun!

Still no Fatebringer though >.<

 

[JetBlackPanda]

I am getting really worried about Skolas. I have tried almost every week since he was patched and can't get him.

we are all 34, we all have gally's, fatebringers, etc..

we can get him halfway, we can get to the mine section then things just fall apart.

I have what 7-8 resets left until I miss out on my triumph.

UGHHH

we have beat everything else in the game.

 

[ocean]

Well shit. Don't care that it isn't a high impact sniper but the low grade humility that dropped for me came with god perks: ambush, hidden hand, unflinching, and snapshot. I'm keeping that shit.

LGH and Eye of Sol are my favorite snipers for 6v6. Great, great stuff.

 

[TheTylerDurden]

Great stuff, and this is why VoG still stands as the best PvE content in Destiny.



Sounds good man, I'll see ya



Now you need to dual wield them, this is what the game wants.

dual wield confirmed

 

[ocean]

I am getting really worried about Skolas. I have tried almost every week since he was patched and can't get him.

we are all 34, we all have gally's, fatebringers, etc..

we can get him halfway, we can get to the mine section then things just fall apart.

I have what 7-8 resets left until I miss out on my triumph.

UGHHH

we have beat everything else in the game.

I can help you tomorrow. Or if you want to get it done without breaking up your team (that would probably feel more satisfying for you), maybe you can stream it and we can coach you over the Internet on where you need to improve your strategy

 

[noomi]

Just a friendly FYI:

Best buy is selling annual PSN+ subscriptions for $40 today. Not a bad deal if you ask me.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

I can help you tomorrow. Or if you want to get it done without breaking up your team (that would probably feel more satisfying for you), maybe you can stream it and we can coach you over the Internet on where you need to improve your strategy

I really appreciate the offer! you guys are awesome. Let me give a few more attempts with my team before I go panic mode and break em up.

thanks!

 

[Pachimari]

Oh didn't know The Taken King would come with the base game and all expansion packs. Maybe that's why the base game is on sale currently.

 

[Nighte]

Thanks a lot to everyone in my VoG HM run!

Cleared the place out, all done legit. Was the only way to do it with some people who hadn't experienced the raid before

Was my first time Sherpa'ing a raid so it was scary for me! Also first time for me running relic properly after so many runs so that was fun!

Still no Fatebringer though >.<

Thanks for a nice friendly raid. Always nice experiencing content the way its meant to be played

 

[P44]

Pure no land beyond and low grade humility skirmish

https://www.bungie.net/en/Legend/PGCR?instanceId=3110738573&characterId=2305843009223800759

22 kills, 9 deaths, top of the board.

It's hard, but it's nice to gradually be able to hit the more tougher snipes.

 

[Arrrammis]

Oh didn't know The Taken King would come with the base game and all expansion packs. Maybe that's why the base game is on sale currently.

Most likely. I noticed earlier that if you buy the digital complete version(from PS store/Xbox whatever), you can download and play the base game and first two expansions right away, then play TTK when it drops. Unless you're set on the physical edition, I'd go for the digital edition because of that.

 

[EJRobinson90]

I have to assume they had pretty good luck in getting some shitty opponents. But that's still hilarious.

Also, congrats EJ!!!

Much appreciated LT!

 

[Gordon]

I am getting really worried about Skolas. I have tried almost every week since he was patched and can't get him.

we are all 34, we all have gally's, fatebringers, etc..

we can get him halfway, we can get to the mine section then things just fall apart.

I have what 7-8 resets left until I miss out on my triumph.

UGHHH

we have beat everything else in the game.

I've managed two kills on him so far. I think the key is rotating - just keep swapping sides of the arena and clearing all the adds until you're pretty sure they're all gone and then DPS him after your hunter (or whomever is going to the furthest mine) has just handed off that curse timer thing. Then just stop DPSing once adds spawn and repeat the process exhaustively lol (clearing mines in the process of course)

 

[phen0m24]

Just a friendly FYI:

Best buy is selling annual PSN+ subscriptions for $40 today. Not a bad deal if you ask me.

Am good until May of 2018 already. You're saying I need more??

WAI U DO DIS NOOMI?

 

[RemiLP]

I love reading about the lore of the game, so fascinating...

http://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheG...hints_no_one_knows_atheon_existed_except_you/

Me too. Havnt seen that one, intresting.

Here are 2 must read lore thread if ur intrested.

This one just blew my mind...
https://m.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/397ph0/the_nature_of_the_exo/

Here is one about the hive

https://m.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/36ekrt/hidden_lore_of_the_hive/

 

[JetBlackPanda]

I've managed two kills on him so far. I think the key is rotating - just keep swapping sides of the arena and clearing all the adds until you're pretty sure they're all gone and then DPS him after your hunter (or whomever is going to the furthest mine) has just handed off that curse timer thing. Then just stop DPSing once adds spawn and repeat the process exhaustively lol (clearing mines in the process of course)

I think managing the adds is our biggest problem. We need to be smarter on working rotations and managing phases of running, DPS and passing the taint.

 

[DrROBschiz]

I've managed two kills on him so far. I think the key is rotating - just keep swapping sides of the arena and clearing all the adds until you're pretty sure they're all gone and then DPS him after your hunter (or whomever is going to the furthest mine) has just handed off that curse timer thing. Then just stop DPSing once adds spawn and repeat the process exhaustively lol (clearing mines in the process of course)

Good god skolas sounds ridiculous

 

[Gordon]

I think managing the adds is out biggest problem. We need to be smarter on working rotations and managing phases of running, DPS and passing the taint.

