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Edited by x Sir G Omer x:
9/13/2013 6:44:23 PM
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Will I REALLY Become Legend?
TL;DR: What do you think Bungie needs to do to TRULY make players feel legendary?
I think it's easy for us to gloss over the phrases "Be Brave" & "Become Legend". At first glance, it's just kind of cheesy. Tons of games promise glory and honor, but in reality everyone eventually reaches the same "level" and acquires the best "loot". So rather than feeling special you look around at all the other rats and realize you have been led through the same maze by the same piece of cheese: [i]false promises of true accomplishment and recognition[/i]. Our human nature craves fame, glory, honor and power, so to be promised these things guarantees our attention and eventually our time and money.
Let's be honest with each other... Even when we do meet someone who has something "high level", the first thing we think is: "man, that dude must play _______ A LOT" (E.G. After a grueling year or so, I finally earned enough credits for Inclement Weather in Reach. I lost my first match after I equipped it, and some guy in the post-game lobby cussed me out and told me how pathetic I was for playing enough games to purchase it). I also was not a huge fan of the ranking system in Reach either, because it was simply a reflection of time spent playing the game, as compared to the ranking system in Halo 2 which was based on multiplayer skill. Even commendations were a great idea that flopped because everyone eventually had the same ones...
As much as I loved Halo: Reach, I never really felt "special" or "legendary" besides just simply sharing experiencing and stories in the moment with friends. Outside of this, I had very little to show for all that I had done.
/cynicism
With that said, I really do believe that Bungie will make good on their promise. As a developer, they care deeply about the lore of the universes that they build, and then care even more about the people that play their games. No part of me considers the "Be Brave" and "Become Legend" to be a ploy to grab our attention and money. Even in the little we have seen, it is clear to me that Bungie is sticking closely to their design pillars and doing everything they can do make us feel like we are truly accomplishing something when we play Destiny.
The reason for this post was the launch a conversation about [u]how you think[/u] Bungie will do this with Destiny. What would make [i]you[/i] feel like a Legend while playing Destiny?
I'll post some of my ideas and update the list with your ideas (if I like them :) )
- Separate coop, competitive, campaign ranking.
- Visual incentives for impressive stats rather than just generic experience (a simple green color for your in-game name tag for anyone above a 2.0 k/d spread in multiplayer, for instance).
- Broad plethora of title changes that will reflect how you play the game.
- Ranking and stature that follows me to B.net in a significant way.
- "Commendations" or achievements that are truly difficult and meaningful (think Annual ViDoc challenges)
- Faction rankings and significant unlockables for climbing the ranks.
And remember, use the power Bungie has given you and LIKE this thread so more people can participate in the conversation.
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1 ReplyWell i don't think in destiny (or any game of the moment) we'll be able to "become a legend" because for most weapon/armor/stat/drop/level/ etc etc can be accessible to anyone as long as they (in some cases pay enough $$) play long enough or hard enough; but just because anyone can get to them having those "goals" and the obstacles in front of them around is still important because those variables that stand in front of us (difficulty, level requirements etc) lower the number of people who'll have something similar of an experience of what you did. For example we all know the type of gamer that has to get a full completion to be satisfied and the type that doesn't give a damn about achievements or anything of the sort. If your type A, your not the only one. There will be people who go and get the same super rare weapon (or whatever it is you achieve) you worked so hard to get because they wanted what you did, and they paid just as much as you did so their just as entitled. But that will only be SOME people who achieve the same thing you do because of the wide variety Destiny is going to offer us and with the large number of players out there and their own respective playing styles so it's less likely you'll run into those few who've gone to the same lengths you have. But to go along with what your asking for, that "special feeling" lets say for certain spontaneous public events there could be an item drop that can only be acquired at that time and never again. So the small number of people who participated in said event have a unique definer on them that can't ever be achieved by anyone else. And that what it's really about in my opinion is to have a fun and unique //experience// rather than stacking your character and achievements up against others and comparing because no matter what with enough work (and in some cases $) anyone can achieve/unlock anything in a video game. But just because you have the same goal or reward how you played it to get there are separate unique experiences and those make the game worth while, not being regarded by other players (although it feels nice) All in all i think your ideas are great though and it would be wonderful if we could have them in game to further enhance each players experience.
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1 ReplyTL;DR you'll have access to your stats but don't expect to be revered by other players worldwide.
