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Destiny |OT41| Don't Worry, Leave Happy
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Agent_Tiro
Member
Bungie teasing me with that valsgarde shader on today's update. I've been wanting that one so bad.
This one btw
I was wondering what that shader was! It looked sweet. I need to check if I have it.
*EDIT* Yep I've got that one. Need to give it a spin I think. Only shaders I am missing are Kings Pyre, Cyan Stars and Debt Unpaid.
TheTylerDurden
Member
Bungie teasing me with that valsgarde shader on today's update. I've been wanting that one so bad.
This one btw
easily my favourite shader.
I can confirm that this does work. Just did this a few days ago on year 1 PoE. I did the lv 32 one. CoE does not work for some reason.
Bungie teasing me with that valsgarde shader on today's update. I've been wanting that one so bad.
This one btw
Got it to drop from Cryptarch Rank Up Package # 129. Good luck to all.
Solo'd it, probably took 3-4 tries, was hella difficult but also hella rewarding (ToM)
Reminded me of Halo 1's Legendary difficulty fights.
Was hoping for something. Going to need a lot from Gamescom.
Right now the only thing that still has my interest is the new Raid.
S Tier Destiny mission. One of my favorites.
Most of Destiny's difficult encounters are built around peek-and-shoot. Spending so much time waiting for an opportunity then waiting for health regen is boring. Fear's Embrace tries to slam you with enemies and hazards to keep you moving. It's the slightest taste of DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!'s stellar encounter design. I would put the creator of Fear's Embrace final encounter in charge of overall mission design.
Flying Toaster
Member
I beat it, 5 tries. Makes you think at the end I was more mad at myself then the quest. I do agree great encounters.
I did it a few times, its not so bad if you can burn down the shade quickly. Otherwise it just turns into a mess. Do you need a hand?
Kalamari
Member
Flying Toaster
Member
Thanks for the offer I finished it, post above yours.
Yeah just takes running around but not like a mad man and calculating shots. Super easy after I figured out how to do it.
Stephen_drewz
Member
Finally Hand Cannons again for IB. Time to grind after skipping the past two.
Can finally get the ghost that I keep forgetting about every time IB comes around as well. Should set a reminder in my phone this time.
Can finally get the ghost that I keep forgetting about every time IB comes around as well. Should set a reminder in my phone this time.
Eventually beat it, but it took so many deaths I'd hardly consider myself bad ass
Twice, once at around 310ish, was hard as hell, and again recently for a friend, was much easier being a 330.
You can pretty much run to the final room, no need to kill all the enemies.
Did you get it done yet or do you need some help?
Flying Toaster
Member
Got it done on my fifth attempt it was a mess though. Kinda feels good that I did it solo.
Nice work, and yes it does.
Get ready to do a harder version of it if you want a certain exotic later on.
Pandora012
Member
Hmmm not sure if I like it. Think I'll stick with my Taken ship.
I made the assumption that was the mission he was talking about, but if not, yeah, next time the pain will be real.
TalentBurke
Member
I'm down, send an invite. I'll be on with a few of my goons.
Flying Toaster
Member
Would that be a primary exotic? Because thats what I had to do it for... now I get to do it again. LOL stupid taken war quest.
Womp Womp...
Agent_Tiro
Member
Grenades and smoke as nightstalker to slow enemies down as you clear in front of you. Bow with shared damage to help clear. Shadestep like a mofo and hit boss hard and fast.
Flying Toaster
Member
Jesus that was easy... I guess once you do it the second time is a walk in the park. Kinda wish I had both missions at the same time though.
Just pre-ordered RoI. Getting really excited, especially for the new social space and new OST. I can't wait for TTK stuff to disappear. As such, I haven't been playing nearly as much. The only thing I want to do before 9/20 is get to Mercury. I need that cat emblem bad. Hopefully there will be folks doing runs as we get closer to launch.
Shadow_Lord
Member
I'm curious, how are you all on OT 41? Is it the same people keeping it alive, or is there a variety?
optimus8936
Banned
The lack of in game LFG helps this thread a lot. Also, yeah, it's mostly just the same people but the few people that are here have kept it going.
Although it's been very slow lately due to lack of content and more and more people leaving the game.
Agent_Tiro
Member
As the OTs have gone by there are a lot of familiar faces in each. But always new people becoming regular contributors. E.g I lurked loads from about OT4 but this one will be the first one I will make the wall of shame.
Flying Toaster
Member
Damn Mercury, I should do that as well.
TalentBurke
Member
Nah, I won't stop. you sent it to another man.
TalentBurke
Member
I just carried you scrubs to victory because I'm so damn good.
Flying Toaster
Member
The power of Keans positive motivational statements in party chat is what is carrying us through this.
LiveFromKyoto
Member
So...Patience and Time.
Radar stays active during ADS
Active camouflage during ADS
Full stability
If I were any good at this game, this thing would be unfair.
