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[todd360]

lmao, this is the first time ive seen the radiance move work.

Icing on the cake is the guy that killed him was teabagging.

http://xboxclips.com/video.php?uid=...Cake&vid=b565b735-6a6c-4f10-aac6-1ba768cf5f68

That was hilarious.

 

[hydruxo]

I wish either the level scaling were slower, or the level requirements on the moon higher. When I was playing at the right level for the missions, the game was a decent challenge. I did one session of patrol missions on Old Russia and it put me over the recommended level for all of the moon missions. I didn't die once as I went through them solo. Some close calls and a few crazy moments, but for the most part I seldom feel in danger. The giant Knight at the end of the moon missions took around 10 sniper rounds to kill.

Story missions and patrol won't give you much of a challenge. It's the strikes on higher levels (weekly heroic especially) that will really test you.

 

[Jarmel]

That dome shield can save lives. It's just useless without the higher level abilities.

Problem in PvP is the stuff like the Titan Smash that not only cancels out the bubble but the Afterdamage that fucks you up.

 

[Diablo Rosso]

What is everyone's go-to for Primary and Secondary weapon??

I am using a hand cannon and a shot gun but around here it looks like everyone is going with an auto rifle and a sniper rifle.

I like auto rifle and sniper. The Shingen-E seems popular here but I don't like it as much as the other auto rifle I have, the Surrender A. Maybe when the Shingen is fully upgraded I will like it more. As for a sniper, you have to be good at headshots to use one, which I surprisingly am.

 

[E92 M3]

I get what you're saying but I have to say I disagree. If they make things to easy to get then it waters down the game for those people who do play hundreds of hours. As it is I think they've been careful to offer something for everyone. Higher end gear is mostly normalized in vanilla PvP and the strikes are selectable by difficulty depending on where you're at. If you do play enough to get the best gear, there will be the Iron Banner events and high level strikes for you to play. Basically something for everyone.

Not easy, but making it where you have to win 42 matches in a crucible to just afford one gun is a bit crazy. People will still invest hundreds of hours, just keep constantly giving new kinds of loot. I just feel a bit ostracized from a game I love due to obligations. They should still keep certain things for the people that can play for hundreds of hours, but also make it a bit more feasible. Right now it feels a bit overwhelming. I'm at level 24 and put a lot of hours in, but still feel behind the curve. Reach was the same way with prices and rank.

With that said, they really should add matchmaking to every option. I've been wanting to do the weekly, but no one can when I'm playing. Organizing people is difficult enough when I only have 3 or so hours to play.

 

[LollipoPReapeR]

I have both the Galahad-E and the Shingen-E, will try them tonight. Thanks for the breakdown.

Any thoughts on Doctor Nope?

Unfortuntaley I haven't tried it. But my suspicions indicate it'll be much like the autorifle the quote below is talking about. I do believe it has an upgrade to increase stability but I have tried an AR like that and the increase to stability doesn't help it much. IMO anyway. I'm actually eyeing up the AR getting sold by New Monarchy. Much like the Galahad with decent fire rate and impact. Ofc I got the MonteCarlo I wouldn't say no....

The Hushwind can be good but I can't roll with it consistently. The recoil is wild and the damage per shot is very low - making it hard to win 1 v 1s on a level playing field. You have to have the drop on everyone. The range is terrible too.

I'm not saying its bad, but I don't touch the thing.

Edit: thinking of that 67 clip rare AR my bad lol. Hushwind is legit

 

[Cynn]

Dude... I'm working on that part right now. 250/500. It's really annoying because the only void weapon I have is a Fusion Rifle and I never really liked how they felt. Now I'm basically forced to use it every game cause every death takes away from my progress and the only way to keep building it is to use Void damage.

I wish I was a Warlock so I could use a subclass that deals void damage with melee or super. Instead I'm awkwardly doing it on Hunter. I hope I like the weapon when I'm done.

Tough roll man! As a Hunter though, it will probably be really good for you.

Holy shit thats stupid and I use Hand Cannons! The best weapons type btw.

Can you give me some hand cannon tips? I usually play with auto-rifles and shotguns. When using the cannon I feel like I just can't get enough shots off and I try for crits as much as possible.

I have the same. As a Titan.... :-|

THankfully, it's not 500 kills, but "only"100, as each void kill nets you +5 to the counter. Deaths count for -2 though. So if you get a 1.0 void K/D ratio it'll take you about 150 kills to get there.

I've heard here on GAF that the next objective is a lv26 strike too...

Thanks for the info! That's not too bad at all. The strike sounds fun as opposed to grinding kills.

Do we know what the gun is? I've not found it on any of the wiki or database sites.

I chose that bounty because I couldn't find what type of weapon it was while searching online. I kinda regret not going with the shotgun. But it could have been anything! Even a shotgun!

