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Destiny Alpha Thread: Impressions from the wild [Code Begging=ban]

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Karl Hawk

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The End said:
I'm sure that Bungie is going to sneak in a "THOR" armor or some such as a stupidly high level prestige armor, the way they did with Marathon in the Halo games. For that matter, I expect to see Marathon armor as well.
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It would be a nice nod to Marathon like they used to do with the Halo series
 
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The End

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MADGAME said:
Ah, sounds like having a character in each class at level 20 won't take long at all. Mildly disappointing but hopefully will be offset by equipment chasing/upgrading and the claim of something new every day.
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unlocking skills in gear (which i love) does seem to be a way of saying "ok, well, even after you've chased down this piece of rare gear, you've got to play a ton to unlock its potential"
 
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TyrantII

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ComputerMKII said:
It's a good sign that Bungie tests the network so much, to the point they even test the future beta. Activision is betting so much on this game, they can't afford the launch to be like Diablo 3's. It has to be playable from Day 1.

Edit: Now I can see the ambition. They've made a game with the gear diversity of MMORPGs or Diablo, with the graphic fidelity of a modern FPS. There are a lot of weapon and armor models, that must have been expensive. Not to mention the huge map and the incredibly sexy interface.
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Never expect a game or platform to work on day 1 at launch.

It's just simple cost/benefit from the publishers perspective. They're not going to build out hardware for 25 million requests within a small window of 12 hours, vs not even a million every 24 after.

Hard launches are terrible because everyone is trying to get on around the same time, but its not cost effective to make build a network just for that. Yet.

It's actually one of the biggest benefits of the cloud going forward. Being able to spin up demand and spin it down when not needed. Hopefully with the long term view on this IP Activision took those steps; but I don't expect anything anymore from penny pinching businesses.
 
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ComputerMKII

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TyrantII said:
Never expect a game or platform to work on day 1 at launch.

It's just simple cost/benefit from the publishers perspective. They're not going to build out hardware for 25 million requests within a small window of 12 hours, vs not even a million every 24 after.
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Isn't that what cloud computing platforms are for? To be flexible/scalable? I thought their selling point was that if you somehow need 10,000 servers for a couple days, you could.

Edit: Sorry, didn't see the end of your post.
 
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a916

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I know this is a Halo thing... but I really want to vehicle-jack someone... punch them off and steal their vehicle.

Is that in the Alpha? I haven't been able to do it if it is... something I think would be an amazing add to the MP.
 
EL CUCO

EL CUCO

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d9b said:
The only thing that can ruin Destiny is micro transactions (cosmetic or otherwise).
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You bet your ass, they're coming. This is Activision.

Cosmetics, dance moves, and gestures. I'm ok with it as long as it doesn't affect the balance of gameplay.
 
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Sorral

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May have been posted, but I haven't seen it and saw someone was wondering about colors. Here is the first Shade of The Future War:
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Everyone was grabbing the red one from what I have seen, so I decided to see this one instead.

zedge said:
How do you get on the moon map? It always plays the same map when I try multiplayer. :(
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Don't quit the match/MP. It usually ends up rotating to Rusted Lands after 1 or 2 moon map runs.
 
Marvel

Marvel

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a916 said:
I know this is a Halo thing... but I really want to vehicle-jack someone... punch them off and steal their vehicle.

Is that in the Alpha? I haven't been able to do it if it is... something I think would be an amazing add to the MP.
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It isn't sadly... I'd also want assassinations.
 
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TyrantII

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majik13 said:
-ships flying overhead dropping off joining players 1:58, 12:12
-being able to explore the huge expanse(though I am guessing they have just put up a death wall for the alpha, but there also isnt really a designed path leading the player out urging them to explore that huge expanse in alpha. It also looks it could be somewhat barren, with no real points of interest)
-Using the ghost to light up an area. 3:40
-The ghost turning on facility lights in that big warehouse area. 4:35
-Unique enemy entrances (climbing down from ceiling rafters, etc) 5:07
- ship warping in and destroying towers in the far distance and causing shockwave for public event. 9:11


Some of this stuff might just be for specific missions that arent in the alpha, but I am guessing the game has just been paired back overall. Like the removal of some tessellation that was in this demo, but not the alpha. Sorry if this has been discussed. just wondering what GAF thinks or if Bungie has addressed these omissions?

I'm still getting the game and enjoyed the alpha, but looks like it could have potentially been cooler.
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You know, I've never actually seen a friend join me on my fire team while in game. Has anyone else? It very well might be in there, but in the alpha you spawn at one specific point it seems and the leader is almost always not there.

Huge expanse? I got that feeling too, but after the alpha it's going to be more borderlands than FO3/Skyrim it seems. I'm ok with that, as long as there's ample paths to new large hub areas and spindle strikes off every corner. Looking back at that video the first area isn't much changed, we just didn't notice the cliff.

Ghost is used as your flashlight, and you can see a fireteam member using it as well in the alpha story mission where the hive attacks in the pitch black room. Pretty good use, and the shadows the dynamic lighting casts are delicious.

The rest to me seems to be Specific strikes and scripted events for show. I'm sure they have plenty up their sleeves.
 
JetBlackPanda

JetBlackPanda

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I really can't decide if I am going to join the BETA or not. I had such an amazing time with the alpha. I am in for the full game 100% and I want it to be fresh.

So where is the standard Destiny thread for when this one dies?
 
Marvel

Marvel

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ComputerMKII said:
I've finally reached Level 8! (I've been making and deleting a lot of characters and I haven't been able to play for most of the weekend)
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Are you like me and spend 45 minutes + getting the character just right? and then scrapping it and doing it all over again once you've seen him/her in-game or trying a different race/sex?

