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[VE3TRO]

Is there somewhere to see how man vanguard/crucible marks you've earned this week? There is a 100 mark limit per week, right?

Go into orbit then head to Strikes, you will see left bottom corner.

 

[bombshell]

I like the game, but I'm incredibly dissappointed by the fact that you can barely level above 20 by playing PvP only. It's like they don't even recognize your efforts.....poor design. Poor design.

Huh, earn crucible rep through bounties and go spend your crucible marks on legendary gear in the tower.

 

[Mockerre]

We've finished our first nightfall today. I got 6 strange coins and my friend 11 ascended shards. The third guy disconnected 30 seconds before the end of the match. I think he knew what's up.

 

[TheOMan]

You have to hit use now. There's no advantage in waiting as far as i can tell. If you haven't hit use now on the collector's cards and you've been getting kills then you're probably losing out on some grimoire score.

Why have the Use Now button then?

 

[Afrocious]

I like the game, but I'm incredibly dissappointed by the fact that you can barely level above 20 by playing PvP only. It's like they don't even recognize your efforts.....poor design. Poor design.

Really? I thought lots of people got most of their light gear by doing PvP. it definitely is faster than getting some through PvE.

How do exotic engrams from Xur work? Are they guaranteed exotic or can you get lesser stuff/gear for other classes just like legendaries?

I have enough motes of light, but if it's the same bullshit as the legendaries I might not buy one.

You buy the gold engrams to get

Spoiler

blues

 

[Hawkian]

I like the game, but I'm incredibly dissappointed by the fact that you can barely level above 20 by playing PvP only. It's like they don't even recognize your efforts.....poor design. Poor design.

!!!!!! Completely inaccurate, you could get all the way at least to 26 that way if you chose.

How can I help? What have you been trying to do?

edit: considering again, maybe not quiiite 26 without getting some materials to do a few upgrades. But still, at least 25.

 

[TheTylerDurden]

No. Please somebody put this in the next OT: the Cryptarch level has no effect on the RNG.

I can sure testify to that.

I've got him up to 17, and it's made no tangible difference.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Wait, the Bungie bounty is ps4 only?

:0

bungie this could be us but you playin

 

[SlenderBeans]

Need one more for the Nightfall.

PSN ID: SlenderBeans

 

[everyday math]

The interceptor is a floating death trap now

 

[Nafai1123]

It would be nice if there was a way to positively change you RNG chance.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Wow. Those Legendary Engram stats are shocking. I have no idea how someone would think that's a good idea. If you want purples to be rare, just make them drop less, not some roll of the dice nonsense that makes everyone hate you.

If they were trying to do something like TF2/Dota2 crates, they learned the wrong lessons.

I feel like none of you guys play Marvel Puzzle Quest, lol

Welcome to the future.

 

[death4romabove22]

No. No impact whatsoever (that has been demonstrated, anyway).

Leveling up the cryptarch gets you... more engrams to decode! Spin that wheel ladies and gents.

So the only sure way to get better weapons is to up your vanguard rep cause I'm lvl 24 and when I play on a level 24 strike my "rare" auto rifle barley tickles them in the ass

 

[Wallach]

How do exotic engrams from Xur work? Are they guaranteed exotic or can you get lesser stuff/gear for other classes just like legendaries?

I have enough motes of light, but if it's the same bullshit as the legendaries I might not buy one.

They are guaranteed exotics for that slot, but it can be an item for a different class.

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

What level do you need to be for Nightfall to unlock? Also, what is the minimum level you would recommend for attempting it?

 

[Savantcore]

Level 27. Noice. Need me some Ascendant Shards ASAP. Hawkian, best way to do that?

 

[cpp_is_king]

No. No impact whatsoever (that has been demonstrated, anyway).

Leveling up the cryptarch gets you... more engrams to decode! Spin that wheel ladies and gents.

Does it increase the quality of the engrams you get to decode though? For example, when you level him up you get a package in the mail. My understanding is that the package either contains 3 blues or 3 purples. Does having a higher level increase the chance that it will be 3 purples rather than 3 blues?

 

[Bunta]

Need one more for the Nightfall.

PSN ID: SlenderBeans

Still need one more? PSN: Daraman

 

[Xater]

Reddit decrypted hundreds of Engrams and collected some stats:

Confirms that the purple payout is fucked up.

