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- Daily Questions [2020-03-19]
- Eris VA (Voice Actress) appreciated my recent “Fall of Eris” illustration. Got pretty stroked and happy, wanted to share it here as these appreciations keep me going
- People need to stop bitching about not being able to get end game loot when they dont play end game content. We need something to chase, something that is unique for the players that do end game content.
- Why do flawless raiders like the toilet paper shortage?
- Had to be there moment? How about a 'wash your hands' emote for all us guardians playing during this time of social distancing?
- Destiny 2 already HAD “Had to be there” moments, and the way Bungie used to do them was infinitely better than right now.
- Exotic Armor should be able to equip ALL seasonal mods.
- More respect for Devil's Ruin's quest.
- Seraph Weapons should be able to roll Seraph Rounds
- Can I just talk about how utterly amazing it is that this game trains you to hear exotics?
- PC is so incredibly unstable at the moment that errors, ALT tabbing can freeze the game and random people who are online... aren't?
- Thorn's piercing rounds should count as anti-barrier!
- MORE Guns of Destiny vector drawings
- Titan Season Pass Shoulder Ornament Makes it Impossible to Hip Fire Bows
- The Queen's Court of Old (Spot Lord Shaxx)
- Datto's Thoughts on Weapon Retirement
- A story of friendship and loss in Season of the Worthy
- Devrim is giving at LL rewards for Legendary Shards today, and Spider is selling Dusklight for Legendary Shards today
- One thing that bungie did that I really appreciate.
- Bungie, I would like another chance at earning those exclusive armor ornaments from years past.
- Can we make the public events on Mercury more frequent?
- Bungie, for the love of god PLEASE make it so when loading into a strike already in progress we spawn right next to one of the other two fireteam members.
- Not sure my fashion homies are ready for this but..
- SHAXX MOTIVATION 80s Workout Mixtape RADIO
- Raiju's Harness is one of my favorite looking Hunter Exotics in a long while
Posted: 18 Mar 2020 11:33 AM PDT Source: https://www.bungie.net/en/News/Article/48856 For the past several weeks, we've been busy working to prepare Bungie for the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Now that we are well into our efforts, we thought it would be a good time to share some of what we've learned and some of the plans we've put in place in case they could be helpful to other game studios, tech companies, or indeed any organization that is facing the immediate challenges of this coronavirus pandemic. First of all, we aren't experts in COVID-19. We make games. However, because we are located in the greater Seattle area, we were hit with the outbreak earlier than most game companies in North America and, as a result, have had to move quickly. The overarching challenge of managing the impact of COVID-19 is that some employees might think that the virus won't impact them very much, personally, when they read about mortality rates for their demographic group. But, even among younger demographics, there will be people in at-risk categories (such as those with diabetes, and those who are immune compromised or pregnant) or who are caring for family members in at-risk categories. It is critical for all of us, as leaders in the industry, to promote social distancing among our employees. It is a complex message: we need to reduce the rapid spread of the virus to prevent a "big spike" in serious cases that can overwhelm a regional health care system. This is a civic responsibility. Here are some of the recommendations we have for organizations that are still building their own plan to respond to COVID-19. Right NowIf you haven't done so already (and your team is still coming into the office), put signage up across your facility communicating:
Planning & CommunicationA thoughtful plan and a regular cadence of communication are two of the biggest steps you can take to successfully prepare your employees and your organization to take on the challenges posed by COVID-19. Here is what we recommend:
Setting Up to Work Remotely & Making Your Workspace SafeOne thing that is clear in all of the COVID-19 workplace-related literature: It's imperative to make it as easy as possible for people to stay home from work if they are ill at all or have been exposed to someone who is ill. Here are some things to consider:
Troubleshoot for IndividualsThe game industry is made up of so many different disciplines that it is likely that one remote work solution will not solve things for all of your employees. Use your priority list to guide who you need to solve for first, but keep a master list of everyone who is having a challenge, and steadily keep making progress on their remote work setups.
