VinWarrior

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Bias to ESO much? I distinctly remember ESO being extremely broken at launch with multiple problems and an overall poor reception like that of Destiny. And like Destiny, it has improved since launch. Neither ESO nor Destiny have changed their cores, so why does ESO get a pass in your book, but Destiny does not? Destiny is not an MMO, that's what you don't seem to grasp. It is a competitive FPS shooter with RPG elements mixed in with loot-hunting and grinding. It's something akin to Borderlands, not an MMO, but not your typical FPS either. Borderlands also uses RNG for it's bosses, and when a legendary drops in that game, one person is allowed it. One. It is most certainly not fair. Not bashing Borderlands, however, love that game a ton. So let me clear up your points and where you're wrong. The game is not broken at fault, while it has it's problems, it has since improved. It has it's issues still, but they are tiny and insignificant in comparison to launch and what you speak of. Engrams are much fairer to the player, and rerolling makes it possible to make your dream gun out of whatever you get. End-game activities are more rewarding. VoG guarantees you a reward of some kind, and if you want a Mythoclast, Fatebringer, etc. you grind your arse off for it, simple as that. Crota has it's own system to try and give players good stuff that they actually need, more for non-grinders. Prison of Elders and Trials of Osiris run on a token system where you buy the rewards you want from the desired vendor. If Brother Vance isn't selling the Eye of Sol that week, but you want it, you play Trials the week he sells it. If Variks isn't selling the chest you want, you simply save your Armour Cores, and purchase it when he does sell it. And Iron Banner is Iron Banner, it's still fine the way it is. Strikes and Crucible are still based highly on chance, but skill does often play a factor. You must remember, you're all working together to beat that strike or control those zones, it's a team effort. If one member of the team gets something great, good for he/she, you keep going and work at getting something good. PvP is currently imbalanced, however, that's being fixed in the next Patch, so no point arguing it anymore. The system you want to implement is currently impossible to do, and won't happen in the future to Destiny 1 or the Taken King. Even such a system in Destiny 2 is unlikely as Bungie and the community has settled on RNG as it is. It isn't as terrible as you think when you get down to it. Working my arse off for 20+ raids to get that Mythoclast and Fatebringer on the same run was all the more sweet when I finally got them. You remember that feeling.

Said 'cap' time, as in the cap. Don't twist my words. I already said it's not possible, in the event it would be, it would waste time, money, and processing power, and not be possible on last gen. So even with that, it'll never happen. The game cannot be gutted like that. Again, I state, THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN. DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND WHERE YOU GET EXOTICS?! And that smart comment was quite funny.

Okay, I'm gonna list all the reasons that wouldn't work. 1. You'd have to gut the game completely and design the whole game around this system, which is not only now impossible, but would waste time, money, and system processing power. It probably wouldn't even be possible on 360 and PS3. 2. How does that fix RNG? So, the game tracks if you've been in the game, and you get rewards. That is completely unnecessary when you can simply let anyone who passes through that part of the raid get the reward. Nobody is joining in and stealing your stuff, DO YOU NOT GET THIS. 3. What problems is this fixing? So, if you lag out and come back, you get a reward... IT'S ALREADY SET UP THIS WAY. Except there isn't some extremely time-consuming system set up behind it. It simply works that you beat that area, congrats, here's a reward. Done. Finished. 4. This makes speed-running nonexistent, as you'd get nothing out of it. Crota was done in 8 minutes, 2 minutes less than your cap time.

Yes, it is possible for a skilled team to 3-2 man it, and I'm sure even solo is possible. Or was possible. But what you're saying is completely wrong. No one is joining mid-game and getting a reward. It takes about 30 seconds to load up, and until then, you don't get rewards. If you're an unwanted, you will be kicked before this happens. But even if you aren't, it depends on which area in the raid you're in. Ghorn can only be earned in certain areas, mainly chests, which a person jumping in without permission won't be able to get. You need to be revived when you spawn in. Final boss fights are usually with full teams, but if they aren't, you don't have to worry about someone popping in.

I vote Delpen, because YOU ALL KNOW HE'S MAFIA YA DUMBOS.