Nah, the whole debate around cross-platform seems to be a big lie. The Bombcast had the Iron Galaxy guys on (who do Killer Instinct) and went into it in detail this week - even when it's cross platform, nobody's going to be allowing matchmaking with friends. It's just going to add a wider pool of randoms. There are problems like voice chat using different codecs, increased latency, questions around who pays for intermediary servers, etc.
And MS can talk all they want, but they have a TON to lose if they open up the friends list. Half the reason anybody stuck with Xbox One was because that's where their friends list was. If you can suddenly bail to PS4 without having to give that up, then the only things keeping people on Xbox are their gamer score and Halo games increasingly fewer people care about. Which is why they said neither Sony nor MS are willing to open up the friends list for matchmaking in reality. Especially if you bring in PC, where nobody's making money off online service subscriptions.
Publishers want it because in theory it won't split player bases, which should have an effect on the number of people playing, talking about and evangelizing their game. But platform holders know it can't be something they make the new norm, especially for a major sales driver like Destiny.
Radar stays active during ADS
Active camouflage during ADS
Full stability
If I were any good at this game, this thing would be unfair.
Nah, the whole debate around cross-platform seems to be a big lie. The Bombcast had the Iron Galaxy guys on (who do Killer Instinct) and went into it in detail this week - even when it's cross platform, nobody's going to be allowing matchmaking with friends. It's just going to add a wider pool of randoms. There are problems like voice chat using different codecs, increased latency, questions around who pays for intermediary servers, etc.
And MS can talk all they want, but they have a TON to lose if they open up the friends list. Half the reason anybody stuck with Xbox One was because that's where their friends list was. If you can suddenly bail to PS4 without having to give that up, then the only things keeping people on Xbox are their gamer score and Halo games increasingly fewer people care about. Which is why they said neither Sony nor MS are willing to open up the friends list for matchmaking in reality. Especially if you bring in PC, where nobody's making money off online service subscriptions.
Publishers want it because in theory it won't split player bases, which should have an effect on the number of people playing, talking about and evangelizing their game. But platform holders know it can't be something they make the new norm, especially for a major sales driver like Destiny.
Flying Toaster
Member
I had an issue with an order once and bungie sorted it out. But honestly I would freak if I didn't get the code after purchasing something.
Well then... I don't know why people are talking about Cross-Network functionality if it just gives you a larger pool of randoms to MM with... I don't see why anyone cares about that anyway unless you have a really small dwindling player base. If you can't play with your friends on the other console then all this talk is pointless IMO.
HiredN00bs
Member
They would have to direct all interaction through Bungie.net as well as maintain their own voice and matchmaking infrastructure.
This is not a huge problem. The game already has functionality to lock content per platform. For example, I had a Blacksmith shader that was a pre-order bonus on PS3, but when I logged onto PS4, it would become inactive even though it was equipped. Ideally though, these exclusives would end in a cross-platform online world.
To a few of you, this is going to be me sounding like a broken record since I've been begging in Discord, but here goes:
I'm looking to knock out KF HM sometime before RoI hits. I've done regular KF like once or twice, then took a huge break from the game. It's just something I'd like to say I've done before the new content hits. If anyone is willing and able to help, I'd appreciate it!
Also, I would like to do challenge mode this week as I'd like to collect all the Calcified Fragments and supposedly this week is my last chance to do whatever challenge thingy is this week. Again, if anyone wants to help, I'd be grateful.
My PSN is XenoRaven. You can send me a message/FR on PSN, or just get in touch with me on GAF. Thanks!
I'm looking to knock out KF HM sometime before RoI hits. I've done regular KF like once or twice, then took a huge break from the game. It's just something I'd like to say I've done before the new content hits. If anyone is willing and able to help, I'd appreciate it!
Also, I would like to do challenge mode this week as I'd like to collect all the Calcified Fragments and supposedly this week is my last chance to do whatever challenge thingy is this week. Again, if anyone wants to help, I'd be grateful.
My PSN is XenoRaven. You can send me a message/FR on PSN, or just get in touch with me on GAF. Thanks!
optimus8936
Banned
Don't be fooled by the perks and stability. It's not a very good sniper. Your average 1000 yard or really most snipers will perform better. The scope is horrible on it too.
Is Ji66a gonna be on the phone with Bungie Store Customer Service tomorrow?
LiveFromKyoto
Member
I guess because people just don't know, and neither platform holder is going to spell it out publicly.
You're definitely right that the scope sucks ass...the "wider field of view" perk on it seems to do absolute nothing. But on the other hand, just having radar active during ADS is a huge plus if you're camping a doorway. You're ready the second someone rounds the corner, and you don't have to fear being flanked.
Agent_Tiro
Member
I didn't mean it as a problem on the technical side. More on a PVP balance side. Not exactly fair on the xbox side if the PS guys are running around with exclusive weapons. Especially if they are good. Cries of unfair advantage can be heard just thinking about it.
In theory cross plat would likely just be matchmaking, which is good enough(tm)