Author Topic: Destiny thread of Density (Read 38027 times)

demi · « **Reply #300 on:** September 29, 2014, 09:36:19 PM »

Rare? You will get a ton of those. Its Purple you will be crying for

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #301 on:** September 29, 2014, 11:06:09 PM »

PVP is far too chaotic. Someone has a super up. I spend most of my time just trying to find jerks on the huge maps. I avoid the crucible unfortunately I had that exotic weapon questline and had to endure that b.s.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #302 on:** September 30, 2014, 03:18:39 AM »

So the new news is that there were complete story arcs for each race, with cinematics and all, but everyhing was cut.

The intro cinematic was actually the Exo ones, and the Queen cinematic was part of the Awoken story.

No wonder NOTHING makes sense in the game.

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I can confirm that there were sudden and abrupt changes in the development of Destiny less than a year ago. There was tension between higher ups the entire time we were developing the title due to a lack of cohesion about the vision for the game. One side wanted this huge space epic, like an MMO Mass Effect and the other side was not convinced that would sell and wanted to pare things back to more "easily accessible" standards. They were afraid too much story elements and cut scenes would drive players off.

Then Joe left and everything just fell apart. By the time we were 7 months out to release, word came down that we were making massive revisions to the game's story. Huge portions of dialogue were excised and I think several recordings were redone to support the new narrative. Entire areas that would have been in the final game were removed, but some of the context wasn't, which explains weird reactions from NPCs and strange, unexplained motivations. We had a guy come in to write the grimoire cards who was given access to the original script with notations on what was cut and what needed to be revised in order to make this zombie of a game seem plausible.
All of the Last City factions had their storylines and dialogue cut, the Guardian's initial introduction to the Tower and the Last City was cut, and ALL the origins were homogenized down to the one originally used for Exo characters.
Most of what was cut was planned to be re-polished into DLC, but it's all there on the disc.

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There was voice chat and player trading a year ago as well as other player/player interactive elements, as well as a more player-driven economy. The decision to cut voice chat and trading at release was a part of the new "vision" for Destiy.

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Was there plans for a faction war system? Who was new Monarchy's 'Monarch'. What's the deal with the FWC? Dead Orbit's deal was to just leave the solar system, right?

404Architect: All of those points were detailed in the original plan for the game. Each faction had a distinct story. Voice acting was recorded (beyond the ambient voice work you hear while walking around). Some of this content may make its way back into the game in the form of DLC or patch updates. I do not know what kind of schedule or plan is on that, however.

There are whole factions that were cut as well, some directly tied to the original story and will need to be extensively re-tooled for the new storyline.

toku · « **Reply #303 on:** September 30, 2014, 04:24:41 AM »

Got Aetheon to half health.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #304 on:** September 30, 2014, 04:33:07 AM »

Quote from: Borys on September 30, 2014, 03:52:56 AM

Are you still defending the game, K? I don't follow you anymore.

Nah, I'm just posting all the info about the clusterfuck that the shipped game is.

I find it very interesting that such a high profile product was shipped in this shape/form.

chronovore · « **Reply #305 on:** September 30, 2014, 05:18:15 AM »

With that much money being spent, it’s likely that many Activision execs wanted their thumbprint on it, to be part of its success.

But, seriously, Kosma: include a URL if you’re going to quote that much sauce.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #306 on:** September 30, 2014, 06:43:27 AM »

As per your request

http://www.reddit.com/user/404Architect

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #307 on:** September 30, 2014, 08:34:16 AM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on September 30, 2014, 04:33:07 AM

Quote from: Borys on September 30, 2014, 03:52:56 AM
Are you still defending the game, K? I don't follow you anymore.

Nah, I'm just posting all the info about the clusterfuck that the shipped game is.

I find it very interesting that such a high profile product was shipped in this shape/form.

Halo 2 was the exact same thing.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #308 on:** September 30, 2014, 08:41:09 AM »

So I read, but I don't know what was wrong with it because I didn't play it (only Halo 1 and 3). I always thought it was considered a classic.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #309 on:** September 30, 2014, 08:52:11 AM »

The multiplayer is awesome. The campaign ends on a miserable cliffhanger and kinda sucks straight through.

