Author Topic: The Division (Read 29731 times)

pilonv1 · « **Reply #60 on:** March 09, 2016, 03:23:12 AM »

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Badger @ His PC @SuperBlueBadger
Are you fucking real right now, The Division has no character pass through, so people are QUEUING to talk to an NPC

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #61 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:54:11 AM »

I couldn't get past that laptop last night

demi · « **Reply #62 on:** March 09, 2016, 10:01:04 AM »

I got past the laptop just fine. Stay mad betas.

Game is awesome. Although I prefer playing single player since when in a group, none of your sidemissions / intel blips show up on your map.

toku · « **Reply #63 on:** March 09, 2016, 03:41:25 PM »

Quote from: demi on March 09, 2016, 10:01:04 AM

I got past the laptop just fine. Stay mad betas.

Game is awesome. Although I prefer playing single player since when in a group, none of your sidemissions / intel blips show up on your map.

yeah im loving just exploring nyc solo and finding the cellphones/intel stuff.

demi · « **Reply #64 on:** March 09, 2016, 03:51:19 PM »

This game isnt the Destiny killer it was marketed out to be, but damn it feels good to get some actual PVE content to play through.

toku · « **Reply #65 on:** March 09, 2016, 04:29:25 PM »

Yeah it's a different enough experience I'm glad to have both. So far this feels more singleplayer experience with a shared world vs destiny's this is very much a multiplayer game with some shit you can solo.

Gonna be interesting how end game stuff plays out though but I'm enjoying my time in winter flu apocalypse nyc.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #66 on:** March 09, 2016, 07:08:55 PM »

Got it.

No issue with lap top.

Only did the first 3 side quests so far but it's pretty awesome. I got total crap loots breh.

eleuin · « **Reply #67 on:** March 11, 2016, 02:23:19 PM »

Just started but I'm really enjoying it, I think exploration and finding collectables are more enjoyable here because you can't quickly scale buildings or drive vehicles

SantaC · « **Reply #68 on:** March 11, 2016, 07:26:35 PM »

I dont have The Division, but seriously the OST is godly. Some of the best dark pieces I heard in years. No wonder this guy was inspired by Metroid.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #69 on:** March 12, 2016, 01:08:56 PM »

Gonna dig in to this tonight, got it cause word of mouth is this isnt content starved like Destiny.

Beta wasnt omg amazing and it is Ubisoft, but there is something about the setting etc that really gets me.

Looking forward to some pvp too

SantaC · « **Reply #70 on:** March 12, 2016, 03:06:21 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on March 12, 2016, 01:08:56 PM

Gonna dig in to this tonight, got it cause word of mouth is this isnt content starved like Destiny.

Beta wasnt omg amazing and it is Ubisoft, but there is something about the setting etc that really gets me.

Looking forward to some pvp too

Ubisoft is the publisher, but it is developed by massive

toku · « **Reply #71 on:** March 13, 2016, 04:31:53 AM »

The world wasn't ready for World In Conflict back in 07

Your Stalker · « **Reply #72 on:** March 13, 2016, 05:07:03 AM »

i was tho

what a great rts

toku · « **Reply #73 on:** March 13, 2016, 07:01:51 AM »

If you're into the setting at all and paying attention it's pretty god damn grim. The attention to detail for stuff that 98% of ppl are not even gonna give a shit about it honestly fairly amazing. Theres a lot of love here in areas most would consider superfluous in this sorta game. Level design being one of them.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #74 on:** March 13, 2016, 06:09:11 PM »

Turned off the radar, gps and a few other things. Feels a lot more immersive like this. Kind of fun to have to see where the enemies are coming from.

Prob not the most efficient way to play though

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #75 on:** March 13, 2016, 07:23:46 PM »

So is this Borderlands of Duty, basically?

thisismyusername · « **Reply #76 on:** March 13, 2016, 08:31:10 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on March 13, 2016, 07:23:46 PM

So is this Borderlands of Duty, basically?

Third Person Cover-shooter, so not really either of those.

It's more "Gears of Diablo."

toku · « **Reply #77 on:** March 14, 2016, 12:05:02 AM »

demi · « **Reply #78 on:** March 14, 2016, 01:46:18 AM »

There's also an Echo that's the Hot Fuzz fence scene.

https://account.xbox.com/en-us/gameclip/e1cdc6f2-84a4-443e-bbe3-3c99dbfeebdb?gamerTag=demifish&scid=e2f10100-3928-4019-8789-5f12046dcb16

Shenmue3 · « **Reply #79 on:** March 14, 2016, 02:05:34 AM »

how realistic is NYC??

