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Edited by Bastinian:
12/2/2014 4:01:35 AM
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Crota's End First Run
By now, the majority of us could do the Vault of Glass blindfolded. We may not have found everything it has to offer (or maybe we have, who knows), but we can open the gate, push the Templar off, get past the Gorgons, destroy Atheon, and get our Chatterwhites in the matter of an hour. We have the whole process down to a science, and that's part of the beauty of the Destiny community, sharing countless tips from other players' experiences to make ours a little easier.
However, if you're like me, you missed one important part of Destiny's very first Raid, and that's the sense of discovery. When I did the VOG for the first time, I joined up with a mixed Fireteam of friends and strangers, some of whom had already completed it and knew what to do. While this certainly made the process easier, it slimmed the experience down to less of a cooperative figure-it-out to more of a do-what-you're-told-and-nothing-more. So while I was happy to get my first (and so far, only) exotic weapon drop, I felt like I missed out on an opportunity to experience something amazing - a team working together to figure out how to survive seemingly impossible odds. No help, no instructions, just six people getting by through sheer force of will.
I'll never be able to have the true Vault of Glass experience, but my goal is to not make the same mistake with Crota's End. I don't want to be told what to do, but rather have equal input as everyone else and learn how to eliminate the threat of Crota one step at a time.
Does anyone else feel the same way? Or am I crazy, wanting to go through the frustration of hundreds of deaths where I could let someone else figure it out and reap the rewards of their efforts? I'm curious what your thoughts are.
Edit: Seems like there are a lot of you who feel the same way, which is awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your stories, and if any of you are on 360 and want to have a fireteam ready for Crota's End, feel free to hit me up. Gamertag is Bastinian.
Edit 2: Now on Xbox One! Feel free to message me on the One if interested in doing the next Raid blind.
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1 ReplyEdited by Sir Aarondele: 12/9/2014 6:03:39 AMLooking forward to getting this raid group setup for day one! [XBOX ONE] Class type: 30 Hunter [u]Some of the weapons I'll be using is[/u] Maxed Out: -Vex Mythoclast -Vision of Confluence -Praedyth's Revenge -Hezen Vengeance [u]Some of the gear I'll be using is[/u] Maxed out raid gear. Gamertag: Venthex Justice I do have a mic, and I'm looking to also find a group of people (friends to say) to further enjoy this game with from the daily missions to the slaughterhouse known as the crucible. So just message me or add me as a friend. I'll be on right at launch!
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I'm honestly going to go into the raid day 1 on a solo, just to see what it starts out like, and also see how far I get.
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3 RepliesBecause of the odd launch time I still have 2 open spots for my raid group. We are running at launch. All 4 of us are 30's with maxed gear. If you wanna roll into the dark below with us inbox me and I'll be sure to invite you! Let's experience this at launch together! Xbox One GT: jaycrappl3 30 warlock Level 323 Mountain Dew Exotic Doritos Chatterwhite
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Because of work, I won't be able to start the raid until Friday. If anyone is in the same boat as me but still wants to go in blind, send me a message. The team I have is on the 360.
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I'm over the try, try, and try again method. I used to raid back in 1999 and you lost experience and in some cases levels with each death while trying to defeat pixel bosses without YouTube videos or what have you. That was fun, today there is no benefit or badge of honor to not using all tools available to you to clear instances or kill bosses. Work smarter not harder.
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Yes and and my team will be going in blind! No information. No walkthroughs. Nothing. Just us and our gut hope we get it done running it Wednesday
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3 RepliesLooking to start the raid blind, but cannot do it at launch because of work. Wanting to start around 9pm CST on Tuesday. I am purposely avoiding all videos of the raid tomorrow so the experience is not ruined. Anyone else in the same situation that wants to join please reply and I'll add you. PS4. PSN is sirshankalot.
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6 RepliesXb1-GT: ThamaJama 100 VOG completions (40 hard mode). Maxed: -vex -gjallahorn -VOC -ice breaker -pratorian foil -thorn -hezen vengeance - 30 Defender titan with weapons of light. Active almost everyday.
