Destiny (Bungie)

Varik · 12-06-2014 10:29pm

Can't even get on now, redirects to another page on the site.

Riesen_Meal · 12-06-2014 10:35pm

F1ngers wrote: »

Downloaded, but Brazil v Croatia takes priority.

Same as, PS4 on standby downloading now, signed up after the conference.....

Registered on Bungie.net the last 8 years, dunno of that makes a difference in getting the alpha quicker......

drake70 · 12-06-2014 10:37pm

Fieldog wrote: »

Registered on Bungie.net the last 8 years, dunno of that makes a difference in getting the alpha quicker......

Makes no difference, I only registered after receiving the code.

Also, servers unavailable currently.

DeSelby83 · 12-06-2014 11:01pm

Still no code for me. Kinda want it just so i can have it downloaded for tomorrow evening really

TeddyTedson · 12-06-2014 11:46pm

I really don't know what to make of it so far. Player the story mode for a while and then did multiplayer. Seems a bit slower than Halo, less hectic which may not be a bad thing. I guess this is only the Alpha though so who knows.

Was nice to see another player just appear in story mode though at the right time xD

Mickeroo · 12-06-2014 11:48pm

So there's a standard enough competitive multiplayer set up then? are we talking twitchy COD style or closer to Halo?

GottaGetGatt · 12-06-2014 11:48pm

How many players does it support ?

TeddyTedson · 13-06-2014 1:05am

It's close to Halo, very close really. You jump high and lots of things feel very similar.
For the Alpha it's set up with a 6 v 6 match with 3 points to control.
The strange thing is there seems to be ammo as opposed to other weapons on the map to pick up.
I think I'll be picking this game up for sure though. I like the tight Haloish control.

ShaneU · 13-06-2014 1:10am

Halo with an mmo style hub world. Really like the design, especially the enemies and menus

ziggyman17 · 13-06-2014 6:53am

GottaGetGatt wrote: »

How many players does it support ?

6 v 6 in multi player.. loving it so far..

wexdevil · 13-06-2014 7:47am

I liked what I've played so far, only had a chance to get in one match in the crucible so hopefully I'll get to put in more time over the weekend to get a better idea of it

Josey Wales · 13-06-2014 8:25am

I didn't realise I had gotten a code last night, just noticed it now. Looking forward to trying it out tonight.

MagicIRL · 13-06-2014 9:13am

I'm rather confused now. I thought this was an MMO? I assume the 6v6 is more akin to your traditional MMO PvP Arena/Battleground (Similar to WoW, RIFT, GW2 etc.)?

Where does the MMO aspect come in then? Levels, Abiltiies, Open World. I recognize this is the Alpha but not having a next gen console means I get sweet F-A.

DeSelby83 · 13-06-2014 12:31pm

Is everyone who applied getting a code. Still no sign if one for me. Does it come from sony or bungie, hope it doesnt get redirected to spam

Zero-Cool · 13-06-2014 12:34pm

DeSelby83 wrote: »

Is everyone who applied getting a code. Still no sign if one for me. Does it come from sony or bungie, hope it doesnt get redirected to spam

It comes directly from Sony. Check around online, some people might have a spare code or just not using theirs.

Battleflag · 13-06-2014 1:00pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH2KbKISF_c

What's really happening in Alpha...

ShadowHearth · 13-06-2014 2:21pm

Just watched this and I have to say it got one of my eye brows up. It screams of Warframe to me and it is VERY good. I might give this a shot, but like always, it is somewhere in 2015, right?

Edit: This september? Wow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-xtNLgb5y0

Benzino · 13-06-2014 2:44pm

As somebody who thought this looked bland, dull and boring, I'm really enjoying it at the moment and it's day one purchase for me so far. As mentioned before, love the UI for the game!

Captain Chaos · 13-06-2014 4:15pm

I got an Alpha code this morning and I didn't even apply for one

. I applied for the Beta and got my place secured for that in July. Happy days, downloading this now and see which side of the fence I end up on with this because the gameplay vids looked so bland and lacking to me.

Magill · 13-06-2014 4:17pm

Not really interested in the standard MP modes, but whats the SP/Co-op like ? A lot of people seem to be comparing it to borderlands ?

I only realised recently that its not an actual MMO. Would have been cool if they had it like the traditional MMO with a couple of factions and instanced dungeons/events, could have been truely next gen material.

Captain Chaos · 13-06-2014 4:25pm

Planetside 2 will cater for the MMO side of things on PS4. Destiny is a bit different and smaller in scale. It's like Boarderlands because of random loot drops and rare to find items and you level up stats.

Kiith · 13-06-2014 4:31pm

I prefer that it's less MMO tbh. Definitely more interested in this for the co-op side of things.

Captain Chaos · 13-06-2014 4:56pm

From my first 20mins of this it's very Halo with elements of Borderlands. Using the Titan's default shotgun up close is lethal and it looks and feels, heck even sounds like the shotgun from Halo. Lots of customization options.

13-06-2014 5:09pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Just watched this and I have to say it got one of my eye brows up. It screams of Warframe to me and it is VERY good. I might give this a shot, but like always, it is somewhere in 2015, right?

Edit: This september? Wow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-xtNLgb5y0

The Halo influence is very clear.

Even from the way he melees opponents, the way he runs etc..

Riesen_Meal · 13-06-2014 5:12pm

Set up a boards.ie clan for those interested:

https://alpha.bungie.net/en/Clan/Detail/490

Will I Amnt · 13-06-2014 5:15pm

Just had a quick go of this, didn't look all that great to me, will the frame rate be bumped up for the full version?

