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  • Sir LandsharkSir Landshark resting shark face Registered User regular
    vamen wrote: »
    I've been eager to grab this when the expansion is out, but I didn't realize it was $60. That seems steep for an expansion, and the game seemed awfully small in compare to how long they'd been working on it, it makes me think the expansion couldn't have a ton of content? Keep in mind I'm only really interested in the world and story stuff. All the loot talk doesn't matter much to me, though I like getting fancy gear as much as the next guy, but it won't keep me playing.

    I know it contains the original game, does it also contain all the DLC up to that point?
    Also would someone starting a new char have a chance to see most everything do you think or will people not be around to do any old content? A guess of course, hard to say right now, but I figured you vet players might have a good idea of it. I only ever got to play the first two strikes (which were a blast).

    I don't think you'll have a hard time getting people to do the old content with you. Maybe not right when TTK drops because everything is new and shiny, but after it dies down, sure. Crota is soloable and vault is just plain fun.

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  • CelianCelian Registered User regular
    Weird. He does not sound anything like I was expecting.

    It's got kind of a C3PO vibe to me.

    If you get the chance, the documentary "I know that Voice" is pretty awesome and it shows the actual range of voice actors. It's fairly impressive what they can do and how they can sound.

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  • CptHamiltonCptHamilton Registered User regular
    edited August 2015
    Weird. He does not sound anything like I was expecting.

    It's got kind of a C3PO vibe to me.

    Yeah. I can't say if I like it or not based on two sentences (neither of which is "That wizard came from the moon!"). I was just expecting something closer to Nathan Drake. I would not guess they were played by the same guy.

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  • tastydonutstastydonuts Registered User regular
    edited August 2015
    IDDQD wrote: »
    Tomorrow's Strike reveal trailer is up, and we get our first NoNoBot appearance. Seems like a chipper little guy doesn't he?

    https://youtu.be/5aXiBBIBaxY


    Another trailer, another batch of shots that show this game would have been so much better in third person. :P

    IJS... look at this:

    That sense of scale is all but lost due to a combination of Destiny's first person perspective and narrow FOV!

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    edit: Obviously you wouldn't play it with the camera that far back, but just look at all that environment.

    In my head Dinklebot lives on, automatically replacing NoNoBot's voice.

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  • EtchwartsEtchwarts Eyes Up Registered User regular
    Nolan North has a crazy range

    He plays Penguin in the Arkham games, all three personality spheres from Portal 2, and of course Nathan Drake

    I think people just type cast him with the Drake voice at this point, but I'm pleased Bungie didn't

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  • squall99xsquall99x Registered User regular
    vamen wrote: »
    I've been eager to grab this when the expansion is out, but I didn't realize it was $60. That seems steep for an expansion, and the game seemed awfully small in compare to how long they'd been working on it, it makes me think the expansion couldn't have a ton of content? Keep in mind I'm only really interested in the world and story stuff. All the loot talk doesn't matter much to me, though I like getting fancy gear as much as the next guy, but it won't keep me playing.

    I know it contains the original game, does it also contain all the DLC up to that point?
    Also would someone starting a new char have a chance to see most everything do you think or will people not be around to do any old content? A guess of course, hard to say right now, but I figured you vet players might have a good idea of it. I only ever got to play the first two strikes (which were a blast).
    Not trying to deter you from a purchase, but if you are looking more for story and exposition etc and not really interested in the loot collecting part I'm not sure if it will be the greatest value for you. As that is at this point probably 90% of the game. Although the Taken King is supposedly working to fix that I doubt its going to reach AAA rpg level story telling ala Dragon Age or Witcher or whatnot.

    As it stands at the moment I'm not sure their is enough story to warrant a $60 purchase if that is all you are interested in. Maybe that will change.

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  • squall99xsquall99x Registered User regular
    First item up, Titan helm that basically gives you sunsinger's Angel of Light.

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  • CelianCelian Registered User regular
    edited August 2015
    Iron Banner is out. Helmet / Boots. Shotgun and Assault Rifle.

    Also, the first exotic is up:

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  • TallahasseerielTallahasseeriel Registered User regular
    Why are public events sooooo boring?

    Is there really no faster pace to grind them but earth?

  • FawstFawst The road to awe.Registered User regular
    FINALLY, I can get a Felwinter!

    Fuck me. I was going to bring my Vita to work. If I knew IB was today of have glitched it. Bah,

  • Casually HardcoreCasually Hardcore Once an Asshole. Trying to be better. Registered User regular
    Damn it! I want that Felwinter Lie!

    But it's going to get nerf and become worthless......

    but...

    I can make it better with infusion....

  • tastydonutstastydonuts Registered User regular
    edited August 2015
    Celian wrote: »
    Iron Banner is out. Helmet / Boots. Shotgun and Assault Rifle.

    ...

    Wow, so between IB, PoE, and the NF the only way I wouldn't be able to reach LL34 this week is if I don't play the game at all. :O

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  • squall99xsquall99x Registered User regular
    Damn it! I want that Felwinter Lie!

    But it's going to get nerf and become worthless......

    but...

    I can make it better with infusion....

