TheMrPliskin
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Yeah I'm fine with the idea of that stuff not being for me, hopefully the other content is solid.
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Tom Clancy's The Division E3 Wrap Up Video
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I could see this being the case for a LOT of people...
In one of their E3 interviews they talked about the game being basically three different parts. There is the main campaign, the PVP, and then the end game. They haven't started talking about the end game yet, but he did say that it is a massive portion of the game. I think I remember the guy hinting at end game being the focus of Gamescom while PVP was the focus of E3.
Every time I see more of this game it looks more and more like what I was expecting out of Destiny. Anticipation of this game and the fact that Ubi actually delivers on open worlds and the amount of content in their games has completely killed my desire for the upcoming Destiny content.
It definitely is a bold move though and it changes what the game is about. You still have some outs what with the hospital mechanic. Or even have life insurance in place etc for your digital character (not by way of real currency- DONT READ THIS CAPCOM!)
I would applaud a dev if they elected to do it. I think a game like The Division with such a mechanic would be a hit.
DigitalHitmann
Banned
The game is the same graphical fidelity now as proof of concept from 2013. The difference is the initial reveal was done on PC and the playable piece at E3 this year was running live on Xbox One. I played the game both in private and in public and ive been to all the reveals for the title. If you have specific questions you can ask me here or on the official forums.
I run www.divisionblog.com if anyone is interested. I cover Division, Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell.
I run www.divisionblog.com if anyone is interested. I cover Division, Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell.
I guess my most specific question would be:
What is the typical "game flow" after starting up the game?
Say, me and my two friends bought the game. We're through the standard prologue/tutorial phase and have now entered "the game proper".
What would a normal 1 hour session of us playing together look like? (excluding dark zones, which we have seen)
Remember that the main developer is still Massive Entertainment, which did World in Conflict on PC. There are other Ubisoft studios aiding, but this is mostly ME's baby. So I wouldn't discount it too soon just because Ubisoft owns them.
Well, to be fair, Destiny has pretty great shooting.
Darryl M R
Member
The only game that coming out soon that makes me want to build a PC so badly. I wonder if they will have character transfers from console to console and console to pc.
Well, have you played online strategy games before? Even MOBA's like DOTA, you don't kill an enemy fast, this isn't Call of Duty or Battlefield. Youre supposed to use tactics rather than shoot on sight or run for cover.
DigitalHitmann
Banned
There is absolutely a campaign aspect and PVE to the title. You can play with up to four people in a squad that is drop-in drop-out. There will also be matchmaking if you dont have any friends who pick up the title on day 1.
Division is more like Borderlands than it is anything else. There is skill trees with upgradeable skills as well as five different qualities of loot ranging from common to legendary. "Loot" is very rare in that you wont receive a loot drop for everything you kill. So there is an element of collectibility if you will in that you might have to horde something early for later in the game, which you can store at your Base of Operations.
Base of Operations are unlocked by completing tasks within the campaign of the game. When you extract a piece of gear, this is where you will go to pick it up. There are multiple Bases of Operation through out the city each with their own plot line and plot ties.
If they didnt take it out, for whatever reason, if you have two Base of Operations or more, supply lines between each Base of Operations will be created. Again, this was from 2-3 years ago when the game was first revealed. The game has been in development for close to five years so things can change due to balance issues, such as the melee mechanic.
So to answer your question a little bit better, there is a ton of content to do with your friends between loot hording, gearing up, changing skills to fit the needs of your party (Division is a classless game which means you can respec your skills at any time, which helps if youre playing by yourself.), opening Base of Operations, PVP and PVE.
Alot of the "Story" portion has not been revealed to the public yet and I cannot speak on behalf of that as I am under NDA.
Oohh nice, I'll have to look for that later on. Plus Gamescom is only a couple of weeks away so fingers crossed there's some good new info too. Cheers.
AusRoachman
Member
I loved destiny and been excited for the division from the reveal, still confused by how all the game modes work , but one thing it has done is make me want to explore.
It's what I wanted destiny to be, large open world with lots of exploration. Sadly destiny had hardly any of that but it did have amazing weapon handling.
Really hope they deliver an excellent story , and curious if there are any raid like endgames which most would say is the best part of destiny.
It's what I wanted destiny to be, large open world with lots of exploration. Sadly destiny had hardly any of that but it did have amazing weapon handling.
Really hope they deliver an excellent story , and curious if there are any raid like endgames which most would say is the best part of destiny.
Ok, just give me a basic example of something I would do once I log in.
So,I spawn in a base of operations. And then?
Are there quest givers? So say a quest "go to the school" and then I go there and we do the quest?
Can I just free roam and find random events?
DigitalHitmann
Banned
Also for those who might ask, yes there are buildings you can enter, and yes there absolutely is verticality. I went to the top of a three story building in the playable demo and rained hell down on people below me. I was the only person that I know of that extracted with a full 300S Rogue status timer during E3. The dev who was with me had his hands on his head and was like "Holy shit, I cant believe you did that."
Here is my lengthy hands on impressions:
http://divisionblog.com/2015/06/hands-on-tom-clancys-the-division-dark-zone-multiplayer/
Here is my lengthy hands on impressions:
http://divisionblog.com/2015/06/hands-on-tom-clancys-the-division-dark-zone-multiplayer/
PSYGN
Member
Fancy legwork on that turret https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=WquGFG9tVj0#t=111
DigitalHitmann
Banned
Yes to everything. Lol.
