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Edited by Steven:
9/13/2014 3:22:25 PM
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Story:
UPDATE: Destiny is nothing but a hollow shell of what it could be. Bungie, you should be ashamed.
Initially, I was quite excited for Destiny. But I'm surrounded quite often by Indie game developers and have picked up on some things when it comes to PR.
That said, Bungie has tried really hard not to refer to this experience as an MMO, and has gone on about this being "Your story." The more they speak on that though, the more I think they're relying on your imagination as opposed to an actual storyline. I.e the way you defeated a boss and fought through legions of foes just to get there. And sure that's an experience you can share with your friends, but it seems also entirely misleading. My decision to enter a cave curiously and go exploring, is not a story. And neither is the wonderment I have of what happened there, before I entered.
As a writer, I play games for the story. Not one I created myself, but one that the writers have built overtop the programming and mechanics, etc. And unless Bungie can prove me wrong about this, I'm growing increasingly hesitant of investing my time into this game world.
Being brave is not enough.
((Discuss))
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1 ReplyEdited by Black Eye Hawk: 8/27/2013 9:11:43 PMA well thought out post. True, Bungie just might be selling us a smokescreen, and all we are left with is an online Skyrim of sorts with nothing to explore but dungeons on far away planets, having our own private loot stream and playing with friends with raids. Wait a minute, that does not sound that bad. What you need to keep in mind is even if the story is flat and bland, which I seriously doubt as we are talking about the creators of the Halo universe, the other aspects of the game will make it unique, especially true when it comes to console gaming. Taking all this into account, and you are looking at least a "unique" experience for each and everyone of us. The imagination of the Bungie community is vast, colorful and above all, it's creative. Bungie listens, and when it comes down to it, Bungie never lets down its own. Be brave is half the story; you need some faith to go along with it.