Prepare for the Long HaulAs of this writing, there is no current timeline of when the COVID-19 outbreak will subside and Bungie employees will return to the studio to resume our regular in-office rituals. The fact is, that day might be a weeks or months away, so it's best to prepare for that possibility now.
Plan for Business ContinuityOnce you have started getting your people working remotely, you need to begin planning for business continuity in case you have an outbreak in your studio and need to close the doors (or dramatically reduce staff onsite) or in case the government needs to close all non-essential businesses in your area (like has happened in France and Italy). Determine what essential functions you must keep running. For us, the core business continuity staff list includes:
Be sure you have three people who can cover each core business continuity role in case 1 or 2 people get sick in each function. Create an "A" and "B" team for each function to ensure that all of the people in each of your core business continuity functions are separated (social distancing) at all times. Ideally, at least one person in each function should work remotely. Create a master list of contact information (name, work and personal e-mail address, phone number, distance from facility) for everyone in your core business continuity group, and post it somewhere visible to all. Encourage people to keep a printed copy of this document. Consider critical systems (technology, facilities) that might need maintenance in the coming months.
Prepare for an Incident As COVID-19 continues to spread, make sure you've written up the steps you will take if you discover you have a case in your facility. This should include:
While you have the time now, be sure you have identified and made contact with a company familiar with cleaning facilities that may have been contaminated with a virus (likely a company that has hospital cleaning experience). ResourcesThere are several great resources that we've relied on to build our plans. Early on, we relied on this PDF provide by the government of Singapore: Guide on Business Continuity Planning for COVID-19. The CDC Website has similar materials: CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers As COVID-19 spread, we have relied increasingly on resources from the Washington State and King County Public Health, which have been at the forefront of the national outbreak management: To understand how state/regional government may react in stages to the virus as it expands in each area, this presentation explains the 5-Level approach for interventions that mirrors similar patterns that we've seen in other countries. This can help you prepare for what might be coming. These are uncertain and unpredictable times, but what we're focusing on is doing what's best for our employees and our broader community, one day at a time. We'll keep you updated with how things are going for us. Be well, and take care of yourself. [link] [comments] |
Posted: 18 Mar 2020 06:02 PM PDT New player? Please read the New Light FAQBought the DLC? Shadowkeep FAQNeed Guidance? Collection of selected guidesShadowkeep & New Light known issuesWelcome to the Daily Questions thread! Do you have a Destiny related question that needs answering? Can't find it anywhere else on the web? Well You're in luck! Simply ask your question down below, and the knowledgeable community of /r/DestinyTheGame will answer it to the best of their abilities! Be sure to read the Full Year 1 Recap and the Returning Players Guide, or use the search in the top right before submitting a question, as it could have already been answered. Also, be sure to check the thread itself! Be sure to sort by new to see the latest questions! Rules
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Posted: 18 Mar 2020 02:03 PM PDT https://i.imgur.com/5yzgN1n.jpg You can find the artwork on my Instagram [link] [comments] |
Posted: 18 Mar 2020 04:27 PM PDT The amount of people I've seen in this subreddit complaining of how they don't do raids and are mad because they cant get divinity, or how they can't win in trials (END GAME PVP, ALL SWEATS ARE HERE) and cant get the armor (when we didnt know it was a rotation) is incredible. I dont have anything against casual or normal players, my issue is when they come here to complain because "its too hard", "LFG is full of idiots", hey we've all been through that just to get the delicious end game loot, that is what makes it worth, the feeling of accomplishing something. This subreddit has become a place full of people complaining of how they cant get things and want everything easier. This is why all the new exotics we get are farm pb/kill cabals, and the reason we dont have flawless loot. [link] [comments] |