The E3 demo they showed a couple years earlier was a single area representing 100% of the work they had done so far. Then they scrapped everything and started over a year before release iirc. Presumably the multiplayer didn't require the revamp so it is more whole.

I think they said all this straight up on the bonus disc of the Halo 2 legendary edition.

demi · « **Reply #310 on:** September 30, 2014, 09:54:39 AM »

Got Triple Play last night, dont have to ever ever ever ever touch PVP again

ever

Vanguard Marks reset, so will farm out another 100 to finally get a purple scout rifle...

Rufus · « **Reply #311 on:** September 30, 2014, 10:49:51 AM »

So that's why there were so many writers in the credits.

chronovore · « **Reply #312 on:** September 30, 2014, 11:41:38 AM »

Quote from: Borys on September 30, 2014, 08:05:13 AM

Quote from: Premium Lager on September 30, 2014, 04:33:07 AM
Quote from: Borys on September 30, 2014, 03:52:56 AM
Are you still defending the game, K? I don't follow you anymore.

Nah, I'm just posting all the info about the clusterfuck that the shipped game is.

I find it very interesting that such a high profile product was shipped in this shape/form.

Activision pushed that is all. Bungie's contract and position is nowhere near Blizzard's position that's why Blizzard can make requests not the other way around.

In other words: Bungie is fucked with the Destiny Trilogy contract.

Though I stated the same thing earlier in this thread, the Reddit AMA with the source of those comments claims Activision is less to blame than other sizable egos at Bungie.

Surprising.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #313 on:** September 30, 2014, 11:43:40 AM »

Yeah, that seems the case. Key figures leaving also points in this direction.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #314 on:** September 30, 2014, 11:44:35 AM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on September 30, 2014, 08:52:11 AM

The multiplayer is awesome. The campaign ends on a miserable cliffhanger and kinda sucks straight through.

The E3 demo they showed a couple years earlier was a single area representing 100% of the work they had done so far. Then they scrapped everything and started over a year before release iirc. Presumably the multiplayer didn't require the revamp so it is more whole.

I think they said all this straight up on the bonus disc of the Halo 2 legendary edition.

Ok, so the ending was crap. Did they fix that?

Here the whole story is just gone.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #315 on:** September 30, 2014, 11:52:08 AM »

No, they didn't fix it. But the campaign was way different than what was promised. The setpieces shown in vidocs were nonexistent or were pared down to the point of worthlessness, and it was pretty short too.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #316 on:** October 01, 2014, 12:32:02 AM »

was hoping the patch would drop tonight.

i got a decent scout rifle and started using it instead of handcannons. instantly found my performance in the crucible shot up a bunch. maybe i'll finally get crucible level 2 or whatever its called.

demi · « **Reply #317 on:** October 01, 2014, 01:58:40 PM »

The "Please buy our game" patch is live

http://www.bungie.net/7_Update-102---Patch-Notes/en/News/News?aid=12235

Mupepe · « **Reply #318 on:** October 02, 2014, 08:26:58 AM »

I'm level 4 in this bitch. YEAH

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #319 on:** October 04, 2014, 12:00:49 AM »

So I assume that gear only goes to level 20? And to get EVEN MORE LIGHT I NEED to get legendary and exotic stuff?

Currently at level 24.

bachikarn · « **Reply #320 on:** October 04, 2014, 11:00:03 PM »

You can get more light by getting better gear (legendary, exotic, or legendary raid gear) or by leveling up your current gear. At some point, you can only realistically level up by upgrading your gear.

demi · « **Reply #321 on:** October 05, 2014, 12:34:09 AM »

THE RAID IS FUCKING AWESOME

HOLY SHIT

Rufus · « **Reply #322 on:** October 05, 2014, 01:40:09 AM »

How long did it take to get there?

demi · « **Reply #323 on:** October 05, 2014, 02:50:50 AM »

We got up to the final room before people started having to leave. I got some raid boots and a raid class item. Spending time leveling up my boots now.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #324 on:** October 05, 2014, 05:39:37 AM »

Quote from: demi on October 05, 2014, 12:34:09 AM

THE RAID IS FUCKING AWESOME

HOLY SHIT

Thats great for the 2.8% of the playerbase that finished it

This game is like a gimped wow

Rufus · « **Reply #325 on:** October 05, 2014, 11:53:37 AM »

Quote from: demi on October 05, 2014, 02:50:50 AM

We got up to the final room before people started having to leave. I got some raid boots and a raid class item. Spending time leveling up my boots now.

