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Is going idle during Strike battles a thing now?I've run into two dudes that were just hanging back until someone (me) notices they aren't doing anything.
 

Navy Bean

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Anyone have advice for the best way to get Vanguard Marks for a solo player? The lack of matchmaking in this game really sucks once you start doing Light Levels.
 
Great post Hawkian! One thing though:

If you are colorblind, or would just prefer to memorize the enemy types rather than rely on shield color:
Fallen < Arc
Hive < Fire
Vex < Void

Though generally true, there are some exceptions to this so be aware of that. For example on Venus, there is a group of Vex that spawn right at the door of that super dark academy. The Minotaur has purple shields, but a couple of Major Harpys also spawn there with blue shields.
 

Mindlog

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I've discovered something neat. My Gjallarhorn can one shot Raid Minotaurs. I'm convinced a properly loaded team can open that door first try. In under five minutes. I want to farm that door for the great chest. Maybe this weekend.
Great post Hawkian! One thing though:

Though generally true, there are some exceptions to this so be aware of that. For example on Venus, there is a group of Vex that spawn right at the door of that super dark academy. The Minotaur has purple shields, but a couple of Major Harpys also spawn there with blue shields.
Also on the daily or nightfall there are Hive Knights with Arc Shields.
 

E92 M3

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Anyone have advice for the best way to get Vanguard Marks for a solo player? The lack of matchmaking in this game really sucks once you start doing Light Levels.

From what I've been told: Bounties, Patrols and strikes. Still seems slow though. And yes, lack of matchmaking sucks a lot.
 

Hawkian

The Cryptarch's Bane
http://destinynews.net/guides-exotic-bounties/

Not to call you out, but this is a great opportunity to voice my opposition to responses like that. When someone asks something in a public forum, even if it's easily searchable, and you tell them to google it, you're eviscerating the potential of the forum.

The value in a question being asked and answered here or in a similar venue isn't solely that the person asking got the information they wanted. It's that other people with the same question won't have to ask or search, because the answer is there.
Great post Hawkian! One thing though:



Though generally true, there are some exceptions to this so be aware of that. For example on Venus, there is a group of Vex that spawn right at the door of that super dark academy. The Minotaur has purple shields, but a couple of Major Harpys also spawn there with blue shields.
Dang. That is really good to know. I'll update it to say there are some exceptions. Thank you!
 

nowai

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http://destinynews.net/guides-exotic-bounties/

Not to call you out, but this is a great opportunity to voice my opposition to responses like that. When someone asks something in a public forum, even if it's easily searchable, and you tell them to google it, you're eviscerating the potential of the forum.

The value in a question being asked and answered here or in a similar venue isn't solely that the person asking got the information they wanted. It's that other people with the same question won't have to ask or search, because the answer is there.

haha not to call me out, while totally calling me out? No need to be passive aggressive. Feel free to tell me to go suck an egg. XD

It always makes me laugh when people ask very easy to find info. Now if someone asked "hey guys, which reward should I pick?" and people could give their opinions on the weapons.
 

fedexpeon

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Anyone have advice for the best way to get Vanguard Marks for a solo player? The lack of matchmaking in this game really sucks once you start doing Light Levels.

What do you mean?
All you have to do is spam the Vanguard Strike missions list next to the Crucible icon.
It will match you up with your current Light lvl as well.
 

Afrocious

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Hey folks, I think our Grimore cards can manipulate what drops in Crucible. I'm reading the back of the Control card and I see this:

Cloaks, marks, and bonds can now drop in this Playlist. Tournament Tickets also become more common.

I need to win 4 more Control matches to get that bonus.
 

MADGAME

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Is going idle during Strike battles a thing now?I've run into two dudes that were just hanging back until someone (me) notices they aren't doing anything.

I'm thinking some are doing this because of the bounties that require the completion of strikes without dying. Instead of contributing, they lurk in the background and let the others do all the work. It's lame. They could easily pick a level 8 strike and not have to worry too much about it.
 

Hawkian

The Cryptarch's Bane
haha not to call me out, while totally calling me out? No need to be passive aggressive. Feel free to tell me to go suck an egg. XD
I meant that it was not personal. I would have had the exact same response to anyone who posted what you did. I don't know you and I don't want you sucking anything you don't want to XD

It always makes me laugh when people ask very easy to find info. Now if someone asked "hey guys, which reward should I pick?" and people could give their opinions on the weapons.
It's just that people kind of hang out in here. questions are asked and rapidly answered and that benefits more people than just the asker and answerer.
 

Derpcrawler

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I know there is penatly for dying doing Void damage bounty for Exotic. What about Bad Juju part? It says score 10k points killing players in crucible. Seems like 100 kills or so. Does it deduct points if you die?

Don't like bumping my posts, but no one seem to notice it. I am asking because if I won't lose any points I will just queue solo, maybe 1-2 friends top. If it deduct points, then I need to get pre-made gorup going before weekend.
 

Hawkian

The Cryptarch's Bane
Hey folks, I think our Grimore cards can manipulate what drops in Crucible. I'm reading the back of the Control card and I see this:



I need to win 4 more Control matches to get that bonus.
in the name of the traveler,
the fuck is a tournament ticket?
Don't like bumping my posts, but no one seem to notice it. I am asking because if I won't lose any points I will just queue solo, maybe 1-2 friends top. If it deduct points, then I need to get pre-made gorup going before weekend.
dunno, but based on that wording I doubt you'd lose points. You get a score for positive actions in Crucible matches, nothing I can tell makes them go down. You can easily try it by just doing 2 matches and see if your total score for the bounty = your score from the first plus the second.
 

MidEvlDed

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I love the shield that the sunsinger warlock melee gives you. It's counter-intuitive, but a lot of times when I get into trouble, rather than running away from an enemy and hiding, I'll run towards them and melee them to get my shield. Then switch to the shotgun. It adds another layer of depth to the combat. I'm also loving the "pause in mid air while you aim" ability. Trying to max out my sunsinger abilities now that I've got voidwalker maxed.
 

aro52

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Your palms begin to sweat and you gesticulate wildly in anticipation as you get back to the Cryptarch and get... nothing. Junk.

...but trying to rely on it [random drops] to advance is a little bit like trying to pay your rent by searching through a dumpster for lotto tickets.

Good stuff Hawkian!
 

Klyka

Banned
Got the Torlands Legacy exotic bounty. Really want that pulse rifle. Gonna need a third for lvl 26 weekly strike later when my friend comes back. PSN: Klyka1
 

Hawkian

The Cryptarch's Bane
Anyone have advice for the best way to get Vanguard Marks for a solo player? The lack of matchmaking in this game really sucks once you start doing Light Levels.
Strike Playlists do have matchmaking. The 24 playlist gets you 6 marks, 25 rep apiece.
 
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