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[psynergylover]

Anyone trying the black spindle? Would also like to try

PSN: goldenmegazx
Liight 291-295 depending on weapons

 

[Revolutionary]

Alright we need one more for Black Spindle. Preferably 290+ because it helps. PSN Revolutionary

 

[DY_nasty]

So the element of Legendary Sword we picked from Shaxx early on, will be the exact same element we get for the exotic?

Yes.

Arc sword > the rest, imo. Being able to use sword at range - AND have it be a high attack AOE... its kinda stronk

 

[noomi]

What scopes does Black Spindle have? Does it still have Ambush at least?

Ambush, but the other ones are bugged and don't let you switch apparently.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Wow just caught up on the Black Spindle

So does it HAVE to be a daily rotation or can you do this story at 240 difficulty at anytime?

 

[traveler]

Alright we need one more for Black Spindle. Preferably 290+ because it helps. PSN Revolutionary

added you.

 

[PuMa]

I just got a Down and Doubt with Firefly and Third Eye. This thing rocks.

Same drop I got! It's very good.

 

[xplicitone]

My 1000 yard stare is ready to get the spindle, when I get off of work. It'll be my first exotic year 2 weapon so I can't wait!!

 

[Kalamari]

So, do you need to have a quest for the black spindle or is it just a plain drop?

 

[Ambitious]

Is it possible to damage Crota using our swords?

 

[xplicitone]

So, do you need to have a quest for the black spindle or is it just a plain drop?

Supposedly just doing the heroic daily without wiping until the end where the ketch doors open, and killing everything before the 10 minute countdown is up is good enough haha

 

[Kyoufu]

Is it possible to damage Crota using our swords?

Nope, must be relic.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

My exotic solar sword is wrecking shit with that r2 uppercut.

Those fucking taken fallen captains die in one hit.

how do you get an exotic solar sword?

 

[EL CUCO]

Yes.

Arc sword > the rest, imo. Being able to use sword at range - AND have it be a high attack AOE... its kinda stronk

Well this is good to hear because I chose Arc

 

[PuMa]

Got it. Balls -> Adds -> Boss is the way to go.

|OT32| Balls, Adds, Boss

 

[Midas]

No one needs an extra?

 

[AmateurHour212]

Nope, must be relic.

Maybe he means to take down his shield. I can attest you WILL get stomped.

 

[Diprosalic]

is black spindle thing possible for a bunch of 286s?

 

[Marvel]

Spindle wrecks shit in the raid, holy shit lol

 

[Kalamari]

Supposedly just doing the heroic daily without wiping until the end where the ketch doors open, and killing everything before the 10 minute countdown is up is good enough haha

Oh, damn. I thought you had to have the part from the dismantled BH.

Who wants to do this now? I need mah Black Spindle.

 

[Rehsa]

Some random thoughts from the past couple days of play:

The engram / light system continues to edge me upward every day - now at 274. I've been impressed that I have not hit a wall of any sort so far. It's a long, steady progression with the occasional burst forward with a good drop. I think they mostly fixed progression in year 2.

The allocation of legendary marks across activities is...weird. I run the daily story missions for 15 marks per day, and those are kind of tough so they feel earned. I just did my first daily Crucible match (3rd game ever). I started out with 3 kills without dying, then two people on my team quit, the others began running around like chickens with their heads cut off, and it was a mercy rule ending before half the match was over. But I still got the marks. So, I guess it's points for participation in PvP? I'll take'em but it felt very unearned. By comparison, 10 marks for a weekly Heroic strike is awful stingy, though there are of course other rewards for them. I guess getting bludgeoned into the ground with randoms will be part of my daily ritual for marks. :lol

It felt good to get over 280 last night just trying to finish the patrol quests. I still have yet to do either strike, any heroic strikes, or CoO. I seemed to have zero marks too because of this, so the dailies and then the weekly crucible put me up there, still have one more weekly crucible win to go too

 

[noomi]

is black spindle thing possible for a bunch of 286s?

Ehhhh, maybe? You really should try to be in the mid to high 290's

Spindle wrecks shit in the raid, holy shit lol

Black hammer 4 life, now someone needs to find the new vision of confluence.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

LFG Lost To Light Daily

PSN: mocolos_usa

 

[Hustler]

A buddy of mine and I are looking to get the black spindle tonight. We'll be paying around 8:30 or 9pm EST. Anyone interested in joining?

PSN: Doorakz
Current level ~279

 

[Ruthless_Barbarian]

Yes.

Arc sword > the rest, imo. Being able to use sword at range - AND have it be a high attack AOE... its kinda stronk

Void whirlwind > everything

 

[Definity]

Need 1 for daily spindle attempt.
Psn: definityxmg

 

[Midas]

LFG Lost To Light Daily

PSN: mocolos_usa

Joining. Had you on my list

 

[GusZamboni]

So, just to conclude, the exotic is missable or we can try again the mission if we fail?

 

[noomi]

Void whirlwind > everything

+1

PURPLE TWISTERS

 

[purg3]

Missing exotics primary so far include No Time to Explain and The First Curse.

I'm betting that No Time to Explain is tied to the Stranger's Rifle and to a quest to trigger it. Doesn't the strangers rifle cost 25 marks to upgrade to year one max level. I don't think other year one guns do that, do they?

 

[Marvel]

is black spindle thing possible for a bunch of 286s?