Actually ladies and gents, 343i have said they are working on implementing a disc option for the Limited Collector's Edition. It's unknown what the resolution to the problem will specifically be, but a disc-based version is in the works for those that want it! I was one of those that prefers a hard disc copy, so this is cool news to me :3

First of all Vault of Glass is a six-man activity, some parts can be done with maybe 4, but 3 is pushing the envelope and is mostly impossible. You CANNOT run through the whole raid with 3 people, because Aetheon requires 3 players to teleport, so if you only have 3, then no one is on the outside, automatic failure. Secondly, you're guarenteed rewards throughout the whole raid, the chance of getting ALL SHARDS is very little, but if it does happen, you can always run it on another character, or put those shards to good use and upgrade stuff or trade with the speaker. The chance to get a Gjallarhorn from any part of the raid is slim, but I have gotten it from the chest, so it is possible. Your idea of a player joining and getting all the good stuff is flawed because a random player likely won't join you mid-game, and if they do, kick them, simple as that. Anyone in your game IS PART OF YOUR RAID TEAM, and being part of your raid team means you're all putting in the effort to get the goods. Not one Vault of Glass run did I get nothing but shards, nor did any of my team-mates. Will you always get something you want? No. But you're still guarenteed a reward of some kind. If you don't like it, you try again next week. Took me upwards of ten tries to get my Fatebringer, but I use her everyday. The game is not broken because of RNG, let's get that clear. Anyways, Arbiter, if you like a good community driven game, absolutely try to get the Taken King Bundle. Myself, Yang, and Shadowfiend play frequently, so we'll help ya along.

Ello gentlemen and women of the forum, today marks the first in a series I will be hosting called Destiny Weekly Recommendations. If you're unfamiliar, each week there is a reset bringing new items, bounties, missions, strikes, etc. What this series will be focusing on is the inventories of important vendors and whether or not you should purchase their wares. Let's begin with Mr. Variks. Variks, House of Judgment [Titan] Kellslayer's Grips - 53 D / 53 S [Hunter] Kellhunter's Rally - 103 I [Warlock] Kellbreaker's Gloves - 114 D Hunters and Warlocks have something to look forward to this week, Titans, not so much. The Rally is something that you should probably pick up if you are going for an intellect roll, but 103 is pretty average. Still, if you don't own it, pick it up for now, it's not like anyone would blame you. The Gloves have a great stat roll of 114, so fans of grenades like axion bolt and such will probably want to run PoE this week for them, you have my permission to go after these. The Grips are... Iffy, to say the least. 106 total is better than nothing, but for Strength and Discipline, it seems wasted. Variks has sold better and will sell better, so unless you wanna complete your full set Titans, pass. [sniper] Shadow of Veils So, the weapon of the week is one I've been long awaiting, the Shadow of Veils, an interesting sniper rifle, to say the least. It does Arc damage, which is good for those of you without an Arc sniper, though my Efrideet's Spear scratches that itch quite well for me. For perks, you have Replenish, fill your magazine when a Super is cast, a choice of Speed Reload, Perfect Balance, or Extended Mag, pretty self explanatory, and... Shank Burn... :c By no means is the Shadow of Veils a bad sniper, the opposite actually, it's a good sniper for a great many things. Replenish won't help that much in many scenarios, but all three middle perks are excellent. Then you have Shank Burn... Just puts a sour taste in your mouth, don't it? Shadow of Veils is worth getting, if not for it's middle tree variety than for collection, since Gulrot is not at all difficult. Just don't expect a Black Hammer, or an Efrideet's, or an Eye of Sol, this is a Shadow of Veils with Shank Burn, know that going in. Brother Vance Inventory coming later on, Xur coming later in the week. Thanks for reading, kiddos.

Arbiter's been here twice... Hmmm... Bnus is innocent.

I'm going to attend. I'm already here tho...

NONONONONONONO THIS IS NOT HOW I DIE NOT TODAY LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

Along with the Hunt the Truth and Warzone map news, a Fall of Reach Animated Series teaser was released at SDCC that will get your hype juices flowing. Included in the Halo 5: Guardians limited editions is a new take on the famous Fall of Reach book, an animated series rendition. To build up excitement for the upcoming series, a trailer was shown off at San Diego Comic Con showcasing a few interesting bits, and uploaded on . The trailer is narrated by Dr. Catherine Halsey and begins with a clip from 'Memorial', a scene taking place in the future, which is why John-117 is in his more recent suit. Following this are a few scenes of space exploration and battle, as well as a look into the Spartan program's earlier years, with rows of child-soldiers lined up in beds. We also get to see some a glimpse of the Covenant threat and Halsey's earlier years. It ends with a group of Spartans drifting in space toward an oncoming covenant cruiser. It is unknown if this is blue team or if this takes place during the Reach timeline, as there are only 3 Spartans and they seem to be wearing more intricate gear. View attachment: halotfor.png All images and information sourced from 343 Industries and Chief Canuck (the uploader). View full article

