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RNGesus pls
So after grouping with randoms who weren't that great I had to sherpa a bit, I have officially unlocked flawless raider from 390 mode vault of glass. So unbelievably happy to have gotten the achievement on my favorite raid in this game. Now just to get hard mode aksis and the couple of grindy ones done and thats 100% baby
MythicReclaimer
Member
That's going to be a long wait...
Heh. Well I'm at work till 5, then gym, then dinner and then jumping on for VoG at 9:30PM so it won't be too bad
Speaking of raids. Had my best Hard Wrath raid yet the other night. Under one hour. Time officially was stamped as 1 hour 3 minutes but we spent at least 10 minutes in the first part of the raid waiting on a fireteam member to come online.
I'm glad I was able to be apart of that and also reach Guardian Lord myself! Feels good man :>
Ballistic
Member
I too, took all 3 years to reach guardian lord on seemingly the last day. Thanks go out to deafmedal, azys, mcarkus, Harlan, and zombie-mortar. I'm not max grimiore but I'm only short 2 from PVP.
2blackcats
Member
Just starting a new character now to practice bumper jumper before I try change over tomorrow for 2.
Never played Titan before.
Love the intro.
Never played Titan before.
Love the intro.
The Jazz Cabbage Master
Member
#onesleep
See y'all on the other side
See y'all on the other side
Thanks Ruthless. Hopefully it doesn't take me three years to reach Guardian Lord in D2
Congrats. Wouldn't of felt right not getting the Guardian Lord after over 1000 hours.
Congrats
. Don't think I'm anyway near max grimiore, I wanted to max over the summer but haven't really had the time.
aarcane
Member
I was never that good at the crucible, but one of the things I always liked about Destiny was the opportunity to get some cool-looking kills. There were few things more satisfying than popping my super and going to town.
So, here's a scrubby montage I took from some random Xbox clips and crudely hacked together in Upload Studio. Don't expect anything that resembles skill, just a handful of moments that made a mediocre PvP player feel better about himself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOQsqDkTXI
I'm going to miss my Arc Blade.
So, here's a scrubby montage I took from some random Xbox clips and crudely hacked together in Upload Studio. Don't expect anything that resembles skill, just a handful of moments that made a mediocre PvP player feel better about himself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOQsqDkTXI
I'm going to miss my Arc Blade.
Sentinel seems very like arc blade, from my limited time with the PS4 beta.
aarcane
Member
Yeah, that will probably be my first/main subclass on my Titan. Will go Voidwalker first for Warlock because that Devour ability sounds cool. Gunslinger for Hunter for orb production and the simple pleasures of throwing knives and popping Golden Gun.
Lord British
Member
It's fun being that guy who just gets into Destiny 1 a few days before the sequel comes out. Moving onto the Black Garden Story Mission tonight, done a few strikes with randoms and had a ball. What a great game, with a great shooter feel. Kinda bummed I may never do the Raids (no fireteam, friends don't play), but still loving it.
What platform? I have no intention of deleting Destiny 1 until the servers are offline, don't be surprised if it's possible to get a team up for a raid at some point.
I still haven't given up hope of that HM WotM trophy!
The à¹ÛBronx
Member
I'm with #45. Will be keeping D1 installed so happy to help with raids if on PS4. Vault of Glass is one of my favourite missions of any game I've played. Always cool to see people's first experience of it.
Looking forward to returning to Destiny tomorrow. I was on the fence about getting the PC version but decided to go for PS4 again. Preload is ready so I'm good to go.
What's the best way to go about picking a clan/guild? In Destiny 1 I had a lot of fun raiding with DGaf members (silver, mindlog, glam, hedera, etc.) but there are so many clans to choose from now and everyone is spread out amongst them it seems.
When I work out what clan to join I'm really good to go I guess.
What's the best way to go about picking a clan/guild? In Destiny 1 I had a lot of fun raiding with DGaf members (silver, mindlog, glam, hedera, etc.) but there are so many clans to choose from now and everyone is spread out amongst them it seems.
When I work out what clan to join I'm really good to go I guess.