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #80 on:** March 14, 2016, 02:20:53 AM »

Game looks really stunning when you turn off all that hud clutter. Especially weather effects

You still have your objective marked to know which direction you should go.

toku · « **Reply #81 on:** March 14, 2016, 03:23:20 AM »

Yeah the weather day/night stuff is very impressive. Nothing like running down some block as the sun is coming up through the buildings almost blinding. That and getting caught in a white out mid fire fight in the DZ.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #82 on:** March 14, 2016, 04:28:28 AM »

Quote from: Shenmue3 on March 14, 2016, 02:05:34 AM

how realistic is NYC??

It's okay? Tutorial area is Brooklyn. The playable area is from the south side of Manhattan up to Central Park. Upper East Side /West Side is sadly not included. The center streets are regulated to the Dark Zone. They didn't seem to cough up the cash for the likenesses of most buildings (think Rainbow Six Vegas) so there is some real weird stuff on the skyline not looking right (like the ESB and the Freedom Tower). That being said there are some freakishly accurate areas; my old office near Penn Plaza is almost 100% perfect, MSG is there, sorta, and the main base of operations is the huge awesome post office across from MSG.

The thing that bugs me is the signage is pretty weird/not quite right, and the replacements for things like FDNY, NYPD and MTA are kind of crappily designed. But whatever, it's still pretty good. There's a level inside Macy's (not actually Macy's) that's on fire that is pretty rad looking.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #83 on:** March 14, 2016, 04:32:18 AM »

It feels like NYC to me, but I was there just once. Hope they expand the map in the future.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #84 on:** March 14, 2016, 08:26:04 AM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on March 14, 2016, 04:32:18 AM

It feels like NYC to me, but I was there just once. Hope they expand the map in the future.

Well, of course that's why it'll feel like NYC for you. But that wasn't Shenmue3's question. His question was how accurate it is. Feel has nothing to do with accuracy.

Quote from: Sho Nuff on March 14, 2016, 04:28:28 AM

Quote from: Shenmue3 on March 14, 2016, 02:05:34 AM
how realistic is NYC??

It's okay? Tutorial area is Brooklyn. The playable area is from the south side of Manhattan up to Central Park. Upper East Side /West Side is sadly not included. The center streets are regulated to the Dark Zone. They didn't seem to cough up the cash for the likenesses of most buildings (think Rainbow Six Vegas) so there is some real weird stuff on the skyline not looking right (like the ESB and the Freedom Tower). That being said there are some freakishly accurate areas; my old office near Penn Plaza is almost 100% perfect, MSG is there, sorta, and the main base of operations is the huge awesome post office across from MSG.

The thing that bugs me is the signage is pretty weird/not quite right, and the replacements for things like FDNY, NYPD and MTA are kind of crappily designed. But whatever, it's still pretty good. There's a level inside Macy's (not actually Macy's) that's on fire that is pretty rad looking.

Interesting. Isn't the game set in 2011? I thought that's when the initial announcement trailer was the "downfall" period. One World Trade Center didn't open until 2014, I thought? So wouldn't OWTC be mid construction anyway?

demi · « **Reply #85 on:** March 14, 2016, 08:51:20 AM »

I've done -everything- 100% PVE. Just need to do the dark zone achievements.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #86 on:** March 14, 2016, 10:27:02 AM »

Quote from: demi on March 14, 2016, 08:51:20 AM

I've done -everything- 100% PVE. Just need to do the dark zone achievements.

i'm level 9 after an entire weekend

Fear my 3k DPS yo

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #87 on:** March 14, 2016, 10:48:29 AM »

Still higher then my level 5 after two nights

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #88 on:** March 14, 2016, 10:50:36 AM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on March 14, 2016, 10:48:29 AM

Still higher then my level 5 after two nights

Set up your tech/medical/security wings in your base of operations. Those missions are not only easy to matchmake currently but also reward you with a lot of EXP and some nice items.

Edit yeah: Plus perks and abilities.

You should be up to 9/10 in no time sir.

demi · « **Reply #89 on:** March 14, 2016, 10:53:08 AM »

Theres matchmaking on practically everything. You can even matchmake based on difficulty. I used it the entire time I played - I did every mission on hard mode.

I even did my first "Challenge Mode" with a matched group.

You unlock daily mission / challenge missions when you hit 30.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #90 on:** March 14, 2016, 11:02:48 AM »

I tried matchmaking on the first mission but didn't get anyone, then I tried doing it on hard and failed like 6 times. Think I'll save matchmaking for endgame content and maybe some bigger story missions.

Haven't unlocked any wings yet

Just been walking around doing some encounters and enjoying the sights. If I play tonight Ill try to unlock the med wing.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #91 on:** March 14, 2016, 11:26:22 AM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on March 14, 2016, 11:02:48 AM

I tried matchmaking on the first mission but didn't get anyone, then I tried doing it on hard and failed like 6 times. Think I'll save matchmaking for endgame content and maybe some bigger story missions.

