I can't see split screen happening. It's an online world.
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I can't see split screen happening. It's an online world.
The mechanics for this game look to be on point and gameplay focused. You don't see that a lot for a lot of AAA games that are non-Nintendo or not called Call of Duty.
Still seems like the game is flying under the radar. I just hope it does well when it does come out. I'll likely be picking it up when I get a PS4.
Still seems like the game is flying under the radar. I just hope it does well when it does come out. I'll likely be picking it up when I get a PS4.
Also fireteams are groups of 3 which is odd (literally).
Well there are three classes, so it makes sense in that regard.
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Thanks for posting these viveks.
You just described a heavily instanced MMO.
The only reason Bungie/Activision is avoiding the term is because it implies negative connotations to its target audience and they don't want to have to keep explaining that the game is about shooting monsters in the face, not about queueing abilities from an action bar. Though they still talk about "raids", so I guess some MMO terms are badass and epic enough for its audience.
And the bolded is false. The instance you land in is dynamically populated by nearby players, only within that instance you will find actual private "dungeon" instances, as you would in an MMO.
This already makes it infinitely more social than Star Trek Online, for example.
SRTtoZ
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So...I preordered in June of last year, double checked my inbox and I never received a beta code. Think I should contact Amazon or wait and see if one arrives?
I did the same but got my code pretty much instantly. All you need to do then is register the code on the website and you're good to go. Call Amazon and they should send another.
It seems somewhat similar to the first Guild Wars where hub areas had tons of people and when you traveled out only your group would be with you. They however have the dynamic public events where it'll pull nearby players to takedown a large enemy (group or single entity). You can set it to play single player through the whole thing but you have to be online and you will miss out on a lot of what the game is built around.
I kind of like that fact. I would rather find out all the cool stuff on my own and only ever be given a very basic overview of the game up until launch.
The Lamonster
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It's probably not going to be mind-blowingly massive. Maybe at the end of it's purported 10-year life cycle, but I expect to play through the majority of vanilla content in ~60 hrs. Looking forward to many expansions though
cripterion
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Weren't there supposed to be factions multiplayer in the game?
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Transhuman
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They make all employees sign a non-disclosure agreement that prevents them from disclosing anything about the game, under punishment of death.
Anyway the embargo on the preview access a few journalists got is lifting on the 28th, so expect a big roll-out soon.
You are welcome! The OP seems to have disappeared after the first couple of pages, so I guess it's only for those reading through the entire thread :/
ElRenoRaven
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I don't think they've said specifically what the multiplayer is but they have said there would be some sort of PVP competitive like mode and that you'd have to actually choose to take part in it.. I could very well see some "arena" like multiplayer similar to other multiplayer games they've made in the past. In fact I'd actually be kind of shocked if there wasn't.
Xplatformer
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We are kin. Loved that game.
CloudyTuba
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I guess Halo with RPG influences sounds pretty sweet since I like customization, but I play lone-wolf style and don't care much about co-op or shared worlds. When I do play co-op (rarely) I prefer both parties to remain silent (no mics) and just play the game.
What I enjoyed most about Halo was the lore/world building. I eat that forerunner shit right up, the spartan program, cortana, all super cool.
I guess since I know very little about the lore (obviously because it isnt release yet, and they are rightly keeping it mostly under wraps) I just cant get too excited...yet.
ElRenoRaven
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Well Bungie has said that you can complete the main narrative solo if you so choose. So don't worry.
Xplatformer
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Curious, if it's cooperative multiplayer how would you coordinate attacks/defenses?
dat triple screen split. Bungie is changing the way you think about split screen.
I hate split screen with a passion. Can't everyone just buy their own console, game, and tv lol.
desertdroog
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Something teased for Next Monday from my Destiny facebook feed:
Something teased for Next Monday from my Destiny facebook feed:
It's when the embargoes on current previews are lift.
therealminime
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Something teased for Next Monday from my Destiny facebook feed:
Yeah they had a bunch of press go and see the game. I think we are getting a Watch Dogs style media blitz on Monday.
ElRenoRaven
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Something teased for Next Monday from my Destiny facebook feed:
Yup as others have mentioned the embargo from a recent press visit is up then. Can't wait. I hope we get at least a new video out of the deal from someone.
desertdroog
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Thanks, more information will be a good thing.
What timeframe has Bungie done betas in relation to their releases? 1, 2 or 3 months prior? What is the possibility that the beta will be June, July or August?
What timeframe has Bungie done betas in relation to their releases? 1, 2 or 3 months prior? What is the possibility that the beta will be June, July or August?
SolidSnakex
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I'd say videos are pretty much a lock. At the very least they'll give B-Roll footage to sites so that they can post videos previews. With that said, i'm hoping that they gave additional beta info at the event. A month when it'll be released would be great.
Yeah, hopefully they'll pick a size and stick with it, eventually. From the ground, the Spaceball(tm) looks about 2 miles high. From space, it looks like it's at least a hundred miles high. I suppose we're just seeing different artist conceptions.
The big ball looks sweet from space, but something that size would shroud Mankind's Last City(tm) in perpetual twilight, so I see why they dialed the size back a bit.
Based Broony
Halo 3 and Reach both had betas in May with September releases.
It has saluting, dancing and speeder bikes. Adjust hype accordingly.
ncsuDuncan
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Agreed. If it doesn't have a fishing minigame I'm cancelling my preorder.
desertdroog
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Thanks!
cripterion
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You need to preorder. Just do the amazon trick and you're good to go.
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ElzarTheBam
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That reminds me can't wait to see the water graphics.
That shit better be state of the art, I demand it.
That shit better be state of the art, I demand it.
Theman2k
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Trick ? You mean just placing a pre-order, right ?
cripterion
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Yup preorder and cancel (or keep your preorder if you want)
I've personally found its marketing kind of infuriating and pretentious. They've been spending too much time saying it's epic and innovative and not enough time actually telling me why it is. It feels forced.
However, what I can piece together from footage looks pretty decent, so I'm optimistic. Looking forward to the media blitz.
CloudyTuba
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If all parties are well acquainted with the game, it isn't difficult to coordinate non-verbally simply by reacting to each other. You both know what needs to be done and fill whichever role needs filling.
If you see your buddy taking a defensive stance then you go on offense, or the other way around. Or if you take the initiative, your buddy sees that and acts accordingly.
As long as you both are on the ball, it's easy. Some of my best co-op partners ever, I never spoke a word to. We just both knew what needed to be done.
Sure, in more complicated games that wouldn't be enough, but I don't play games like LoL or DOTA or any MMORPGs. Works fine for what I play.
BigEvilTurtle
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I feel the same way. The corny posts come off as very pretentious.
Yes. All stats/gear transfer from singleplayer/coop into competitive game types.
Was actually Activision that partnered with Sony. Just like Activision partners with Xbox for Call of Duty in the sense Xbox owners get early DLC etc.
Of course as the superior hardware, the PS4 version will indeed be the best, but remember, for nearly 10+ years they were Xbox exclusive. Destiny was started as an Xbox 360 developed title. And that the majority of Bungie fans are/were Xbox owners. So it's a stretch to say that PS4 will be the main platform to play on, when I'm sure Xbox 360 will probably outsell all of them. Many will simply play the version their friends will be on, or the console they own.
I'm waiting for the beta. I'll purposely play it on Xbox 360 to see how it looks and plays. If it is sluggish or doesn't look that great, I'll probably buy it next gen. As a Halo fan, I'm waiting for E3 to see whether the Halo 2 Anniversary rumors were true or what they have planned.
Which is still complete bullshit, just in case that wasn't clear already.
Theman2k
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