We had a lot of trouble until we started using Servant of Aksor with the stuns captains perk on it. Found that was putting the captains down a lot more effectively than shotguns. If anybody in your group has one it'd be worth a shot.

Good god skolas sounds ridiculous

Yeah I hate forced-underlevel stuff. I mean I get that they want it to be hard but doable, but I hate how they just directly nerf your damage that way. It's going to be a ritualistic repetition either way. I would prefer more adds that die faster lol

 

[maomaoIYP]

Ok, am just finishing off some emails so will login in 20mins,

ok

Big thanks to you two awesome dudes, really close games and I managed to get my boots finally! Excellent first week on trials for me, can't be happier.

 

[Izuna]

Tempted to level up Mida along with Bones of Eao if I get them, since apparently it stacks with Battle Runner.

 

[todd360]

Oh didn't know The Taken King would come with the base game and all expansion packs. Maybe that's why the base game is on sale currently.

Well its coming close to being a year old as well. So I imagine that's a part of it.

 

[xplicitone]

Taking tomorrow off to spend the last 2 days with my nephews. I'm getting really sad they're leaving on Wednesday.

A little history of them. They actually lived with me when they were young (They're 12 and 10 now). The older boy was almost 2 when the younger was born, in my city. They lived with me for a few years until my brother joined the Air Force and they got stationed in another state. Military life really makes it hard for families. My father was in the military for 18.5 years so I should be used to it, but it never gets easier.

/rant

Now i'm debating on really just buying them an xb1 with Destiny so I can play with them. I can still return the 360 version I bought them. Time to look for deals

 

[Boombloxer]

Since there seems to be a big interest in Skolas kills for Year One Triumph, and I see Drizz is willing to help out, I'm going to start a Skolas School list. I had one member already PM me about this weekend so he's 1 on my list. To try and get through as many people as possible I am going to leverage some requirements so it doesn't take 3 hours per run. I actually don't run with any exotics, but you will need upgraded weapons.

Requirements:
1. You've never had a Skolas kill
2. Level 34
3. Class doesn't matter, but subclass will. Need a fully leveled Defender, Sunsinger, or Bladedancer.
4. Have a 365 legendary for each slot to be flexible (typical suggestions include an elemental Hand Cannon, arc Shotgun, Sniper, and Rocket Launcher)

Completely optional but will be very helpful if you have the time to start gathering these:
1. Fallen PoE Gear for Armor/Recovery boost
2. Found Verdict or similar arc Shotgun for specialist VIP fallen round
3. Fatebringer for the Arc Burn Cabal round
4. Helm of Saint 14 for Titans, Ram for Warlocks

That's it.

Here's the list:
1. SheHateMe
2. ??
3. ??

Just quote the list and add yourself to it. Whenever I get time to hop on this week and start working kills I'll go top down through the list. This weekend I should have a lot of time to do several runs starting Friday night.

Drizz feel free to grab guys off the list for your own runs and/or we can team up to sherpa people through much faster.

Down for this on my Warlock or Hunter, available on Sunday or late Saturday.

 

[noomi]

Am good until May of 2018 already. You're saying I need more??

WAI U DO DIS NOOMI?

2018

You're all set then, I think mine runs out in 2016... can never have enough though hehe

Taking tomorrow off to spend the last 2 days with my nephews. I'm getting really sad they're leaving on Wednesday.

A little history of them. They actually lived with me when they were young (They're 12 and 10 now). The older boy was almost 2 when the younger was born, in my city. They lived with me for a few years until my brother joined the Air Force and they got stationed in another state. Military life really makes it hard for families. My father was in the military for 18.5 years so I should be used to it, but it never gets easier.

/rant

Now i'm debating on really just buying them an xb1 with Destiny so I can play with them. I can still return the 360 version I bought them. Time to look for deals

Enjoy your time off, really awesome of you to consider doing that for them....

Also.... that's not the nephew who deleted your Warlock is it?

 

[phen0m24]

Now i'm debating on really just buying them an xb1 with Destiny so I can play with them. I can still return the 360 version I bought them. Time to look for deals

http://slickdeals.net/

Best Buy has 2 deals

Can get the MCC box for $350 with a $50 GC, and they are selling Destiny for $20.

Spoiler

More the merrier, they could play with Josh

 

[grimlock33]

I... I had no idea the lore was this deep. Gotta go start reading the grimoire.

Quoting because more ppl need to listen to this. The Ghost and Echos grimoire audio is so well done. The story of Jaren Ward and his Last Word is easily my favorite bit of Destiny Lore.

"Yours... Not Mine"

 

[P44]

omg just snagged the fourth horseman from a strike

 

[SGRX]

Here's the list:
1. SheHateMe
2. Boombloxer
3. Sengar

I would love to get in on this if possible. I can bring either a defender titan or sunsinger warlock, whichever is best.

 

[kiguel182]

As much as VoG is fun I also feel exhausted after it.

Altought I still want to do it again and get better at it. It's a shame it's a lot of work just to get one going but fortunately everyone here is open to less experienced people so that helps.

Makes me wish I had stuck with the game longer and came here to experience it sooner.