Destiny

[Casey]

tonight you can earn an exclusive emblem if you encounter and beat a bungie team in the crucible. anyone want to fireteam it up tonight for this?


Each week, those of you who defeat them will win this player emblem.
When fellow Guardians see The Sign of Opposing Will on your nameplate they’ll ask, “Where did you get that?”

You’ll be able to tell them, “I beat Bungie at their own game!”

Your mission (if you choose to accept it) is:

Clash
Thursday, September 18th
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pacific
PlayStation 4


Encountering us will not be enough to earn your reward. You’ll need to achieve victory against our designated team. Here are some of your marks:

imtylerdurden Josh Hamrick, Senior Designer
CE_Wizard Jon Weisnewski, Designer
Thug Larz Lars Bakken, Design Lead
DeeJ BNG Yours Truly, Community Manager
…and alternates to be named at gametime.


To claim your prize, win. Then, post a link to your victory in the comments below this article before High Noon (Pacific) the following day (Friday). Look for the Permalink in the upper right corner of every match view. Your link should lead us to something like this. No proof, no reward!

[RaijinUT]

So I jump on to do the "cave of wonders" (earth farming) again this morning and I noticed something different...

My server had 4-5 people doing the cave farming this morning but what really caught my eye was the enemy spawn. Instead of the regular 3 guys every 10 seconds, the game had 2 other spawns going on instead the cave if different enemies than what normal spawn in that cave. Basically this making the cave spawn 3-4 enemies every 3 seconds or so.

Has anybody else seen this??? It was a great way to get some loot.

After about 20 mins two guys left and the caves spawn went back to normal. One was a lvl 27, other was 25.

It made me think that I am missing something to the cave. That or the higher end guys were running a mission that upped the cave's spawn.

[Terjyn]

WoW implemented variable spawn in some places, where the more people there were the more enemies would spawn.

Could be Destiny went down that same path, I mean they had to know some places would start to become more popular.

[ratandjmt]

Originally Posted by RaijinUT

So I jump on to do the "cave of wonders" (earth farming) again this morning and I noticed something different...

My server had 4-5 people doing the cave farming this morning but what really caught my eye was the enemy spawn. Instead of the regular 3 guys every 10 seconds, the game had 2 other spawns going on instead the cave if different enemies than what normal spawn in that cave. Basically this making the cave spawn 3-4 enemies every 3 seconds or so.

Has anybody else seen this??? It was a great way to get some loot.

After about 20 mins two guys left and the caves spawn went back to normal. One was a lvl 27, other was 25.

It made me think that I am missing something to the cave. That or the higher end guys were running a mission that upped the cave's spawn.

I noticed it last night. If you can get there by yourself you will have a chance to play around with the distance at which enemies spawn. There are actually areas where on one side of a rock slab enemies won't spawn and once you move to the other side you will have 3 spawn every 5-6 seconds. I have had the best results on the little hill straight back from the cave. I had 5-6 enemies each spawn and I almost didn't have time to reload in between.

[PA_Kid]

Originally Posted by RaijinUT

So I jump on to do the "cave of wonders" (earth farming) again this morning and I noticed something different...

My server had 4-5 people doing the cave farming this morning but what really caught my eye was the enemy spawn. Instead of the regular 3 guys every 10 seconds, the game had 2 other spawns going on instead the cave if different enemies than what normal spawn in that cave. Basically this making the cave spawn 3-4 enemies every 3 seconds or so.

Has anybody else seen this??? It was a great way to get some loot.

After about 20 mins two guys left and the caves spawn went back to normal. One was a lvl 27, other was 25.

It made me think that I am missing something to the cave. That or the higher end guys were running a mission that upped the cave's spawn.

That's probably the same thing I've been talking about. The alternate spawns are still in the level 6 range but lots of hallowed variations (if we're talking about the same thing).

It seems like there is either a glitch of instant respawn if they all don't make it out of the cave (and you can be in the cave for the respawn) or that it is intentionally respawning them for a specific number of spawns or until it pushes you off the spawn point.

When those guys are hot and heavy it's almost impossible for even several 21+ guys to keep them all wrangled at the cave and kill them. When we had it happen we started popping specials, grenades, heavy weapons - but eventually even with that they were able to eventually overwhelm us and push out of the cave. (There were some other guys there when I saw it pop.)

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by UNCMT9

I actually agree, which is why I traded in my copy. I just have too many games and too little free time to concentrate on something not paying off. This is one of the more disappointing games I've ever played, given the marketing and hype it received. I enjoyed the beta, but I don't really the see the point in continuing to level up. It just seems so hollow. It's on me, but I used that $40 I got and put it towards something else.

I am guessing they will make raids open to matchmaking. As that is pretty much the only end game content, and as it is now, is very inaccessible. Level 26, 6 hour commitment and friends only? SMH. Terrible choice.

I don't mind raids as an option, but when it's the only option, that's real crappy.

I guess you could replay the same strikes over and over.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by PA_Kid

But I'm assuming those were the normal mobs, right? Acolytes and Thralls?

Something triggers the shielded knights, wizards, and servitor across the way - just trying to figure out if that's just a timed event, a trigger, or a penalty for trying to squat a spawn that is intended to kick you off it.

As far as I can see, this is like an MMO where you have to "tag" a mob. Meaning this farming is going to get ugly when you have solos or more than one fireteam. Two fire teams might work ok as long as at least one person from both teams tag a decent amount of the mobs, but when people use heavy weapons and kill them all with one shot you shouldn't be seeing engrams drop if they aren't in your group - unless I'm missing something?

Engrams will drop regardless of if you are in the persons fireteam.

