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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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  • Edited by dgdesigngroup: 7/2/2015 1:40:35 PM
    I felt that exact same way as you do until I kept playing PVP. I think Destiny PVP is much different than other PVP games. However, in PVP the one thing that helped me was learning to play like my life depended on it. If you're lazy about it and play it the same way as PVE, you will never enjoy it. Play it Frantically! Camping doesn't work. Being too careful doesn't work. Walk or Run!!!! Be alert at all times. Learn to use your radar. Don't stay aimed down your site. Learn to use a shot gun. That's why I did. Even though I'm still not that good at it, I'm improving (from 1 or 2 kills to 15 or 20 on a good day). I don't think PVP is for everyone. But if you want to get better at it, learn to play it much different than you play in story mode. Don't take it personally. Kill and be killed. Have fun!!!!

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