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Edited by aboniks: 10/7/2014 5:25:19 PM
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Why do I suck so bad at Destiny PVP?

Alright prokillers, here's your chance to school somebody who will actually appreciate it. Quick backstory; Last time I played an FPS in PVP was when Marathon was hot property, so some of my problems may just be because I'm really rusty. Anyway, what's the deal with PVP in Destiny? I feel like I'm just doing it all wrong...every time I blink somebody gets me with a one-shot kill and it doesn't seem to matter much what weapon they're using, or what I'm trying to do to stay alive. None of my weapons feel anywhere near as powerful as what the other team is using. Honestly I really want to like the Destiny PvP experience, because I've got a sentimental attachment to Bungie and this game is lots of fun for me in PvE. So help me out. How do I get the most out of this game? I've got military experience (which basically boils down to having a great deal of training in following instructions) and lots of time to kill once the game ships (retired), so if you folks can boil this particular PvP system down to some basic tactical and strategic elements I'll be able to pick up on it and have fun with it, but right now I'm feeling pretty worn down after having the brakes beat off me repeatedly in the beta. Thanks in advance for your thoughts (and for the inevitable insults from the kids table). p.s. Don't think I'm blaming the game...obviously people are winning at PvP, so the system works...I just down understand [b]how [/b]it works yet, so I'm not one of them.

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  • Radar radar radar. Seriously, I've been in your position. I always considered myself above average in FPS games until Destiny. For a long while I kept getting one or two shotted and couldn't figure out why. It's the radar. Destiny requires VERY heavy reliance on reading the radar at all times. The only time you shouldn't be looking at the radar is when you've entered a firefight and need to focus on it. Destiny PvP success is 50% radar reading, 30% weapon choice (as in choose the one that's right for you, not the one people say is best - they just complain a lot), 20% skill. If you choose a comfortable weapon and have good skill, but don't give the radar your full attention, you're in for a world of disappointment. Also, with the radar in mind, crouch a lot to ping on it less. This is also huge. Good luck, dude.

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