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[DesertFox]

you charging them all at once or what? lol

No, I'm hanging back picking off all the weaker stuff, but they teleport up to me from across the map. I've tried 3 different positions and I get blasted 10 seconds into that final wave no matter what strategy I've tried. It's just because my gear sucks. But I can't get better gear if I don't finish these damn missions. #viciouscircle

 

[Klyka]

Oh, ok. That makes a bit more sense. It sounded to me like if I was the fireteam leader OLY my progression got saved. That's a bit more reasonable.

No as far as I am aware that is EXACTLY what happens.

6 people go in. 1 is the fireteam leader. You beat the first boss. this progress is saved for you,the fireteam leader but not for the other 5 members.

if you as the fireteam leader now leave the group and join someone else (so a different fireteam leader from yourself) your progress from the first group will NOT be overwritten, you will still be after the first boss eventhough you beat the raid with this fireteam.

then your friends play with you as the leader again and you continue after the first boss.

 

[Victrix]

Yeah, you can absolutely hit Light 26 in a single week if you cap Vanguard and Crucible Marks and save up Strange Coins. 100% guaranteed, no RNG.

That doesn't excuse the loot system/legendary engrams from being absolute horseshit, but rng drops are a bonus, not a mandatory path to progression.

 

[kittens]

Anyone want to try the raid on XB1 right now? I'm level 25 and haven't attempted it yet. PM me! I have a few people who are down.

 

[DY_nasty]

i motion that whoever does the next OP add in the information regarding

rep/marks/factions
lfg info
PE times
bounty info/help
reset date and time

and the new title -> Become Rare

 

[tmespe]

Anyone for weekly heroic?

Psn:teermi

 

[Byron Bluth]

Is it weird that, I kind of enjoyed the story and thought it was enough for now?

/Ishouldgo

I am in the same boat. I read all the Grimoire and thought the universe and story was fine, but it definitely is "Chapter 1" of a book.

Also, I don't know how we don't remember that these are the people that gave us one of the worst endings ever in Halo 2.

 

[The Librarian]

I am in the same boat. I read all the Grimoire and thought the universe and story was fine, but it definitely is "Chapter 1" of a book.

Also, I don't know how we don't remember that these are the people that gave us one of the worst endings ever in Halo 2.

Halo 2's ending was badass.

 

[Bunta]

First time I see 2 people in the crucible get a legendary engram.

 

[LuchaShaq]

Bungie really needs to add matchmaking to daily, weekly, nightfall, and raids. By the time I come home, there is limited time to get people together and what not. And it really PISSES me off that I am missing on playing content because of time constraints to find people via 3rd party social tools.

They wanted a social game - ok good. Give us the tools to be social, dammit. At work I have all the time in the world to chit chat with everyone, in the evening I just want to play. I don't want to search for comrades.

Destiny is fantastic (and this is coming from someone who didn't care for it initially) but the lack of matchmaking in higher tier playlists is disheartening.

Yup not going to spend half of my gaming time bugging people on GAF or something, ugh

 

[PRjumpman124]

Stupid question, how do you find the heroic strikes/story missions? Is it a difficulty option?

 

[DY_nasty]

No, I'm hanging back picking off all the weaker stuff, but they teleport up to me from across the map. I've tried 3 different positions and I get blasted 10 seconds into that final wave no matter what strategy I've tried. It's just because my gear sucks. But I can't get better gear if I don't finish these damn missions. #viciouscircle

you're sitting in a spot where everyone can see you then. sightlines matter to the AI. if they can't see you (or see where you actually went) then you're a lot better than thinking that they won't eventually get to you (unless you're in a truly unreachable location)

the vex overwhelm you with numbers. don't play into it by standing still

gear really doesn't play into as much as people think it does

 

[Yeah_its_Bob]

Just to let South Florida GAF know. Just picked up Destiny for $30 at Best buy after price matching Brandsmart weekly ad. So if you haven't picked it up its a great price to get it at.

 

[Respect]

Stupid question, how do you find the heroic strikes/story missions? Is it a difficulty option?

Left hand side when choosing your destination.

 

[kittens]

Halo 2's ending was badass.

And very abrupt.

 

[LiK]

Stupid question, how do you find the heroic strikes/story missions? Is it a difficulty option?

Look to the left of the world map. Missions right there.