If you're a diehard Mirror's Edge fan, and excited for Catalyst, you'll be in for a pretty lavish treat with the new Collector's Edition! Mirror's Edge Catalyst is a new addition to the Mirror's Edge franchise following up the 2008 predecessor, Mirror's Edge. This week, a Collector's Edition bundle was unveiled on the game's official site MirrorsEdge.com that is likely to make fans of the series quite happy. The bundle will retail for $200 and will include a few goodies for interested buyers. The highlight of the special edition is a 14inch statue showing a poetic parallel between younger and older Faith. Also included are 10 pieces of limited edition concept art, a stylish steelbook, temporary tattoos such as Faith's iconic arm branding, a lithograph, and to encase it all, a collector's edition box with the game's logo inscribed on it. You can pre-order a copy for yourself at GameStop today and more retailers will become available as time goes on. The game will follow the origins and later years of Faith Connors, a rebellious heroine with an innate skill in parkour and will release on February 23rd, 2015 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows, with later release dates for Australia and Europe. View attachment: mece.jpg All images and information sourced from DICE and Electronic Arts. View full article

Be careful who you cross.

We'll see about that...

This event has triggered me. I feel offended. I will not be attending. Check your privilege. Nah just screwin with ya, I'll be thar.

Hello ladies and gentlemen, if you didn't already know by the thousands of reminders in the shoutbox, IT'S MAH BERTHDEY. So, I figured the best way to celebrate would be to write a review to please your eyes and brain. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the box office dinosaur known as Jurassic World! There will be minor spoilers, but if you haven't seen the movie, don't worry too much. You're not going into this for the story, you and I both know that. No, you're going to see Jurassic World for two things: Nostalgia, and DINO WARS. So, let's talk about the film's story a bit, since we're on the subject. The film begins following the tale of two brothers going to visit their aunt, who helps run the new and improved park. Chris Pratt plays a raptor trainer who is probably the best part of this movie, but that might just be because he's Chris bloody Pratt. Basically, the park has begun to dip in ratings, so they decide it'd be a fantastic idea to genetically engineer a new dinosaur, made up of many species. Of course, this backfires, and we have our plot. Now, is the plot believable? Not in any way. Is it fun to watch? Absolutely. It entertains me to watch dinosaurs chew into people and just cause chaos. Not every film needs to be an art-house philosophical journey. Not discounting the greatness of those films, however. Jurassic World's plot basically works for what they are trying to convey. So, how is the action and CGI? To me, a lot of the CGI work was very well done and the animatronics were a nice touch. The fighting is what tops this movie off though, it's so cheesy and fun to watch dinosaurs fight dinosaurs, dinosaurs fight humans, etc. I'm going to mention one action scene here, but don't worry, no real spoilers. Eventually, they chase down this genetically engineered dinosaur to a pterodactyl enclosure WITH A HELICOPTER AND A MACHINE GUN. They just rip through the dinosaur but it manages to break into the enclosure and the pterodactyls SWARM the helicopters, like getting stuck in the rotors and all that jazz. You watch as the helicopter EXPLODES and it's just beauty. The next scene after is even better, but I won't spoil it for you. Acting and directing, you say? Well, it's really a mixed bag. I mean, you have fantastic actors like Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard who light up the screen with their passion and you can truly see they ENJOY the role. But then you've got Vincent D'onofrio and the two brothers who feel SO PHONED IN it's truly disappointing. Again, I don't expect Whiplash or Dawn of the Planet of the Apes level acting, but come the hell on. Directing is fine, I'm not really a critic in this area, I wouldn't know too well. So what was my overall opinion on Jurassic World? I felt that it was a criminally underrated pop-corn flick that will be extreme fun to watch every now and then. It's a better Jurassic Park than Lost World and III, that's for sure. Chris Pratt and the movie's action are really where it shines it's brightest, and it's dinosaurs are certainly a delight to watch on screen. I think this movie can really been a great time for some friends who just wanna go see a fun film about dinosaurs tearing up a park. And the last 30+ minutes are some of the best movie moments I've ever seen. It's certainly not going to win an Oscar for best film, but as far as action movies go, it's a killer time. For my movie ratings, I use an F-A+ system, F being the worst, and A+ being the best, and anything inbetween being, y'know, inbetween. I give Jurassic World an: B+

I vote Church. Bnus and myself have both been proven innocent, and we dunno about Pengu yet.