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Argument is based on..?
Darryl M R
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Any HM/CM wrath of the machine raids happening? I still need to do it.
SmartWaffles
Member
Vanilla Destiny story is pointless and is likely won't be relevant in D2. Gameplay wise the PS3 version works for letting you get a feel of it but nothing else, considering it lacks the latest expansion.
KainXVIII
Member
Hmm, ok, thanks..
Yeah, I get it, but my own concern is that while I can see the improvement, I do my computing on a Mac, and I can't spend what would probably be more than a grand by the time I buy everything I need in order to get those graphics. To play one game, basically. I'll remain in the console graphics trailer park and deal with it.
The website seems sketchy, but they're quoting Luke as saying PS exclusives will never be coming to Xbox/PC in D2.
http://neptunegames.it/en/destiny-2-i-contenuti-esclusivi-ps4-non-arriveranno-mai-su-xbox-one-e-pc/
No custom games and no rumble seem odd to me is all. Seems that this game should be as fully featured as possible considering how destiny's one sore spot was how anaemic the original was.
Jest Chillin
Member
Far more likely that Luke was misunderstood than he gives this info only to one, relatively random, website.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
Not to mention no ranked play. Destiny desperately needs this if they actually care about competitive play. I'd say even more so than a game like Overwatch (that has ranked) because of the advantage of better gear.
Three threads about destiny 2 on gaming side full of anger and outrage. lol
So, i finally decided to pull the trigger and upgrade my pc. 1080 ti is on the way. Along with a copy of destiny 2, courtesy of nvidia. I'll be playing on ps4 and pc.
On another note, i'm not very excited to play the beta. I've seen the homecoming mission so many times. The pvp mode is not my cup of tea. The strike seems fun though.
So, i finally decided to pull the trigger and upgrade my pc. 1080 ti is on the way. Along with a copy of destiny 2, courtesy of nvidia. I'll be playing on ps4 and pc.
On another note, i'm not very excited to play the beta. I've seen the homecoming mission so many times. The pvp mode is not my cup of tea. The strike seems fun though.
Darknyss09
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MythicReclaimer
Member
I couldn't care less about the minuscule amount of exclusive content coming to the platforms (Xbox/PC) a year later I'll be experiencing Destiny on . It isn't like I'm missing out on a Gjallarhorn or Hung Jury type weapon.
The Guided Games fiasco is also meaningless to me as the name in and of itself should have been a clue that this wasn't viewed as a long-term solution for the players but more of an introductory type option which a lot of the players don't need and for those players, thankfully, the 100 will still exist which offers a more thorough and long-term solution in every way.
There is no reason to be "outraged" unless you simply want to be.
I'm excited for the Beta due to the idea that we're getting new/more Destiny content and to give the new weapon slot system a go in July and then in August to feel the game at 60 FPS on PC.
The Guided Games fiasco is also meaningless to me as the name in and of itself should have been a clue that this wasn't viewed as a long-term solution for the players but more of an introductory type option which a lot of the players don't need and for those players, thankfully, the 100 will still exist which offers a more thorough and long-term solution in every way.
There is no reason to be "outraged" unless you simply want to be.
I'm excited for the Beta due to the idea that we're getting new/more Destiny content and to give the new weapon slot system a go in July and then in August to feel the game at 60 FPS on PC.
Future Foundation
Member
Pulled the trigger and got The Collection. I'm a day or so into it, and I'm really liking it. I'm gonna try some co-op stuff for the story missions.
MythicReclaimer
Member
Given that it has been 100% confirmed that the Ward of Dawn is back...
Luke Smith on whether Titan Bubbles are indeed still in the game:
”Yes. Everyone thought they were gone. For a while, I thought they were gone, too. And I think that the Titan Bubble has this amazing property of, it's like a mistake you can put in the world [laughs], or it's something amazing you can put in the world as a player. And, it's like, you're physically altering the gameplay space in a way that I think is pretty exciting. It's one of the things the Sentinal can do [in Destiny 2]."
...and that the Titan has effectively two options at the same time regarding a Super ability which has me wondering (and hoping) that the other classes have multiple options as well regarding their subclasses/Supers and we just haven't seen/been given the info as of yet.
Still, considering the global class Barricade ability of the Titan it seems a little weird and maybe even a bit redundant to have both the aforementioned abilities even if one is seemingly more effective than the other.
Luke Smith on whether Titan Bubbles are indeed still in the game:
”Yes. Everyone thought they were gone. For a while, I thought they were gone, too. And I think that the Titan Bubble has this amazing property of, it's like a mistake you can put in the world [laughs], or it's something amazing you can put in the world as a player. And, it's like, you're physically altering the gameplay space in a way that I think is pretty exciting. It's one of the things the Sentinal can do [in Destiny 2]."
...and that the Titan has effectively two options at the same time regarding a Super ability which has me wondering (and hoping) that the other classes have multiple options as well regarding their subclasses/Supers and we just haven't seen/been given the info as of yet.
