Lifejumper
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http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/12/11/jason-jones-the-destiny-interview.aspx. Great interview by GameInformer
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Destiny - Jason Jones interview
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anexanhume
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Screen on second page looks like a Quarian.
Salvor.Hardin
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Didn't he have a pretty decent 3 part interview with IGN recently?
that's an amazing answer, he must have been waiting so long for the opportunity to pull that one out.
Yeah, if you show up at this door, and you dont have five friends, youre not going to be able to succeed,
I don't like that there will be parts of the game requiring multiplayer
As I get older, my tendencies stray from multiplayer -- I just want to enjoy the world in peace. I will play MP games, but only when the mood strikes - and that's competitive only; co-op tends to ruin the immersion for me.
I don't like that there will be parts of the game requiring multiplayer
As I get older, my tendencies stray from multiplayer -- I just want to enjoy the world in peace. I will play MP games, but only when the mood strikes - and that's competitive only; co-op tends to ruin the immersion for me.Really? Wow.
I have to admitt that I haven't been paying attention. I only know that he essentially disappeared after Halo 2 shipped.
megashock5
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Yeah, if you show up at this door, and you dont have five friends, youre not going to be able to succeed,
I don't like that there will be parts of the game requiring multiplayer
I agree completely.
If there's not a single player story to play through my interest will be much lower.
anexanhume
Member
Yeah, if you show up at this door, and you dont have five friends, youre not going to be able to succeed,
I don't like that there will be parts of the game requiring multiplayer
I agree in some cases. AI has a long way to go and seems to be one of the most overlooked things in games.
If they were really that tired of Halo, why didn't they do something that was remarkably different?
anexanhume
Member
Because they didn't want to be trapped in set gameplay, story and character conventions of the halo universe? Also probably didn't want to be a slave to MS's delivery cycle demands/expectations. Destiny will be their first game in 4 years.
Muffdraul
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I think the interview pretty much answers that.
Exactly -- it's always why I never jump on Borderlands right away. The game was designed for MP and that is off putting to me. I'm guessing my roots shaped me to not enjoy co-op as much as competitive.
I believe in a strong divide between single player experiences and multiplayer mode. Hell, I barely enjoyed Halo in co-op and would never play co-op on my first experience through. Co-op gaming is one of thing I am not that happy with (I know many here love it) and it makes me sad that game like State of Decay or Skyrim (strictly single player) are a dying breed. Call me archaic if you wish.
It's because no matter how much they say the game will be good in single player, at the end of the day it's designed to be a multiplayer/social experience.
Vinterbird
Member
And every year for a decade they will have to deliver a new Destiny game starting next year.
Jason Jones always gives such fascinating interviews...well, once every ten years, at least. I trust that guy pretty much implicitly to make something cool.
“Yeah, if you show up at this door, and you don’t have five friends, you’re not going to be able to succeed,”
I don't like that there will be parts of the game requiring multiplayer
What he's referencing there is the end-game content, almost certainly not the mainline story. Destiny has raids, which are likely for groups of people who want an intense challenge (you can't really recreate that experience solo), and Strikes which sound like your core MMO dungeon, but we don't know whether that's a feasible thing to do solo just yet. Looking at that image, these are entirely separate from your potential solo experience.
anexanhume
Member
This game looks to be more content driven. It doesn't smell like a yearly release to me.
His parts on the H2 Limited Edition making-of DVD are some of the most interesting to watch. Definitely enjoy listening to what he has to say.
Wasn't the original deal for 3 games plus significant DLC between major releases? Correct me if I'm wrong.
anexanhume
Member
I only know of the 10 year publishing deal. 3 games sounds right for that time period. Big DLC packs make sense.
From the leaked contract the idea was a Game and an expansion releasing yearly, so:
2014 - Destiny
2015 - Comet #1
2016 - Destiny 2
2017 - Comet #2
I imagine the Comet is more new raids and maps and collectibles and mainline releases will be story expansions.
Vinterbird
Member
Contract said Destiny 2 and so on every other year, with Comet expansions in between the major sequels. But if the Comet releases also get a box, then we're looking at a yearly Destiny box for the next ten years.
I don't know if this was already posted. Here's great interview about competitive multiplayer in Destiny.
Right. I can easily see "Destiny - GOTY Edition w/ X Expansion" or whatever.
Yeah, if you show up at this door, and you dont have five friends, youre not going to be able to succeed,
I don't like that there will be parts of the game requiring multiplayer
You need to get some more immersive friends brah
anexanhume
Member
Well, it would make sense to package the expansion into a "GOTY" edition to have a new SKU on the shelves each holiday. Release game for 60, then game + expansion(s) next year for 60 again.
I'm pretty sure when MS is paying the bills, they probably had their hands tied there.
Vinterbird
Member
Yup. It would be foolish not to do it. The question of whether they will brand it as expansion first or just GOTY style package.
And if Blizzard can sell a retail expansion, Bungie could surely do the same.
That documentary should be required viewing for anyone who wants to make games. One of the few behind the scenes pieces that doesn't just feel like an advertisement for the game. It's a very honest, no bullshit look at game development.
Absolutely. I still throw it on once in a while.
Have there been other docs done since then in a similar vein? I'd love to see one done for Destiny from inception to release.
End-game content is best-game content, normally. Regardless, I will be standing by to see how this pans out.
Yeah, I only have one friend who plays video games anymore - and he's way into the fighting game scene and strictly competitive shooters.