[QuickTidal]

I think today’s update adds some much needed stuff, like penalties for quitting Crucible matches and nerfing some OP guns.

[Mentalist]

Keeping up with the latest trends, Bungee is probably trying to crowbar a battle roayale mode into it right now...

[Malankazooie]

They are working on a crafting system. You'll be able to build your own settlements on every planet. You'll have to build up the defenses to hold back the threats and attacks. There will be a lot of material you'll have to collect and manage. You'll also have to enlist/hire settlers to serve in various roles.

[EDIT] Also, loving (like huge grin on my face loving), that my Destiny 2 thread still gets so much action and love even after the shit show the game has become. That's some devotion. Loving it! #HaveFunAndSmile

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[Malankazooie]

Ohhhhh! *squeeeee The next expansion/DLC (coming in May) is going to be called Warmind ! You can learn more on their big reveal on Twitch on April 24! You guys pumped or what?!

[Malankazooie]

Something good out Bungie. Something that may get me to play the game for the first time since the very limited time I spent checking out the Valentine's Day themed event.

6v6 Iron Banner starts this week (Tuesday, April 17)

[Khellendros]

Watched the teaser trailer for the Warmind DLC reveal tomorrow. I predict that the new mode which they're hyping as being introduced in this DLC is a horde mode - what with one of the bits of the trailer being called the 'Hive Escalation Protocol' or something like that.

[Malankazooie]

Wow. This doesn't reveal a whole lot, so don't want to presume much. But, damn, what it does reveal doesn't look all that original. Even the hints at new maps look really dull and boring. Man, thay must have jettisoned all of their talent and are down to not event their J.V. team but the freshman squad. SMH.


Any you gluttons for punishment going to watch the "reveal" on Twitch today? (10am PT)

[Malankazooie]

Khellendros, on 23 April 2018 - 07:29 PM, said:

Watched the teaser trailer for the Warmind DLC reveal tomorrow. I predict that the new mode which they're hyping as being introduced in this DLC is a horde mode - what with one of the bits of the trailer being called the 'Hive Escalation Protocol' or something like that.

Yep. Escalation Protocol it is called.

Interesting thing about it, is it will be a 'public event'. Not sure how I feel about that because if there are not enough players patrolling then I guess you would just go at it by yourself?
Anyway. It will be seven waves, with the final wave spawning one of five unique bosses (that will rotate each week). There are unique amour and weapons with the event and I also read that each boss offers up it's own unique loot. So looks like that can be something you work towards over five weeks. Hmmm.... Bungie listening and responding to the criticism that there is no end game playability?

The thing that may sell me on the new DLC though is there is going to be an "emote wheel" *squeeeeeee!!!! Just imagine being in the tower and standing in all your glory before the other guardians and cycling through four of your favorite emotes. How fun is that?

This post has been edited by Malankazooie: 24 April 2018 - 07:51 PM

[Malankazooie]

I'm only posting this because I want to see if the twitter imbed tag thingy works.

This post has been edited by Malankazooie: 01 May 2018 - 09:07 PM

[Khellendros]

Briar King, on 02 May 2018 - 10:10 PM, said:

Ok it’s a fun weapon to use. Still fuck those guys! It’s super frustrating dying when you don’t even know what hit you and there is no one even around.

Still have yet all these months and countless packages later gotten Antiope. Banshee can lick my ass

About a week before I stopped playing D2, I got an Antiope Masterwork with even longer range - that was a fun weapon to use in Crucible. I'm thinking of dipping back in when Season 3 hits, to see how tough it is to ascend the new ranking system they're implementing. I also quite like the look of that weapon you get as a reward for climbing high enough in Competitive.

[Malankazooie]

Tomorrow (May 8) at around 2pm Eastern Time (could be a little earlier or a little later depending how the maintenance window goes). Be there or be square.

Rather sizable expansion (53 GB for PS4). Full deets HERE



Imma get my filthy paws on all the new exotics. You can bank on it.

[Khellendros]

I've been playing quite a bit of quick play Crucible to try out the new rankings. It's nice to have a goal to work towards, with rewards. Got to rank 3 in Quickplay and earned the pulse rifle (The Marine I think it's called) which is actually a pretty decent weapon.

I've been using Vigilance Wing in Crucible to try and unlock that exotic catalyst and make the VW a full-auto beast. No luck getting it to drop as yet though.

Still haven't tried Competitive, I can see that taking me far longer to climb the rankings.

[Khellendros]

Briar King, on 18 May 2018 - 12:40 AM, said:

Wow Crimson is SOOO GREAT NOW! I fucked some mofo’s up in crucible with it.

That shit was fun!

This gun sucked ass when it 1st came out.

It's super annoying because I don't have it

When it hits you it's like you lose control of aiming entirely.

[Khellendros]

Yeah, they really set themselves up for a fall with that emote being so closely tied to IB, lore, and gameplay and yet only available through direct purchase. Their response so far is, get this: "We've been getting a lot of feedback about how people want more things available for direct purchase." Yeah, right, sure you have. Even if that was rhe case, then make it something like the popcorn emote, which isn't tied to any aspect of the actual game.


I've reached max rank in Quickplay - now just got to do it all over again to get that Ghost Shell.

None of the new IB guns look particularly exciting.

In better news, I've just unlocked the masterwork Vigilance Wing. Full auto, just focus on aiming - the thing is an absolute beast.

[Malankazooie]

Welp, big reveal today regarding Destiny 2 expansion coming in September called Forsaken. It seems very reminiscent to The Taken King that was released for the original Destiny and helped that title to turn the corner and become a lot better. Will this do the same for Destiny 2? I have my doubts, because D2 has way more goodwill to earn back with a quality expansion. But who, knows, maybe they will pull a miracle out of their asses.

I haven't got into the meat of it all yet, but it does sound intriguing. I wonder if you will have to buy the Curse of Osiris and Warmind expansions first or will those be rolled into Forsaken, due to the $35 price?

'Destiny 2: Forsaken' Expansion Looks Like It Will Deliver Overhaul 'Destiny' Fans Expected

Everything Revealed In Bungie's Intriguing Destiny 2 'Forsaken' Stream

[Khellendros]

Iron Banner will be like D1 IB again.

What do you think about the weapon slot changes? Now you'll be able to put any weapon in any slot (there's bound to be some balancing of this, probably to do with ammo, but they haven't said what yet).

What do you think of the new mode, Gambit?

[Aptorian]

The Forsaken expansion looks great. I'll probably be jumping into Destiny 2 come September.

[Khellendros]

Alternative Goose, on 06 June 2018 - 08:23 AM, said:

The Forsaken expansion looks great. I'll probably be jumping into Destiny 2 come September.

It does look pretty good. It also looks like what the game should have been and had from the start (like collections, triumphs, lore books, new modes not fewer modes, etc.), so it feels a bit rich that not only will they be charging £35 for it, but you have to own the previous two expansions, and they spent a good portion of the reveal advertising their new 'annual pass' for the DLC after Forsaken (which, by the sounds of it, will be completely cutting out story campaigns).

[Malankazooie]

From what has been revealed about the Gambit game play, it sounds pretty cool. It's a PvE/PvP amalgam that is new to a Destiny title. It sounds like it would really be fun to be the spy sent over to take out players on the other side. Also, the fact that you can collectively activate your emotes to the other team as the game loads is worth something.

[Malankazooie]

If this truly happens, we grab the pitch forks, light up the torches and march to the front doors of Bungie headquarters. Cayde-6 is my dude.