Many of us agree, although it does seem to be a polarizing topic. I can't agree more with you. I think it's much better this way.
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Destiny |OT35| Time to Explain At Last
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Many of us agree, although it does seem to be a polarizing topic. I can't agree more with you. I think it's much better this way.
robertlebrone
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You might as well place the orders. Get those guaranteed weapon parts.
Rollo Tomasi
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It also drops on Dust Palace and Valus, since they are also Cabal related.
You can preview it at the kiosk.
VE3TRO
Formerly Gizmowned
I dismantled my Tread's Upon Stars not realizing what is was at the time.
What is wrong with her neck? :lol
What is wrong with her neck? :lol
holllllllyyyy shit
i need dat.
is this the "taken" shader people keep referring to? or is there a different one?
Really? Never seen it.
That's a good point. I'm not really playing much anymore though, trying to save my glimmer now for the ships I'm missing from Amanda as those come in. If I was playing enough to be constantly capped on glimmer like before than that's a good idea, I'll keep it in mind.
It is a polarizing topic and I would say it probably at least 50% want elemental primaries in the game but of course nobody has numbers other than bungie.
Rollo Tomasi
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Yup, saw someone get it during nightfall this week.
I think Imago Loop also drops during all the Vex related strikes as well.
Not sure what other strike specific gear is like this.
KINGofCRA5H
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Someone already has full HM raid gear? Of course.
only took me two KFs to get the full NM set.
They got really lucky and I love that shader.
Because of elemental primaries, I only used them and ignored everything kinetic. Would rather take no burns.
KanameYuuki
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Welp, Oryx is certainly hard, the only one that feels different. the new knights are really annoying and for some reason most of us are randomly dying.
That's the only place where being underleveled is way too much.
That's the only place where being underleveled is way too much.
Dammit, now I have to grind for one! Thanks Luke!
JohnOfMars
Banned
Thinking that elemental primaries are the only thing worth chasing is a very narrow vision.
I feel for Bungie here.
Raids in the past had two things: guns so good they broke the game or elemental primaries that, well, also broke the game.
Elemental primaries are binary and I think it made since to nix them. And I think they wanted raid gear to be good, but they wanted a well-rolled legendary elsewhere in the game to be better. So what's the appeal of the raid anymore? I think they settled on light level, which is why normal mode is one tier and hard mode is another.
For me, though, chasing a number on a weapon that doesn't affect my moment to moment gameplay isn't appealing.
The Year 2 end game is splitting it appears:
- Want the best weapons & armor? Run Strikes, Weekly Crucible Bounties, Rank up Factions/Gunsmith. Get as many drops as you can. (I think this is why engrams can drop in the raid too now).
- Want the highest light? Run the raid at the highest difficulty you can.
High fives
I still stand by the fact that the elemental helped those primaries being used but so did the perks since they were exclusive at that weapon.
I don't think you would be using elemental weapons exclusively if they were still in the game.
jasminlovesyoux
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I think the big problem with loot in this game is that Bungies seems to have no idea what makes certain guns more sought after than others. They think all it takes is an elemental primary to make something the best gun ever, but crotas hm guns proved this isn't the case. When every nightfall had a burn they were still useful, but unlike the VoG elemental guns the Crota ones were severely lacking in good perks. The Hung Jury is a perfect example of Bungie not understanding. That scout is one of the best you can grab and it's way to easy to get. I don't know what types of play testers they use, if any, but Bungie needs to read more forums or something and make changes accordingly. It's a total crap shoot if a raid weapon is good or not. There's no rhyme or reason to certain exotics being completely worthless and others great. Their design team needs to really think hard about what guns should be deemed great and therefore harder to get. Right now the weapons are all over the place.
Group of 5 at Daughters of Oryx
Need 1!
PSN is Zocano
There was different design philosophy for older guns and that has poisoned the well for what we expect. The game will forever live in the shadow of Gjallarhorn and Fatebringer.
Need 1!
PSN is Zocano
There was different design philosophy for older guns and that has poisoned the well for what we expect. The game will forever live in the shadow of Gjallarhorn and Fatebringer.
