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12/9/2015 12:10:29 AM
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Targeted Feedback - Sparrow Racing League Event

Sparrow Racing is Awesome!

128

Sparrow racing is horrible.

13

Bungie just wants more money.

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No Opinion/Need to Play More

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Hi everyone! I spent most of my morning doing all the new sparrow racing stuff, and after twenty five or so races, and getting my S-Class race liscence I feel like I have a pretty decent grasp on what this added to Destiny. So, feedback! Please drop comments below on how you feel about the SRL event, or any ideas if it does return to destiny. [b]What is Sparrow Racing League?[/b] Sparrow Racing League is a three week seasonal event hosted by Amanda Holliday in the tower. It offers players a chance to race against each other for fun, loot, and prestige. It also brings with it a refresh of Tess Everess' stock (Ew Microtransactions), which means more things to throw money at your screen over. [b]First Impressions[/b] I went into this event not really expecting much. Some fun, a ton of microtransaction locked speeders, and maybe something to distract me from the painful lack of a raid or anything else to do for a week or two. Or, more likely, a few days. I won't lie, I was totally surprised by what I got. I did not expect something so fleshed out. [b]Gameplay[/b] The mode is very well thought out and balanced. The catch up mechanics feel fair to those behind, and the sparrows control incredibly well. They feel like they float across the air rather than driving normally, which perfectly fits how a sparrow should feel in my mind. It's easy to get from the back of the pack to first if you play well, which is great! It's also easy to stay in first if you really have the skill to hit your gates and corners well. [b]Rewards[/b] This is actually what impressed me most of all. The rep up packages and quest completion rewards give you the 500 Silver sparrow package that Tess sells. Yes, you don't have to spend any money to get all the sparrows. (Except the Challenge Log one, but I'll get to that.) Shaders and armor drop generously, and there's no pay to win aspect at all. [b]Major Cons[/b] The challenge log book. Seriously, this should NOT have cost silver. I bought it once I played a few rounds because I really enjoyed this sparrow racing and I wanted to show it - but no one should have to, to see their stats. The exclusive costmetics awarded via challenge completion could easily have been in a package for 1000 silver and I would have been much happier. Give us a way to see our best laps without money! As a whole, I really like this mode and want to see more. Some ideas from the top of my head - Single Player Challenge Races More Maps (Obviously) Powerups Smaller sized-races, with perhaps 3 Guardians and not 6. Please, post constructive feedback and more ideas below! Loved it? Tell me! Hated it? Tell me that too! Per Audacia Ad Astra, Guardians. Be safe out there!

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