So was running patrols today as part of the patrol the Cos bounty. Ran into this lvl 7 that asked for help. Was helping him patrol earth and then figure hey, I'll talk to him about the Refer A Friend thing.
Turns out this lvl 7 is an 11 year old. So here I am, veteran adult gamer, trying to coach this kid through the Refer A Friend process and then I hear his parents yelling at him why is he on the computer. He tries explaining to them what's happening, they aren't buying it. They get on the headset pissed and now here I am an adult trying to explain no I'm not a predator (well a sparrow predator cause I want that tron sparrow) and that I'm just trying to help the kid out and get us both sweet loot via Refer A Friend. Parents still aren't buying it. So now this kid is in trouble, I just had one of the most awkward experiences trying to help a kid out and participate in bungies Refer A Friend but it got me thinking. Aren't most veteran gamers 18 or older and wouldn't most new destiny players be 10-15? How is the current set up a good idea? Let's have adult petition kids they meet online to play with them? Is it just me or is this not a little broken?
To add to this, I didn't know the kids age. My thought was this was a teen like 14-15 from the voice but I apparently failed at the age guessing via voice booth at the Bungie fair. The father told me the age in our discussion. Me and the dad of this kid were on the same page with the kids social interaction but I left the conversation at us agreeing their kid needs more lessons in online social interactions and my advice on settings for the Xbox for minors. Also, the title says lawsuit then lol. It's a joke. Sarcasm.
Final point, while its Refer A Friend, not Refer A Stranger, due to the current set up of how many people that play destiny have already got their friends into destiny. Knowing that, every friend I have that's done the Refer A Friend quest has did so with a random they met in the tower or on Earth Patrol. In addition to that, is it my job as a random gamer to determine the age of the person I'm gaming with so that our social interaction via a game is appropriate or is it the parents job in making sure their child is responsible enough to play and set the social and security settings for their console before they play Destiny? Personally as a parent I say it's the later. Plus it's impossible to tell an age via voice, but I will be more wary of random social interactions in destiny because of this.
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This is why I don't accept random friend request/invites. As a 35 year old gamer, its just too awkward, not knowing who is on the other end of the sn. Not willing to take that chance.
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2 RepliesVeteran Destiny players and 18 years old should never go in the same sentence.
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4 Replies"Look, I'm sorry. This is all a big misunderstanding. Me and your boy are just gonna hang out a bit. Maybe we'll go see this guy Xur and buy some glass needles. Maybe we'll head to the Crucible later and teabag some guys together. And we'll probably dance a bit and he'll try on some new armor and I'll tell him how it looks. That's all. Nothing weird." "I'm calling the police."
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2 RepliesYou're suppose to be playing the game with the person you referred the game to. Not find a person who just bought the game new. What I said above is what Activision/Bungie is going to use to save themselves ~[i]TheGreatNike[/i]
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2 RepliesEdited by Striker93175: 12/14/2015 5:55:23 PMSir you've got this all wrong. I just want to prep your son for a solid raid. Since it's his first time it'll hurt but he'll get through. It might take all night long but we're going to pound out crotas end in the dark below (sounds like blow) maybe even vault of glass (sound like a$$). Once we're done he can come hang out on my tower. If only we could trade I've got some candy he can have and some raisins... Really once we get him some experience he'll make 6 man groups happy. He'll be invited to all sorts of random parties and I can even show him some websites where he can post for services and look for his own groups!
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4 RepliesTiger: what console are you on, mate?
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It's the parents Job for sure. Especially if they are playin a game that's rated above their age.
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Edited by alvin2503: 12/14/2015 10:50:09 PM"Social game" does not allowed to voice chat anywhere, does not have a text chat option, always put you in fireteam chat even though you are alone
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12 RepliesEdited by shroomboyy: 12/13/2015 12:51:26 PMDo what I did and hang out by the middle school. " hey kid want some sweet loot?"
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2 RepliesParents should learn about the games, systems, and settings before letting their kids play a game. They have no right to be mad at [i]you[/i] for their lack of knowledge on something they bought their kid.
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Exact same thing happened to me at skywatch.. *Kid- how old are you? *Me- 36, You? *Kid- 13, Do a lot of old people play this game? Tried to tell him about the refer a friend and pretty sure he thought I was trying to scam him.
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2 RepliesEdited by LuckySevens7: 12/14/2015 1:51:52 AMIm sorry for this misunderstanding guys, I was just trying to show your boy how to use my Black Hammer
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Haha. Great story.
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Hahahahahahaha this is great. Sorry you had to go through that, but it certainly brings up a good point.
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Can't tell if serious...
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Hahahaha While your experience probably isn't indicative of a pending lawsuit, that's still hilarious.
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I talked to a kids grandma on the mic before. That was an interesting conversation.
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4 RepliesEdited by Jykeous: 12/14/2015 10:35:11 PMYour logic isn't wanted here. This is the world of Bungie, their word is LAW.
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No it's not. Source: Law enforcement
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LOOOOOL, hahahahaha, you gotta be kidding me, thats hilarious bro, they thought you were a predator? hahaha, holy cow
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Parents are normally under the impression everyone is a creep and trying to do something sexual to their son/daughter.
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Look, the refer a friend thing is stupid as hell - I'll admit. But I'm willing to bet their asses are covered by the terms of service agreement.
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OP is banana.
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TL:DR???
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Lol Bungie should learn that it's not our fault that people don't want to get Destiny due to its lack of content now a days ._.
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I did the friend thing..... It was fun and enjoy my rewards. Thanks destiny