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Destiny |OT3| Oh sweet a Legen- wait never mind, it's a rare.

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Bizarrely, enemies can still "see" you and track your XYZ motions when stealthed, but won't attack you. You can even kind of "tank" them if you get them to watch you but not attack.

...it's one of the most fun implementations of a cloak in any game I've played, even if it doesn't make much sense
Really good way to revive people in harder missions.
 

Steel

Banned
I usually play PvE so I'm new to the Crucible stuff. I have seen others with an overshield. How do I get that? Do I already have it and don't know it? I'm a lvl 21 Hunter if that matters.

I'm talking about the titan defender, not the bladedancer. Pretty sure whenever you use your super you get an overshield(effectively). All supers give damage resistance except golden gun(and the bubble shield/sunsinger if you don't have it specced for damage resistance), it just comes up with bladedancer because their super lasts a long time and has an easy 1 shot kill.
 
Have you done all the bounties for the day?
I turned in a couple this morning but I doubt I'll have time to complete them all. I usually only get an hour or two (max) of game time per day.

And with my intermittent connection issues, it can be a frustrating waste of effort sometimes, such as this morning, when I went all the way through a strike with randoms only to get dropped at the boss and left without a way to rejoin.
 

EL CUCO

Member
Cømet;130630799 said:
I need a legendary AR stat, my poor shingen E's suffering from old age!

Lol! Same here. I'm a level 24 still rockin the Rare level 15 Shingen-E. I cant say it hasn't served me well :)
 

Cømet

Banned
I'm talking about the titan defender, not the bladedancer. Pretty sure whenever you use your super you get an overshield(effectively). All supers give damage resistance except golden gun(and the bubble shield/sunsinger if you don't have it specced for damage resistance), it just comes up with bladedancer because their super lasts a long time and has an easy 1 shot kill.

Defenders also get recharging overshields when we kill someone with incinerator punch :D
 

jaaz

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When I did it only 3 spawned at a time and there was about a 10 second pause between spawns. Was definitely not worth it. Am I missing something??

Not sure if someone responded already, but you have to be at scout-rifle distance from the cave. Too close and they won't spawn, or spawn slowly. Also, if any acolyte or the thrall escapes and starts fighting the fallen to the right of the cave, the respawn won't happen or will happen very slowly. You need to clear all of the acolytes and thrall out before shooting at the cave.

That's really why it works. The game spawns the acolytes and thrall quickly because otherwise the fallen there would not be fighting against anyone.
 

Cømet

Banned
Lol! Same here. I'm a level 24 still rockin the Rare level 15 Shingen-E. I cant say it hasn't served me well :)

haha I've been through quite a few, had the C before I got the E at level 16, then got a level 20 one when I hit 21. Been using it ever since! It's definitely going in the vault when I get a legendary, has been such a wonderful gun for so much of the game.

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It won't let me open this chest on the moon.

That damn chest did that to me in the exact same spot D:<
 
Cømet;130632404 said:
haha I've been through quite a few, had the C before I got the E at level 16, then got a level 20 one when I hit 21. Been using it ever since! It's definitely going in the vault when I get a legendary, has been such a wonderful gun for so much of the game.

I'm level 21 and still rocking the C. I can't seem to get either the E or any other AR. ARGH. I do have a sick rare handcannon though. It's the one with 11 in the mag.
 
Quick question for everyone (well, Hunters, probably).

Am I encountering a glitch? I have the perk on that increases the duration of arc blade if you kill an enemy. Problem is, it doesn't do that for me.

Anybody else encountering this issue?
 

Steel

Banned
I'm level 21 and still rocking the C. I can't seem to get either the E or any other AR. ARGH. I do have a sick rare handcannon though. It's the one with 11 in the mag.

If you happen to get a Silvered Hushwind, it shoots just like the shingen with minor variations.
 

Hawkian

The Cryptarch's Bane
I turned in a couple this morning but I doubt I'll have time to complete them all. I usually only get an hour or two (max) of game time per day.