 

[Figments]

First time I see 2 people in the crucible get a legendary engram.

I was completely wrecking the enemy team in Control last night. First place in the leaderboards.

I didn't get shit. Second place got a legendary engram and a legendary primary.

 

[toastyToast]

can you explain what went down here?

Delicious lag. I think the rag doll was because of a grenade being used. It just looked funny to me

 

[udiie]

Did a similar thing earlier at the guy in the turret.

this kind of shit has been happening to me since release. so much lag. unbelievable amounts of lag in PVP

 

[LtOrange]

What is the consensus on the best legendary AR that can purchased? I am leaning towards the "Shadow Prince" from the Vanguard Quartermaster.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

You two realize that that doesn't disprove what I said at all right? The nature of RNG means that any mob anywhere as the chance to drop something level appropriate to your character... but the higher level the enemy mob is, the higher the chance of it dropping a level relevant item that's an improvement.

The problem that I see with people's farming, (especially low level farming) is that it's gambling even more than necessary for loot. You have lower odds of getting a straight drop that's an improvement so the primary way you benefit from it (gear-wise) is collecting the Engrams. And of course for Engrams, it's the original roll to GET an Engram and then an ADDITIONAL roll that the Engram will be a relative rarity AND an improvement.

Farming is great for Glimmer, Rep, and Materials.. but for gear progression, it's taking the long way around and really depends far too much on lucky rolls.

I think you're right. However, farming Glimmer to boost the Cryptarch's rank is probably very helpful to make sure those higher level engram drops get turned into higher level gear. So some amount of farming would be beneficial for this purpose, at least.

 

[Dubz]

Depends on what spec you will play. Vanguard/Crucible is overall gear while the factions specialize in certain attributes for armor. For example I play defender Titan so I went with New Monarchy because their gear focuses on strength and intellect

Dumb question alert.

How does one join a faction?

 

[Vitanimus]

I hate meridian bay

what an awful map

 

[ffejeromdiks]

Halo 2's ending was badass.

 

[Tik-Tok]

Is there any particularly good way to farm Motes of Light? My sanity depends on buying that Moctezuma-Polyphonic mark.

Sooooooooo hippie trippy. I loves it.

They made a Pride Flag in Destiny?

 

[purg3]

Dumb question alert.

How does one join a faction?

You need to buy their class item and equip it. Costs a few thousand glimmer.

 

[Icyflamez96]

Can somebody recommend me a good and not to expensive mic too use for ps3?

 

[Bizazedo]

What is the consensus on the best legendary AR that can purchased? I am leaning towards the "Shadow Prince" from the Vanguard Quartermaster.

I am going to try out Doctor Nope. I am sure as soon as I do, I'll get it as a drop.

 

[The Librarian]

And very abrupt.

Doesn't bother me at all since Halo 3 came out.

 

[Frillen]

So I got an exotic bounty called Shattered Memory Fragment, which a description as follow: "Track down Fireteam Tuyet's last stand".

What am I supposed to do?

 

[CouchMaster]

if you look at it like buying your starter gear with marks is what you're supposed to do, it makes loot drops kind of feel good again too. you're not meant to be viewing purple engrams as your primary method of gearing up to 26; they're just extra chances along the path (albeit communicated to the player in the wrong way).

That is true I guess. I love pvp in this game so much, I was just playing that constantly, doing crucible bounties and what not. Didn't realize when I hit lvl 2 vendor and capped at 100 marks and I was like "Oh shit, I can buy my own legendary gear". If I had to grind the shit that I hate, I would've quit long time ago.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

Also, I don't know how we don't remember that these are the people that gave us one of the worst endings ever in Halo 2.

I remember that. But I also remember that their last game, Halo: Reach, had a fantastic story with a beautiful ending.

 

[LtOrange]

I am going to try out Doctor Nope. I am sure as soon as I do, I'll get it as a drop.

I am nervous about being able to control that one. The rate of fire is insane!

 

[DesertFox]

you're sitting in a spot where everyone can see you then. sightlines matter to the AI. if they can't see you (or see where you actually went) then you're a lot better than thinking that they won't eventually get to you (unless you're in a truly unreachable location)

the vex overwhelm you with numbers. don't play into it by standing still

gear really doesn't play into as much as people think it does

Ok thanks. I'll hafta try breaking los until I can weaken that last wave.