 

[Doorman]

Seeing all the moaning anout legendary drop rates and such in this thread makes me wonder what kind of overlap there is between Destiny players and seasoned Monster Hunter folks. Enjoy mowing through the same monster countless times in the hopes of overcoming the infamous Desire Sensor and scoring that Rathalos mantle with a 2% drop rate.
Coming over from MH3 Ultimate, it's funny to me how right at home I feel with a lot of Destiny's common criticisms. Now...if only my internet service didn't mysteriously die on Monday I could actually be enjoying the game. Instead I'm stuck here doing research. Hopefully I can apply it later!

 

[Ken]

It would be nice if there was a way to positively change you RNG chance.

for just $5 PSN bucks ill sell you this +50% RIF boosting potion

Seeing all the moaning anout legendary drop rates and such in this thread makes me wonder what kind of overlap there is between Destiny players and seasoned Monster Hunter folks. Enjoy mowing through the same monster countless times in the hopes of overcoming the infamous Desire Sensor and scoring that Rathalos mantle with a 2% drop rate.
Coming over from MH3 Ultimate, it's funny to me how right at home I feel with a lot of Destiny's common criticisms. Now...if only my internet service didn't mysteriously die on Monday I could actually be enjoying the game. Instead I'm stuck here doing research. Hopefully I can apply it later!

Monster Hunter encounters are actually fun to replay.

 

[EL CUCO]

I think this is officially the worst trophy/achievement I've ever seen.

 

[KnightHart]

I can't believe I can lose 4-5 games in a row, play like shit because loleverythingkillsinonehit, and still somehow get better loot than everyone. It's terrifying how
'fair' this game tries to be sometimes

 

[Kensuke]

They are guaranteed exotics for that slot, but it can be an item for a different class.

Fuuuuuuuuuuuck. Oh well, might as well risk it then. At least they will be exotics. Thanks.

 

[Hawkian]

WALLACH! Did you see what your rifle does man?

So the only sure way to get better weapons is to up your vanguard rep cause I'm lvl 24 and when I play on a level 24 strike my "rare" auto rifle barley tickles them in the ass

Not just Vanguard Rep, but that is one way. There's Vanguard, Crucible, and Faction Reputation, you can go look at all the vendors and decide what you want to go after.

I still use rare weapons and do just fine in 24 strikes though. Maybe the gun you have in particular just sucks?

This morning, I used my titan super on a bladedancer in his super mode, and apparently they lived through it lol.

Dude, fluke. Maybe you slightly missed? A regular occurrence (once per match at least) is this:

I activate Arc Blade, come across a Titan, Hit R1, mid-slice he activates his super, blade bounces off harmlessly, I die.

 

[Ken]

I think this is officially the worst trophy/achievement I've ever seen.

Give it a few weeks and people will get it.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

What level do you need to be for Nightfall to unlock? Also, what is the minimum level you would recommend for attempting it?

Minimum level 27, imo to attempt it.

I think I unlocked it at level 24.

 

[Wallach]

WALLACH! Did you see what your rifle does man?

I posted in that thread, the guy is just wrong. He's just wandering around finding items thinking his gun is leading him places. Shit is pretty funny to be honest.

 

[SlenderBeans]

Still need one more? PSN: Daraman

Sorry, all full. But i'll still accept the FR.

 

[MidEvlDed]

Well, don't forget that when you see an engram on the ground, it has a chance of being an actual item as you pick it up. Who knows what that percentage is though.

Seems high for green engrams when you're high level. Almost all greens that I pick up do not need to be decoded.

 

[Bunta]

Sorry, all full. But i'll still accept the FR.

Alright, no problem.

 

[Kor of Memory]

I think this is officially the worst trophy/achievement I've ever seen.

Nah, people just wont start getting it until the 2nd expansion when everyone is level 35 doing a level 26 raid.

 

[Arken2121]

Bah, been farming on the moon forever. These drops are horrendous. What's everyone else up to

 

[Alucrid]

I posted in that thread, the guy is just wrong. He's just wandering around finding items thinking his gun is leading him places. Shit is pretty funny to be honest.

i was firing my hawkmoon at engrams on the ground and they were turning into legendary ones

 

[Ken]

Seems high for green engrams when you're high level. Almost all greens that I pick up do not need to be decoded.

