Last week, I told you that Destiny was preparing to launch a Refer-A-Friend program. We didn’t know what it would entail, but for sure it was designed to help keep the numbers of new players high, and encourage veterans to play with the “Kingerguardians”. Now some details have leaked and it might be worthwhile for some die-hard fans to reel in some new players.
Leaked over on Destiny Tracker, there’s a series of quests that need to be completed with a “Linked Friend”. While I”m not sure how friends will be linked, the objectives include everything from completing a story mission together, going on patrols together and winning a Crucible match or reaching level 40. The rewards? They include everything from Telemetry to Legendary Weapons to unique emotes. That’s right, you can celebrate your daily heroic story mission with a high five or a duo dance.
This was sort of necessary for the game. With so much new (read: better) content available with DLC and expansions, most veterans are loathe to return to early game content. However, if the game is going to survive, it’s going to need a steady stream of new players, and some chaperones to help them get up to speed in a hurry. Some MMOs just seem dead in certain level ranges because players are too busy decorating their player houses or engaging in high level activities. By including incentives for older players to help the newcomers, Destiny can ensure that the world still seems alive, and that new players are shown the ropes as they move up the ranks.
Last Updated: November 19, 2015
Jonah Cash
November 19, 2015 at 11:34
Just remembered that I haven’t done the last mission in Destiny yet… The one where you go back to Phobos. Hahahaha
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 19, 2015 at 11:36
Mehstiny
Hammersteyn
November 19, 2015 at 11:57
Still playing, I hate myself
James Anderton
November 19, 2015 at 11:59
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Hammersteyn
November 19, 2015 at 12:03
Iron banner started this week.Trying one last time to squeeze high level loot out of it.
Jonah Cash
November 19, 2015 at 12:25
And does it have high end loot or does Lord Salmon only give level 280 gear again? Or are you hoping on random drops?
Hammersteyn
November 19, 2015 at 12:37
Saw one 303 chest armour drop. So possibly?
Hammersteyn
November 19, 2015 at 11:42
Is it me or is this the worst week for gaming in 2015 so far news wise.
Mobile Metro
Microtransactions
EA Enemas
Battlefront Bullshit
Deus Ex Delayed
Overwatch Overpriced
Rainbow Six Ringworms
Now this shit
I need a break methinks…
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 19, 2015 at 11:49
I take the DX delayed as good news, but the rest is utter crap
James Anderton
November 19, 2015 at 11:53
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RinceThis
November 19, 2015 at 11:53
Do they allow you to stop bullies like Nikolas from being mean to you on chat yet? Because I won’t go into dangerous waters like that again until I am certain I am safe…
Spidy Duz It
November 19, 2015 at 12:45
the comments section on this site is only the moderators talking to each other…. how lame. never real game discussions.
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 19, 2015 at 13:00
Not always hey, have a look at the comments in most articles, sure, quite a bit are between the regulars talking smack to each other, but there are quite a few valid discussions taking place
Captain JJ the Goo
November 19, 2015 at 13:14
You’re very wrong about only mods commenting.
Try to be nice. This is a solid community.
Hammersteyn
November 19, 2015 at 13:36
I’m so solid right now!
Captain JJ the Goo
November 19, 2015 at 14:07
LOL
Hammersteyn
November 19, 2015 at 13:28
Aren’t you cheerful?
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WitWolfy
November 19, 2015 at 13:08
A high five emote? What a time to be alive…