Topic: The Destiny thread.

Sure thing. I'll be back once I reach Lv. 30.

The gunplay is fantastic. It's definitely the best thing about the game - firing weapons feels so satisfying. I think it looks great, too. I just really don't like the bullet sponge enemies - that's my main gripe.

Yeah, the bullet sponges are a bit rediculous. I did the moon strike, and the boss was rediculous. I had some PS2 RPG nostalgia when I fought it. I also dislike how knifing doesn't work on smaller bullet sponges. I want to knife a blade of catora (or however whatever the thing that drops the sweet sword is), but it reacts before I can get away.

I'm a leve 22 now and I have a few frustrations with the game, still love it, but I I've a few issues. One is the an AI problem, when I go invisible, they still follow me; they don't shoot, but the follow my position, making it very hard to use a blink strike backstab. Another issue I have is with the abilities. It makes no sense to have to choose one over the other a lot of the time. What does crouching when invisible have to do with kills extending the arcblade length? Why can't I have improved control on my jumps and have extra height. It just kills a the sense of progression when you should get both. These aren't like choosing one grenade over the other. It seems like a PVP balancing thing that doens't really balance much, just messes up things and jacks up PvP. Anyone else feel the same way?

Enjoy the experience that is there, as I did, but unfortunately as you delve deeper into the workings of the game, the frustrations will pile up. You already said it: sense of progression is one big problem of the game, there are others too, like the general mission structure, the countless factions to grind, the upgrade system, general balancing... again. Enjoy what it is there as this game has superb gameplay and atmosphere, the rest will run thin though.

Sounds like there's a big expansion pack on the way in September:
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2015/01/rumour_destiny_to_expl...

I've been thinking of buying this game although I'm not completely sure yet. Just recently tried the demo and I've enjoyed it overall so far and while I don't mind grinding too much, after doing so for awhile I do tend to get tired of these games.
Also after seeing the review for the DLC, I'm guessing it isn't worth that, right?

Yeah I can tell you right now if you don't like grinding alot then you wont like Destiny. You can get to max level very quickly then after that it's just grinding to get better gear.

So then stay away from this game.... It has a grinding level/byzantine loot system at the masochistic's level.... plus is the ultimate money grabbing game ever made.... I believe your well earned money can be used for better games (FarCry4, Mordor, GtaV, Samurai Warriors4, Driveclub and so many others).

You meant you can get to endgame very quickly then after it's just grinding fest to get better gears (= higher levels), right?

So I jumped back into the game earlier this week, since I never finished it and paid for everything upon launch, and the game has grabbed me once again. I played for about four hours straight today and reached level 19. Going to probably spend tomorrow playing and try and do the Glass Vault before moving onto dark below.

Just for confirmation non of the Dark Below content other than the Video actives till you've beaten the base right?

I have to say, killing someone using an Arcblade super with a melee is one of the best feelings ever.
On some sidenotes though, I've been at Lv. 24 for a while now. Is it best to just buy some armour from a faction at this point? I've finally started looking into the whole faction thing too. Dead Orbit has the strength/discipline build I want for my bladedancer. Plus there capes look the best and match my black color shader. I just wish they were full capes and not half-capes.

I just played some of the new Inferno mode (no radar PVP control), and I have to say, it's amazing. I'm running a bladedancer (max agility) shotgun build and it's perfect for the lack of radar. People don't know where I am until their dead. I just left a match with a 5.2 KD ratio. I'm usually a between 1 and 2. It wasn't one of those lucky sucker teams versus a good team match ups either. I definitely recommend trying Inferno mode out.

I know this is not the place for it - but we are running vault of glass on Friday 7pm UK time. See the thread in online gaming, if you want to join in.

The vault of glass was nothing like I expected. Insane. But good at the same time. Am I one of a few people who has passed it with a blue scout rifle? Great game and good times. @Jaz007 yeah I played inferno control its s lot more hectic and the control points move around a lot more - control is the best mode imo. Salvage on the other hand is rubbish.

@Scollurio I reached Lv. 30 a recently. I still love Destiny. I'm little less enthusiastic than I used to be, but I think that's also because I've played about 100 hours. The slow progression of light level now doesn't bother me that much, but that's also because I've started getting exotics which add a sense of progression. The game is still a bit overly grindy though. Getting shards to upgrade legendarys is harder and slower than it really needs to be. The crucible needs a better rewards system. I'd also say the game could use a few more strikes to make them a bit less repetitive. A few more positives though. I like how they bring in new MP modes periodically. For example, I really liked it when they brought in Inferno mode, and while it's too grindy and takes too long to get the rewards, I think the Iron Banner is a great bit of PVP end-game content that lets you really show off your fancy gear. And overall the game really plays great and has a great feeling to it.

Good to hear you are still enjoying it. I'm at 31 and while I'm not playing much at the moment I'll no doubt be back soon for the next expansion. Just take a break for a few weeks if it wears thin. We all need to do the Crota raid at some point too!

I'm in for the Crota raid.

I need shards to upgrade my stuff. If anyone knows a time light way to get them let me know. Then I will join in on the raid..

Of course, that's a given!!