 

[Strider]

Just gonna put my opinion down on the PvP. Not gonna say it's outright bad because it isn't and some of you may love it the way it is at the moment. But here's my thoughts.

It's too much of a cluster fuck for my liking. Here's a list of the things capable of killing you in one hit:

Shotgun
Fusion Rifle
Sniper Rifle
Supers (which usually each player gets 2-3 a game)

Also grenades do crazy damage.

IMO the multiplayer is amazing when you can actually manage a 1v1 gun fight, it's just these moments are few and far between. Most of my deaths are from just rounding corners and BAM. Dead.

If I could change things the way I wanted...

1. I'd lower the amount of supers per match. The meter would regenerate way slower.
2. Grenades would do less damage
3. Shotguns would be nerfed to the way they were in the beta.
4. Assault Rifles would be nerfed. Atm I feel handicapped when I'm not using one

Basically. Make it more about gunfights/skill. Less other stuff.

 

[Chamber]

Yeah, you can absolutely hit Light 26 in a single week if you cap Vanguard and Crucible Marks and save up Strange Coins. 100% guaranteed, no RNG.

That doesn't excuse the loot system/legendary engrams from being absolute horseshit, but rng drops are a bonus, not a mandatory path to progression.

This is my plan, screw the nonsensical loot drops. 1500 points away from Vanguard Rank 2, 1 strange coin shy of 13. I should be at 26 by the end of the week.

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

So I got an exotic bounty called Shattered Memory Fragment, which a description as follow: "Track down Fireteam Tuyet's last stand".

What am I supposed to do?

Description: One of our Venus patrols found a memory fragment on the remains of a destroyed Vex. This fragment concerns the final mission of Fireteam Tuyet, lost long ago on Venus’ Shattered Coast. Perhaps one of their Ghosts can be recovered.
Reward: Pocket Infinity (Fusion Rifle)
Steps:
Obtain a Damaged Ghost from Venus’ Shattered Coast somehow.
Kill a Vex Gate Lord in a heroic story mission to obtain Restored Ghost.
Bring the ghost to the speaker to obtain Fusion Rifle Schematics.
Bring the schematics to the gunsmith to obtain Depleted Exotic Weapon Core.
Dismantle 10 rare or higher quality Fusion Rifles to obtain Charged Exotic Weapon Core.
Bring the core to the gunsmith to obtain Unstable Prototype Fusion Rifle Frame.
Kill enemies in epic activities to obtain Stabilized Prototype.
Bring the prototype to the gunsmith to finally obtain Pocket Infinity.

Found this here

 

[Teknoman]

You'd think there would be an easier way to make clan fireteams with one of the raid achievements/trophies being to complete it with a fireteam composed of clan mates.

 

[E92 M3]

I hate meridian bay

what an awful map

Yes, I like all of the other maps actually. Some more than other, but Meridian Bay is the worst.

Just gonna put my opinion down on the PvP. Not gonna say it's outright bad because it isn't and some of you may love it the way it is at the moment. But here's my thoughts.

It's too much of a cluster fuck for my liking. Here's a list of the things capable of killing you in one hit:

Shotgun
Fusion Rifle
Sniper Rifle
Supers (which usually each player gets 2-3 a game)

Also grenades do crazy damage.

IMO the multiplayer is amazing when you can actually manage a 1v1 gun fight, it's just these moments are few and far between. Most of my deaths are from just rounding corners and BAM. Dead.

If I could change things the way I wanted...

1. I'd lower the amount of supers per match. The meter would regenerate way slower.
2. Grenades would do less damage
3. Shotguns would be nerfed to the way they were in the beta.
4. Assault Rifles would be nerfed. Atm I feel handicapped when I'm not using one

Basically. Make it more about gunfights/skill. Less other stuff.

I feel you, but I'd buff everything instead of nerfing. I feel that nerfing has an adverse affect on the whole game. Just make everything powerful and viable. And yes I hate shotguns a lot - they have become quite the clutch.

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

Assault Rifles would be nerfed. Atm I feel handicapped when I'm not using one

The crucible changed for the better for me once I got a good auto rifle.

 

[ffejeromdiks]

I remember that. But I also remember that their last game, Halo: Reach, had a fantastic story with a beautiful ending.