    Can only infuse Year 2 Items

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  • Casually HardcoreCasually Hardcore Once an Asshole. Trying to be better. Registered User regular
    Well fuck Iron Banner.

  • TallahasseerielTallahasseeriel Registered User regular
    What is iron banner anyway?

  • CelianCelian Registered User regular
    Uriel wrote: »
    What is iron banner anyway?

    A week long PvP event where you grind rep with daily bountie / Iron Banner victories. Each Rank gives you access to various rewards. Etheric Light at rank 3 and 5. You can see what's available on Lord Saladin in the tower.

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  • AngrySquirrelAngrySquirrel Registered User regular
    edited August 2015
    Celian wrote: »
    Uriel wrote: »
    What is iron banner anyway?

    A week long PvP event where you grind rep with daily bountie / Iron Banner victories. Each Rank gives you access to various rewards. Etheric Light at rank 3 and 5. You can see what's available on Lord Saladin in the tower.
    or here: https://www.bungie.net/en/Vendors/1/4611686018430132145/2305843009261157133?vendor=242140165&category=2Nothing to see here...

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  • Casually HardcoreCasually Hardcore Once an Asshole. Trying to be better. Registered User regular
    edited August 2015
    Uriel wrote: »
    What is iron banner anyway?

    Nothing but a miserable little pile of secrets!

    But enough talk!

    HAVE AT YOU!

    Casually Hardcore on
  • CelianCelian Registered User regular
    Celian wrote: »
    Uriel wrote: »
    What is iron banner anyway?

    A week long PvP event where you grind rep with daily bountie / Iron Banner victories. Each Rank gives you access to various rewards. Etheric Light at rank 3 and 5. You can see what's available on Lord Saladin in the tower.
    or here: https://www.bungie.net/en/Vendors/1/4611686018430132145/2305843009261157133?vendor=242140165&category=2

    Didn't think linking Vendors work because the URL has your own Character ID / Account ID so that it shows the class specific stuff. Your link doesn't work for other folks :)

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  • AngrySquirrelAngrySquirrel Registered User regular
    Celian wrote: »
    Celian wrote: »
    Uriel wrote: »
    What is iron banner anyway?

    A week long PvP event where you grind rep with daily bountie / Iron Banner victories. Each Rank gives you access to various rewards. Etheric Light at rank 3 and 5. You can see what's available on Lord Saladin in the tower.
    or here: https://www.bungie.net/en/Vendors/1/4611686018430132145/2305843009261157133?vendor=242140165&category=2

    Didn't think linking Vendors work because the URL has your own Character ID / Account ID so that it shows the class specific stuff. Your link doesn't work for other folks :)
    Doh! Figured it would swap for whatever his character was. Lame.

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  • OptimusZedOptimusZed Registered User regular
    I was going to be pvping anyway this week to max marks. I guess I might as well push for a Fellwinters.

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  • vamenvamen Registered User regular
    edited August 2015
    Ah ha, I only saw the $60 version when I did my searching. It's nice there is a cheaper version for people who already have it. That's an issue I've had with expansions over the years. Good for them.

    Squall - I wondered that myself. I really enjoyed the setting of what I've played but I wanted more story than it seemed to deliver. Maybe I'll wait to hear about TKK's review as far as story goes.

    Thanks for all the feedback folks.

    vamen on
  • ErevarErevar The Nounverber Registered User regular
    Celian wrote: »
    Iron Banner is out. Helmet / Boots. Shotgun and Assault Rifle.

    Also, the first exotic is up:
    Titans: fly like the shadows with the Empyrean Bellicose. Aiming your weapons while in the air will hold you in place for a short time. Orbs collected when your Super is full will recharge your melee ability. - Xûr, Agent of the Nine

    Um... You can't collect orbs when your super is full, so how does that work exactly?

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  • CptHamiltonCptHamilton Registered User regular
    Erevar wrote: »
    Celian wrote: »
    Iron Banner is out. Helmet / Boots. Shotgun and Assault Rifle.

    Also, the first exotic is up:
    Titans: fly like the shadows with the Empyrean Bellicose. Aiming your weapons while in the air will hold you in place for a short time. Orbs collected when your Super is full will recharge your melee ability. - Xûr, Agent of the Nine

    Um... You can't collect orbs when your super is full, so how does that work exactly?

    One would assume that now (or at least with this item), you can.

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  • QanamilQanamil x Registered User regular
    Irate Banana time! Hopefully the lag will be fixed, I'll definitely jump into some IB fun-time shenanigan groups if so.

  • CelianCelian Registered User regular
    Erevar wrote: »
    Celian wrote: »
    Iron Banner is out. Helmet / Boots. Shotgun and Assault Rifle.

    Also, the first exotic is up:
    Titans: fly like the shadows with the Empyrean Bellicose. Aiming your weapons while in the air will hold you in place for a short time. Orbs collected when your Super is full will recharge your melee ability. - Xûr, Agent of the Nine

    Um... You can't collect orbs when your super is full, so how does that work exactly?

    One would assume that now (or at least with this item), you can.