13-06-2014 5:18pm

Will I Amnt wrote: »

Just had a quick go of this, didn't look all that great to me, will the frame rate be bumped up for the full version?

PS3 or PS4?

Will I Amnt · 13-06-2014 5:46pm

M!Ck^ wrote: »

PS3 or PS4?

PS4 but you would easily think it was a good looking PS3 game.

nocoverart · 13-06-2014 5:54pm

Graphically, I'm not all that impressed with Destiny ( Interiors and the lighting look nice though ) this game is an absolute blast though and I'm not a massive fan of shooters.

Benzino · 13-06-2014 6:01pm

Fieldog wrote: »

Set up a boards.ie clan for those interested:

https://alpha.bungie.net/en/Clan/Detail/490

D'oh, I made one too, didn't see this post! https://alpha.bungie.net/en/Clan/Detail/521

Benzino · 13-06-2014 6:02pm

Will I Amnt wrote: »

Just had a quick go of this, didn't look all that great to me, will the frame rate be bumped up for the full version?

Haven't noticed any frame rate issues myself. The graphics could be better alright, but the maps seem to be pretty big to me.

murphyebass · 13-06-2014 8:05pm

So afraid of buying this game. Divorce could follow.:P

Battleflag · 13-06-2014 8:14pm

Really enjoying it, did the earth mission that requires level 6 with two others and it was quite intense, the bosses take a lot of damage and took ages to bring down but it was really fun team work. Haven't given 6v6 a go yet but will do at some point tonight

ziggyman17 · 13-06-2014 8:24pm

murphyebass wrote: »

So afraid of buying this game. Divorce could follow.:P

ths 100%........but I will be buying this day one....... another beta starts in July, hopefully it lasts more than a few days......

murphyebass · 13-06-2014 8:30pm

ziggyman17 wrote: »

ths 100%........but I will be buying this day one....... another beta starts in July, hopefully it lasts more than a few days......

If i do buy it I'd be getting it for 360. Is there a beta for that and if so how do I get involved? Cheers.

NotorietyH · 13-06-2014 8:49pm

How do you summon your Sparrow? I can't figure it out. Always feel like an eejit when I see people speeding away and I'm just trotting after them!

Zero-Cool · 13-06-2014 8:50pm

NotorietyH wrote: »

How do you summon your Sparrow? I can't figure it out. Always feel like an eejit when I see people speeding away and I'm just trotting after them!

Press the touch pad until tyrion ball thing pops up, then hold the square button.

NotorietyH · 13-06-2014 9:12pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

Press the touch pad until tyrion ball thing pops up, then hold the square button.

Ah cheers, thanks!

Josey Wales · 13-06-2014 10:43pm

I'm just trying this now for the first time but the servers are unavailable.

ziggyman17 · 13-06-2014 11:04pm

murphyebass wrote: »

If i do buy it I'd be getting it for 360. Is there a beta for that and if so how do I get involved? Cheers.

No beta will be for ps4.. The ps4 is the main console for Destiny.. Im hooked on this alpha demo, gameplay is so addictive..

13-06-2014 11:07pm

Whats the verdict on the Beta lads?

Benzino · 13-06-2014 11:08pm

Josey Wales wrote: »

I'm just trying this now for the first time but the servers are unavailable.

Seem to be working fine for me now.

DeSelby83 · 13-06-2014 11:11pm

I still have no code after applying. Kinda annoyed because its over on sunday. I applied on the day it was announced an still nothing

Benzino · 13-06-2014 11:12pm

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Whats the verdict on the Beta lads?

Loving it to be honest, though it's only Alpha at the moment. Would be good to get a few games going with few boardies, perhaps through the clan system or whatever. I'm not sure if/how you invite people in yet.

Riesen_Meal · 13-06-2014 11:13pm

Benzino wrote: »

Seem to be working fine for me now.

Same here, I started BF4 and restarted Destiny and it worked...

13-06-2014 11:17pm

Benzino wrote: »

Loving it to be honest, though it's only Alpha at the moment. Would be good to get a few games going with few boardies, perhaps through the clan system or whatever. I'm not sure if/how you invite people in yet.

Only have a PS3 ATM (Wondering is it Cross-Gen??)

Didn't sign up for the Beta, can you still join?

Benzino · 13-06-2014 11:23pm

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Only have a PS3 ATM (Wondering is it Cross-Gen??)

Didn't sign up for the Beta, can you still join?

I believe so, I think you only get beta access if you pre-order it though, not 100% sure on it.

Captain Chaos · 14-06-2014 12:08am

Pre-order it on Amazon and they will email you a beta key that you register on the Bungie site. You can then cancel the order if you want. I got my Amazon beta key on Tuesday. The beta will on other platforms not just PS4 but the alpha is PS4 only. On the Bungie site it will ask you want platform you want the beta on before it launches in July.

Benzino · 14-06-2014 12:38am

Captain Chaos wrote: »

Pre-order it on Amazon and they will email you a beta key that you register on the Bungie site. You can then cancel the order if you want. I got my Amazon beta key on Tuesday. The beta will on other platforms not just PS4 but the alpha is PS4 only. On the Bungie site it will ask you want platform you want the beta on before it launches in July.

Good thinking Batman!

DeSelby83 · 14-06-2014 12:45am

Really didnt want it to come to this but has anyone got a spare alpha code. I applied on the day and am still waiting for a code. Must be just unlucky but really want to play it and the weekend is getting shorter as it is

Destiny (Bungie)

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