The Last Wizard
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Can any level 25 or higher ps4 gaffer help, me and another guy just need one more person to help with the last part of this strike
Edit:Nevermind got someone
Edit:Nevermind got someone
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Destiny |OT3| Oh sweet a Legen- wait never mind, it's a rare.
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I wish it were friday night.. if I didn't have to work I'd be all in haha. I'll add you anyways because I need some PVP friends.
Anton Sugar
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+1 to Hawkian's guide. Just got to level 18, can't wait to see what 20+ brings.
Thank you! The crazy thing is that even though there are a huge number of people getting upset about the loot drops, I'm really kind of digging this system when played as intended. Once you have your vendor Rank up (I've got 2 in Vanguard and am about to hit 2 in Crucible) your options reallllly open up, all with no RNG necessary.
There aren't teams! Farming is simply not intended as an avenue toward gearing up in this game.
There's nothing wrong with farming, and it gets you gobs of useful stuff even without a single legendary drop. Certain kinds of it I honestly even find fun- the core gameplay in this game is just that wonderful. But it's just not a viable method of gearing up especially in terms of Light. The odds are so heavily stacked against you with legendary engrams! Everybody needs to understand this. Even if you have heard people say that "it works," these anecdotes can't affect your personal rolls against the loot table.
Consider 4 hours of farming one spot. Because of RNG you could:
-Not get any Legendary engrams at all
-Get a legendary engram, but have it turn into a blue (most likely)
-Get a legendary engram, but have it turn into a currency (handy, but definitely not what you're looking for)
-Get a legendary engram, but have it turn into a purple/exotic weapon (no Light)
-Get a legendary engram, but have it turn into an armor piece for another class (after clearing the "armor piece" roll, 66% chance of this happening)
All of those are individually more likely than getting a Legendary/Exotic armor piece than you need, but taken together it's like counting on one ticket to 6 simultaenous lottos. It's just not good.
edit: And of course in those 4 hours, you could have earned hundreds of points of Reputation, dozens of marks, still had plenty of random rolls from strike mobs/clears or pvp matches....
Again I have nothing against farming, it's farming for the specific purpose of advancing in gear that is a losing game.
Highly accurate.
Yeah, it's a really different approach. I have had no legendary drops, but if I happen to get one tonight at say 9pm, that will be the 4th legendary item I own in about 36 hours of play.
Close to it sounds about right. I've definitely killed two people at once with it but I have no clue if either of them were at full health. Basically it's a perfect followup if your first slice puts you between two people at close range.
BenjaminBirdie
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So in terms of Rare Armor "level", from worst to best is it:
Knight Type 3>Knight Type 2>Knight Type 3?
I want to use Hawk's guide but want to make sure I'm running the best possible Rare Gear.
Knight Type 3>Knight Type 2>Knight Type 3?
I want to use Hawk's guide but want to make sure I'm running the best possible Rare Gear.
Its like a 1 to 2 second wait for respawn on skywatch, if that.
I was sent a legendary sniper rifle and something else when I hit rank 3 Vanguard. It also gave me a new bounty to go get sniper kills in the Crucible (which I declined and later dismantled the sniper). I will probably hit rank 4 on Friday and see if it sends stuff every rank, but I suspect it does like the Cryptarch.
On a side note I have decided it would also be acceptable if Xur has The Armamentarium instead of Helm of Saint-14 tomorrow.
PSYGN
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Wait, how does invisibility work? Is it a timed ability or do you stay off the radar the entire time? I'm a noob, sorry.
Derpcrawler
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Got 4 legendary engrams today, predictible outcome every time, Bungie pls:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqER7cRocHA
At least I got a Fusion rifle from leveling my Reputation with Vanguard to 3 and got exotic bounty (after more than a week of doing all bounties daily) to get Bad Juju.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqER7cRocHA
LIKE DIS IF U CRY EVRY TIME
At least I got a Fusion rifle from leveling my Reputation with Vanguard to 3 and got exotic bounty (after more than a week of doing all bounties daily) to get Bad Juju.
UnluckyKate
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Hahahahaha
No.
A shame really. The grind and the loot are bad already. You have to do it all over again for all your character. Stupid.
You're invisible, physically and radar-wise, temporarily. Think stealth vandals. There's a skill that extends it, but as it stands, I believe the "crouch or blink strike, turn invisible" lasts around 5-8 seconds, just enough time to catch someone by surprise if your radar shows someone nearby. It does have a cool down and a start up period, though.
Wait I'm sorry, can you clarify? I have no idea what you mean by Knight Type o.o
While invisible (you, you know, actually look invisible) you don't appear on radar. Using a gun, melee, or Blink
''''() take you out of stealth.Question about stats:
I only have two pieces of legendary armor and some maxed out lv 20 blues. My Intelligence is at 100% while the other two hover at around 30%. I'm going to focus on INT/DIS, but I'm finding it way too easy to get my stats the way I want them and still have some STR to boot.
Anyone else finding it easy to get 100% of a stat?
I only have two pieces of legendary armor and some maxed out lv 20 blues. My Intelligence is at 100% while the other two hover at around 30%. I'm going to focus on INT/DIS, but I'm finding it way too easy to get my stats the way I want them and still have some STR to boot.
Anyone else finding it easy to get 100% of a stat?
I really really really want an Exotic/Legendary Auto Rifle. I won't have enough crucible marka till after this week resets so otherwise it's fingers crossed Xur brings me the shiny shiny.
What Exotics are considered the best at the minute? My fusion rifle doesn't seem all that special and worthy of the single exo slot.