And with my intermittent connection issues, it can be a frustrating waste of effort sometimes, such as this morning, when I went all the way through a strike with randoms only to get dropped at the boss and left without a way to rejoin.
That seriously sucks about your connection, I'm sorry :(

On the bounties, some of them are super super super easy to complete. For Overcharge, if you start The Dark Beyond story mission and just blast thralls with a fusion rifle it will be done in literally under one minute. If you allow yourself to die and restart there, you can also kill the acolytes for Hive Majors bounty very quickly.
Welcome, friend. We Fusion Rifle folks gotta stick together and have each other's backs!
If you have a quick charging fusion rifle in PvP it can be glorious. Shotgun vs. Fusion Rifle battles in close quarters are intense.
Dude. I just shared this on every media I can, because it's just that good! Thanks a ton!
Awesome! Thank you so much! :D
 

Cømet

Banned
I'm level 21 and still rocking the C. I can't seem to get either the E or any other AR. ARGH. I do have a sick rare handcannon though. It's the one with 11 in the mag.

I must've dismantled about five shingen Es since 21 :p You'll love it when you get it hold of it, beats the shit outta the C!


I've got two nice handcannons, but I'm not a fan so they're in storage til I do a hunter.
 

DY_nasty

NeoGAF's official "was this shooting justified" consultant
Quick question for everyone (well, Hunters, probably).

Am I encountering a glitch? I have the perk on that increases the duration of arc blade if you kill an enemy. Problem is, it doesn't do that for me.

Anybody else encountering this issue?

its a pretty small boost tbh. you need to kill 3-4 enemies to really see its effect
 

Hawkian

The Cryptarch's Bane
Quick question for everyone (well, Hunters, probably).

Am I encountering a glitch? I have the perk on that increases the duration of arc blade if you kill an enemy. Problem is, it doesn't do that for me.

Anybody else encountering this issue?
Encore? It has always worked fine for me, though I don't like it in exchange for Stalker. Maybe log out and back in? Hmm..
its a pretty small boost tbh. you need to kill 3-4 enemies to really see its effect
Yeah, if you want to really test its effects, start The Dark Beyond, and use Showstopper in the middle of a bunch of thralls.
 

N° 2048

Member
Hahaha ummm well which do you want first? I will hereby put out whichever one your request next

Looking to get the vanguard/crucible rep up :p

Just curious if I'm missing anything other than patrol, bounties, strikes, and material turn ins for vanguard.

I believe PvP is the only way for crucible marks / rep too?
 
That seriously sucks about your connection, I'm sorry :(

On the bounties, some of them are super super super easy to complete. For Overcharge, if you start The Dark Beyond story mission and just blast thralls with a fusion rifle it will be done in literally under one minute. If you allow yourself to die and restart there, you can also kill the acolytes for Hive Majors bounty very quickly.

If you have a quick charging fusion rifle in PvP it can be glorious. Shotgun vs. Fusion Rifle battles in close quarters are intense.

Awesome! Thank you so much! :D

Are we going to find out you're the Traveler and you've been guiding us through our quests? I'm just curious.

If you are indeed the Traveler, gimme some Legendary and Exotic equipment please, it'll really help out, promise.
 

ryuken-d

Member
Went home and hit lvl 21 during lunch. Blue engram turned into a blue chest piece. Very satisfying.

As a level 21, is 24 going to be too tough for me?

i'd say yes, especially when they mob you with multile heavy bastards. I did a lvl22 strike last night. I'm lvl22 and the others were lvl20's and we had our ass's handed to us, it was ugly.
 

Vidpixel

Member
I just encountered a weird glitch where the sound was muffled like I was shooting in a cave even when I wasn't. Had to boot out of the game to fix it.
 

Hawkian

The Cryptarch's Bane
Looking to get the vanguard/crucible rep up :p

Just curious if I'm missing anything other than bounties, strikes, and material turn ins for vanguard.

I believe PvP is the only way for crucible marks / rep too?
Wait, did you see the first guide?

