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Destiny 2, who is buying it?
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Melchiah
Member
I've played mostly the PVE side solo during the 611 hours spent on the game, and I found Nightstalker better for survival than any other class. It was also the only class, which enabled me to keep the Hive swarm that occasionally emerge from the Dreadnaught caves at bay by myself.
Freeman76
Member
That is possible with any class so maybe you just played that one more
Melchiah
Member
Well, that's true...
...but it was also the agility of the Hunters in general, that worked well for me. I can't remember how many times I died due to the Warlock's slow glide, and getting stuck somewhere in the process. The lack of mobility in the beta is one of the main reasons for why I won't be buying the game.
The Nightstalker's super, grenades and melee smoke were great for keeping enemies at bay, when soloing the PVE side.
Laurel_McFang
Member
I decided to stick with my pre-order. I felt the changes to PvP were positive, the larger variety of enemy types made PvE potentially intriguing and the game modes were great over all. Also the story mission was actually kind of Halo epic etc for Cayde's weird jump fade thingie. So yeah I guess I'll beat the story mode etc.
StrongBlackVine
Banned
Will buy complete edition in 2019 for $30.
Did the same with first Destiny this year, was worth the $30.
The fun part about Destiny is doing the content with others when it is fresh. I guess if you are to play solo it makes sense.
NightShift
Member
It depend on the reviews and impressions of the story campaign. I haven't played the beta yet but what I've heard has my hopes up.
Melchiah
Member
There's been a plenty of people to play the PVE content with even after TTK and ROI. I can still easily find players for the weekly strikes. Dunno about the raids personally, as I really don't like to play them that much, but to my knowledge Gaf's Destiny community has been pretty active with raiding until the last spring update.
The post-TTK experience has also been far more convenient, when it comes to getting exotic gear and levelling up, compared to the first year.
Darkstorne
Member
Pretty much this, and Anthem has proven to me that open exploration in a Destiny-like game CAN happen, which is everything I wanted from D2 but didn't get. Exploration is my primary reason for playing RPGs and MMOs, and the reason I quit D1 before the first expansion and never went back.
Maintenance
Member
Turbo Killer
Member
I have it digitally preordered.
vakarian32
Member
I'm 100% buying it on PC, just not from battle.net @ $89aud.. waiting for a better price atm.
Mr.Deadshot
Member
Day 1 PS4, Fireteam is ready. Not sure about endgame content but totalls pumped for the campaign.
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Steve.1981
Unconfirmed Member
I'm buying two copies, one each for my son and me. We recently started playing the original together and we're having a ball. I'm looking forward to continuing the journey with him.
Playing with friends is the fun part about every co-op game, but the difference is, most co-op games are complete at launch. That sadly was not the case with Destiny and isn't the case with Destiny 2.
I'm not gonna play solo. i have friends to play it with. we just don't want to spend 120$+ on this game. We can get it for $30 when the complete edition arrives.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
I take it they are behind the PC version?
I really hope the PC version isn't a mess. I wouldn't mind getting it on PS4 but would like to play at 1440p 60fps with a keyboard/mouse.
NippleViking
Banned
Will buy complete edition in 2019 for $30
Did the same with first Destiny this year, was worth the $30.
Can't make up my mind whether to jump in at launch or wait a while. I feel like Destiny is a game that ages well.
Doesn't help that CDKEYS have it for $54AUD atm (This should work in Australia, right?)
It does age well. the later you buy, the more content you have to playthrough. more raids, more story missions, more strikes, more weapons, more loot, etc.
RagingAvatar
Member
I played the beta in the hope that it would change my mind.
I enjoyed Destiny but I felt like it wasn't the game it sold itself to me as - I hoped that Destiny 2 was going to finally deliver that 'promise'.
The beta made me feel like it was Destiny 1 with better fire and water effects.
I'm not writing this to troll the fans - if you love the game, that's awesome, genuinely I hope you have fun.
The thing that really gets me with the Destiny 2 beta is that I don't really understand why any of this couldn't have been done with Destiny 1. I didn't see anything in the beta that was so fundamental in changing the game that it could justify a whole other game release. It really could just be another expansion from what I've seen so far - maybe I'm wrong.
(FYI: In beta, I played a few matches of Control, did the Strike and obviously the opening mission)
I enjoyed Destiny but I felt like it wasn't the game it sold itself to me as - I hoped that Destiny 2 was going to finally deliver that 'promise'.
