Clearly destiny has tapped into the mass market of console gamers and shown them a completely new experience.
Completing a well tuned raid is one of the most gratifying game experiences I've ever had. Bang for the buck destiny has proven to be the best console game I've ever played. I'm nearly hundreds of hours in, Have only one level 31 character and I can't wait to play again. Every time I turn it on its a completely different and fun experience. Previous to this if I spent 80 hours on a game that was monumental. This, while the typical 60 dollar game gave me about 10 hours of fun.
No console game has come close to the lasting value destiny has provided me. I know I'm not in the majority on these message boards: The very loud, very small minority). However, When it comes to destinies success, watch and learn. The franchise has already shattered records, and will continue to do so.
When I read these boards it becomes apparent that the vast majority of people that post here are absolutely clueless to so many things. This, while I completely respect the brains at bungie. When you make decisions that are sound to alter something, it is because it is well thought out and it will be for the greater good. This, while inevitably there will be scorn from those who just don't understand the big picture and believe themselves and their opinions to be important, when in fact they aren't.
I don't have the time nor inclination to explain the nuance to a group that will never get it, so it suffices to say exactly this: watch how incredible destiny does in turns of revenue. You can spew predictions of demise, and how you're quitting etc, but the proof is currently in the pudding. Sales. Sales. sales. Watch them continue to be right at the top, year in and year out. The reason? They know more than you do about making a game fun for the masses. A LOT more. This is why they are breaking records. This is why so many people are playing for so many hours. If they turned the reigns over to those on these boards the sales would plummet and destiny would fail quickly and miserably.
So, if you are the 1 percent of gamers who play 600 hours and accomplish everything before you put the game down for a minute, and then complain because there isn't enough content, then bungie doesn't give a shit about you're opinion. It's useless because you are 1 percent and insignificant. As well, you're kind of a moron.
If you are amongst the throngs of people new to the entire element of RNG loot tables, repetitiveness, and relentless grinding, welcome! Best not fight it, gonna have to face it, you're addicted... So come on in and enjoy the ride :)
if you are like me and surely most of the people who play this game, then you are loving it and can't wait for more.
And to those that are rude and ignorant and go insane insulting everyone at bungie- PUT THE GAME DOWN AND WALK AWAY! Geez, you'd think you never spent 60 bucks on a game and been disappointed before. I know I have a ton of times, but I never wrote the company non stop over the course of months cursing at them - and my bet is neither did you! It's simply that they got you! Got you addicted like a crack head and you can't understand it and you can't put the game down - you're going crazy and that tiny little brain of yours trying so hard to reconcile this entire situation- can't stop playing a game you hate?! This must be the pinnacle of success for a game designer- millions love the game and play it nonstop. And the few who hate it... Also play it non stop! Incredible!
Welcome to reality :) Now, go cry in your soup.
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EDIT: new every time I play: sometimes I have 20 minutes, I do a bounty. Sometimes I have an hour, sometimes I have three. It affects what I do and what my goals are. I raid. Sometimes I farm. Sometimes I go pvp. Sometimes I try to level up guns. Sometimes I focus on leveling up armor. Sometimes I teach noobs. Sometimes I get carried. Every time I sit down its a different experience. Much the same as other great titles and sports games.
Did I really have to point this out to you? Smh
But please, yes , criticize the fact that yu feel it's repetitive then CONTINUE TO PLAY AND PLAY AND PLAY. Like a rat on the wheel chasing the cheese. You just can't get off can Ya? I know you can't because if you could you wouldn't be here arguing with me or posting. You'd let it go. But you can't. It's too good isn't it;) gotchya playing hundreds of hours doesn't it ;)
Difference is I spent hundreds of hours of my life thoroughly entertained and happy. And you spent hundreds hours frustrated and miserable. Sucks for you. Lol. If it were me and I didn't enjoy it, I would never have sunk hundreds of hours in. But that's just me :) maybe after you're done hating the game you can't stop playing you can take your misery further by downloading th app and posting your misery! And after that, since it seems you relish misery, maybe you can put your feet in a bucket of ice while you play! Then you can really flame the post boards with misery! Perfect!