ToyMachine228
Member
Progenitor is looking for more players on Xbox One. We're a laid back clan that's been around since the early days of Destiny and cleared pretty much everything D1 had to offer. We'll be focusing primarily on PvE but we'll take players of all kinds. With the benefits of being in a clan in D2 being so prominent, were looking for anyone that can hold their own in the Destiny, is generally a decent person and wants to play D2 for an extended period of time.
Click the image above to join. If you have any questions, feel free to let me know. See you all in-game soon!
Lord British
Member
The ๖ۜBronx;247942289 said:
PS4.
I don't know what my PSN username is, lol. It might be StupacabraPandora012
Member
What if I want to stay in the Tower?
MythicReclaimer
Member
Ghaul cometh to take your Light...get out why you can, Guardian!
I have a checkpoint on last WoTM HM boss if you just wanna trophy.
aarcane
Member
Thought I'd share a few firsts and favourites while we're waiting.
First legendary gun: Super Pox VLO
I thought Destiny would only be a stopgap until Halo: MCC released. I played Destiny for about a month after launch, didn't get very far after hitting level 20 then went on holiday. When I got back, Halo: MCC released and we all know what happened with that. After spending too much time hoping that thing would work, I picked up Destiny again. Bungie, bless them, decided to send a legendary gun to the postmaster as a "hey, start playing again" incentive. It worked. This was a two-burst monster in the crucible.
First exotic gun: Ice Breaker
Bought from Xur after managing to get enough strange coins. More than worth it. Helped me through so many nightfalls and raids in Y1.
First raid weapon drop: Found Verdict
After the PvE shotgun buff, this was amazing. Took out those damn yellow-bar captains during the Skolas encounter with ease. Also bloody effective as my first choice shotgun in PvP, until I got this filthy thing:
Yes, that Surrounded perk used to be Shot Package. I'm not sorry.
Favourite sniper: LDR 5001
Before you judge me for liking a Final Round sniper, let me say that I never knowingly abused that perk in the crucible. Believe it or not. I'm a compulsive reloader in PvP, so would rarely get to that deadly last bullet.
In PvE, it was a different story. Six rounds with Field Scout, extra damage on the final round, then a near-instant reload thanks to Spray and Play and raid gauntlets with a secondary weapon reload perk. If I didn't have Black Hammer and Ice Breaker, I'd have used this for all long-range PvE activities.
This particular LDR dropped from a nightfall. As soon as I told my fireteam which perks were on this, they said I should never delete it. One of them said "If Destiny had trading, I'd give you three Gjallarhorns for that".
Most wanted weapon - Part 1: Gjallarhorn
In Year 1, I thought I'd never get one of these. It felt like I'd constantly see it drop for others in the crucible, nightfalls and raids. Oh, the salt. It got so bad that fireteam members would actually apologise to me if a Gjallarhorn dropped for them. Usually because it was the fifth or sixth time they'd got one.
Then came the glorious day when that rat bastard Xur sold it for the second time. I bought it and used it for everything until the wolfpack rounds were nerfed. Worth the wait.
Most wanted weapon - Part 2: Thorn
The word "frustration" doesn't go far enough. I wasn't good at PvP, had no decent void weapons and was a hunter (no void abilities at the time) trying to complete the crucible part of the Y1 Thorn bounty. After a seemingly endless time using crap blue and green guns to get this done, I was so pissed off with crucible that I didn't play a single match for a couple of months. If friends wanted to do some Iron Banner after a raid, I'd make my excuses and farm public events or something like that instead.
I didn't even know this was the most hated primary of the time; I just knew I wanted it because it looked cool. That's what happens when you main a hunter, I suppose.
Anyway, I started playing crucible again because my brothers nagged me into it. Pairing the Thorn with the scumbag roll Matador above, I became part of the problem for a while. Again, not sorry.
Favourite armour set (hunter): Iron Companion
Y2 Iron Banner. Still looks great to me. Wasn't too keen on the wolf cloak that went with it though, preferred the Mantle of Gheleon as an IB class item.
Favourite community: DestinyGAF
But you already knew that.
Don't have many screenshots or clips of my time playing with DGAF. But plenty of great memories. Then there's all the good advice and everything else on here (and Discord). I wouldn't have spent half as much time playing the game if it wasn't for all you wonderful people. So thank you.
