Destiny is almost upon us. Okay, well maybe closer to being upon me and Darryn seeing as we’ll get our grubby fingers on it at E3, but at least we’re getting more details about the game. Of course armor, weapons and loot are important, and they serve multiple roles.
Here is the latest developer vlog, explaining and showing off the cool stuff that you can get:
For those who don’t watch videos, they explain that the difference in equipment as you progress through the levels and get better gear. It’s handcrafted to look incredible, and also to make other players jealous – exactly what loot is all about. Additionally, enemies drop loot specific to each character – you and your buddies don’t need to worry about trading ammo or class-specific upgrades because you will each grab the things that are applicable just to your character. Not only is the arsenal a lot larger than anything Bungie has developed in the past, it’s also applicable across character classes – no matter what class you play as, you can still get your hands on the heavy weaponry, or hand cannons.
I’m glad they have streamlined the loot system. I always find it funny how players will fight over loot when they’re supposed to be cooperating and playing together to defeat an enemy. This should limit in-fighting, especially for those playing in a Fireteam with strangers. Plus it will limit inventory issues and the age old conundrum – should you trade/sell loot that looks awesome just because your class can’t use it?
I’m getting increasingly excited for Destiny. It’s not my usual type of game, but it looks like such a romp of a good time. Perhaps this will be the game that gets me hooked on online shooters.
Last Updated: May 6, 2014
Kromas
May 6, 2014 at 13:44
Heard that one before.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 13:44
I got into a duel over loot in Borderlands 2 once. The other guy didn’t know my alt weapon was a rocket launcher. It was over very quickly.
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 13:54
That’s…
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 13:56
There there Rincey, show us where the bad Trev touched you
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 13:58
What she said! Wait 0–o
Matthew Holliday
May 6, 2014 at 13:57
one guy tried that with me, hit me with a norfleet, I had The Sham equipped though, so all he ended doing was giving me ammo, while I blew him up with my unkempt harold.
i laughed.
Matthew Holliday
May 6, 2014 at 13:58
suddenly find myself wanting this game.
but no PC port :<
Hammersteyn
May 6, 2014 at 13:59
Sniping with a controller? Madness
Matthew Holliday
May 6, 2014 at 14:01
inconcievable.
honestly, shooters that are targetted at consoles just feel like a waste.
Hammersteyn
May 6, 2014 at 13:58
I bet Easter egg loot will include the pick of destiny in some form or another
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 14:05
This game is starting to sound like a promising buy. Have they mention how the subscriptions are going to work. Because if it’s anything like ESO I am not interested.
Hammersteyn
May 6, 2014 at 14:07
Fully agreed, Gameplay looks fun though but if I bought a game I bought a game. I am already supporting PS2 monthly because I’m addicted.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 14:09
I don’t remember reading anything yet about subs.
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 14:10
How else are they going to bring in half a billion dollars?
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 14:17
I’ll bet on character customisations. It’s an MMO after all. It’s how F2P games make tons of cash.
Guild
May 9, 2014 at 09:57
Dunno if its just me but this is feels a lot like warframe. The similarities are there