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Destiny Alpha Thread: Impressions from the wild [Code Begging=ban]
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Darryl M R
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So will Bungie sell those items that allow you to bind the stats of one item with the aesthetic of another?
Also I am excited for the Beta. Any clue if iPhone users can download the app now?
Also I am excited for the Beta. Any clue if iPhone users can download the app now?
LapinAgile
Member
Any word on how long the alpha is extended for?
Edit: I see I am too late... bologna!
Edit: I see I am too late... bologna!
everyday math
Banned
It's done.
KrM DeLorean
Member
I'll be running strictly CO-OP for beta and beyond. Add me fellow care bears: PSN: Tek-Delorean
ElRenoRaven
Member
If it's anything like pre-alpha it will go down after a couple days or so.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Alpha impressions: the music.
Go!
Amazing "SERVER OFFLINE" music! They have a lot of tracks in the menu. In fact, this maybe our first preview to a lot of the music.
I wonder how much of it is Marty O Donnel's music.
I also wonder how much of Paul McCartney's music is in it!
Go!
Amazing "SERVER OFFLINE" music! They have a lot of tracks in the menu. In fact, this maybe our first preview to a lot of the music.
I wonder how much of it is Marty O Donnel's music.
I also wonder how much of Paul McCartney's music is in it!
add me - psn same as username
You're most likely right, but.. I don't want to believe. Too much withdrawal!
The Librarian
Banned
yo can someone throw me an invite to play the title screen with me?
The English Conquistador
Member
Lol, I was gonna post this same message, at least the "goodnight sweet prince" bit.
Miss the game already.
ComputerMKII
Banned
What's your PSN ID?
Got an invite via Amazon out of the blue on Saturday. I wasn't at all excited for the game as none of what I saw really clicked. Expectations were virtually non-existent so i was really going in expecting a borderlands clone.
I can't remember the last time I had such a 180 on a game in such a short amount of time!
Journey-esque multiplayer, a super immersive world, great musical score, and fun gunplay (had a blast playing through devils mission quite a few times) have me sold on this game. Preordered on PSN and eagerly awaiting the next time I get my hands on it!
Very smart move on behalf of Bungie. Game didn't sound great on paper to me so actually getting to try it out for free was the best advertising bungie did IMO. It wpuld be smart for them to leave in this slice of gameplay as a free demo for those on the fence come release.
I can't remember the last time I had such a 180 on a game in such a short amount of time!
Journey-esque multiplayer, a super immersive world, great musical score, and fun gunplay (had a blast playing through devils mission quite a few times) have me sold on this game. Preordered on PSN and eagerly awaiting the next time I get my hands on it!
Very smart move on behalf of Bungie. Game didn't sound great on paper to me so actually getting to try it out for free was the best advertising bungie did IMO. It wpuld be smart for them to leave in this slice of gameplay as a free demo for those on the fence come release.
The Librarian
Banned
lol
I was looking at the picture in the OP. Hard to believe I had my PS4 just hours ago. *sigh*
Miggytronz
Member
Had an absolute blast playing this Alpha with Gaffers.
eddfromtheriver
Banned
For all you alpha testers... do you think this game has a chance of being equally or even more successful than Titan Fall?
I know it's hard to predict but i'd like to hear some opinions about it.
I know it's hard to predict but i'd like to hear some opinions about it.
Easily going to be bigger than titanfall. This actually can live up to the hype.
Gherid__lacksGPS
Banned
I think just by virtue of it being on both Microsoft and Sony consoles it will be more successful. In addition, from the little slice I played, there is more content storywise and seeing as there's some sort of long term plan I think this is gong to be one of the huge IPs this gen.
Too bad titanfall is the better shooter. This is just more accessible with single player and Co op content.
Having had more time with the alpha, just wanted mention one issue I had with how coop works. Keep in mind this is coming from someone that hasn't played a lot of console coop games (if this makes a difference at all).
Since I saw some people mention not knowing how to get to the "car graveyard" showcased in the gameplay reveal trailer, I thought I might try out the PS4 video capture feature to do a quick jaunt to the location starting from where you warp into Russia. Got there, and decided to watch the video real quick to see if it recorded properly. But as I was watching the video I heard a voice boom out over my speakers. After a few seconds of wondering what it was, I realized someone joined and was talking to me (never voice chatted on the PS4 so didn't know what was going on initially and was merely startled by the loud voice).