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Simply put we were promised a game we didn't get. Destiny was and still us the best game in the market but doesn't come without major flaws. The story was terrible and was what u would expect out of a introduction to the game. If you followed the game from before the release you might remember old Chicago or Charlemagne's vault where we were supposedly suppose to get thorn. Now ok they didn't put it in the game but they advertised it. Also if you remember the devs commentary on the first mission they mention trading and gambling as a way to get gear and weapons, two things that are not in the game. They also said it would be a social game which it actually isn't. If you have a raid group that is but it took them awhile to ink use team chat and that is common place in all games now'a'days. I loved this game and preordered one year before the release. I play it I'm not maxed level only one character and really don't play during the week because it really isn't as good as it could have and was on track to be before the story got trashed and content cut for dlc.
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I didn't follow it but since have seen all the evidence of cut story, hidden dlc, etc. My take is if the game is providing me the most fun of any other game and im getting great value from it, then I focus on that. Not on what I don't have. It's also a general theory on life i have.
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"Best game in the market" Lords of the Fallen laughs in the distance Lords elbow bumps Elder Scrolls and points to laugh at destiny Dark Souls II puts his hands on theirs shoulders and says, "Hush children, you might wake up bloodborne. Let your younger brother sleep a while longer. We have a reckoning to begin soon. Where's my coffee..."
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Loved reckoning. All those games are great. None come close in terms of how many hours I've spent on them. There is no greater tell of how great a game Is than time spent playing it. People can argue this all they want and they are simply in denial. If you spend 1,000 hours of your free time doing something over the course of 6 months it can only be because you are forced to or that you love it love it LOVE IT!! And last I checked bungie doesn't have guns to any of our heads forcing us to play destiny.
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He has time to troll and write a novel, but not play. 150 hours and not one 32? That's 150 wasted hours. If you had 3 toons I would understand. But 1 at 150 hours and your 31?
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I need 12 shards to be a 32 next week. I love playing destiny. Been on for about 150 hours and have enjoyed every minute so much. As far as entertainment is concerned, no time wasted. Furthermore I get bonus entertainment from coming on here and watching people make themselves look insane by professing that they don't like a game which they've played for 1,000 hours. It's fantastic. Actions speak much louder than words. And if you've logged in anywhere near 1,000 hours you don't just like destiny, you LOVE it. If you don't, then please, please, please get help immediately. Nothing on this earth should have you spending this kind of time on something you don't enjoy more than most anything in life.
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This was a late night ramble for a much better explanation watch bdobbinswtf video on you tube that reviews the game correctly.
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Yea, he's real credible. Good thing he's not an executive in activisions board room. "This sucks, cod fails, loot sucks, destiny fails etc" if they listened to him they wouldn't ever have released two of their best selling games of all time. Meanwhile both games are off the charts. Remind me in the future, whatever this guy says, think the opposite.
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Was anyone else too lazy to read all that? Lol not trying to be mean but that was a ton
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Just read the last paragraph. I love the part about the ice bucket. ;)
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Hey anyone up for the nightfall?
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I am with you the game is just fantastic! Especially for people with a real life. I just got it about a month ago and now I just cannot wait to play. If you play anything too much it will get boring so space it out. Also again great post!
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Hey anyone up for the nightfall
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You little hack i just checked you out all your toons are DLC noob material. Eveyone check him out no 32's anywhere. Troll.
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Been playing since late September. Play about ten hours a week. I'm very satisfied and content with my destiny play time. If anything I feel a tad guilty for sinking 150 hours into it- but I really enjoy it so...
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My friend the people that have been really affected by this are the day one players. I know how this game can blind you from its true nature. No butt hurt here just utter frustration. I see now the next generation are demanding the same as we did 4 months ago. Be warned nothing will happen dev wise. Play the game for while then have a break. Come back refreshed. Thats what i will do. Will come on and get some stuff from xur today and thats it. Please just read between the lines with these guys. Guardian down.
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I hear Ya.
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Finally hearing positivity on this forum, it's surprising to see after the wave of hatred in every other post and comment
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Anyone up for the nightfall
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No sorry dude
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I that's ok
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Wow read half got bored, no wonder you have shit characters. Too busy on here, what a turd.
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U up for the nightfall?
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I'm at work, just reading the comments from people who have way too much time on their hands.
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That's obviously me today! Too much time on my hands for sure all day today.