[Megathread] Destiny

[Solidito]

I'm so pissed off with this tbh. The game looks amazing, it really does. But there's nothing more i hate than fps games on the consoles. I really frigging wish it was on the PC, i can't wait for a time when consoles are getting fucked over because games don't release on them.

[Edge-]

I bet you also believe the game is a MMO as well. Take some time to look up the game, and then take a look at Bungie's history in making games and you'll see EXACTLY what Destiny is. It is a spiritual successor to Halo.

It's basically a MMO from what we've seen, or at least a psuedo MMO on a slightly smaller scale. They're just staying away from any messaging about MMO's because it will instantly put them in competition with Blizzard in peoples minds, and because MMO's don't have as broad of an appeal as a multiplayer co-op FPS game. It's primarily a PR/messaging thing from what I've seen, and not really something that's directly related to gameplay.

[Sharuko]

It's primarily a PR/messaging thing

Completely agree. Lot of games are staying away from the term "MMO" even though they clearly are an MMO, games like Star Citizen come to mind.

[Loaf Lord]

So I read somewhere that they have some sort of 10 year plan/contract with this game. So does that mean even if the game is still going strong 10 years from now they'll pull the plug?

[Turismo]

If the game is strong 10 years from now then they would just continue. Why pull the plug on a successful game (whatever defines successful). They're just planning for 10 years worth of content for now. We have a whole galaxy to discover (potentially) this leaves the developers with lots of creative freedom and not to mention it's space... you can dream up anything to put into the game and it would be believable.

Does anyone know if I pre-order the PS3 version, just go get access to beta for now, and then buy a PS4 later, could I upgrade to the PS4 version of Destiny or will I have to buy a new copy? Do you think Gamestop would just allow me to switch my purchase on Sept 9th?

[Pejo]

If the game is strong 10 years from now then they would just continue. Why pull the plug on a successful game (whatever defines successful). They're just planning for 10 years worth of content for now. We have a whole galaxy to discover (potentially) this leaves the developers with lots of creative freedom and not to mention it's space... you can dream up anything to put into the game and it would be believable.

Does anyone know if I pre-order the PS3 version, just go get access to beta for now, and then buy a PS4 later, could I upgrade to the PS4 version of Destiny or will I have to buy a new copy? Do you think Gamestop would just allow me to switch my purchase on Sept 9th?

You're currently able to upgrade games to the PS4 version (think it is $10) but not sure how long that will be available.

[Turismo]

Yeah. Don't imagine it'd last too much longer. Maybe if I pre-order it then cancel before release and snag the PS4 version when I get my PS4.

[Edge-]

So I read somewhere that they have some sort of 10 year plan/contract with this game. So does that mean even if the game is still going strong 10 years from now they'll pull the plug?

Every MMO/psuedo-MMO has a 5-10 year plan for content, and grand plans for delivering it quickly. None really live up to those grand plans : /

[RoninaThorstone]

After watching some gameplay I think I spotted something interesting.

It looked like the bullet travel time was instant and didn't have much, perhaps any, ballistic drop. It could be that I was just watching a meh quality clip.

However, that would free up a lot of server communication an AI. Anyone know how they calculate their projectiles?

[Edge-]

However, that would free up a lot of server communication an AI. Anyone know how they calculate their projectiles?

I'd imagine that as with the vast majority of FPS games, it's hitscan.

[EyelessCrow]

I'm so pissed off with this tbh. The game looks amazing, it really does. But there's nothing more i hate than fps games on the consoles. I really frigging wish it was on the PC, i can't wait for a time when consoles are getting fucked over because games don't release on them.

There are games only for PC that are released all the time...there's far too much money in consoles for game developers not to target them.

[Loaf Lord]

After reading more about the game, I found out that Destiny won't be one game, but at least four games. Makes me wonder if our characters will transfer from game to game or if we have to start fresh with each new title released. Hopefully the former. Also makes me wonder if the fourth game will be the last or if four is just how many they have planned at the moment.

[Turismo]

I imagine that's only what they have planned for now seeing as how they have plans for the next ten years. If the game is successful for them I'm sure they'd do more.

[Sharuko]

After reading more about the game, I found out that Destiny won't be one game, but at least four games. Makes me wonder if our characters will transfer from game to game or if we have to start fresh with each new title released. Hopefully the former. Also makes me wonder if the fourth game will be the last or if four is just how many they have planned at the moment.

Yeah not only will it have 4 games but major DLC packs between those game releases. I am curious what they do with the new games, will it be like a typical MMO expansion or more like the Mass Effect series and how your "save" carried over.

[BigAssBoy]

sorry to pull this out of the graveyard but a new videos came out, the game keeps sounding better and better.
Just wondering why destiny doesn't seem to be coming out on PC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeDaevD7cEo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHhEGJGWh4k

[Tech614]

sorry to pull this out of the graveyard but a new videos came out, the game keeps sounding better and better.
Just wondering why destiny doesn't seem to be coming out on PC.

Ball is in activision's court there. Bungie isn't some massive studio, they are making the ps4 and xbox one versions only and that is stretching it for a studio that has traditionally only worked on 1 platform at a time. It's not like they can start working on a pc version after those are done either since it's a constantly evolving game that they need to make content for. Activision is out sourcing the ps3/360 ports, they will need to do the same for a PC port.

[Edge-]

Bungie isn't some massive studio,

As per their Linkedin page, they have between 201-500 employees, with 487 people currently claiming to be working at Bungie. That's a pretty big studio for only working on a single announced project.

[Pejo]

Yea, and they have the Hall title under their belt - they can be whatever the fuck they want to be. It is too bad that it'll only be coming to console, but that may change past initial release. Question: I haven't played any games that have micrograms actions other than downloadable DLC. Are there games with an interface for in-game purchases such as xp boosts? Trying to figure out what kind of money they'll be able to bring in, other than box cost.

[Tech614]

As per their Linkedin page, they have between 201-500 employees, with 487 people currently claiming to be working at Bungie. That's a pretty big studio for only working on a single announced project.

Of those 487, how many are temps being paid by activision to make sure the game is done in time? Probably closer to 50% then 25%.

Bungie is about the size of Naughty Dog give or take, which only ever has 1 game in full production and for single platform. They also have small teams that work on ports, planning for future projects and the sony graphics api. That's not big for a studio producing a game on 4-5 platforms at once. Compare that to Ubisoft who at any given time has 1000s of people working on AC games, between the main studio and all the ones in asia handling the ports.

[inboundpaper]

I'd imagine that as with the vast majority of FPS games, it's hitscan.

Actually, everything in Halo 3/Reach had some kind of travel time. Doesn't mean they won't change it for Destiny.