The beta made me feel like it was Destiny 1 with better fire and water effects.
I'm not writing this to troll the fans - if you love the game, that's awesome, genuinely I hope you have fun.
The thing that really gets me with the Destiny 2 beta is that I don't really understand why any of this couldn't have been done with Destiny 1. I didn't see anything in the beta that was so fundamental in changing the game that it could justify a whole other game release. It really could just be another expansion from what I've seen so far - maybe I'm wrong.
(FYI: In beta, I played a few matches of Control, did the Strike and obviously the opening mission)
mokalovesoulmate
Member
Me, day 1. Warlock class <3
Thebonehead
Banned
People like me that felt they were burned because of lack of content, story and repetitive gameplay. Checking on Bungie.net I got to Level 15 before never touching it again.
Saying that i did put 150+ hours each into The Division \ Diablo 3 so there is something about the loot grind repetitive gameplay genre i like. But D1 just didn't resonate or engage with me.
Maybe i should go back to D1 and give it another shot with all the content thats now available on the Xbox One.
Oh I forgot - I can't until 2076 or something stupid like that
Its a clean slate really. It now easier to bring new people in and make a PC version.
They needed a little reset really.
Melchiah
Member
Same here. It's unacceptable for me to pay up to 170 in total for the game and all of its expansions. I rather jump in when the big expansion of year 2 arrives, and possibly buy the following expansion as well. That would be about 90 in total, if it works the same way as it did with the first one. That's far more acceptable price for me.
Salty Rice
Member
I have the limited edition preordered.
But with anything i see so far of not much improvements of enemy reusing and empty worlds and the addition of making the PVP worse im really thinking canceling my preorder.
Gonna see if i have still my order until release.
But with anything i see so far of not much improvements of enemy reusing and empty worlds and the addition of making the PVP worse im really thinking canceling my preorder.
Gonna see if i have still my order until release.
Deathknell
Member
This.
Possumowner
Member
Definitely on PC for me,played the 1st on Ps4
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I'm definitely buying it. Need to decide if I want to go PC or PS4.
The complaints about the beta seem odd to me since it feels almost exactly like Destiny 1 to me. I also wouldn't consider this beta to be representative of the final product when it comes to little tweaks, balances, itemization, etc. More a slice of a build in progress. Also, I'm sure Bungie hears the complaints and will at least consider them when making adjustments to subsequent builds.
The complaints about the beta seem odd to me since it feels almost exactly like Destiny 1 to me. I also wouldn't consider this beta to be representative of the final product when it comes to little tweaks, balances, itemization, etc. More a slice of a build in progress. Also, I'm sure Bungie hears the complaints and will at least consider them when making adjustments to subsequent builds.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
same. i am still undecided on whether i should get it on PS4 or PC. preferably PC though. i will make my mind up once i've played the beta on PC.
i agree. apart from the timers on grenades/supers i feel that the gameplay feels just as good as D1. i think the guns have been improved too. my first impression was positive and movement/animations felt much smoother and refined. i also really like the sound of weapons.
the beta is based on a build of the game that is months old. bungie have already made changes to the game in more recent builds and this beta is kind of a way of getting feedback on changes they've made. for example, the timers/ammo drops have been improved and this beta obviously shows that a lot of players aren't happy with it. so on bungie's end they must feel that they made the right choice in making timers faster and giving more ammo drops.
there isn't anything wrong with it that can't be fixed. again the beta is an old build and not representative of what the game will be at launch. i'm sure that bungie will continue listening to feedback post launch and keep improving it where needed.
Moskitokrebs
Member
Just bought the deluxe edition for 45 (ps4) , this game should give me some time till PUBG reach out to the Xbox one.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Glad I'm not alone on my thoughts. I suspect it's the vocal minority yelling really really loud about how "the beta is shit". Because it's absolutely not. There have been so so many garbage games that have come out. Destiny 2 will deliver more Destiny, which is either great news or "meh" news.
For me, it's great. I got enough to fill me up but not too much to burn me out.
Mass Appeal
Member
I am buying day one on PS4 and xb1 but totally agree with this. Destiny has one of the best communities ever in a co-op/MP game. You will have no trouble finding people to help/play with you anytime, especially with DGAF or 100.io. This game is going to sell so much there will still be tons of people playing years later like D1.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
yep, i just want more destiny so i'll definitely buy it. it seems they have improved a lot of things this time around so that's great.