 

[GhaleonEB]

I'm right around the same level as you and that dude was a huge pain for me. He was super aggressive for some reason and did crazy damage. Probably the hardest fight I've had in the game thus far.

I probably got lucky, as I upgraded the sniper rifle to do extra damage right before the fight. Headshots were doing ~1300 damage each.

Yeah, that is frustrating. There is at least one difficulty setting for each story mission. I really do recommend Hard, especially to another Halo campaign veteran.

I had the same problem as you, and the over-leveling problem slowed down on Venus and I hit parity on Mars. It wouldn't be such a problem if there were more scaling options, for both enemies and loot. Like Golden Chests are scaled to the zone they're in. So the mood in level 8 -10. But if you go hunting for them, you'll level past them.

I'll try out the Hard seetting as I explore the moon.

How did they balance the hard setting? Do enemies just do more/take more damage, or are the encounters actually larger?

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

LTTP, but WOW:
https://twitter.com/CrucibleGuy

 

[arimanius]

Decided to start a Titan because why the hell not and was sad to see that Cryptarch levels aren't account wide. Thought it would be like diablo 3 and the crafters.

 

[Cuphead]

Gosh, Venus is massive. I've got lost numerous times.

Are you actually on Venus or something? B/C you can traverse that entire map in under 10 minutes.

 

[SymbiantXenos]

Any other Dead Orbit members on GAF?

 

[bobbyrawlins]

Fuck Bastion. That's all.

 

[Skele7on]

I probably got lucky, as I upgraded the sniper rifle to do extra damage right before the fight. Headshots were doing ~1300 damage each.


I'll try out the Hard seetting as I explore the moon.

How did they balance the hard setting? Do enemies just do more/take more damage, or are the encounters actually larger?

Whilst doing it on hard the enemies you face are usually a level or two higher than on normal, it is manageable solo, it's more like a Halo heroic setting, you have to be constantly thinking and if you mess up you'll usually pay with a death...

 

[Lakitu]

Are you actually on Venus or something? B/C you can traverse that entire map in under 10 minutes.

It's taken me the better part of an hour and I've just reached the Ember Caves,

 

[todd360]

Decided to start a Titan because why the hell not and was sad to see that Cryptarch levels aren't account wide. Thought it would be like diablo 3 and the crafters.

It should really be account wide. I'm not going to level that guy up with three different characters.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Whilst doing it on hard the enemies you face are usually a level or two higher than on normal, it is manageable solo, it's more like a Halo heroic setting, you have to be constantly thinking and if you mess up you'll usually pay with a death...

That's how I play now, and am beating missions without dying. I bump it up and see how it goes. Thanks.

 

[Lostconfused]

Problem in PvP is the stuff like the Titan Smash that not only cancels out the bubble but the Afterdamage that fucks you up.

Well PvP is an entirely different story. If you want to PvP you need a gimmick build, probably striker.

A Striker with high agility and a shield during sprint ability might be ok, so that you can sprint/slide and close the distance to pop em with a shotgun.

 

[Wurdfurd]

Any other Dead Orbit members on GAF?

*stands up*

Dead Orbit has the coolest armor and emblems, my FWC buddy disagrees but to each their own.

 

[TUSR]

In comparison with the Shingen-E, I found the blue Galahad E was just as good if not better. It had better range and impact in a trade for a slightly slower fire rate. Found that it makes it easier to control the gun in PvP. This is coming from a guy who idolised the Shingen C in the beta. Also anyone use the Silver Hushwind? High level Shingen E pretty much.

Galahad-E is the best blue auto rifle.

 

[Tawpgun]

I probably got lucky, as I upgraded the sniper rifle to do extra damage right before the fight. Headshots were doing ~1300 damage each.


I'll try out the Hard seetting as I explore the moon.

How did they balance the hard setting? Do enemies just do more/take more damage, or are the encounters actually larger?

The enemies are a higher level which means they are harder to kill. I think if you have the heroic modifier on it spawns more.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

How is it for you? I was eyeballing that to purchase this coming week when I get the marks.

I love it. Just started working on upgrading it but it's going to take a bit. One of the upgrades actually really improves the stability so I can't wait to get that. I find even with the kick it has right now I have no problem hitting enemies where I need to be it the head or where ever. The damage is damn good too. I find it just demolishes enemies. Enemies do not stay alive long at all. Even bosses it just eats alive. The amount of ammo per clip and the overall amount it can carry is damn good. Without a doubt It's going to be hard to find a weapon I'm going to love more then it.

 

[Jarmel]

Why the fuck is rep not account-wide btw?

The game wants you to seemingly have multiple high level characters but doesn't make it friendly to do so.