Why do flawless raiders like the toilet paper shortage? Posted: 18 Mar 2020 09:38 AM PDT |
Posted: 18 Mar 2020 05:59 AM PDT I know bungie is working with limited resources right now and most if not all the staff is telecommuting, but I would be very impressed if they came out with something to show support during this worldwide health crisis. It could be an emote, ornament,emblem, ghost. Something to spread awareness and/or lift up the spirits of those stuck at home for the foreseeable future. Something to remind everyone how we came together in the virtual world while physically distancing ourselves from each other. Some ideas I've had: 1) Ghost wearing a mask 2) Wash your hands emote 3) Mask ornament for helmet 4) Emote of guardian stocking up on toilet paper It should be either given to all players who log in during this time, or have it tied to a charitable donation towards helping those in need. (Sorry for any formatting mistakes, I'm on a mobile sitting in a hospital waiting room. Which is why I just had the idea) [link] [comments] |
Posted: 18 Mar 2020 01:17 PM PDT Prometheus Lens. A weekend of madness. Insanity. Of Fun! Something Players managed to create out of their own experiences with the game, which was not forced, timed or caused directly by Bungie's Intent. Lord Of Wolves. A crazy-ass, insanely powerful weapon that dominated PvP for MULTIPLE months on end. The fury of 10.000 gods, arms and suns, all combined into a single, fiery, lethal af weapon. Edit: The release of Shattered Throne, the Whisper Quest, the O.P. Quest, etc Every single Raid Worlds First, Raid First Day Completion, etc, etc Now we have emblems to comemorate these moments. Unique, (now) unobtainable emblems that symbolize these extremely unnatural, unique and irreproducible moments, that you had to be there for. OUR Moments.The moments the COMMUNITY created, out of our own collective, insane, completely unhinged and uncoordinated desire to have fun, or to compete amongst ourselves! THESE ARE NOT moments Bungie went out of their way to say that "This is a moment you had to be there for". Moments "You had to be there for" are SOLELY created BY the community, FOR the community. These moments are, have always been, and should remain solely OURS. Bungie should commemorate them. NOT decide what constitutes a "Moment you had to be there for." Make Emotes, Emblems, Shaders and other cosmetic items that symbolize the moments we made with our collective hands, guns, knives, fists, palms, and our light! Commemorate them. Don't decide them. Don't categorize them. Because the "moments you had to be there for" are always spontaneous, unique, usually unplanned (exceptions include 1st Raid Completions and similar feats) and irreplaceable. The instant Bungie tries to state, as they have been doing lately, that EVERY moment is one you had to be there for, everything loses its value. In the wise words of Syndrome: "When every moment is super, no moment will be." [link] [comments] |
Exotic Armor should be able to equip ALL seasonal mods. Posted: 18 Mar 2020 04:42 PM PDT I think that would be a huge help on making them feel like "must use" items. [link] [comments] |
More respect for Devil's Ruin's quest. Posted: 18 Mar 2020 05:51 AM PDT It had content. Dialogue. Narrative. Yes, the quest was the simplest we've seen in recent times. Not as intense, challenging and fun as Whisper, Izanagi's, Outbreak, etc. but darn interesting. Fourth Horseman on the other hand, is simply a task. Completing bounty-like objectives is really not fun and doesn't scratch any of the 'itches' which makes you want an exotic in the first place. The least they could have done is give Ana, Benedict, etc. (whoever is involved) more dialogue, storyline or something more to do with the larger narrative. EDIT: Thank you for all the upvotes! By "content", I simply meant an experience I will never forget. Devil's Ruin sure was super short, but the dialogue between our two beloved character will always be part of my memory. I'm sure Zavala's Office had a great interior and the mixtape was a nice touch. But honestly, reading through the character's dialogue is one thing; and having it voice acted is another. Some quests, even if there's no dialogue/voice acting, has some challenging and deep level design (Zero Hour, anyone?). [link] [comments] |