That sucks, but what I meant is overall playtime.

demi · « **Reply #326 on:** October 05, 2014, 11:34:59 PM »

The Raid destroys relationships

LMFAO

I'm content having made it to Atheon. I know theres no end since the game is glitched anyway.

chronovore · « **Reply #327 on:** October 06, 2014, 01:01:10 AM »

Rufus · « **Reply #328 on:** October 06, 2014, 01:02:38 AM »

I still can't parse the cover. I just can't make my brain see that as the back of a helmet.

toku · « **Reply #329 on:** October 06, 2014, 02:57:59 AM »

Cleared raid this weeek, just under two hours. Got:
Gloves of the Hezen Lords
Chatterwhite Shader
Praedyth's Revenge (last week)
Hezen Vengeance (last week)

and an assortment of asscendant shards and energies

demi · « **Reply #330 on:** October 06, 2014, 08:45:05 AM »

I got some boots and the pretty glitter warlock class bracelet up to Atheon. I'd rather re-run the Raid again. Everything is fun up to Atheon, then everyone on my team just falls apart. They dont think the "group up in the center" tactic works.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #331 on:** October 06, 2014, 12:50:03 PM »

Play wow if you like this demi

demi · « **Reply #332 on:** October 06, 2014, 12:51:47 PM »

No thanks

toku · « **Reply #333 on:** October 06, 2014, 04:20:57 PM »

Quote from: demi on October 06, 2014, 08:45:05 AM

I got some boots and the pretty glitter warlock class bracelet up to Atheon. I'd rather re-run the Raid again. Everything is fun up to Atheon, then everyone on my team just falls apart. They dont think the "group up in the center" tactic works.

One thing we did different this time is have one person, no matter what, killing the supplicants. Even when everyone is in the middle focus firing the boss have them still thinning out supplicants.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #334 on:** October 06, 2014, 04:41:16 PM »

just doesnt make sense, this raid is pretty poo compared to anything in wow

demi · « **Reply #335 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:01:45 AM »

The Iron Banner is this week! Sounds Exciting!

http://www.bungie.net/en/event/ironbanner

Oh... more bounties and rep to grind....

The Legend of Sunblade · « **Reply #336 on:** October 07, 2014, 11:36:43 PM »

did you ever want to know way too much about the process of hair rendering in Destiny? Well now you can!

demi · « **Reply #337 on:** October 08, 2014, 02:33:25 PM »

Pro Raid Strats

toku · « **Reply #338 on:** October 08, 2014, 03:04:41 PM »

Got a suros regime drop upon completing this week's nightfall. Proceeded to dominate in Iron Banner. Had a game with a 5.50 K/D. I was literally running into the other team and dismantling them

.

I now have something like 3 or 4 legendaries for each weapon slot. Plus 3 more exotics in the primary slot (red death, suros and bad juju). Only one I bought (some purple scout rifle because I like scout rifles and they never drop for me and bad juju from exotic bounty).

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #339 on:** October 08, 2014, 06:51:54 PM »

wow, none of these iron banner bounties look fun at all. a bunch of tedious bullshit requirements. pass

toku · « **Reply #340 on:** October 08, 2014, 11:50:35 PM »

My IB experience has been great so far:

demi · « **Reply #341 on:** October 09, 2014, 12:03:23 AM »

Nightfall gave me like 9 Ascendant Shards... zzzz

I'm itching to do a Raid run this weekend. Need to find a group I guess.

demi · « **Reply #342 on:** October 10, 2014, 09:19:37 AM »

Ice Breaker at Xur this weekend - people really like that gun, so I'll get to see whats up.

toku · « **Reply #343 on:** October 12, 2014, 07:39:44 PM »

demi · « **Reply #344 on:** October 12, 2014, 08:44:05 PM »

The one reason Destiny is a generation behind PSO:

TEXT CHAT IN LOBBY

Trent Dole · « **Reply #345 on:** October 12, 2014, 10:15:43 PM »

Destiny needs cake. Patch that shit in, Bungie! Pretty funny how the supposed next big thing in the online console space is what the very first one was.

demi · « **Reply #346 on:** October 13, 2014, 11:08:40 AM »

Didnt get to raid this weekend, I guess I will try one of those "DestinyLFG" sites.