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2 RepliesI do it if someone wouldn't mind carrying me Lvl28 hunter 360 xbox Message if interested
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Xbox 360 Crota's Raid Finder for tonight at reset time http://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/83221703/0/0/1
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1 Reply360 Lvl. 30 lock Gjallahorn Gt: weareallthatis
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Unfortunately I only get about 1 - 2 hours of playtime at any given opportunity. This only allows me to go through the raid with a sherpa.
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8 RepliesEdited by Holtz: 12/8/2014 10:07:39 PMWe have 3 30s on PS4 looking to do the raid around 4:00 PM Mtn time. We plan on not looking at any of the live streams so we can get the full effect of the raid. If you are interested send me a friend request. My PSN is Holtz Edit: Full
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1 ReplyEdited by jebus lives 89: 12/8/2014 10:07:00 PMXbox one Looking for one more lvl 30 (no exceptions here) to do the new raid at time of launch. Needs to be able to work as a cohesive member of the team and it is preferred that they have a ghjallahorn and corrective measure for heavy wep, an icebreaker and patience and time/ praedyths revenge for special and a vex mythoclast and vision of confluence for primary msg me if interested GT: Jebus lives 89
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Unfortunately by the time I hit 30 everyone will be a pro. I'll just have to accept that someone is going to be saying "Do this. do that"
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3 RepliesLv 30 sun singer maxed subclass, mythoclast and all solar weapons, plenty of raid experience GT Solaire SunnyD
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When you die a hundred times somebody will go to YouTube, or somebody in your group will probably read/watch something and already know
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I feel the same way and I won't be able to play Tuesday and will be gone all weekend so I'm gonna to try and find a group who hasn't done it yet when I play. I think that's gonna be the best part is exploring it for yourself and not looking at guides or tips.
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6 Replies3 Lvl 30 for each type of character on Xbox 360. Willing to do it the moment it comes out. Message XGN Tree.
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X360 Lvl 30 warlock maxed icebreaker and voc. message me if u can raid early morning. Eastern standard time!!!
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Edited by xNERFxHERDERx: 12/8/2014 10:11:28 PMI really want to run it blind to be honest, I don't have any guns maxed save for thorn if I decided to scrap my VOIDFANG chest for the shard
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360 Lvl 30 warlock, Lvl 30 hunter, Lvl 30 titan Gt: XGN Tree
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3 RepliesWanna start around 9:30 est on PS4. Lvl 30 Hunter with maxed weapons. Let me know if anyone is interested
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5 Replies3 lvl 30s willing to do it as soon as it comes out xb1, gt is joshpac add me.
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38 RepliesEdited by Aschent: 12/7/2014 10:03:30 PM*Currently Full Group* We are looking for a few top-quality individuals to partake in the Crota's End raid at 1am PST on Tuesday, December 9th on [b]PS4[/b]. Please pay attention to the following requirements: * Level 30 (For obvious reasons, this ain't no VoG) * Microphone * Patience (If you're going to go off screaming and cussing at everyone, go screw yourself. This will take time and focus.) * Maxed Weapons * Willingness to Communicate and Focus on the task * Message me on bungie.net or add via PSN: Aschent_ We are currently full. If you would like to be on a bench for the group, please message me. [b]Timing of the Raid:[/b] 12:30am-12:55am: Raid forming 1:00am - 5:00am: Raid Attempts 5:00am - 7:00am: BREAK; Breakfast/Rest/Encounter Analyzing. This is a soft time-frame and we could easily start much earlier. 7:00am - 12:00pm: Raid Attempts Edit: just to clarify this is not to attempt a world first, this is meant to be an enjoyable and brand-new experience learning each encounter.
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13 RepliesPS4 - We have five 30's looking for a sixth. - Must be available on launch to start. - Max weapons solar/arc - Willing to give opinions but also try out others - Add Mooglesmuggler. And I will pick whoever gives me the best reason as to why i should pick them.