Haven't unlocked any wings yet Just been walking around doing some encounters and enjoying the sights. If I play tonight Ill try to unlock the med wing.

Do so asap because it gives you an ability to heal yourself and teammates within a vicinity of you. Totally required man.

demi · « **Reply #92 on:** March 14, 2016, 11:27:52 AM »

Leveling is actually pretty painless. Just do the side tasks. Primarily the ones marked "Side Mission". Doing the Encounters helps too as they give you points towards building your wings (and are the only way to get points aside from story missions). You can't farm base points, so if you want an upgrade, get that section's points. Upgrade Security Wing as the very first free perk gives you 10% bonus XP on everything.

You can get a rundown of every single side mission at each area's safe house (there's a soldier, and a map board).

The collectibles arent really worth going for, all you get is a set of jackets.

eleuin · « **Reply #93 on:** March 14, 2016, 11:39:36 AM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on March 14, 2016, 11:26:22 AM

Quote from: Premium Lager on March 14, 2016, 11:02:48 AM
I tried matchmaking on the first mission but didn't get anyone, then I tried doing it on hard and failed like 6 times. Think I'll save matchmaking for endgame content and maybe some bigger story missions.

Haven't unlocked any wings yet Just been walking around doing some encounters and enjoying the sights. If I play tonight Ill try to unlock the med wing.

Do so asap because it gives you an ability to heal yourself and teammates within a vicinity of you. Totally required man.

That skill and the turret are probably the best, just because it aggros enemies so easily

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #94 on:** March 14, 2016, 11:56:52 AM »

Quote from: eleuin on March 14, 2016, 11:39:36 AM

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on March 14, 2016, 11:26:22 AM
Quote from: Premium Lager on March 14, 2016, 11:02:48 AM
I tried matchmaking on the first mission but didn't get anyone, then I tried doing it on hard and failed like 6 times. Think I'll save matchmaking for endgame content and maybe some bigger story missions.

Haven't unlocked any wings yet Just been walking around doing some encounters and enjoying the sights. If I play tonight Ill try to unlock the med wing.

Do so asap because it gives you an ability to heal yourself and teammates within a vicinity of you. Totally required man.
That skill and the turret are probably the best, just because it aggros enemies so easily

I think the second medical ability (unlocked with quarantine I think) that puts down a briefcase device that heals everybody within a large radius is probably the best ability in the game. Although granted I still have a lot to unlock.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #95 on:** March 14, 2016, 11:57:24 AM »

Stupid question for xbox bros

How do I actually drink a water or use explosive bullets? I can't seem to figure it out.

demi · « **Reply #96 on:** March 14, 2016, 12:07:03 PM »

Hold right on d-pad

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #97 on:** March 14, 2016, 12:07:49 PM »

Quote from: demi on March 14, 2016, 12:07:03 PM

Hold right on d-pad

toku · « **Reply #98 on:** March 14, 2016, 08:59:11 PM »

Quote from: demi on March 14, 2016, 08:51:20 AM

I've done -everything- 100% PVE. Just need to do the dark zone achievements.

Same. Did the collectibles too the last few were a bitch. Those underground labyrinth cellphones.

demi · « **Reply #99 on:** March 15, 2016, 02:00:39 AM »

Things I learned tonight:

- Challenge Mode is fucking distinguished mentally-challenged and I wont be doing it again
- Dark Zone NPC spawns are fucking distinguished mentally-challenged and not fun solo

I'm just gonna lurk the early DZ and farm the enemy kills and possible rogues.

toku · « **Reply #100 on:** March 15, 2016, 04:34:12 AM »

Quote from: demi on March 15, 2016, 02:00:39 AM

Things I learned tonight:

- Challenge Mode is fucking distinguished mentally-challenged and I wont be doing it again
- Dark Zone NPC spawns are fucking distinguished mentally-challenged and not fun solo

I'm just gonna lurk the early DZ and farm the enemy kills and possible rogues.

add me on xbone gt Tokubetsu

I did challenge mode with matchmade randoms with voice chat it's just time consuming in the sense of destiny nightfall without escapes or easy cheaps. You have to be super super patient and very slow. Pull into doorways, every room takes like 15-20 minutes etc. RN I don't think it's really worth because i got shit but that leads me to.

