Destiny - The Taken King |OT| Time to Explain
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like, you mean from destiny on launch day?
Like....close to ten times? At least it feels like it. So many quests have their own little missions going on and such, I haven't even seen them all. Then the TDB and HOW content.
Let me low ball it and say six times the content.
you are talking about 2 DLC packs and 1 expansion though.
And it's one big expansion.
I'm counting everything in there btw, from story missions,to quest lines, to hidden missions on the dreadnaught or PvP maps.
The game really is HUGE right now, it's no wonder newer or returning players are posting "yo...how do i start??" in the threads.
void_if_removed
Neo Member
That's really hard to quantify. The first two expansions together probably doubled the size of the base game, but not all of that content is still available.
In TTK, it is (in pure numerical terms) probably about the same size as the first expansion + 50%, but that's doesn't give you the complete picture.
The new content is so much better, qualitatively, that it represents much better value for money than the base game. Additionally, old content has been reworked and improved so that it is much more fun to replay. The structure is better, and the existing loot has been completely superceded by a whole new selection of gear to discover. So far I'm pretty overwhelmed by how much there is to do.
For raids its essential.
Nothing else needs it. I've done lots of strikes / weeklies with randoms with no voice chat at all and it works fine.
This game is a lot more fun talking with friends / DGAF while playing though
It's not important at all to talk, but you need to be able to listen to play raids.
The Jackdog
Member
raids are the only thing i think that are like, mandatory.
highly recommended for high level strikes, like the nightfall.
but i do most of my time in this game without a mic
You should take a look at the beautiful OP on page 1
There's info in the links there and it gives a nice overview of TTK
Honestly,you can just jump into the game and play. There is no way to "screw yourself" or anything.
For raids and Nightfalls it's mandatory. For anything it isn't needed but helpful to work as a team.
You should take a look at the beautiful OP on page 1
There's info in the links there and it gives a nice overview of TTK
Honestly,you can just jump into the game and play. There is no way to "screw yourself" or anything.
Thanks for the help ! ive decided mad max is a price drop/filler between the major games coming this holiday
So I'm in the same boat youre in sort of (I didn't raid and didn't really get my light super high before I quit), but I asked yesterday and was told to just start doing stuff lol. I've been knocking out old DLC before starting TTK. I was told it isn't necessary but I want to just knock that stuff out before I do anything new. Just start doing quests/bounties on your quest screen and go from there basically.
Yeah, I agree with that. I also like multiplayer and obviously the fire team stuff.
I agree. I wish I had two real life friends to play with a lot of time but I still have fun by myself or with randoms.
DestinyGaf is also a great group of people to play with, I just get lazy to go search for people most of the time.
Probably been answered as I just refreshed thread but it shows up with Amanda in the hangar after you finish TTK's main story missions
Smiles and Cries
Member
guys which exotic weapon has a Year 2 version? please tell me
JetBlackPanda
Member
Monte Carlo, Suros, 4th horseman, bad juju, the last word, truth, ehh few more
Sorry that's off the top of my head, sitting in a meeting.
EL CUCO
Member
The only thing I wish Bungie had done differently, is release the Raid a week later. With having more content than ever I would've really liked to take my time and soak it all in. Since Kings Fall is open tomorrow, its felt like a rat race to 290. I'm not even sure that I'll make it in time. Currently sitting at 255. We need Xur to do us a solid tomorrow!
Played through the Dust Palace strike before for like the 100th time and it was actually different for once! New enemy spawns and Taken spawns really mix it up. Boss dropped a legendary scout rifle as well.
You should have everything downloaded already if the game is up to date. All TTK content is in that 20 gb update.
You should have everything downloaded already if the game is up to date. All TTK content is in that 20 gb update.
ThanksVision
Member
hey all,
I am completely new to this game, so I have no idea what I'm doing. My roommate redeemed the taken king code for me, but there was no download? The title screen says "Destiny: The Taken King" and I previously downloaded like a 20 gb update. How do I know if I'm good to go with the complete experience. The talking bot doesn't sound much like nolan north...