What Exotics are considered the best at the minute? My fusion rifle doesn't seem all that special and worthy of the single exo slot.
Lighthouse
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You still need one more? Whats your psn, I'll add you
Level 27 Hunter. psn Dontbrickmebro
That goes for anyone who wants to do Nightfall.
Could some kind soul fill those of us stuck at work behind a net nanny what this is all about?
Thanks!
The Librarian
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c'mon guys we gotta get to OT4 before I go to bed.
Dunno how true this is quite yet, but I've heard rumors that a lot of Exotics actually start out rather gimped and then become amazing with the high-tier upgrades.
That said, I have a feeling that an Exotic Heavy Weapon might be the best use of the slot.
Hope that works. Basically Bungie employees will play Destiny and we get a special emblem for beating them
squidhands
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I can see why they're set up as closed only, since it apparently takes so long to finish. But the option should still be there, I can agree to that.
Union Carbine
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Tried to get in a strike before work this morning and everything was great until I got booted out right at the final boss. Since I was playing with randoms, there was no way for me to hop back in.
I seem to be victimized with more than my fair share of drops and I have no idea why. My connection is middle of the road but this doesn't happen with any other games. I even plugged my PS4 in via wire but to no avail.
I really hope Bungie a) fix their netcode and b) put in either some sort of quick-rejoin last group/fireteam or a recent players list on the roster screen. Very frustrating.
I was able to kick out a couple of bounties and got my gold stars of the day on a public event in the Cosmodrome. I know I could look up the schedule but I really like when I either stumble into one or when it happens out of the blue. I prefer not knowing when they're going to show up.
I seem to be victimized with more than my fair share of drops and I have no idea why. My connection is middle of the road but this doesn't happen with any other games. I even plugged my PS4 in via wire but to no avail.
I really hope Bungie a) fix their netcode and b) put in either some sort of quick-rejoin last group/fireteam or a recent players list on the roster screen. Very frustrating.
I was able to kick out a couple of bounties and got my gold stars of the day on a public event in the Cosmodrome. I know I could look up the schedule but I really like when I either stumble into one or when it happens out of the blue. I prefer not knowing when they're going to show up.
Bunch of sweet and easy bounties today. I love when you can group two or three (or more) together on one planet. Today, the Cosmodrome.
I can knock out the 10 Fallen/Ultras, acquiring 9000xp without dying, 6 patrols, and collecting 200 sensor mites basically in one go. Super convienient and super fun.
The only thing keeping me going at work today is the constant thought of going home to play and kick ass.
Only 300 more Van rep for level 2!
I can knock out the 10 Fallen/Ultras, acquiring 9000xp without dying, 6 patrols, and collecting 200 sensor mites basically in one go. Super convienient and super fun.
The only thing keeping me going at work today is the constant thought of going home to play and kick ass.
Only 300 more Van rep for level 2!
I've found that I can farm quite happily while at work on my Vita for the sole purpose of upping my Cryptark rank. So IMO there is a place for farming in the game. Just not as a reliable way to get gear. I decrypt the engrams just to gain levels and if something good drops then it's just a bonus.
Rep/mark ranking is 100% the way forward though.
Icyflamez96
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My first Legendary Engram gave me a Legendary!
Also, I used my hand cannon on accident in PvP and decided I'll switch back to my AR when I died.
Holy crap.
Not going back.
Also, I used my hand cannon on accident in PvP and decided I'll switch back to my AR when I died.
Holy crap.
Not going back.
+1
Great guide hawkian.
Pretty much what I did.
Over that 24 hump woot
Me too!
You're sort of agreeing with me, right?
Legendary engrams are poop in my experience. Give me those marks!
O_O
I'm sorry, this is all foreign to me. Can you give me an example of an actual in-game item that is Type 1 versus Type 2, or whatever?
Barring some variable I am totally unaware of, that sort of thing doesn't matter. Your Level 24 set should consider of gear that is:
-Rare (blue)
-Base level 20 (should start with +13 Light)
-Fully upgraded (making it +15)
Everything else is totally irrelevant IMO. You won't even be wearing it that long- by this evening I'll only have one rare piece left.
Oh I'm 100% agreeing with your points, I just wouldn't phrase it like there are two "teams" on how to gear up- farming versus earning. There's just one intended method of progression pre-raid, which can be augmented by farming. Engrams are an absolute joke if viewed as "the way forward." But they're quite nice when you understand that you don't need themYou're sort of agreeing with me, right?
I love it when a blue one turns into a strange coin.Who do you normally group with? I'd like to join a fireteam with you since you seem to be taking on the harder stuff just fine. I think I can hit level 26 today lol.
Did you find the third person. I never got a response :'(
Indeed it did, thanks!
Bungie is playing the crucible tonight. Special emblem if you beat them.
Me too. I just wasn't ready for an all digital future yet last year. Penello vindicated!
The Librarian
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I want that weaponJust got my first Legendary.
Came from a blue engram while I was out doing public events/bounties/missions in Cosmodrome.
I didn't have high hopes when I returned to the Cryptarch. I was shocked when I got a purple from it.
therealminime
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Yeah dude, this is rough.
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
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Why is there a cap to glimmer so stupid
Just got my first Legendary.
Came from a blue engram while I was out doing public events/bounties/missions in Cosmodrome.
I didn't have high hopes when I returned to the Cryptarch. I was shocked when I got a purple from it.
There seems to be a lot of that happening lately. I wonder if Bungie have stealth patched the engrams a bit.
from what I can tell the type (0,1,2,3,4) is just slight cosmetic differences. The base stats are based on the level of the gear, the type is how it looks.
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