Title update: traction was lacking, but who else is now hungry? Original title:"[u][b]Become a Better Legend: GUIDES/LINKS[/b][/u]" [b]DISCLAIMER[/b]: Definitely a [b]TLDR[/b] post for most, but should be helpful in some way to ANYONE who reads through it all. Guardians, This post is a resource guide for many who haven't had the opportunity to be exposed to this info on their own through either game-play, or by seeking it out on the web by other means. It's intended to be an [i]overview[/i], and much of it is [i]opinion[/i]. [spoiler]With that said, any input/feedback that any of you have to add to it, I'll certainly add, and give credit for positive contributions. Keep in mind, that it's, once more, an overview, and may not have every single detail laid out. However, there will be a ton of resourceful links posted throughout! Enjoy Guardians, and thanks in advance for reading, and better yet, sharing/liking this thread if it appeals to you. Also for those great contributions that I'm sure are certain to pour in![/spoiler] [b]Sections[/b]; -[b][u] Game Resources/info sites[/u][/b] [spoiler] [url]http://www.DestinyTracker.com[/url] - Absolutely the #1 Guardian Resource for Destiny! If you're not using it, you're missing out. I'd advise checking it out from a computer as well as your cell phone for deeper review of what's available to you! [url]http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny[/url] - IGN's WIKI guide for your travels in Destiny. Pretty detailed, and very useful as well. [/spoiler] - [b][u]General Game-play[/u][/b] [spoiler][b]Author's Notes[/b]: Everyone's got their own perspective of what their Destiny is, and their own likes/dislikes of this game. With that said, to all of us still enjoying it, we can all agree it's like many different things we've played, and yet still somehow, unlike any other in many more ways. For me, my understanding and recommendation of how to get the [b]MOST [/b]out of [b]YOUR [/b][i]Destiny [/i]can be obtained by making sure you complete the following. - [u][b]Build 3 Different Characters[/b]/Classes(& all 6 Sub-classes)[/u]: By doing this, you are able to experience the game from every vantage point, and additionally gain an understanding of the strengths of the other classes, thus allowing you to know what better to avoid/take advantage of in PVP as well! Don't cheat yourself out of this excellent experience! Also, having three lvl 27 or higher will allow you to attempt/complete ALL WEEKLY ACTIVITIES! (Max payout, Strange Coin, drops, etc..) - [u][b]Develop Your Schedule[/b][/u]: With weekly resets, and limited time events, it's extremely important for ALL of us, but especially those working, and with families to utilize Time Management, and Time-Invested/Reward-Obtained best practices in regards to what we spend our limited available time doing while we play. An example of a time maximized schedule layout would look like this. ***[i]Weekly Reset is 00:00hrs for Bungie which is PDT, or UTC/GMT -7 hour[/i] [u][b]Everyday[/b][/u]: Bounties, Raid Attempts (If you have a fireteam of 6 online to run with.), Crucible, Daily Missions, patrol/farming as needed for upgrades. [u]Tuesday [/u]([b]Day one[/b]): Nightfall, Nightfall, Nightfall! 20% EXP gain boosts on ALL experience gain items. (Weapons/Armor/Character/Subclass, etc.) Perform the Nightfall on ALL 3 Characters. Doing this First thing means EVERYTHING else you do that week for your character has a 20% bonus value in experienced earned payout. It's a No Brainer! [u]Wednesday&Thursday[/u]: Weekly Heroic Strikes = Strange Coins! (All 3 characters on lvl 28 Heroic = 28 Strange Coins) [u]Friday/Xur-Day/"Cry-day"[/u]: Yep, Xur's Back, time to go pick up what you can! (Hopefully you've taken the advice and now have 3 characters and 27+ Strange Coins to Spend!) [u]Saturday-Monday[/u]: Level your new Gear, finish any holes of your weekly progressions before resets, and the "[i]Everyday[/i]" To-Do's in the life of a Guardian. [/spoiler] - [b][u]Leveling[/u][/b] [spoiler]This can be accomplished a variety of ways, my personal preference is complete the story (advised to do so with a higher level buddy rolling alongside you) and then Strike, Strike, Strike, and/or some crucible.) [i]Additional Methods/Advice[/i]: [url]http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Grinding_and_Leveling_in_Destiny[/url][/spoiler] - [b][u]Weapons[/u][/b] [spoiler]Balancing weapons is not necessarily the same as