I am completely new to this game, so I have no idea what I'm doing. My roommate redeemed the taken king code for me, but there was no download? The title screen says "Destiny: The Taken King" and I previously downloaded like a 20 gb update. How do I know if I'm good to go with the complete experience. The talking bot doesn't sound much like nolan north...
Seth Enosh
Member
You are good to go. there's no separate download for taken King because it's part of the patch that you already downloaded.
RealityCheque
Banned
I'm curious, how do early adopters feel in that they paid 60 for the base game a year ago that was underdeveloped and pretty rough in places, now they pay 40 to bring it up to what is being touted as "what it should've been all along" for a total of $100.
Meanwhile someone who has never played it can get the lot today for 60.
Early adopters getting screwed over again or are you OK with it? Honest question, not trying to stir anyone up.
Meanwhile someone who has never played it can get the lot today for 60.
Early adopters getting screwed over again or are you OK with it? Honest question, not trying to stir anyone up.
ThanksVision
Member
Awesome, that's what I was thinking. Thanks for the info.
I'm playing a female warlock (?) she has blue skin. It feels good. I heard that I can upgrade to level 25 immediately. Should I do this?
The Jackdog
Member
i dont really love destiny.
but i have a great time playing with friends. i spend 100 bucks at bars on the weekend sometimes having fun with friends. 100 over a year aint too bad for some good times. according to wastedondestiny.com im like, a little over 70 hours played in destiny. im gonna probably have 100 hours in this by the time we finish with TTK. Dollar an hour? Aint bad.
It sucks. There's no excuse for it.
With that said, I'm really happy with the expansion and in a way I feell it's worth the $40, even though it's a pretty poor deal at the end of the day.
Scroll up, there's an answer to the question on this very page (50ppp).
jediyoshi
Member
"Early adopters", as in, the people who've been playing it intently between then and now haven't gotten any value out of it whatsoever?
The Real Napsta
Member
Can someone with a high light level please help me complete the daily? I'm right at the end with another guy.
GT: The Real Napsta
GT: The Real Napsta
EL CUCO
Member
I dont feel screwed at all for being an early adopter. I've put over 1200hrs into this game, which more than justifies the $60 I paid last September for vanilla Destiny.
It's also a very cool feeling to know that we've helped shape and mold Destiny to what it is today. There are experiences that us early adopters that stuck with the game have had, that are priceless now looking back at it lol
This is a cool video to watch for both new Guardians and Old
https://youtu.be/8Ibh3SLqwHc
It's also a very cool feeling to know that we've helped shape and mold Destiny to what it is today. There are experiences that us early adopters that stuck with the game have had, that are priceless now looking back at it lol
This is a cool video to watch for both new Guardians and Old
https://youtu.be/8Ibh3SLqwHc
Bungie really added new life to the game. It really feels like a big year 2 expansion. I'm mostly blues and greens that are better than my old exotics. Most missions are hard and enjoyable because of it and I need to play to get the materials that I need. All that on top of engrams dropping a lot and the story being fleshed out a bit better. I cannot not wait to go back to it after work this afternoon.
Though rough in a lot of places it was not underdeveloped at all. There is a reason why a lot of people played the game for this past year and have come back for the expansion.
They changed lot of stuff because of what they learned through that first year and most of the important changes for TTK are there to add longevity to the game not to fix stuff.
I really don't mind that some people pay 'less'. the only thing I mind is that they made CE of the game for new adopters,w hen the items included would attract older players a lot more.
It is not 'what it should have been all along' it's what we got and it was fun with friends. The one things they really fixed was the story.
Though rough in a lot of places it was not underdeveloped at all. There is a reason why a lot of people played the game for this past year and have come back for the expansion.
They changed lot of stuff because of what they learned through that first year and most of the important changes for TTK are there to add longevity to the game not to fix stuff.
I really don't mind that some people pay 'less'. the only thing I mind is that they made CE of the game for new adopters,w hen the items included would attract older players a lot more.
It is not 'what it should have been all along' it's what we got and it was fun with friends. The one things they really fixed was the story.
RealityCheque
Banned
Not suggesting people who bought it on day 1 got nothing out of it. Just has me thinking that Bungie is giving the worst deal to its most loyal fans.
