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chimaxi83

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*shrug* if you played any other MMO you'd know that there are events that random groups cannot do no matter what.

I played FFXI for many years and there were many things that random groups would never be able to accomplish. That's why they made linkshells. So you could get people together and put together some type of strategy to allow you to win. Random people just shooting things would be guaranteed failure.



That website is not linked/affiliated/or in any way connected to Bungie. We are on Bungie.net

Oh jeez. I googled something about Destiny clans and got to that site, whoops lol.
 

chimaxi83

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Lmao that line about Walter White was awesome! Wow a lot of people played. Nice.
 

KentState

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What is everyone doing on pre-orders? Limited, regular or ghost?

I have limited on pre-order from Amazon, but think I may just pre-order from Best Buy since I can pick it up earlier in the day. Taking the 9th off so I want it in hand as soon as possible.
 

zerocool84

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What is everyone doing on pre-orders? Limited, regular or ghost?

I have limited on pre-order from Amazon, but think I may just pre-order from Best Buy since I can pick it up earlier in the day. Taking the 9th off so I want it in hand as soon as possible.

If you want anything other than the normal game for pre order you're out of luck. Everything else has been sold out for months already and many pre orders for the limited and ghost have been cancelled as well.
 

cmdrdredd

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You can do digital deluxe edition. You get the game and the expansion pass which gives you the next two expansions.

I am buying the ghost edition but also will be getting the bundle with the white ps4. Since that comes with the game disk I will probably try selling it or just trade it in.
 
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gorcorps

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You can do digital deluxe edition. You get the game and the expansion pass which gives you the next two expansions.

I am buying the ghost edition but also will be getting the bundle with the white ps4. Since that comes with the game disk I will probably try selling it or just trade it in.
Make sure it actually comes with a disc. The official PS4 combos I've seen so far have been downloadable game codes, not discs.
 

cmdrdredd

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Make sure it actually comes with a disc. The official PS4 combos I've seen so far have been downloadable game codes, not discs.
The game has been advertised with the game disk separate. My guy at GameStop says he read that it was the actual disk. In fact there was a press release i found from reddit that says it was the disk copy. Everywhere I have read says physical because they haven't said "digital download" like Microsoft advertises for sunset overdrive. In fact Microsoft doesn't advertise their bundles with the game case next to the system.

So no I don't know for sure but everything seems to point to being the physical game disk that I can find. If not, no big deal...I can probably sell the code on a forum somewhere for cheap.
 
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gorcorps

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The game has been advertised with the game disk separate. My guy at GameStop says he read that it was the actual disk. In fact there was a press release i found from reddit that says it was the disk copy. Everywhere I have read says physical because they haven't said "digital download" like Microsoft advertises for sunset overdrive. In fact Microsoft doesn't advertise their bundles with the game case next to the system.

So no I don't know for sure but everything seems to point to being the physical game disk that I can find. If not, no big deal...I can probably sell the code on a forum somewhere for cheap.

That's good news. I was worried with all the PS4 bundles I saw being just codes that we were seeing the end of physical disc bundles.
 

cmdrdredd

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So it looks like you won't be able to trade any weapons/gear between players. Umm Bungie this is a basic staple if any MMO type of game, how can you not include that?

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/25/d...to-player-item-trades/?onswipe_redirect=never

Cause then you won't have to earn anything. They want everyone to earn what they have, not get it free. They said this at E3 think. It's not a new discovery at all.

It also eliminates the chance for item duping and such. It would be a huge issue for Crucible matches(specifically Iron Banner) if everyone was running around with Legendary Scout Rifles they didn't earn.


Also, physical game disk confirmed for the bundle. http://youtu.be/mjuziAyygac?t=59s
 
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gothamhunter

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Is anyone getting the PS3 and not the PS4 version?

I don't have a PS4, so I'm considering pre-ordering for the PS3. But I also have such a giant backlog that I feel bad just tacking this game in front and I know I'd play this mostly. Then again, if I want to play, right away would be the time to do it otherwise I'll fall behind...

I suppose the nice thing is that you can then move your account/characters from PS3 to PS4 if the time comes.

Decisions decisions.
 

sze5003

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I'm not sure how it will look for ps3. I know it looks great on ps4. See if you can trade in your ps3 and some games for the Destiny ps4 white bundle If it's still available.
 

zerocool84

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Since Gamestop has been running a 40% extra trade in just for this game, I traded in a three PS4 games and paid it off since this will most likely take over my life for a while. I wanted to buy other games in August but stopped myself since I will only be playing Destiny once it's out.

Just over a week now and I'm still debating between Titan and Warlock. I played Titan during the Alpha and Warlock during the Beta. Titan style game play definitely makes more sense for my style but I really didn't like his special with the big Hulk Smash. I really liked the Warlock special more but just worried that when it comes to hordes that the Warlock isn't meant to take as much punishment. I don't want to do multiple characters, I want to start with one and stick with it. I may just do Warlock. Still debating though.
 

cmdrdredd

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Since Gamestop has been running a 40% extra trade in just for this game, I traded in a three PS4 games and paid it off since this will most likely take over my life for a while. I wanted to buy other games in August but stopped myself since I will only be playing Destiny once it's out.

Just over a week now and I'm still debating between Titan and Warlock. I played Titan during the Alpha and Warlock during the Beta. Titan style game play definitely makes more sense for my style but I really didn't like his special with the big Hulk Smash. I really liked the Warlock special more but just worried that when it comes to hordes that the Warlock isn't meant to take as much punishment. I don't want to do multiple characters, I want to start with one and stick with it. I may just do Warlock. Still debating though.

The different subclasses have different specials. Plus with the subclass we saw in the beta for titan, when it's upgraded it shoots lightning out across the ground further out than the initial blast.

Warlock will definitely be the weaker of the two armor and defense wise.
 

sze5003

Lifer
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I liked the titan and played the warlock in the alpha. I'm not sure what I'll choose either. Probably stick with the titan.
 

Phobic9

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I liked the titan and played the warlock in the alpha. I'm not sure what I'll choose either. Probably stick with the titan.

I'm undecided on class too but from what I've seen, warlock is looking to be the most popular.
 

cmdrdredd

Lifer
Dec 12, 2001
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I'm undecided on class too but from what I've seen, warlock is looking to be the most popular.

A few polls elsewhere seem to indicate that Hunter and Titan will be.

It probably will be pretty even in the end as I imagine you would need a more balanced team for Raids. So people who pick whatever they think looks cool will switch over time and play another class to have the option during raids. Defense based Titans and Warlocks with the ability enhancement special will probably become very useful. I know a few people who were playing Hunter and are betting on Blade Dancer being pretty amazing.
 

sze5003

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Don't forget you also have a subclass you can switch to once you reach a certain level. This gives you different abilities but I don't think you can switch back and forth right away at any time.
 

cmdrdredd

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Don't forget you also have a subclass you can switch to once you reach a certain level. This gives you different abilities but I don't think you can switch back and forth right away at any time.

I don't see why you couldn't switch. Maybe in the tower you can pick one before you venture out. Many games with classes let you switch before you go out on a mission or to explore. It wouldn't make sense to me to make people have 9 characters and level them separately to be able to use every subclass.
 

sze5003

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I don't see why you couldn't switch. Maybe in the tower you can pick one before you venture out. Many games with classes let you switch before you go out on a mission or to explore. It wouldn't make sense to me to make people have 9 characters and level them separately to be able to use every subclass.

Yea I agree I hope we would be able to change them anytime like you can change weapon peeks and unlocks any time. Didn't realize it comes out next Tuesday since I just got back from vacation. I don't know why I thought it was going to be released mid September.
 
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