He also has a seeker mine controlled by a smart phone.
gamechanger87
Member
PvP only works in Dark Areas which are areas you have to willingly enter
But State of Decay is one of the best games I've played in a long time
.Love it!
I hope that the multiplayer State of Decay is absolutely like that. The idea of building a base with a group of real people and NPCs that you can switch to...but die permanently if you're killed, going out scavenging, defending it, exploring...sounds amazing.
Games like this, and I'm not saying The Division is going to pull it off right, if done right can create a real feeling of doom and survival.
The Divsion may be NOTHING like that.
Figured it wasn't anything like that, lol. The average player would probably drop the game the second they realized it had perma-death/loss of major things.
But State of Decay is one of the best games I've played in a long time
Love it!
I hope that the multiplayer State of Decay is absolutely like that. The idea of building a base with a group of real people and NPCs that you can switch to...but die permanently if you're killed, going out scavenging, defending it, exploring...sounds amazing.
Games like this, and I'm not saying The Division is going to pull it off right, if done right can create a real feeling of doom and survival.
The Divsion may be NOTHING like that.
it is nothing like that.
death means basically nothing apart from "you dropped your contaminated items in a hot zone". Technically you could go into a dark zone, never pick up an item and just kill people. You would never lose anything.
DigitalHitmann
Banned
Not necessarily.
Hm. Well I am sure you can't lose your bound to you items.
Maybe you lose XP? That would be weird though and not very "2016".
DigitalHitmann
Banned
There is alot that hasnt been revealed yet to the public about Rogue status and how it effects your character both in and out of the Dark Zone.
Insane Metal
Member
Looks really interesting.
Looking forward to hearing more then
I'm sad the beta is coming out on Xbox only first
gamechanger87
Member
This is actually the game I look forward to the most next year. Its a little like Destiny should have been.
DigitalHitmann
Banned
You can read my write up on inventory, progression and other elements or watch Marco Styles sourced video.
http://divisionblog.com/2015/07/mar...sions-menus-inventory-and-progression-system/
endlessflood
Member
You start a fruit stall, with the goal being to build a grocery empire that will transform the world of fresh produce.
DigitalHitmann
Banned
I think alot of people will respect that the transition between Campaign and MP is seamless. Once you drop over the wall or walk inside the air lock youre in MP. There's no menu switching, no loading screens, nothing.
You teach math to children, preparing them for the tough economy out there and enhancing their scientific minds. The last boss of math class is literally called "The Division" and when you kill him he says "You know, player, we really ARE the Division".
With "MP" you mean the Dark Zone pvp, right? You can play outside of that with other people, correct?
DigitalHitmann
Banned
Yes, you can play with people inside and outside of the Dark Zone.
AusRoachman
Member
This is my favourite division trailer http://youtu.be/65Om9DUSukY
I just love the map , interface and they way they are showing information.
I just love the map , interface and they way they are showing information.
oh,yeah,is that map still in the game???
DigitalHitmann
Banned
I was in the booth when they showed that presentation to Hideo Kojima. He was really hyped for the game last year.
Yup.
PositronicMan
Member
I was in the booth when they showed that presentation to Hideo Kojima. He was really hyped for the game last year.
Yup.
Has there been any talk about trading loot? I'm assuming once you escape a dark zone you can divide up the contaminated loot, or is everything instanced for you? So everyone loots the same military crate individually? I watched that twitch Q&A and never heard it come up.
Jest Chillin
Member
So, I just remembered that this game will most likely use Uplay... Any chance they put Clan management in-game or are we doomed to have to use a Battlelog/Bungie.net etc... Type of system?
PositronicMan
Member
I thought they scrapped Uplay? Is that seriously still a thing? Ugh.
DigitalHitmann
Banned
Im bound by NDA not to discuss this in detail but ALOT has been changed in regards to this. For the better.
PositronicMan
Member
Well that sounds promising, but what about that loot question? Haha
Jest Chillin
Member
Well that seems promising. Second screen stuff can be cool but it's always a pain in the ass to be forced to use a second screen of some kind to manage features. Especially features that would be more convienently handled in game. I mean, my console setup is next to my pc and I hate having to bounce between them. I can't imagine how awful it is for people whose pcs are in another room entirely.
base shagohod
Member
Ghost Recon Wildlands kinda stole this games lunch, to me. I was real excited for it when I first saw it, but seeing pretty much the same thing since then has kinda dulled my excitement.
If GR has loot, I probably won't be getting The Division.
If GR has loot, I probably won't be getting The Division.
LMAO! Pre-order confirmed!
DigitalHitmann
Banned
Loot is personal in The Division. Drops you get wont show up to other people, other than when you place it in your contaminated loot inventory that shows up as a yellow biohazard tube on your back. People will know you have something but they wont know exactly what it is. That is where the cat-an-mouse game of PVP comes into play. Do I kill you to see what you have or do I let you extract it?
However, when you are killed in PVP and an item drops, it appears to everyone. They can see what it is and what rarity it is (based on colored orb drop). Thats where things get really hectic and a game of hot potatoe begins because if its orange, everyone is going to want it and try to get it.
What's this contaminated loot stuff? Only stuff that drops in the dark zones?
Why would I let anyone extract it?
DigitalHitmann
Banned
Contaminated loot is items you loot inside the Dark Zone. They have to be extracted before you can actually use them in combat.
Ah thanks. But why let anyone extract it? Then surely you can never get it from them anyway?