    Pretty much. Although one has to wonder if it stops if your melee is full? Sometimes leaving orbs up is useful to get your super back very quickly after using it. Guess time will tell!

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  • OptimusZedOptimusZed Registered User regular
    That doesn't really seem like a perk.

    I mean, I love me some melee, but orbs are for Supers.

    They even call them Supers.

    We're reading Rifts. You should too. You know you want to. Now With Ninjas!

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  • CormacCormac Registered User regular
    I was going to skip IB this time but my Hunter is 42 marks shy of 200. Guess I'll be playing for an evening or two. No real reason to bother for the gear or items anymore since they'll all be worthless in three weeks.

    Well, one last hurrah for Thorn I guess. Might as well enjoy it while it lasts.

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  • Custom SpecialCustom Special I know I am, I'm sure I am, I'm Sounders 'til I die!Registered User regular
    Any chance a couple X1 guardians might like to carry my 30 Hunter through some strike lists and Weekly? I'm trying to get 65 more Vmarks so I can pick up arms or boots to ascend and hit 32 for Nightfall.

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  • EvilMonkeyEvilMonkey Registered User regular
    It's all but guaranteed that etheric lights will be obsolete? Other than for those willing to take whatever damage penalty in year 2 Banner / ToO / PvE by sticking with year 1 guns?

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  • Zombie GandhiZombie Gandhi Registered User regular
    That helmet looks awesome.
    Perk, less interesting.

    Still wish you could rock a full set of this type of armor like this plus Ruin Wings plus Stand Asides.
    Just be a silver Titan of doom.

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  • RadiationRadiation Registered User regular
    Uriel wrote: »
    Why are public events sooooo boring?

    Is there really no faster pace to grind them but earth?

    I still need like 25 and I think my approach to it was basically just do them as I did the complete 6 patrol missions on X. I ran into 2 public events while doing Venus patrol bounty yesterday.

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  • CelianCelian Registered User regular
    EvilMonkey wrote: »
    It's all but guaranteed that etheric lights will be obsolete? Other than for those willing to take whatever damage penalty in year 2 Banner / ToO / PvE by sticking with year 1 guns?

    Pretty much yes. This Iron Banner is fairly pointless for folks that have been playing since HoW launched. IB with a full PA group is a lot of fun though. The addition of no pressure to hit Rank 5 might make it even more fun. It's also a good way to grind out those Crucible Grimoire cards.

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  • CptHamiltonCptHamilton Registered User regular
    I'd personally like it if I could still pick up orbs after my super is charged some of the time. But that's with perks that regen health on orb pick-up, not this item.

    Maybe the Sunbreaker melee will be something badass that makes this worth-while. I wouldn't mind being able to fast-charge Sunsinger exploding-shotgun-fist on raids/strikes since my super is usually charged and sitting there doing nothing in case we need a self-res to save the day but it's a titan hat so bleh.

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  • CormacCormac Registered User regular
    Sorry, worthless is a bit too reactionist. You can still use 331 and 365 guns if you really like them, but they'll be out-damaged in raid and strikes by the new weapons. By all means use them for doing dailies and bounties, those are the best time to use guns that are fun to use but not ideal for end game content.

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  • MrMiscreantMrMiscreant Mean motor scooter Hiding in the back seat of your carRegistered User regular
    OptimusZed wrote: »
    That doesn't really seem like a perk.

    I mean, I love me some melee, but orbs are for Supers.

    They even call them Supers.

    It's like ... the opposite of a perk. It actually makes your Titan worse.

    I really hope it's the last node in the item so I can just ever activate it.

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  • jefe414jefe414 "My Other Drill Hole is a Teleporter" Mechagodzilla is Best GodzillaRegistered User regular
    OptimusZed wrote: »
    That doesn't really seem like a perk.

    I mean, I love me some melee, but orbs are for Supers.

    They even call them Supers.

    I use my melee to make orbs for other people's supers .

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  • DevoutlyApatheticDevoutlyApathetic Registered User regular
    Radiation wrote: »
    Uriel wrote: »
    Why are public events sooooo boring?

    Is there really no faster pace to grind them but earth?

    I still need like 25 and I think my approach to it was basically just do them as I did the complete 6 patrol missions on X. I ran into 2 public events while doing Venus patrol bounty yesterday.

    Destinypublicevents.com can be super helpful in choosing where you're doing patrol bounty missions.

    Though Earth is by far the best place to try and string together events in a row.

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  • Sir LandsharkSir Landshark resting shark face Registered User regular
    Uriel wrote: »
    Why are public events sooooo boring?

    Is there really no faster pace to grind them but earth?

    I still need to do 27 of them or something like that. let me know if you find anything better than Earth.

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  • CptHamiltonCptHamilton Registered User regular
    Cormac wrote: »
    Sorry, worthless is a bit too reactionist. You can still use 331 and 365 guns if you really like them, but they'll be out-damaged in raid and strikes by the new weapons. By all means use them for doing dailies and bounties, those are the best time to use guns that are fun to use but not ideal for end game content.

    Also for non-IB/Trials PvP. I don't know how the weapon rebalance will hit shotguns but Fellwinter is a beast in regular crucible right now.

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