Bounties are the main source of rep, and the only one for Crucible rep. If you've done all the daily bounties, make sure to also do the Daily Heroic and Weekly Heroic (also give good rep).

The 24 Vanguard strike playlist is then the next best, but it's primarily for marks (6 marks, 25 rep each strike).

Crucible marks are only earned by playing PvP matches. 3 win, 2 lose.

edit: Oh, you are missing patrols for Vanguard. +10 or 25 rep a piece. Easy to knock out while doing other things on whatever planet, but low rep gain compared to bounties.

The "Do 6 beacon missions" bounties are the jackpot for Vanguard/Faction rep.

Are we going to find out you're the Traveler and you've been guiding us through our quests? I'm just curious.

If you are indeed the Traveler, gimme some Legendary and Exotic equipment please, it'll really help out, promise.
I hope I'm (potential spoilers, I guess?)
more benevolent than what people are saying about the traveler.
o_O
 
i'd say yes, especially when they mob you with multile heavy bastards. I did a lvl22 strike last night. I'm lvl22 and the others were lvl20's and we had our ass's handed to us, it was ugly.

Word, I will get up to level 23-24 and then see what happens. I'm a 21 and will try out the 22s tonight.

It's crazy how much easier it is when you are the "suggested" level rather than even one level below.
 
On the bounties, some of them are super super super easy to complete. For Overcharge, if you start The Dark Beyond story mission and just blast thralls with a fusion rifle it will be done in literally under one minute. If you allow yourself to die and restart there, you can also kill the acolytes for Hive Majors bounty very quickly.
Yeah, though I'm trying not to game the system like that. I try to do most things in the natural flow of the game. Like I said earlier, we'll see what tune I sing when I truly become desperate. ;) So far, so good...
 

Hawkian

The Cryptarch's Bane
Yeah, though I'm trying not to game the system like that. I try to do most things in the natural flow of the game. Like I said earlier, we'll see what tune I sing when I truly become desperate. ;) So far, so good...
I hear you. If you're okay with the pace you're going then just keep at it. :) If you do want shortcuts due to your limited game time just post in here and I'm sure you'll get tons of suggestions.
 
Wait, did you see the first guide?

Bounties are the main source of rep, and the only one for Crucible rep. If you've done all the daily bounties, make sure to also do the Daily Heroic and Weekly Heroic (also give good rep).

The 24 Vanguard strike playlist is then the next best, but it's primarily for marks (6 marks, 25 rep each strike).

Crucible marks are only earned by playing PvP matches. 3 win, 2 lose.


I hope I'm (potential spoilers, I guess?)
more benevolent than what people are saying about the traveler.
o_O

Fine then, as a more benevolent Traveler, be nice and GIMME SOME DAMN LEGENDARY GEAR YOU ASSHOLE!... I'm sorry, I didn't mean that, now may I please have some Legendary gear?

One actual question for you: I have yet to finish the campaign, I think I'm on like the level 14 story or something. Should I get the story completed or can it wait while I do bounties and strikes, etc? I'm just wondering if I get anything, gear or whatever, for finishing it.
 

ryuken-d

Member
So annoying (IMO). The twitter compression is asstastic, and finagling a USB drive just to move an image every so often is like 2005 stuff. Where's my "Upload to Imgur" feature Sony?!

You are entirely correct, I will add this! Makes a huge damage with the Element Burn modifiers too, but that's outside the scope of this first post. Thanks!

Is there going to be some third sub-sub class? I saw the open spot and got excited.
 

Hawkian

The Cryptarch's Bane
I usually spend it on the Cryptarch to level it up faster.
Ammo synthesizers, engrams from Rahool.
Green engrams cost way more than heavy ammo synthesis and are a far inferior investment. They move cryptarch rank up like 2%. Not worth it!

Invest in Ammo Synthesis and you will not be led astray
Blow it all on engrams at the Cryptarch. This will up your level and you will be rewarded with a possible Legendary item.
"Possible Legendary Item"

You mean a purple engram, yeah?
 
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