It's 100% at high levels because please don't level up Cryptarch with farmed greens thanks.

 

[Ricker]

Still on the Moon,level 11 but is it normal that I dont have ammo drops for my Rocket Launcher or Machine Gun at all...the only way is the refill guy at the Tower and its almost 1k glimmers for the Rocket Launcher,which is like a magazine of 3 lol...F that(I dont have tons of glimmer yet).

 

[everyday math]

I think this is officially the worst trophy/achievement I've ever seen.

Yep

 

[cpp_is_king]

So the only sure way to get better weapons is to up your vanguard rep cause I'm lvl 24 and when I play on a level 24 strike my "rare" auto rifle barley tickles them in the ass

Don't feel bad bro. I'm still using a *green* auto rifle at 24. I can't get a fucking blue to save my life. It's embarrassing, and it drags down groups. Had to be carried through the weekly because of it, and I'm always the lowest kills on every map, even when I'm higher level. It's really fucking aggravating, but I've decrypted hundreds of engrams and the only blue primary weapons I've gotten are hand cannons and pulse rifles, and the pulse rifles are never level 20. Even though I hate PRs, I'd still use one if it were level 20.

 

[LyleLanley]

Just killed nearly 3000 enemies at that damn temple and didn't get one damn purple engram.

 

[AmateurHour212]

45 mins until I can leave the office and go home to play.

I'll be looking for a couple people to do the weekly strike and daily heroic before I go grind it out in the strike playlist. Let me know who is in. I'll probably be dicking around doing patrol missions to knock some Vanguard bounties out until I get some teammates.

PS4 PSN: GKW212

 

[N° 2048]

Bah, been farming on the moon forever. These drops are horrendous. What's everyone else up to

I've given up farming.

Grinding rep and marks is the way to go.

 

[Kuno]

The interceptor is a floating death trap now

Agreed. They needed to do something about it after it dominated matches in the beta, but it's been nerfed into the ground now.

 

[cpp_is_king]

Bah, been farming on the moon forever. These drops are horrendous. What's everyone else up to

Moon sucks anyway, skywatch cave is better.

 

[Afrocious]

Don't feel bad bro. I'm still using a *green* auto rifle at 24. I can't get a fucking blue to save my life. It's embarrassing, and it drags down groups. Had to be carried through the weekly because of it, and I'm always the lowest kills on every map, even when I'm higher level. It's really fucking aggravating, but I've decrypted hundreds of engrams and the only blue primary weapons I've gotten are hand cannons and pulse rifles, and the pulse rifles are never level 20. Even though I hate PRs, I'd still use one if it were level 20.

You may as well buy a blue from the gunsmith.

I'm surprised you haven't gotten a blue though. Have you done the Vanguard Playlist?

 

[Arken2121]

I've given up farming.

Grinding rep and marks is the way to go.

I suppose, probably one of the few downsides here.

 

[Ken]

How are Titans in PVP?

Like, are any of their subclass abilities fun in that mode?

 

[KJRage]

Does the titan in general just have the strongest melee? or is it a particular sub class? I wanted to make a build focused around it for pvp, and I'm not sure what skills would be best to use with it.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Decided to switch back to Vanguard grinding, there's no way I'll get enough Crucible Points to buy stuff when I'm constantly playing Strikes. :lol

 

[AmateurHour212]

Don't feel bad bro. I'm still using a *green* auto rifle at 24. I can't get a fucking blue to save my life. It's embarrassing, and it drags down groups. Had to be carried through the weekly because of it, and I'm always the lowest kills on every map, even when I'm higher level. It's really fucking aggravating, but I've decrypted hundreds of engrams and the only blue primary weapons I've gotten are hand cannons and pulse rifles, and the pulse rifles are never level 20. Even though I hate PRs, I'd still use one if it were level 20.

Yup, I'm 21 using a Shingen-C. I just got a blue handcannon so I'm going to rock that from now on until the Shingen-E (or better) AR hits my plate.

 

[E92 M3]

How are Titans in PVP?

Like, are any of their subclass abilities fun in that mode?

They can be very annoying lol.