I understand wanting to design it so coop is seamless and I actually think they pulled it off relatively elegantly (many a times I saw random others, or those from my friend list) pass by and naturally work towards the same goal (never did it feel like we were trying to race to beat one another for quest objectives and/or drops) and enjoyed these random encounters. But the main issue I have is that there is no notification when someone joins your fireteam (or leaves). Perhaps a subtle audio cue (via the controller or whatever), or notification in game would be all that's required. Since I have never deliberately set up a coop session, I still don't know if the green colored name means they are on your friend's list or actually joined your team. Which of course makes me feel like an arse in those times when I realized later on that they had joined my team yet I thought they were merely in the same area and I just waved at them and continued on my merry way.
Anyway, I enjoyed this game more than I thought I would, and glad I had the chance to test out the Alpha, and also enjoyed playing with some of you. Look forward to playing some more with you guys come July.
P.S. The sound design/music is still my favorite part of the experience so far.
Sorry to hear about being burgled, I hope it gets sorted in a satisfactory manner (sooner than later).
Since I saw some people mention not knowing how to get to the "car graveyard" showcased in the gameplay reveal trailer, I thought I might try out the PS4 video capture feature to do a quick jaunt to the location starting from where you warp into Russia. Got there, and decided to watch the video real quick to see if it recorded properly. But as I was watching the video I heard a voice boom out over my speakers. After a few seconds of wondering what it was, I realized someone joined and was talking to me (never voice chatted on the PS4 so didn't know what was going on initially and was merely startled by the loud voice).
I understand wanting to design it so coop is seamless and I actually think they pulled it off relatively elegantly (many a times I saw random others, or those from my friend list) pass by and naturally work towards the same goal (never did it feel like we were trying to race to beat one another for quest objectives and/or drops) and enjoyed these random encounters. But the main issue I have is that there is no notification when someone joins your fireteam (or leaves). Perhaps a subtle audio cue (via the controller or whatever), or notification in game would be all that's required. Since I have never deliberately set up a coop session, I still don't know if the green colored name means they are on your friend's list or actually joined your team. Which of course makes me feel like an arse in those times when I realized later on that they had joined my team yet I thought they were merely in the same area and I just waved at them and continued on my merry way.
Anyway, I enjoyed this game more than I thought I would, and glad I had the chance to test out the Alpha, and also enjoyed playing with some of you. Look forward to playing some more with you guys come July.
P.S. The sound design/music is still my favorite part of the experience so far.
Sorry to hear about being burgled, I hope it gets sorted in a satisfactory manner (sooner than later).
I hate that feeling. Our place got broken into back in the Dreamcast days... you never know if it was a random occurrence, or someone had been watching you for awhile...Hopefully its no one you knew.
eddfromtheriver
Banned
All good, I've been there and got that one anyways. But it's nice to see the Ogre spawns in different spots. Can't wait for the beta, maybe we will get to kill one.
Ehhh. Ever since the Alpha ended, I've been trying to get into my old games and it just isn't working. It is World Cup time and I don't even feel like FIFA, I was having so much fun in Destiny. I've hopped into the Hardline Beta and I am pretty sure I've run out of things to do.
I am unpleasantly surprised by the amount of enjoyment I had playing that game, I just want to go back and sink in, mess around with friends or something. I have a bad taste in my mouth not having a game I really want to play to balance this out.
I am unpleasantly surprised by the amount of enjoyment I had playing that game, I just want to go back and sink in, mess around with friends or something. I have a bad taste in my mouth not having a game I really want to play to balance this out.
LiveFromKyoto
Member
Without question, it's going to crush it. Sony backed the right horse.
I have a strong feeling Marty didn't write the Sepiks Prime fight music, but did write the music for the mesh layers part.
super-famicom
Member
I haven't played Titanfall (I don't own a Xbone), but the MMO elements and single player campaign trump Titanfall for sure.
Anos Voldigoad
Member
At work, just got on GAF after a sad day that Alpha has ended, sorry to hear that Dax. I hope they catch that SOB and I hope you can join us back on PSN soon. Best of luck.
Destiny sh*ts all over TItanFall. From great hights. Can't touch this.
Great game and it looks great too. Can't wait!
Stripper13
Member
I laughed.
Titanfall is one of the most shallow multiplayer experiences I've had, with the exception of some B tier phoned in multiplayer modes like Binary Domain and Spec Ops. Lack of recoil, terrible damage feedback, awful melee system and shitty grenades. The general movement and Titan gameplay is pretty fun though.
