So when we get new weapons we can test out all the scopes, perk options, etc. Give us a place to test recoil control without having to load into a map and find a blank wall somewhere.
Also, not to push our luck, but what if when you go into the firing range your gun acts as if it were fully upgraded- so you can tell before you spend the time or motes whether you like it.
I don't know how hard it would be to add to the tower... But if we're getting a new social space in the next decade, maybe somewhere in there? What do you think?
Update 1: Hey everyone, it's awesome that this topic is trending. Let's keep this post high so people can see it. It seems like some people don't see how this is different from patrol, but I'm glad that many of you who are commenting are doing such a good job explaining some of the advantages.
It seems right now like the IDEAL situation would be to be able to pretty much access the armory and select any gun with any perks to test it out on dummies OR to be able to take our own weapons in to try out different scopes and perks so we can see what we like before we start practicing on moving targets. It seems like every time I check this post there are more and more good ideas or well articulated ideas of other comments. Keep it up everyone!
Update 2: I'm so glad this is staying trending- maybe it'll be seen by the higher ups. Let's keep talking and keep the discussion going. And now that this is a big topic, I wonder what Cozmo, Deej, and the others think about it.
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Yeah destiny could take good ideas from the division to make it better
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Excellent idea. Also add target dummies so we can test damage numbers for both PvE and PvP.
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Give me a way to test "custom guns" i.e. pick ANY perks and put them on ANY archetype gun. Arminius-D with Triple Tap, Rewind Again, and Explosive Rounds?
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necro bump
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I think it would be fun to have access to the entire catalog of weapons in the firing range.
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Or maybe it could automatically upgrade the weapon for the duration of your stay in the Firing Range. You could test it without having to waste mats and such.
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Deez nuts approve :)
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Yes, great idea...
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Bump, Make the game a whole lot better
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Yep, buy temp version of maxed vendor gun, take it to range to try out. I've been wanting this for some time.
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Yep, buy temp version of maxed vendor gun, take it to range to try out. I've been wanting this for some time.
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Donald bump
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Good idea
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Sounds like a great idea. How about some parkour in which we could use our jump abilities as well? I'm sure there would be enough space on tower or a new social area to introduce these.
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Dear god yes.
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Agreed. A firing range where all perks of a weapon are unlocked, before you level it up (so you don't have to waste motes, time, and mats just to decide you don't like the gun)
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I like the idea, they had the same thing on mass effect 3 I believe, another thing they need is a barber in the tower or a plastic surgeon because after almost three years I'd bet we all would like to change some things about our guardians lol.
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Good idea. Your gamer tag is unoriginal. ;)
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Yes please.
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BLOW THIS THREAD UP EVERYBODY! Bungie must see this
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Bungie plz
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Bump! Blooming great idea! If this came to fruition, you could go to the vault, get/ swap your weapons around and practice them with infinite ammo! With a typical distanced shooting range with different paced targets, one could see in effective use the distinct differences of perks with the range of the weapon.