balancing armor perks on sub-classes. *Exception: IMO, void damage gear on Hunter as Hunter has no subclass void damage attributes/ability. So void damage weapons are a plus for Hunters. With that said, balancing weapon types is important for your loadout on all characters. [b][u]Weapon Loadouts[/u][/b] You need [u]range[/u], [i]close quarters[/i], and [b]max damage[/b]. An example of two loadouts I commonly carry would be: [b]Primary[/b]: hand cannon/scout/or pulse (Ranged) [b]Secondary[/b]: shotgun/fusion (Close Quarters to Mid(fusion)) [b]Heavy[/b]: machine gun (or depending on the objective maybe a rocket. But machine guns with the right type of damage vs. The mobs/shields eats through them. I.e void in raid, and arc in this weeks nightfall.) [b][u]Or[/u][/b]: [b]Primary[/b]: auto rifle/ pulse rifle/ hand cannon (Close to Mid Range) [b]Secondary[/b]: sniper/fusion rifle (Long to Mid Range) [b]Heavy[/b]: rocket (same rules apply depending on objectives regarding alternating heavys) [b]Notes[/b]: selection is also influenced by which exotic weapons a person currently has available to them. [/spoiler] - [b][u]Armor[/u][/b] [spoiler] [b]Armor Load-outs[/b]: As a general understanding, exotic armor pieces grant additional subclass engaging bonuses in most cases. Thus allowing you to enhance a subclass of one of your guardians and your favorite attributes of theirs. An example would be the [b][i]achlyophage symbiote[/i][/b], helmet for hunters, and their gunslinger subclass. [i]Last man standing[/i] is an enhancement specific to the Hunters use of their golden gun. A 4th shot will be available once this upgrade is complete and their super is charged while using their gunslinger subclass. There are dozens more between exotic and legendary armor that provide buffs to character sub-classes, or even better damage in certain objectives, like raid hear and their enhancement against oracles/praetorians. The main point is, pay attention to your load-outs to MAXIMIZE your guardian's abilities/protection/damage output, and play style. [i]Additional In-Depth Guide to Armor can be found here;[/i] [url]http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Armor[/url] [/spoiler] - [b][u]Enemies[/u][/b] [spoiler][url]http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Enemies[/url] - Easier than typing them all in here. [url]http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Bosses[/url] - Still a work in progress it seems. [/spoiler] - [b][u]Farming[/u][/b] [spoiler] http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Farming_Locations http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Loot_Cave [/spoiler] - [b][u]Xur[/u][/b] [spoiler]No Comment... [/spoiler] - [b][u]Easter Eggs & Secrets[/u][/b] [spoiler][url]http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Cheats_and_Secrets[/url][/spoiler] - [b][u]Bounties[/u][/b] [spoiler][url]http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Bounties[/url][/spoiler] - [b][u]Events[/u][/b] [spoiler][url]http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Destiny_Events[/url][/spoiler] - [b][u]RAID[/u][/b] [spoiler]Raiding is one of the BEST components of Destiny. If you're not doing it, you should be, and if you're not high enough level to get in there, what are you waiting for? [u]QuickTips[/u]: - Make sure your Equipped Appropriately! (VOID DAMAGE WEAPONS, Consumables, etc...) - Make sure you HAVE ENOUGH TIME (It takes a while to get through depending on experience and skill level of your fire team.) - Make Sure to have the RIGHT Fire Team. (Balance is important and a weak link is definitely painful in there.) - Find the Chest! (New chest and walk-through's are being discovered often! [b]Vault Of Glass[/b]: [url]http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Vault_of_Glass[/url] [b]Crota's End[/b]: [url]http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Crota%27s_End[/url][/spoiler] - [b][u]Matchmaking/LFG[/u][/b] [spoiler][url]http://destinytracker.com/destiny/lfg[/url] [url]http://www.destinylfg.com/[/url][/spoiler] - [u][b]Miscellaneous[/b][/u] [spoiler]DETAILING of ALL ITEMS that can be carried in inventory - [url]http://db.destinytracker.com/inventory/buckets[/url] [/spoiler] And that's All (For NOW) Folks! Again, I'm looking forward to your Valuable Input and Guidance in order to help us ALL have a better Gaming Experience. Looking forward to your contributions and Comments! Happy Hunting Guardians! -Lord Viper-