I've spent enough hours at the cave to see engrams dropping from enemies I haven't killed and the only other people there are randoms.

My guess is it's server bassed so if you're in the same location without moving between invisible barriers then anyone killing enemies near by have a chance of spawning engrams for you.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by RaijinUT

So I jump on to do the "cave of wonders" (earth farming) again this morning and I noticed something different...

My server had 4-5 people doing the cave farming this morning but what really caught my eye was the enemy spawn. Instead of the regular 3 guys every 10 seconds, the game had 2 other spawns going on instead the cave if different enemies than what normal spawn in that cave. Basically this making the cave spawn 3-4 enemies every 3 seconds or so.

Has anybody else seen this??? It was a great way to get some loot.

After about 20 mins two guys left and the caves spawn went back to normal. One was a lvl 27, other was 25.

It made me think that I am missing something to the cave. That or the higher end guys were running a mission that upped the cave's spawn.

You need to stand further away from the cave for it to spawn more Hive. If it's only spawning 3 at a time then you're too close.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Snicket

I am guessing they will make raids open to matchmaking. As that is pretty much the only end game content, and as it is now, is very inaccessible. Level 26, 6 hour commitment and friends only? SMH. Terrible choice.

I don't mind raids as an option, but when it's the only option, that's real crappy.

I guess you could replay the same strikes over and over.

I hope they do. But I doubt they will since they made it adamant before launch it would need 6 friends in a fireteam because of how complicated/stupidly hard they will be. And they don't think randoms can communicate well enough to beat the raids.

[Tony208]

Glimmer wasn't capped at 25k before. Mudt be cause of all the farming exploits.

[edge]

Originally Posted by Casey

tonight you can earn an exclusive emblem if you encounter and beat a bungie team in the crucible. anyone want to fireteam it up tonight for this?


Each week, those of you who defeat them will win this player emblem.
When fellow Guardians see The Sign of Opposing Will on your nameplate they’ll ask, “Where did you get that?”

You’ll be able to tell them, “I beat Bungie at their own game!”

Your mission (if you choose to accept it) is:

Clash
Thursday, September 18th
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pacific
PlayStation 4


Encountering us will not be enough to earn your reward. You’ll need to achieve victory against our designated team. Here are some of your marks:

imtylerdurden Josh Hamrick, Senior Designer
CE_Wizard Jon Weisnewski, Designer
Thug Larz Lars Bakken, Design Lead
DeeJ BNG Yours Truly, Community Manager
…and alternates to be named at gametime.


To claim your prize, win. Then, post a link to your victory in the comments below this article before High Noon (Pacific) the following day (Friday). Look for the Permalink in the upper right corner of every match view. Your link should lead us to something like this. No proof, no reward!

Have you seen the Bungie employees play? They are exceptionally good at the game. It would take be quite a feat to beat them.

Exclusive Destiny Gameplay - Bungie Guy Destroys Opposition! - YouTube

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Tony208

Glimmer wasn't capped at 25k before. Mudt be cause of all the farming exploits.

I think it was, I remember a few posts here saying that they hit a cap before the farming techniques became widespread.

I'm about to start trying to get 500 Void damage in the crucible I think it's going to take a loooong time. I need 500 and you get +5 for a kill -2 for a death. SO I'd need 100 kills without dying. I'm expecting I'll need to bump that number up tp about 200 depending on my KD ratio

[Tony208]

^I did that part and it was easier than I expected. Used a void fusion rifle. Got it done in about 10 matches. I think just hitting someone with void dmg and them getting killed by teammate still counts.

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by edge

Have you seen the Bungie employees play? They are exceptionally good at the game. It would take be quite a feat to beat them.

Exclusive Destiny Gameplay - Bungie Guy Destroys Opposition! - YouTube

Impressive... aside from the Bungie employee teabagging.... classy.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Tony208

^I did that part and it was easier than I expected. Used a void fusion rifle. Got it done in about 10 matches. I think just hitting someone with void dmg and them getting killed by teammate still counts.

Yeah I just got 60 in my first match so fingers crossed.

[PA_Kid]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Engrams will drop regardless of if you are in the persons fireteam.

I've spent enough hours at the cave to see engrams dropping from enemies I haven't killed and the only other people there are randoms.

My guess is it's server bassed so if you're in the same location without moving between invisible barriers then anyone killing enemies near by have a chance of spawning engrams for you.

Hmmm... If that's true then it will be MUCH easier to play nice. Probably explains all the lost things tinkerbell has brought to my mailbox since the game started.

I'll have to just go there and watch some others farm and see if that happens.

[Mavrick]

Hmm, started the next match and I was down to 25

[owa]

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

finally did it. i hit level 21. thats without playing mp.

[Show spoiler]

Were you able to complete the story mode solo?

I hit level 20 last night and I'm on my way to level 21 with the light stuff but on one of the missions on Mars last night, I died 5 times before completing the final part even though I'm a couple of levels about the story level. So, I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to go solo. Just curious if you or anyone else has completed the story solo.

[volcomsocal]

Originally Posted by owa

Were you able to complete the story mode solo?

I hit level 20 last night and I'm on my way to level 21 with the light stuff but on one of the missions on Mars last night, I died 5 times before completing the final part even though I'm a couple of levels about the story level. So, I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to go solo. Just curious if you or anyone else has completed the story solo.

I finished the main story last night solo. It took me just one time to beat it. I'm level 23.

[owa]

Originally Posted by volcomsocal

I finished the main story last night solo. It took me just one time to beat it. I'm level 23.

Excellent and thanks for the info! There's still hope...