 

[SymbiantXenos]

*stands up*

Dead Orbit has the coolest armor and emblems, my FWC buddy disagrees but to each their own.

You know it. *salutes*

 

[The Lamonster]

*stands up*

Dead Orbit has the coolest armor and emblems, my FWC buddy disagrees but to each their own.

I don't get why the third faction is called Vanguard when there already is a Vanguard quartermaster in the basement.

 

[Skele7on]

That's how I play now, and am beating missions without dying. I bump it up and see how it goes. Thanks.

Yeah I solo'd the whole thing on hard, the only time I had issues was when I had no decent gear drops, the game is almost vanilla D3 levels of messed up when it comes to needing gear.

that being said if you need a friend give me an add I loved the story missions so would be more than willing to jump on and help with an alt!

 

[ComputerBlue]

Just played a strike with a random gaffer who decided to quit early after one death, thanks buddy!

 

[Diablohead]

Doctor Nope is the best gun name I have ever heard.

I'm still waiting for another PvP auto rifle nerf, needs to happen.

 

[Pejo]

Here is my hunter atm!

Did you get both your legendary weapons from engrams? It seems like to buy them with marks, the reputation requirements are a little crazy.

 

[viveks86]

LTTP, but WOW:
https://twitter.com/CrucibleGuy

Where does the heavy ammo come from?

I need to ask Gary. I think Gary probably knows.

LOL!

 

[Eric WK]

I don't get why the third faction is called Vanguard when there already is a Vanguard quartermaster in the basement.

...what?

There are three factions in addition to Vanguard and Crucible, which are the two default factions.

 

[Ridley327]

...what?

There are three factions in addition to Vanguard and Crucible, which are the two default factions.

And it will soon be four with Iron Banner coming in October.

 

[Lostconfused]

I don't get why the third faction is called Vanguard when there already is a Vanguard quartermaster in the basement.

Vanguard is the PvE faction with armor vendors for specific classes and one single weapon vendor. The other factions are all PvP focused.

 

[Skele7on]

Did you get both your legendary weapons from engrams? It seems like to buy them with marks, the reputation requirements are a little crazy.

Yeah all from engrams dude.

I am currently engram level 7 been doing a hell of a lot of nexus/devils lair grinding...

Also the reputation isn't that bad, where I have been farming there is a public event every 25-30 mins so I get points from that and also spin metal....

 

[WITHE1982]

Any other Dead Orbit members on GAF?

*raises hand

Just hit level 1 and working on my level 2 tonight. Dead Orbit was the only choice for my Warlock.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

LOL!

Sometimes when Craig is in the office and I'm announcing he'll say something like "Zone B's lost? Better find it!"

Craig's an asshole.

lol perf

 

[LuchaShaq]

Anyone looking to do daily heroic story at the moment? Lv 21 psn-luchashaq

 

[Renta]

Does this mean it'll fire like an auto rifle?

 

[Bizazedo]

Problem in PvP is the stuff like the Titan Smash that not only cancels out the bubble but the Afterdamage that fucks you up.

Titan smash kills the bubble? Hmm. I had been wondering how to deal with it. Right now I bravely run away.

Decided to start a Titan because why the hell not and was sad to see that Cryptarch levels aren't account wide. Thought it would be like diablo 3 and the crafters.

It's not?! Wtf.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

And it will soon be four with Iron Banner coming in October.

They're a FACTION???

>dies<

 

[ced]

Does this mean it'll fire like an auto rifle?

No it just means you can hold down the trigger but it still bursts.

 

[todd360]

No it just means you can hold down the trigger but it still bursts.

I can confirm.

 

[hydruxo]

Here is my hunter atm!

What shader you using?

 

[Wallach]

Does this mean it'll fire like an auto rifle?

No, it just means that holding down the trigger will make it fire and then begin immediately charging the next shot.

 

[Diablohead]

Does this mean it'll fire like an auto rifle?

no, it means you can just hold the trigger instead of pumping it per shot.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Does this mean it'll fire like an auto rifle?

No it just means you can hold down the trigger but it still bursts.

Yup what Renta said. That was my weapon for the longest time before Doctor Nope. Damn good weapon when fully leveled.

 

[Pejo]

Does this mean it'll fire like an auto rifle?

it still fires in pulses, but you can just hold the trigger down on your controller.

*edit* beaten

 

[Renta]

No it just means you can hold down the trigger but it still bursts.

Oh

 

[Not Spaceghost]

This is what accepting the get 20 double fusion rifle kills bounty feels like

It's SO ANNOYING

 

[Jarmel]

Titan smash kills the bubble? Hmm. I had been wondering how to deal with it. Right now I bravely run away.

Warlock Nova Bomb also cancels the special too.

Bubble is pretty useless if you're playing a good team.