DZ definitely feels more worth it loot x time wise as long as you can field at least a group of 3 competent ppl. I did like a 30-45ish min DZ run with 3 bros after my mission and I got way more purples in that time frame. Killing named dudes in DZ 1-3 alot more worth it. The biggest issue is if you aren't fielding a full team of 4 rn, your chance of getting jumped waiting for extraction goes up exponentially. Especially when you leave the first DZ area. Solo DZ you gotta live like a hungry stray animal, you only get pickings and be grateful. Hunting with the pack tho is legit.

demi · « **Reply #101 on:** March 15, 2016, 09:41:12 AM »

It was moreso the Russian Consulate challenge mission than anything. Just distinguished mentally-challenged with the shotgunners and the constant seeker mines.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #102 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:20:07 AM »

well for us no pro players here's a story

Me and a friend went into the DZ01 as noobie level 10's. Whoops.

Nothing like walking into a landmark and seeing level 14 enemies who one shot you with shotguns

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #103 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:21:07 AM »

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #104 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:24:22 AM »

Please go to GAF if you want to bitch about this shit. It's already old.

demi · « **Reply #105 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:31:24 AM »

The main issue is that there is no reward or reason for going Rogue besides being a sociopath. You'll notice in this mongrels vid, half the time he initiates, the people are shooting NPCs, and he is a scumbag and just shoots them up.

You can get some dope's shitty drops (apparently it gives you the worst drops from their sack), and go on Manhunt, where your reward is something like 1700 DZ creds, whereas if you die, you can de-rank like 3 levels, lose almost 100k DZ credits....

I ran around DZ yesterday telling people to vote Trump or they'll go up against the wall.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #106 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:34:16 AM »

Quote from: demi on March 15, 2016, 11:31:24 AM

The main issue is that there is no reward or reason for going Rogue besides being a sociopath. You'll notice in this mongrels vid, half the time he initiates, the people are shooting NPCs, and he is a scumbag and just shoots them up.

You can get some dope's shitty drops (apparently it gives you the worst drops from their sack), and go on Manhunt, where your reward is something like 1700 DZ creds, whereas if you die, you can de-rank like 3 levels, lose almost 100k DZ credits....

I ran around DZ yesterday telling people to vote Trump or they'll go up against the wall.

LOL!

Yeah they need to change how the rogue part is handled. I mean I want them to suffer something if they lose but not to the level currently implemented. It's way to friendly among players in the DZ currently...outside of the shitbirds who try to stand in your way when you're engaged with an enemy.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #107 on:** March 15, 2016, 11:58:26 AM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on March 15, 2016, 11:24:22 AM

Please go to GAF if you want to bitch about this shit. It's already old.

Boy you sure are a sensitive soul.

demi · « **Reply #108 on:** March 15, 2016, 12:11:56 PM »

Next DZ trip:

Pick up nothing but greens, and goad players into attacking me for those "sweet purples and yellows" I just got.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #109 on:** March 15, 2016, 12:22:30 PM »

Quote from: demi on March 15, 2016, 12:11:56 PM

Next DZ trip:

Pick up nothing but greens, and goad players into attacking me for those "sweet purples and yellows" I just got.

LOL

"Yeah we got that Trump backer's ass. Wait a second...what the fuck all he had on him was 6 pairs of skinny jeans"

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #110 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:10:33 PM »

Matchmaking is really smooth here, unlocked all wings now in a group. Played with some idiot I had to revive 5 times. Gameplay so far is simple and tight. Almost level 8.

Hard to describe how bad the story is though, quite embarrassing really

thisismyusername · « **Reply #111 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:20:37 PM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on March 15, 2016, 11:24:22 AM

Please go to GAF if you want to bitch about this shit. It's already old.

Did he lie, though? The Dark Zone is pointless for the most part. It's drop tables could be implemented into the base/non-PvP zones and nothing of value would be lost in the process.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #112 on:** March 17, 2016, 04:44:20 AM »

What do you guys prioritize, HP or DPS?

demi · « **Reply #113 on:** March 17, 2016, 08:36:09 AM »

Ideally you want DPS > Health > Skill

I havent really seen the argument for higher Skill.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #114 on:** March 17, 2016, 09:53:21 AM »

Maybe if you will play a tank role then HP > Skill > DPS could be the way to go. Just theorycrafting

toku · « **Reply #115 on:** March 17, 2016, 03:52:48 PM »

Stamina just doesn't seem super important. In the higher difficulties/zones things will be 1-2shotting you in the open regardless of health. I'm thinking it's all percentage of health dmg. At the same time you probably benefit from slightly lower health/glass build by healing faster from smart cover and stations.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #116 on:** March 17, 2016, 05:59:05 PM »

Fuck being matchmalked with people 2 levels under recommended that wipe all the time

toku · « **Reply #117 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:13:51 PM »

demi · « **Reply #118 on:** March 18, 2016, 12:42:02 AM »

Since the game is nothing but running in circles killing mobs, my interest is gone. Just gonna wait for the "Raid" update.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #119 on:** March 18, 2016, 03:30:59 AM »

Now being matchmaked with someone in China, unplayable ping

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Author Topic: The Division (Read 29731 times)