I do that a lot in games that allow it. A lot of time wasted aha.
 
MADGAME

MADGAME

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The End said:
unlocking skills in gear (which i love) does seem to be a way of saying "ok, well, even after you've chased down this piece of rare gear, you've got to play a ton to unlock its potential"
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I also enjoyed unlocking upgrades for my weapons and characters. It was nice to switch scopes in various scenarios, and even after hitting the level cap the skills still increased (nova bomb, glide, etc). Really pumped.
 
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BloodMoney

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I really with I had gotten more hands on time with the alpha... I was only able to fit in a 2hr exploration run... which I enjoyed quite a bit.

I really love the art direction in this game... great use of colors in the scenery/vistas. The graphic "style" is top notch.
 
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ComputerMKII

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Marvel said:
Are you like me and spend 45 minutes + getting the character just right? and then scrapping it and doing it all over again once you've seen him/her in-game or trying a different race/sex?

I do that a lot in games that allow it. A lot of time wasted aha.
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Every time.
 
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Twilight Gap

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Marvel said:
Are you like me and spend 45 minutes + getting the character just right? and then scrapping it and doing it all over again once you've seen him/her in-game or trying a different race/sex?

I do that a lot in games that allow it. A lot of time wasted aha.
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I do this in every character creation game. Don't want to regret anything 100 hours down the line.
 
Darklor01

Darklor01

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JetBlackPanda said:
I really can't decide if I am going to join the BETA or not. I had such an amazing time with the alpha. I am in for the full game 100% and I want it to be fresh.

So where is the standard Destiny thread for when this one dies?
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As if you could resist playing? Lol. J/k

I know I won't be able to resist though.
 
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NavyPharaoh

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Damn it's still goin? I maxed all 3 characters and I wanna play more but I need to save some for later. Think I'm a DD this game. Need to be accessible at all times
 
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majik13

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TyrantII said:
You know, I've never actually seen a friend join me on my fire team while in game. Has anyone else? It very well might be in there, but in the alpha you spawn at one specific point it seems and the leader is almost always not there.

Huge expanse? I got that feeling too, but after the alpha it's going to be more borderlands than FO3/Skyrim it seems. I'm ok with that, as long as there's ample paths to new large hub areas and spindle strikes off every corner. Looking back at that video the first area isn't much changed, we just didn't notice the cliff.

Ghost is used as your flashlight, and you can see a fireteam member using it as well in the alpha story mission where the hive attacks in the pitch black room. Pretty good use, and the shadows the dynamic lighting casts are delicious.

The rest to me seems to be Specific strikes and scripted events for show. I'm sure they have plenty up their sleeves.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BTfhrONAp-c#t=137

well they say here, that it is all explorable, unless that has been scrapped.

and yeah the ghost is used as your flashlight in the alpha, but not the same way, as seen here, where you activate him(as opposed to it being automatically done) and he flies around illumnating the enviroment by itself.
 
Marvel

Marvel

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ComputerMKII said:
Every time.
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Zoba said:
I do this in every character creation game. Don't want to regret anything 100 hours down the line.
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Admiral Snackbar said:
If I have the option to customize, I am /doomed/ for at least five hours. I spent more time tweaking my Exo than anything else in the Alpha. Getting that out of the way now so I can hop right in come launch.

Sesuadra said:
so much. yes. in every game. i think it took me an hour for one char?
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I love my robodude.
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I must add you.
 
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TyrantII

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majik13 said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BTfhrONAp-c#t=137

well they say here, that it is all explorable, unless that has been scrapped.

and yeah the ghost is used as your flashlight in the alpha, but not the same way, as seen here, where you activate him(as opposed to it being automatically done) and he flies around illumnating the enviroment by itself.
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Well, looks like they dug themselves a marketing hole.

:)

Hope that's true through. Since it appears that's the start of the game, my first mission will be to turn around and walk as far as I can.
 
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Sesuadra

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Marvel said:
Are you like me and spend 45 minutes + getting the character just right? and then scrapping it and doing it all over again once you've seen him/her in-game or trying a different race/sex?

I do that a lot in games that allow it. A lot of time wasted aha.
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so much. yes. in every game. i think it took me an hour for one char?
 
Admiral Snackbar

Admiral Snackbar

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Marvel said:
Are you like me and spend 45 minutes + getting the character just right? and then scrapping it and doing it all over again once you've seen him/her in-game or trying a different race/sex?

I do that a lot in games that allow it. A lot of time wasted aha.
Click to expand...

If I have the option to customize, I am /doomed/ for at least five hours. I spent more time tweaking my Exo than anything else in the Alpha. Getting that out of the way now so I can hop right in come launch.

I love my robodude.
 
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ComputerMKII

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At first I didn't see the point in giving the DualShock 4 a dedicated Share button but no with this beta I think it's a godsend. I can take a lot of screenshots at the touch of a button, without thinking too much about it, and delete the bad ones later. And boy, have I taken a lot of screenshots.

HOWEVER, I can't upload them to Facebook or Twitter due to some bug. Whenever I try to upload them, an error message says that it's impossible, so I must transfer all the screenshots to a USB drive. Very annoying.
 
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majik13

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TyrantII said:
Well, looks like they dug themselves a marketing hole.

:)

Hope that's true through. Since it appears that's the start of the game, my first mission will be to turn around and walk as far as I can.
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to their credit, he does say "that we hope to one, get to send you to." So hopefully they dont lock it off as a future expansion or DLC. Though they do imply it is explorable right now. But in the alpha you get insta killed if you go anywhere near it, even if you find a spot to walk down the cliff.
 
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