Would play Crucible with only those 2 maps a thousand times before I'd go back to Titanfall
/rant
Damn. Was hoping to have one last hurrah after work today. Well I guess that's that. Fantastic job by Bungie with the Alpha. Just enough of a taster to wet my appetite for September.
Now the decision is to whether to play the BETA or to just wait and start nice and fresh on release.
Goodbye old friend. We've had a blast.
Now the decision is to whether to play the BETA or to just wait and start nice and fresh on release.
Goodbye old friend. We've had a blast.
It wasn't even supposed to be up yesterday.
Dibbs
Member
Anos Voldigoad
Member
Well I finally put in my code I had for awhile yesterday, downloaded then booted up the game. I don't think I was prepared how grand and awesome this Alpha turned out to be. I am very impressed needless to say. The atmosphere was bleek and foreboding. The old planes rusting away, a tank that will never fight again seems to be at peace with flowers carressing its now quiet canon, massive rocket ships still waiting in silence for passengers that will never come and the dark, dank places that light hasn't touched in her embrace for how long...who knows. Bungie, its not often that I lay down to sleep and think about how soon I can play a game again. If the final game keeps this excellent pace of encounters, exploration and discovery then truly you will have done what so many have tried and not always could accomplish. A magnificent Picasso.
Reaching lvl 8 was a thrilling experience. Fighting the hive and the fallen with different tactics and weapons is so good. My favorite is the special events that happen after blasting the intruders with other players for awhile. My preorder is in and September cannot come soon enough.
Reaching lvl 8 was a thrilling experience. Fighting the hive and the fallen with different tactics and weapons is so good. My favorite is the special events that happen after blasting the intruders with other players for awhile. My preorder is in and September cannot come soon enough.
Anos Voldigoad
Member
My Memento
My Old Gears (New ones will be posted later)
We were trying to do the 'worst hairdo' moment
GAF Fireteam 1
GAF Fireteam 2
My Hunter with the skull cracking gauntlets
Me and my buddy having a dip in the hot springs (we like to think of it that way)
Same thing but now you see the other person
Well, you know what this is
First moment seeing more people than one in the Tower
and another one
and this one
this one too
Old Picture of my Hunter
Same goes to this one
another one right here
Too proud of my Hunter
You know what that is
My 2nd Ship
Trying to hide his face
My old stats
Dancing with Mmarsu
GAF Dancers
GAF Chilling out
This is how it started
This is how it ended
That's a landslide win
My Main Ship
Bonus Picture
This is a very sad day for me to learn of the end of the Alpha during work hours. I look forward to band up and go on an adventure with the GAF Fireteam again come BETA
My Old Gears (New ones will be posted later)
We were trying to do the 'worst hairdo' moment
GAF Fireteam 1
GAF Fireteam 2
My Hunter with the skull cracking gauntlets
Me and my buddy having a dip in the hot springs (we like to think of it that way)
Same thing but now you see the other person
Well, you know what this is
First moment seeing more people than one in the Tower
and another one
and this one
this one too
Old Picture of my Hunter
Same goes to this one
another one right here
Too proud of my Hunter
You know what that is
My 2nd Ship
Trying to hide his face
My old stats
Dancing with Mmarsu
GAF Dancers
GAF Chilling out
This is how it started
This is how it ended
That's a landslide win
My Main Ship
Bonus Picture
This is a very sad day for me to learn of the end of the Alpha during work hours. I look forward to band up and go on an adventure with the GAF Fireteam again come BETA
Canis lupus
Member
Lol no, I stopped playing Titanfall because the stupid AI roaming around the maps that are supposed to make up for the low player count was game breaking to me. The AI is a stupid distraction, when you decide to kill them you get noticed by a cloaked real opponent who will ofcourse get you. The maps feel empty, I have a hard time finding someone real to kill. It's a shame, if they got rid of the AI and put in allowed more people I would've enjoyed it a lot more. And no they could still get the Titan situation to work by making them harder to get.
My Memento
Dude if you're posting that many pics just link to your photo album, makes it hard to scroll the page.
Marvel
could never
Boy! Weapons need some tuning because that auto rifle you're using is OP as fuck.
Cool vid though.
Marvel
could never
Yeah but it's SO hard to keep that AR on target. Recoil on that beast is insane also has a ROF of like 900 or something which means at distance it's kinda useless.
And thanks
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