Hope to meet you all again in D2!
First legendary gun: Super Pox VLO
I thought Destiny would only be a stopgap until Halo: MCC released. I played Destiny for about a month after launch, didn't get very far after hitting level 20 then went on holiday. When I got back, Halo: MCC released and we all know what happened with that. After spending too much time hoping that thing would work, I picked up Destiny again. Bungie, bless them, decided to send a legendary gun to the postmaster as a "hey, start playing again" incentive. It worked. This was a two-burst monster in the crucible.
First exotic gun: Ice Breaker
Bought from Xur after managing to get enough strange coins. More than worth it. Helped me through so many nightfalls and raids in Y1.
First raid weapon drop: Found Verdict
After the PvE shotgun buff, this was amazing. Took out those damn yellow-bar captains during the Skolas encounter with ease. Also bloody effective as my first choice shotgun in PvP, until I got this filthy thing:
Yes, that Surrounded perk used to be Shot Package. I'm not sorry.
Favourite sniper: LDR 5001
Before you judge me for liking a Final Round sniper, let me say that I never knowingly abused that perk in the crucible. Believe it or not. I'm a compulsive reloader in PvP, so would rarely get to that deadly last bullet.
In PvE, it was a different story. Six rounds with Field Scout, extra damage on the final round, then a near-instant reload thanks to Spray and Play and raid gauntlets with a secondary weapon reload perk. If I didn't have Black Hammer and Ice Breaker, I'd have used this for all long-range PvE activities.
This particular LDR dropped from a nightfall. As soon as I told my fireteam which perks were on this, they said I should never delete it. One of them said "If Destiny had trading, I'd give you three Gjallarhorns for that".
Most wanted weapon - Part 1: Gjallarhorn
In Year 1, I thought I'd never get one of these. It felt like I'd constantly see it drop for others in the crucible, nightfalls and raids. Oh, the salt. It got so bad that fireteam members would actually apologise to me if a Gjallarhorn dropped for them. Usually because it was the fifth or sixth time they'd got one.
Then came the glorious day when that rat bastard Xur sold it for the second time. I bought it and used it for everything until the wolfpack rounds were nerfed. Worth the wait.
Most wanted weapon - Part 2: Thorn
The word "frustration" doesn't go far enough. I wasn't good at PvP, had no decent void weapons and was a hunter (no void abilities at the time) trying to complete the crucible part of the Y1 Thorn bounty. After a seemingly endless time using crap blue and green guns to get this done, I was so pissed off with crucible that I didn't play a single match for a couple of months. If friends wanted to do some Iron Banner after a raid, I'd make my excuses and farm public events or something like that instead.
I didn't even know this was the most hated primary of the time; I just knew I wanted it because it looked cool. That's what happens when you main a hunter, I suppose.
Anyway, I started playing crucible again because my brothers nagged me into it. Pairing the Thorn with the scumbag roll Matador above, I became part of the problem for a while. Again, not sorry.
Favourite armour set (hunter): Iron Companion
Y2 Iron Banner. Still looks great to me. Wasn't too keen on the wolf cloak that went with it though, preferred the Mantle of Gheleon as an IB class item.
Favourite community: DestinyGAF
But you already knew that.
Don't have many screenshots or clips of my time playing with DGAF. But plenty of great memories. Then there's all the good advice and everything else on here (and Discord). I wouldn't have spent half as much time playing the game if it wasn't for all you wonderful people. So thank you.
Hope to meet you all again in D2!
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
try now, it should work.
alternatively, quote the OP of the Destiny 2 thread if the one here doesn't work.
I'm just getting back in too. Add me on PSN Print_Dog. Willing to help with whatever.
xeroborn55
Member
I don't want to junk up the D2 thread, but there's something I've been thinking about lately that's been gnawing at me.
Halo 1, 2, 3, and Reach are by far my favorite console-exclusive games. I've been primarily a PC gamer since I was a kid, but I LOVE the 'combat puzzle' design of Halo campaigns, especially on Heroic or Legendary.