XBL is having friend list issues anyway, I wouldnt have been able to receive messages or party chat anyway.

tehjaybo · « **Reply #347 on:** October 13, 2014, 01:36:53 PM »

Beat the raid a few times now, it's pretty fun. Clan is going for hard mode on Friday, so that's pretty cool. Spent an hour or two yesterday farming relic iron, got around 150. Made a video a week or two ago about farming helium filaments as well, and it's a pretty solid route. Thoroughly enjoying Ice Breaker, though using Suros Regime for my primary weapon while raiding since I'm on outside portal duty for the last boss and add duty for the first one.

demi · « **Reply #348 on:** October 14, 2014, 02:34:08 AM »

Finished the raid with a group I found online and we even cheesed him off the edge. Awesome

... I got nothing but Shards and Chatterwhite : \

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #349 on:** October 14, 2014, 08:27:04 AM »

Just got my Warlock to lvl 24 then went to do some of the Daily/Weekly strikes that popped up on the side...and there's no matchmaking wtf?

Think I remember hearing some complaints about that but I thought it was just for the raids.

Game is a broken mess but for some reason I'm really liking it so far. I didn't play any console FPSs the last two generations so maybe I'm just liking it as the first one I've gotten into.

toku · « **Reply #350 on:** October 14, 2014, 08:40:29 AM »

Got my second character to 26. Just need class specific armor mats to get her to 27 and I can raid potentially four times a week now!

spoiler (click to show/hide)

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demi · « **Reply #351 on:** October 14, 2014, 09:40:15 AM »

Weapon Balancing Hotfix

http://www.bungie.net/7_Hotfix---10142014/en/News/News?aid=12283

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Scout Rifles

Base damage increased by 6%
Damage vs. Combatants increased by 6% - 25% (based on tier)
Improved target acquisition, plus additional recoil tuning.

demi · « **Reply #352 on:** October 14, 2014, 10:30:15 AM »

Clip I recorded of me pushing Atheon off the map

http://xboxclips.com/video.php?uid=2678033349854390&gamertag=Demifish&vid=c679c675-4ba6-4a8a-963b-eda04b90a031

Momo · « **Reply #353 on:** October 14, 2014, 04:11:12 PM »

Bought it on last gen, i figure i'll upgrade if i still like it when I go current gen

demi · « **Reply #354 on:** October 15, 2014, 09:13:29 AM »

Bungie added a little perk to the loot cave in this latest patch

demi · « **Reply #355 on:** October 15, 2014, 09:01:05 PM »

Raid #2:

Raid Armor & Raid Boots (Dismantled, luls) & Atheon's Epilogue

One more piece away from 30

demi · « **Reply #356 on:** October 17, 2014, 09:35:40 PM »

Another update, another hotFUX

http://www.bungie.net/en/News/News?aid=12295

tl;dr

- They are "fixing" Atheon fight so that you cant bump him off (ok, fine)
- They are "fixing" Atheon fight where normally a set 3 would teleport (the furthest back) but now they are changing it to 3 completely random people every time (wuttttttttttttt)

- They are buffing Mythoclast because "its supposed to be kinda OP, its the hardest item to get"
- Suros getting nerfed AGAIN, lol

People are pissed over the Atheon randomness, and their insistence on "fixing" useless shit instead of actual bugs.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #357 on:** October 17, 2014, 10:10:05 PM »

I am done with this game after level 20.

demi · « **Reply #358 on:** October 20, 2014, 09:54:35 AM »

Tried Hard mode last night for the first time.

Shit aint no joke. One level makes all the difference. Was in a group of 5 29s and 1 30.

We got up to Gatekeeper and couldnt finish the job. All I got was the Praedyth's Sniper as well.

demi · « **Reply #359 on:** October 20, 2014, 09:19:30 PM »

Cheesed Atheon off

Only getting the Vision of Confluence and the Ship

News:

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