You will suffer but it may be possible, ish. I was 298, bitmap 301 and nizzle a similar level and it was still very tricky.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

Joining. Had you on my list

Let's try it, have a friend joining soon (i hope).

 

[Kalamari]

Need 1 for daily spindle attempt.
Psn: definityxmg

I'll join. PSN: EvilKalamari

 

[Seil]

Oh, damn. I thought you had to have the part from the dismantled BH.

Who wants to do this now? I need mah Black Spindle.

PS4? I want all the shinies, so I'm in if so.

Edit: Or not lmao. Anyone else want to get a group together? =p

 

[TheAquaticApe]

Void whirlwind > everything

Brah, I gotta toss take arc! *rubs his exotic arc sword*

 

[rc213]

That's crazy so after you obtain you can just buy more copies for 2500 glimmer and infuse everything in your arsenal to 300 light!!!

/looks at 200 axiom beads and 4 x 5000 glimmer jewels from HoW in Vault

 

[Ruthless_Barbarian]

So, just to conclude, the exotic is missable or we can try again the mission if we fail?

You can keep on trying if you fail.

 

[TalentBurke]

Having trouble in the last room for the black hammer mission. Any strategies out there or tips?

 

[Nostalgic Nightmare]

youre better off asking in the gaming thread. This thread is getting drowned out by secret weapon talk.

yes the game is vastly improved and streamlined, much more rewarding.

The new single-player campaign is great, the old stuff is a bit more dull but it's not bad.

The first 2 raids don't take long at all, the new one may take a heavy time sink.

The game has massively improved, the storylines run much smoother due to the new quest system, the gear drop system seems to work much better (I haven't been stuck at a light level for more than a few hours until I hit 290), and overall it just feels way better than it did at launch. The single player campaign is pretty good, and the new story missions for the taken king are fantastic. Destiny is more of a multiplayer game though, so having people on your friends list to run around with makes everything more fun.

Raids in Destiny usually take 1-5 hours total (depending on experience, gear, etc.), which isn't nearly as bad as what most people think when they hear about raiding. Plus, you can save checkpoints if you need to leave and then come back later in the week to continue on!

I'm not gonna win any devoutness awards, but jew through and through

And sweet! I'm thinking I will likely be on around 10 EST, so no worries if you've done it by then.

Actually, I think I'll spend my Destiny time tonight just helping people get through this even if I can get my 3. It's such a handy account unlock with the kiosk factor.

Welcome!


From Vanilla? Just a touch, lol

Not great. The best story (and there's some REALLY good stuff) isn't presented in the game, but in outside lore cards you can access on your account. The original story missions are largely quite bland and the vanilla storyline is almost nonexistent. The Taken King's story missions are an enormous step up in all areas but it's not a meaty campaign by itself.

I run newbie raids each week rotating through the content, so you'd always be welcome to those at least.

1) It's improved, yup. The full package is actually really solid right now. Great time to jump in.
2) The base game's campaign... is trash. It really is. It got a bit better in Crota's end, a lot better in House of Wolves, and really good in TTK. But even then, you can go through all of the campaign story missions in 10 hours or so if you wanted to and they're nothing particularly special. The main meat of this game comes from raids and strikes. Crucible too if you're into that kinda thing.
3) The first two raids are really quite accessible right now because everyone is over geared. Easily get through them in 40 minutes even if you're new. If you're interested in the new raid however, then you're looking at a big time sink.

It's worth buying. But it really is a game to play with friends more than anything.

Thanks to everyone for the details, I appreciate it very much!

 

[robertlebrone]

Got a break from work. Anyone working on the Black Hammer mission and need another 1? Invite me if so.

psn same as gaf

 

[Tovarisc]

Engrams keep giving me stuff with light level 270 and 280

Real Light 300 problems right here

 

[PewPewPewBow]

Edit: Oops, quoting old posts.

I need 2 for the NF. Add PewPewPewBow (ps4).

 

[oSoLucky]

One more for Black Spindle mission. PSN KC_Darkness.

 

[exYle]

I'm betting that No Time to Explain is tied to the Stranger's Rifle and to a quest to trigger it. Doesn't the strangers rifle cost 25 marks to upgrade to year one max level. I don't think other year one guns do that, do they?

That's a good point... I'm gonna test that.

 

[Frenden]

I keep missing out on Spindle runs--anyone need a second or third? (I know some are looking to keep it down to two as it apparently scales difficulty?)

PSN FRENDEN

 

[GusZamboni]

You can keep on trying if you fail.

oh lord thanks ... im in the work just reading about it and getting prepared to try it, and was very worried about missing the exotic

 

[140.85]

One more for Black Spindle mission. PSN KC_Darkness.

Be on in 2 minutes.

androo2300

 

[X-Frame]

Who's going to be around at like 7 PM EST to get the Black Spindle with me?

I can bring a 298 Sunbreaker.

 

[Trace]

I am one point of light away from 300.... ugh so close.

 

[Werd]

With a 300 and 301 in a group with me (294) it still took us until under 15 seconds to finish that room off. I'm sure there are people clearing it with minutes to spare and there will be some strategy to do it properly, but yeah... really hard to get shots off on the boss with so many constantly spawning mobs. I was mostly just on mop up duty trying to clear all the psions and such so the others could focus on the boss/bigger targets.

Cool content though and raised me just under 296. Time for the raid!