Still, considering the global class Barricade ability of the Titan it seems a little weird and maybe even a bit redundant to have both the aforementioned abilities even if one is seemingly more effective than the other.
Hey, nice to know I won't be the only starting player in the game when I start it today or tomorrow.
Future Foundation
Member
I thought I was gonna be too late when 2 came out, but I couldn't pass up the price.
Future Foundation
Member
Does Destiny-GAF have a clan?
Ivory Samoan
Gold Member
God damn.....that PC World interview with Luke Smith about the lore is pretty bloody bad.
He is so dismissive of the D1 lore it's quite disgusting.
He is so dismissive of the D1 lore it's quite disgusting.
Well he straight out says they aren't touching any of it in D2 and with high likelihood never will again.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Is Rise of Iron worth it for $20 in the PSN sale? Wouldn't really be doing endgame. Just a lapsed destiny fan (left after taken king) wondering if I should catch up before possibly buying D2 (not sold on that yet either!)
For just the story missions, probably not. There's only 10 and they'll last you an hour, maybe two.
Rise of Iron also brings several (mainly weapon) quests and a large patrol area to explore if you're interested in that, but I'd consider that as more of the endgame.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Cool, thanks for the advice. I think if it was a liiiittle bit cheaper ($15) I'd probably go for it, but in this case I think I'll leave it for now.
FWIW, as fan who lapses between expansions, I loved RoI. Some of the best missions and quests in the game, a very good patrol zone, great strike updates, and a fun arena (in the patrol zone). That's the content I play and was happy with $30.
Anyone? I'm guessing Archon's Forge? Had someone take me along for that one time and I leaped massively ahead in LL.
Guess I might have to finish off the Taken War stuff quickly and get started on RoI to unlock that.
Dthomp
Member
If you want or need a 3rd for any of it LMK. Still gotta work up my Dead Orbit on my hunter
Archon's forge is good for secondary weapons, class armor (cloaks/marks/bands), and artifacts with a very small chance for other armor. You can get armor/primary weapons/heavy weapons a bit easier from the chests at the end of strikes. (I think there's a list somewhere of what comes from each strike, I don't have it on hand)
Ah okay, so probably a combination of Forge and Strike playlists and Nightfall. Almost at 390 now.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Thanks for the info... Can that all be done solo?
KernelPanic
Member
So I just got Rise of Iron since it's on sale.
Do I need to do missions/strikes from that expansion to get higher level light gear? Because I still see 260ish dropping everywhere.
Did a few runs of Prison of Elders and about half the time we get our ass beat down with randoms. Of course they all 260ish too.
You blow through it with one or two people at 400.
Still that's one of the most intense strikes I ever did.
Do I need to do missions/strikes from that expansion to get higher level light gear? Because I still see 260ish dropping everywhere.
Did a few runs of Prison of Elders and about half the time we get our ass beat down with randoms. Of course they all 260ish too.
You blow through it with one or two people at 400.
Still that's one of the most intense strikes I ever did.
Gear drops based on your LL. If you're at 260s then just grind strikes until you're at the right LL to do heroic strikes.
as Gragen points out light level drops will follow your light and pull you upwards to about 390, at which point it slows down to 400.
Once you're at LL for Heroic strikes, do this. Also rank up the vendors (join a faction!) and their level-up drops will also be up to 400.
Crucible drops also go up to 400.
edit: basically after every time you go back and decrypt engrams, check what's higher light and equip it. don't get too attached to guns and armor until you start getting like ~350 ish legendaries and stuff.
Also when Xur comes around on the weekend you can use what he's selling to pull your LL up faster.
https://twitter.com/ShockAndShaw/status/875492149613051904
The Big Shaw is PC Project Lead at Bungie.
Shame, that said I don't think I've actually ever seen my guardian's face since creating it outside of a couple of cutscenes that forced it.
They can't nail hairstyles how you imagine they could nail beards?
preorder cancelled
KernelPanic
Member
Thank you! I will keep on grinding then.
Game has come a long way from Rahool giving you rare items from Legendary Engrams.
Sure thing. If you happen to see me on, send an invite.
You're tellin me lol
That shit was ridiculous back in the day. A lot of standard functions have really been improved, between that and light infusing and the level up system in general, etc. I'm stoked for D2 knowing how much they learned and implemented into D1.
People are so jealous of Destiny's success. I can piss people off just by telling them I play Destiny. I can insult them in all sorts of ways but they rub it off but if I tell them I play Destiny it's like I killed one of their family members. I don't think any other big name franchise gets as much hate.
everyday math
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GoodCoffeeJoey
Banned
I ended up breaking down and preordered a copy for PS4 after playing the original entirely on XBox. Nothing new about how account importing will work was announced at E3? I wonder if it would be worthwhile to get a base copy of Destiny on PS4 and grind a character to level 20 and through the black garden?
BreezyLimbo
Banned
I respect you for playing Destiny
But I like playing good games
I'M KIDDING I'M KIDDING I barely even play games now a days. It's all about that Warhammer 40k