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1 ReplyI don't think you understand what an advertisement is.
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1 ReplyI plan on being legend
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To paraphrase a certain philandering ex-president: "...[i]It depends on your definition of the word 'Legend'[/i]..." The term "Legend" means something different for other players than it does in terms of the game's story arc. If you successfully complete the game, you will become the "Legend" mentioned in the story & thus most likely be treated as such by friendly NPCs within the game. This, of course, has zero bearing on how other players view you. More often than not, your K/D spread is what marks you as a "Legend" to them.
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1 ReplyEdited by ItsYourDestiny: 12/19/2013 5:41:02 AMMaybe if whoever Is the highest ranked in the game will be displayed Throughout the city and various ship ports by banners and screens showing their character. Then if someone else surpasses them, the whole game is let known by a video clip popping up once you enter the world announcing their new rightful place as number one. That way players that are playing in a public event or online with said "number one player" will know they are in the presence of a Destiny master. There would also be banners hanging in the hub of the Tower of every Destiny "number one" there ever was. That way players years later can look back upon the guardians who truly, [u][b]Became Legend[/b][/u]
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I already did.
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3 RepliesIf everyone's a legend. No one is.
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1 Replyi would like to see certain vehicles and/or upgrades that are only allowed for higher ranks
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I apologize for not reading your post but I do not care for legendary, I crave individuality and as long as I am different class from my friends and if my armor is unique compared to most in the slightest of ways im happy.
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3 RepliesYou sound as desperate as a teenage girl to be popular.
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2 RepliesIf people really wanted to feel unique and feel immersion with the Destiny universe, I can only think of one thing - Each player needs their own Wiki page within a Destiny Wikia. I think players will definitely need to role play a bit, depending on the freedoms we get in Destiny. Every player will then be unique to the fact they'll have a set character in Destiny history that other people can happily find and read about. Using their current in game character to pose as, they'll each have information about them. Even If the player makes it up, they can give background information, where the character grew up, did they lose their parents parents? Where do they live in the city? I mean, most people know the basic layout for people on a Wiki. Early life, Death, Career, etc etc... A destiny timeline is needed, and also including battles fought, all players who were there, a memorial kind of thing. If a player was involved in a battle it'll be listed on their own personal Wikia. Perhaps famous battles. "The battle for Mars" Year 2676, Jun 15th. "Guthred Wita made fame for solely taking down a company of Cabal who were defending their communications station, whilst his fellow Guardians pushed for the old Military Fort. The result of his bravery and almost carelessly act allowed Humanity to reclaim an old fort, that was centered around Military hardware development in Humanities earlier years. The success of this mission from uthred Wita and his fellow Guardians ( list of clan or friends ) then led Humanity to reclaim Mars from the Cabal, and pushed them out of the solar system and almost to the brink of total defeat." It's cliche, but an example... you know, that sort of thing. Sadly, there will be too many players to list on a Wiki page. We'd also perhaps need some capture card devices to record the actual battles just for greater immersion. Y'know? It's fun to think about though, lol.
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Lolnope, I think it's just more of a gimmick/slogan kind of thing. I think that your guardian could end up extremely unique tho.
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Only you can forge your destiny in the abyssmal furnace of war. Cheesy catch lines do not determine this xD
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Bump. Because I can.
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1 ReplyWhen they say becoming "legend," I never had the impression that they were referring to the actual player becoming "legend" within the real world. It wouldn't be a false promise because they are referring to the main character (who is an extension of you) becoming legend within the story of Destiny. As an example, many people can beat Halo on Legendary, so it's not that special to see someone who has (e.i., they aren't legend within the real world). But canonically, the Master Chief is a legend within the Halo universe. And because the main character will be ourselves in Destiny, "we" will become legend within the Destiny universe.
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1 ReplyI like how they said in latest ViDoc that certain types of armor and weapons can only be achieved through specific acts. That you "would know what they went through to earn that".
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3 Repliesi would like some way for players to here about the awesome stuff the "legendary" players have done
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3 RepliesI was interested at first but there are so many words...can you paraphrase it
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2 RepliesThis is a GREAT thread. Different color titles would be awesome!
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1 ReplyI mostly agree, altho I felt like a badass pretty often in Reach. I get what youre saying about commendations and customization tho, I was only ever impressed when I saw a good k/d spread.