Seraph Weapons should be able to roll Seraph Rounds Posted: 18 Mar 2020 08:53 AM PDT The whole Warmind Cell thing is pretty cool, but they could use something else to make them feel special on their own without relying on you wearing specific armor. [link] [comments] |
Can I just talk about how utterly amazing it is that this game trains you to hear exotics? Posted: 18 Mar 2020 12:56 AM PDT I mean, all of the big name guns have a distinctive noise to them. I don't have to see a Suros Regime to know they're running Spinning Up. Don't have to get shot by a Thorn to know I'm going to burn to death. Don't have to see the Spare Rations, you can just feel the sweat when you hear that hollow "tchang" of it firing. Joking aside, that this game does this is really both fascinating and interesting- you couldn't name all the guns by looking at them, but I bet you could hear the firing sound and know what gun it is immediately. [link] [comments] |
Posted: 18 Mar 2020 06:09 AM PDT I have had such a smooth experience, then this expansion dropped and it's just so shit. Am I forgetting to do something new? I am now dealing with frame-rate changes, and destiny automatically changing settings. Yikes. Film grain got turned back on. Also, the black screen of death when you alt tab. Never present before this patch. EDIT #1: So far, so good, no issues since maintenance, could be luck, could be a saving grace! EDIT #2: I have disconnected right while the match loads in too many times. Disable comp penalties because this shit affects glory boosts each week and it's completely out of our control. It's not MY connection. [link] [comments] |
Thorn's piercing rounds should count as anti-barrier! Posted: 18 Mar 2020 04:08 AM PDT |
MORE Guns of Destiny vector drawings Posted: 18 Mar 2020 09:03 AM PDT Hello! Last month I created four Destiny guns in a colorful, cartoony style. Just wanted to share an update now with 13 guns total. Riskrunner, DARCI, Chaperone, MIDA, Luna's, Mythoclast, etc... https://imgur.com/gallery/gYZ27rM Lemme know if you have any requests so when I draw more, I know what people would like to see. Thanks! [link] [comments] |
Titan Season Pass Shoulder Ornament Makes it Impossible to Hip Fire Bows Posted: 18 Mar 2020 07:58 AM PDT I just unlocked the titan shoulder ornament from the season pass and it makes hip firing bows impossible since it takes up 2/3's of the screen. This really needs to get addressed and just moving around the ornament pops up all over the place. I'll link a picture once it's uploaded. [link] [comments] |
The Queen's Court of Old (Spot Lord Shaxx) Posted: 18 Mar 2020 08:02 AM PDT Here is The Queen's Court envisioned around the time that Uldren gifted Riven to Mara. See if you can spot the hidden Lord Shaxx! This is my first post on reddit after lurking for years, I hope you enjoy- some of the creations I have seen really blew me away and inspired me to make this! I have also uploaded this to Bungie Creations! Thanks! Edit: Bungie has approved it on Bungie Creations! Woo! [link] [comments] |
Datto's Thoughts on Weapon Retirement Posted: 18 Mar 2020 01:40 PM PDT An interesting and long take, a great video if you would like to hear about the counter argument. Made me reconsider my position. [link] [comments] |
A story of friendship and loss in Season of the Worthy Posted: 18 Mar 2020 06:30 AM PDT This season has given me connection to a character and sadness of their loss far greater than anything I felt during the forsaken campaign. This is about a frame. Specifically, Franz the Frame. I was grinding out the seraph tower event attempting to get the fourth horseman catalyst when I spawned in Franz. He didn't seem any special at first and was puttering around attempting to kill enemies as the event was ending. Then came his time to explode as all other frames before him had done. But Franz was different, Franz resisted. He shined bright with explosive energy but he clutched his chest, pacing back and forth as he fought it. I thought it odd but started another event, thinking he would go off as soon as he had an actual target. Oh boy was I wrong. Franz immediately blasted cabal left and right, following us to each tower and defending it better than some of the guardians there. He helped me through five different events, sticking by my side as other guardians came and left. I felt bonded to this frame, to Franz. I knew he would probably disappear as soon as he was left alone in the zone and I was immediately dedicated to staying by him. Fate had other plans for Franz, a traitor was among us. One of the guardians who had been around for two of the events decided he had been