I played probably about 5 hours of Destiny 1 and the PC beta of Destiny 2. Both games just seem so bitterly disappointing to me. It feels like I'm in a shooting gallery just shooting targets as they pop up, instead of having to think about my approach to combat like in the Halo games.
If I give Destiny 2 an honest shot, is there anything in there that will rekindle my love of Halo's combat encounter design?
Halo 1, 2, 3, and Reach are by far my favorite console-exclusive games. I've been primarily a PC gamer since I was a kid, but I LOVE the 'combat puzzle' design of Halo campaigns, especially on Heroic or Legendary.
I played probably about 5 hours of Destiny 1 and the PC beta of Destiny 2. Both games just seem so bitterly disappointing to me. It feels like I'm in a shooting gallery just shooting targets as they pop up, instead of having to think about my approach to combat like in the Halo games.
If I give Destiny 2 an honest shot, is there anything in there that will rekindle my love of Halo's combat encounter design?
I've played a good chunk of the campaign and I can honestly tell you that D2's story levels and combat encounters are on the level of old Bungie and Halo. It's that good. Def worth playing. Some set pieces def reminded me of Halo when I was playing it last night.
ChubbleDucks
Member
Everyone probably moved on to D2, but I finally gave D1 another shot after 3 years. Have the expansions except Rise of Iron(will get on next sale) but am looking/hoping some here in the community are still on for some runs. Would at least like to experience the content once before eventually moving the sequel.
Currently Level 20 and just reached Mars.
PSN: NoDepth
Also how do you join a GAF clan?
Currently Level 20 and just reached Mars.
PSN: NoDepth
Also how do you join a GAF clan?
SuperSonic1305
Member
So uh am I going crazy or did Bungie remove the grimoire from the app and website? That would be a massive shit move considering the complete lack of lore in Destiny 2. Also there is no way to access your Destiny 1 vault or character from the app that I can see. Basically fuck all Destiny 1 players buy our new shit.
I reacted the same way a few minutes ago. I was looking for some stats regarding D1 warlock armors, but I couldn't find anything on Bungie.net.
Checked some old links to the D1 armory on Bungie.net, dead link.
Thanks Bungie for killing D1 this way...
JohnOfMars
Banned
May I introduce you to Ishtar Collective?
All the grimoire and a much better presentation than b.net. Full search, compiled with similar subjects, mission transcripts and more.
Grimoire is in the game now, on exotics, raid gear, and much more. These descriptions are available via the API and I would expect to see them on Isthar Collective soon. So don't think that there's a "complete lack" in Destiny 2.
Bungie has deprecated D1 support through Bungie.net, but the API for gear is still active. Check out Destiny Item Manager. It was better than Bungie.net anyway.
Triple Oceans
Member
Anyone interested in doing the campaign together? Just started and not in the mood to do this solo. PSN is cooi_breeze
Whats your timezone, do you have a mic, and what level are you now? I just started too but probably wont be able to play again till sunday
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
Xur is selling: [Exotic Gear: Legacy Engram, An Insurmountable Skullfort [Q97%], ATS/8 Tarantella [Q83%], Sunbreakers [Q88%], Dragon's Breath] [Weapon Bundles: Hawkmoon and Moonglow, Zhalo Supercell and Shock Hazard]. Xur is located at: The Reef
Megatron
Member
Oh cool, thanks! What do the q97%, q88% etc mean?
I am very disappointed as well as someone new to the game and wanted to track my grimoires and lore reveals with progression.
I get the removal though. This isn't a fee based game, and maintaining servers and logic hooks for what is effectively now an obsolete experience with the reset button and population transferring to the sequel. It makes sense, but it sucks.
Not implementing them into a game codex was a mistake that wont be forgotten. So aggravating that I keep getting pop-ups reminding me to visit the app or website for exposition that no longer exists. They really handled this transition about as poorly as they could.
Shame as they could have really drew back audiences this year in the lead up to D2 by taking a bit of time with an update. A final farewell mission with a wink and nod to the sequel, all while unhooking the servers gracefully and implementing the grimoire database(inspire players to collect them for a dumb cosmetic freebie in the sequel). But that is just my marketing sense talking.