Your post is right on point, that is exactly what I mean.
They made the raid really fun to play but than they make the majority of loot on hardmode really poor and not worth chasing after. It's really sad I was hoping for some great items to chase after on the hard mode raid and so far It doesn't seem like this is the case at all.
Some of the raid weapons are great but a bunch of the guns are infusion fuel just like some of the armor is really good but again more infusion fuel.
They aren't the only thing worth chasing after, but the laziness in the NM vs HM King's Fall drops means there's no reason to do HM unless a higher number matters to you.
If Bungie had taken the time to add new gear or weapons it would make the sting hurt less.
The guns in KF are crappy. The armor in KF are ugly.
What are we chasing after?
I've gotten two Tread's.
Both have Crowd Control
One has grenadier and the other underdog.
One has damage to centurions (or field scout) and one to wizards (or high caliber rounds).
I think I like my Not Like the Others with bonus Taken damage and Third Eye better (;
This is Tread versus Not Like the Others, pretttty similar at face value, dunno about the hidden stats though. I'm thinking with some better range perks the Tread could be better. I could also get rid of the Taken damage and put on Braced Frame which makes the thing a laser beam.
Both have Crowd Control
One has grenadier and the other underdog.
One has damage to centurions (or field scout) and one to wizards (or high caliber rounds).
I think I like my Not Like the Others with bonus Taken damage and Third Eye better (;
This is Tread versus Not Like the Others, pretttty similar at face value, dunno about the hidden stats though. I'm thinking with some better range perks the Tread could be better. I could also get rid of the Taken damage and put on Braced Frame which makes the thing a laser beam.
Nah. What's cool is subjective and half of the weapons are still really strong.
The sniper has ridiculous aim assist in PVP and the HMG is great in PVE and PVP.
Every other gun is easily outclassed by legendaries obtained elsewhere.
TheAquaticApe
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Light level for Trials for the actual good gear lol
Nah. The damage difference between 310 and 320 will be minuscule.
Trials gear is more laziness. The weapons and armors are reskins of Year 1 Trials gear.
babyghost853
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Still need? psn babyghost853
Kor of Memory
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From reddit:
Does Not Bow[1] [Auto Rifle] - Any Fallen specific strike
Imago Loop[2] [Hand Cannon] - Any Vex specific strike
Grasp of Marok[3] [Pulse Rifle] - The Will of Crota Strike
Treads Upon Stars[4] [Scout Rifle] - Any Cabal specific strike
Baron's Ambition[5] [Machine Gun] - Fallen S.A.B.E.R Strike
Darkblade's Spite[6] [Fusion Rifle] - The Sunless Cell Strike
Teasing_Pink
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This is real talk. Almost all my loot grinding since HoW released has been to gear for trials.
Ruthless_Barbarian
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what the fuck
300 cloak and 306 shotgun from daughters
WHERE IS MY HARD MODE DROP???
this is broken as hell
300 cloak and 306 shotgun from daughters
WHERE IS MY HARD MODE DROP???
this is broken as hell
Future PhaZe
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i kind of wish they'd tell us what the lighthouse gear might be
aint tryin to play sweatys and rock some year 1 osiris looking armor that drops at 290
aint tryin to play sweatys and rock some year 1 osiris looking armor that drops at 290
Collateral22
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So HM isn't that different?
If there's a Warlock in the fireteam wearing Skull of Dire Ahamkara, the fireteam is able to see a worm over Oryx controlling him. You shoot the Worm instead or Oryx and you take him down in two bomb runs. This opens up the upside-down King's Fall and raises your level cap to 50.
Kappa. Symphony of the Night GOAT
MandrakeUK
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Did you play normal mode before?
Inapplicable
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Gave up at Oryx, too tired. Drops:
311 ghost
314 machine gun
318 chest piece
310 shotgun
311 ghost
314 machine gun
318 chest piece
310 shotgun
Future PhaZe
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mehrmantrout
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Lol, I got 2 shards from Totems
Lol holy shit. Refund pls
Me and a mate want to start a run up if you interested?
Will need 3 more for a full HM kings fall run.
Add/msg Langoit on psn and we'll go asap...
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