outshined by Franz's glorious light long enough, and he activated the frame spawner. Within seconds Franz was dead, replaced by some soulless abomination the blueberry had created. I was devastated, heartbroken. The new frame died like any other, a pathetic display which only served as an insult to the memory of Franz. Its creator, the snake that he was, fled as soon as the event was over. My friend was dead, and I was once again all alone. Rest in peace, Franz. Long may he reign. Tldr: Summoned a heavy frame which bugged and stuck around, frame was killed by a guardian that summoned their own Edit: This post appears to have blown up a bit, and I am thankful for your support in these trying times. May Franz's insurmountable strength and willpower be a reminder of what we are all capable of, and may his tragic fall serve as a solemn reminder that death comes for us all and that we must make the most of our time. Eyes up, guardians. [link] [comments] |
Posted: 18 Mar 2020 10:52 AM PDT Good for balancing out your gear if you've already pulled your season pass armor drops, before going for your next pinnacle/powerful reward! Edit: Both the at LL rewards and Spider's wares change/rotate daily [link] [comments] |
One thing that bungie did that I really appreciate. Posted: 18 Mar 2020 07:35 PM PDT Is how they handled saint-14's transition from last season to the current one. I think having us save him for him to become a staple in the tower and a new vendor for trials, in my opinion is great execution of story progression and world changing effected by us. Like a small scale version of the dreaming city. It feels connected to the overall destiny story and feels like a good fit. Great work on that!! [link] [comments] |
Bungie, I would like another chance at earning those exclusive armor ornaments from years past. Posted: 18 Mar 2020 10:42 PM PDT I main a Titan and I love the Phoenix Type 0 armor ornaments. I think it's one of the most "Titan" looking armors in the game. The current season (10) brought back the Phoenix Type 0 armor and with it the opportunity to use the Year 2 ornaments for it. Remember the grind to get those ornaments in Year 2? I played a shit ton of PVP, not my favorite game mode but alas, I did it for the neat armor. Anyway, I got everything except the damned helmet, which required something like 100 melee kills in the competitive playlist. I (still) think competitive is toxic so I generally prefer to stay away. In short, I just never got around to grinding the helmet and here I am in Season 10 wishing I had another opportunity to earn it. The same goes for the Iron Banner chest piece (grenade kills I believe). Here are a couple of pics for reference (not my pics): For the moment I'm making it work with the horned Dawning helmet, but I've always preferred full (matching) sets. Is it fair to ask for another chance or should it stay exclusive? [link] [comments] |
Can we make the public events on Mercury more frequent? Posted: 18 Mar 2020 07:17 AM PDT There is a public event on Mercury every like 30 minutes, and there is only 1 on this planet. This is especially noticeable with Mercury being the Flashpoint this week. I know it's always been like this, but that makes me wonder even more why it hasn't been changed. Maybe make it able to be started by someone like the Seraph event? Or make a new one come up once one finishes. [link] [comments] |
Posted: 18 Mar 2020 06:41 PM PDT Seriously, A majority of the strikes Ive joined that were already in progress Ive spawned at the very beginning so far. It's getting really REALLY irritating. [link] [comments] |
Not sure my fashion homies are ready for this but.. Posted: 18 Mar 2020 09:07 PM PDT Boom.This shader covers the snake on the eververse helmet pretty well. Being a hooded cloak kinda peep myself, this gives a great mirrored mask look to a futuristic outlaw. You're welcome. Also I love you, was that awkward? Probably. You're all awesome, there..that works. Have a good week! [link] [comments] |
SHAXX MOTIVATION 80s Workout Mixtape RADIO Posted: 18 Mar 2020 10:38 AM PDT |
Raiju's Harness is one of my favorite looking Hunter Exotics in a long while Posted: 18 Mar 2020 11:43 PM PDT I normally don't make these kind of posts but I just went through 50 shaders on Raiju's Harness and every single one of them was amazing looking! It sucks we can't equip it right now but I love how this chest piece looks. It really captures the "exotic" feel for once. Just wanted to share a positive opinion for once. [link] [comments] |
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