Mixolydian
Member
So...time to eat crow. Not so much for hating on the game; I don't do that. I was fairly vocal about the price, I still think it's too much. But I did an about-face and bought it after bitching (which I still will to people I know) about how much it costs..
And..
It's fantastic. Truly a fantastic addition, plus the strikes at level 36+ are different enough to keep it fresh. Bravo.
And..
It's fantastic. Truly a fantastic addition, plus the strikes at level 36+ are different enough to keep it fresh. Bravo.
If you are new to the game, then I'd suggest playing through the game from 1-40 for your first character. The game does a good job introducing you to the gameplay elements, economy, etc. and the main quest is pretty beefy now. It might get overwhelming fast otherwise, but it would be doable.
When you spin up a second character, use the spark of light to jump them right into the TTK content, if you don't want to do the original campaign again.
Sola Scriptura
Member
My physical Collector's Edition was delayed in shipping, so I got tired of waiting and went ahead and purchased the Digital Collector's Edition. Now my physical Collector's Edition has finally arrived, so I'm needing to sell the code inside. Basically, you'd be getting the equivalent of the Digital Collector's Edition. I'm only interested in getting my money back, so I'll sell it for the Digital Collector's Edition price. North America code, if that matters. PM me if interested.
I'm honest and I have a family to feed, so please don't screw me over.
I'm honest and I have a family to feed, so please don't screw me over.
Kor of Memory
Member
Did you notice the turret? Some strikes have these small white circles that you can plant a beacon and have a turret transmat in. It litereally lands right in front of the bosses. It makes the whole encounter so incredibly fun.
I've also found a turret drop zone in the Cerberus Vae strike, but it's not in the boss room.
That isn't what you were saying, though. Your first comment was more about how Bungie cut their content only to sell it back to us, implying that most of what we're getting in Taken King was finished over a year ago when that very much was not the case.
iGotUrHost
Neo Member
Day 1 Guardian here. Honestly, I've loved Destiny from the beginning. Sure, it was a very flawed game (and still is) and it had its ups and downs, but at the end of the day, I've had a blast playing it. I've spent a lot of time (and money...two collectors editions later) playing Destiny and it still surprises me.
Why? Most MMO type games go through a growing process like this. Even though the made a lot of changes and fixed the rough edges the base game and gameplay is still the same. And there is a reason a lot of year 1 players came back for year 2 day one.
I don't see it a a bad deal or we were the beta tester. The game just got better because it evolved and most of these changes that came in year 2 are there as a way to refresh the gameplay rather than fix it.
The new light system is actually ingenious, because even if you are level 25 or level 34 when you started the new content you were basically the same because of how the light level works. I see that particular change more as way to get everyone to square one.
I think you misunderstood me. I'm exclusively talking about the "Dark Below" and "House of Wolves" missions I'm experiencing for the first time now as content spliced into the main campaign. The order you play these missions in and the way they bounce off each other has been changed for Taken King. I have not reached the Taken King content yet.
So I only had an hour and a half to mess around with the game last night and spent most of that sitting in Cosmodrome hunting Taken and it was fantastic. In between rounds of Taken commanders fricking hordes of low level Fallen and Hive would rush the area, enough to cause damage through attrition.
I haven't enjoyed an emergent play session like that in a long long time.
I haven't enjoyed an emergent play session like that in a long long time.
bigwinnerx
Member
Loot cave was worth it. That was so much fun for a couple days. And finding others as well.
Unless you have emotional attachments (My fatebringer will never be destroyed!), there's really no reason to keep them. If there's stuff you like to use in the crucible, you should hang on to those, since levels/light doesn't matter in crucible.
The Jackdog
Member
weapons are 'normalized' in multiplayer. keep at it. youre at a little disadvantage but its doable.
Kor of Memory
Member
My point still stands. Bungie did not cut out finished content to only sell it back to us later.
Thanks. I could always just get them again from the kiosks, right? (Not that I can see why I would want to. (Well, except for the Crucible.))
Have you played any of the new strikes? On high difficulty? I completely disagree with this.