Reach really benefited from being completely isolated from the greater overarching story, it was a nice simple intimate story of a group of Spartans fighting an unwinable battle. Definitely my favorite of the Halo campaigns.

I think the ambition is what brings other Halo titles down, they are all trying to do way too much within the small time frame that it almost always ends up falling flat.

 

[Hawkian]

That is true I guess. I love pvp in this game so much, I was just playing that constantly, doing crucible bounties and what not. Didn't realize when I hit lvl 2 vendor and capped at 100 marks and I was like "Oh shit, I can buy my own legendary gear". If I had to grind the shit that I hate, I would've quit long time ago.

yeah, totally reasonable. pretty much the moment a game forces me to do something I don't find fun to progress, I'm done with it.

Yeah, you can absolutely hit Light 26 in a single week if you cap Vanguard and Crucible Marks and save up Strange Coins. 100% guaranteed, no RNG.

That doesn't excuse the loot system/legendary engrams from being absolute horseshit, but rng drops are a bonus, not a mandatory path to progression.

I endorse your comment; per the bold, would you agree if I suggested that the primary issue with the current system could well be that the drops are simply colored purple? This creates a misleading expectation and eventual resentment in terms of the player feedback loop upon seeing one.

Really they should be neutral or multicolored ??? drops. They could be anything! Even up to an exotic! But usually they're blue. Wallach even suggested calling them "Corrupted Engrams," like the Cryptarch has to descramble it before you can tell anything about it.

I think you're right. However, farming Glimmer to boost the Cryptarch's rank is probably very helpful to make sure those higher level engram drops get turned into higher level gear. So some amount of farming would be beneficial for this purpose, at least.

Has ANYONE validated somehow that this actually happens?

 

[Alcoholikaust]

Just gonna put my opinion down on the PvP. Not gonna say it's outright bad because it isn't and some of you may love it the way it is at the moment. But here's my thoughts.

It's too much of a cluster fuck for my liking. Here's a list of the things capable of killing you in one hit:

Shotgun
Fusion Rifle
Sniper Rifle
Supers (which usually each player gets 2-3 a game)

Also grenades do crazy damage.

IMO the multiplayer is amazing when you can actually manage a 1v1 gun fight, it's just these moments are few and far between. Most of my deaths are from just rounding corners and BAM. Dead.

If I could change things the way I wanted...

1. I'd lower the amount of supers per match. The meter would regenerate way slower.
2. Grenades would do less damage
3. Shotguns would be nerfed to the way they were in the beta.
4. Assault Rifles would be nerfed. Atm I feel handicapped when I'm not using one

Basically. Make it more about gunfights/skill. Less other stuff.

agreed-PVP is a nightmare-although I look forward to running the Iron banner and "greeting" the lower leveled players

 

[Frillen]

Found this here

Lol no.

 

[Hawkian]

So I got an exotic bounty called Shattered Memory Fragment, which a description as follow: "Track down Fireteam Tuyet's last stand".

What am I supposed to do?

You and I, we are chasing Pocket Infinity together!

 

[Savantcore]

Seems odd doing missions on Patrol for Future War Cult when I'm part of Dead Orbit. Faciton-specific missions in the future, perhaps?

 

[Union Carbine]

I'm sure I'm a bit late to the party providing commentary on this, but Mars surprised me with how much I like it. The Cabal are insanely fun to fight and I love the Warhammer 40k-esque designs. I've also seen some comments on the final boss, I cranked up the difficulty and it was a bit nail biting for me. Perhaps not the best final encounter in a game, but I liked it just the same. The area that mission takes place in was really awesome looking. I'd love to go back and explore it more, but I'm not sure you can outside the story mission or that there's much point.

Mars is cool though I've really liked all the areas. The Cabal are definitely fun to fight. I ran some patrols on Mars yesterday-- running into Vex - Cabal fire-fights and wiping out both sides. I'm sure there are more efficient ways of raising Vanguard rep but I actually enjoy the patrols. And If I like into some public events, all the better.

 

[ComputerMKII]

I can confirm that Destiny's loot system is bullshit, but at least it worked in my favour this time:

 

[E92 M3]

The crucible changed for the better for me once I got a good auto rifle.

What kind of stats are considered good for an auto rifle for PVP? Is rate of fire king?

 

[nubbe]

gawd, even lvl 20 strike teams make me rage so much
kill the fuck trash