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AddiCt3d 2Cha0s replied to the topic Hello again in the forum Introduce yourself 11 years, 2 months ago
Yep, you’re always welcome, Pontiff, come join in any time.
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AddiCt3d 2Cha0s replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
[quote=53384] (even if they don’t invite me to play
)[/quote]Ah man! You *do* know that we had to click a few times on every single person who was online to see if they were already partied up, right? And I wasn’t seeing notifications when people hopped into the game, either (probably concentrating too hard).
Last night before the beta e…[Read more]
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Darth Tabasco replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
Well, I really enjoyed my time with the Beta and it’s solidified my decision to move on to the XB1. I didn’t get too hung up on the graphics either as I knew, as worm stated, this really should be a “next-gen” game. In all honesty, I’m surprised the 360 and PS3 are even getting the game.
The PvP did get better for me as I found some better…[Read more]
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CHa0s and
pontiff are now friends 11 years, 2 months ago
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w0rm replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
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Why are you not playing the beta?
[/quote]Two reasons, really. I played way too much Borderlands 2. Really burned out on that type of game at the moment. And, I didn’t have any interest in playing it on the 360 because I knew a better looking version could be played on One/PS4, which I have not yet acquired.
Maybe I’ll be in…[Read more]
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AddiCt3d 2Cha0s replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
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AddiCt3d 2Cha0s wrote:
My point is that the game is less graphically appealing than games that have come out on the 360 in previous years, though. There is now a side-by-side comparison on the front page that I put up last night. The difference is incredible. (linky in sidebar)I may be reading your comments wrong, but I feel like…[Read more]
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w0rm replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
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My point is that the game is less graphically appealing than games that have come out on the 360 in previous years, though. There is now a side-by-side comparison on the front page that I put up last night. The difference is incredible. (linky in sidebar)
[/quote]I may be reading your comments wrong, but I feel like you’re…[Read more]
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AddiCt3d 2Cha0s replied to the topic What are you listening to? in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
I never saw that post ^ but I refuse to play it, because it will stick in my head and I will not like that, lol.
Here is what I have playing in my head right now. Only because I forgot my mp3 player yesterday and had to go with what was in the van. Oh Tool, how I have missed you…
NSFW
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AddiCt3d 2Cha0s replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
[quote=53374]Simplicity will return in November.
As for Destiny graphics, Destiny is really a ‘next-gen’ game. I have no hands-on with either beta but the 360 is getting up there in age. The console is built on tech from the former years of the previous decade.
[/quote]My point is that the game is less graphically appealing than games tha…[Read more]
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w0rm replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
Simplicity will return in November.
As for Destiny graphics, Destiny is really a ‘next-gen’ game. I have no hands-on with either beta but the 360 is getting up there in age. The console is built on tech from the former years of the previous decade.
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CHa0s wrote a new post 11 years, 2 months ago
So I’m playing the Destiny beta, when one of my gaming buddies, Mace Windex, sends a message asking how I like it. Part of my reply includes how I’m not too impressed with the graphics.
The reason why we’re messaging instead of discussing it in a party, is he’s recently moved from the Xbox 360 to the Xbox One. Immediately I began receiving messages about how incredible the graphics were on the Xbone. Yes, I was jealous. Not only had I lost one of the few gaming buddies I had playing Battlefield 4, but now he was gaming in lobbies of 32 (holy cow, I still can’t believe it!) – – 32 people in a game, whilst I was still stuck with the measly 16.
But back to Destiny. When I told Mace how I wasn’t happy with the graphics, his reply was that they were “amazing” on the Xbox One. It’s eaten away at me for a couple days, and finally after bitching about the graphics for two days I had to go find a comparison video.
Fred Wood has done a great job showing exactly what the difference is in this side-by-side comparison. I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting there to be this big of a difference. Like Battlefield 4, it’s like a film is lifted off the screen when the video is played on the Xbone. Tons of detail appears that is fuzzy on the Xbox 360 and the contrast is all that I would hope for it to be (one of my biggest gripes was the lack of contrast). Plants and tarps move more naturally, and things have a much more detailed texture.
I can’t help wondering if they’re doing it on purpose. I mean, if I were a company that wanted people to buy my next product, would I put effort into making the old one look as good as it could? No, no I wouldn’t. Well, not if I was a soul-sucking, money grubbing bastard.
Is it worth the cost of the Xbone to have next-gen graphics? Only you can decide, but this vid makes a convincing argument.
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The Beta download was 5-6 Gb for the 360 and 12 Gb for the X1, if I remember correctly.
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AddiCt3d 2Cha0s replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
And to add to that, lol.
Bluestar summed it up nicely last night in a gaming lobby. He said he wants to be able to jump into gaming at the end of the day without having to deal with a bunch of crap. When I asked for clarification, he elaborated that he was referring to all the bells and whistles that are in other games (my words, not his). In…[Read more]
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AddiCt3d 2Cha0s replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
So I found a huge, velvety ball and I was like “Hey, THAT’S not a soccer ball!”
Then I proceeded to play with it for ten minutes, lol. You’re right, it’s fun. Did see the soccer ball the next day and kicked that around, too.
I’m just going to cut and past here a bit I wrote over in the Casually Competitive FaceBook private group, because I don’t…[Read more]
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CHa0s wrote a new post 11 years, 2 months ago
So, the new Halo 2: Anniversary Cinematic Trailer came out today, and I just watched it. A lot of things went through my mind and emotions as the trailer played.
First, I began to reminisce of my journeys through the campaigns, the awe I had at the Halo story and the artistry and the all-immersive experience of it. I remembered thinking, “Why do the cutscenes look soooo bad, when there are CGA movies out that are so badass?”.
As I watched Chief strangling the Prophet in the trailer (hey, you know that’s what you really wanted, too), I realized one thing: I really, REALLY want to own and play the Master Chief Collection!!
I miss the things that made me love the game and franchise, and I could imagine reliving them… better. But will they really be better? And is it worth a whopping $400-$500 (the purchase of the Xbone) to find out?
These are questions I must work out in my own time, especially as I realize that the same drive that makes me want MCC, that collection of games that I truly loved, only makes sense if that $400-$500 goes towards playing the continuation of the series which I most certainly have not.
All that aside, one thing and one thing alone is crystal clear after I watch the trailer. It is a thought I’ve had before, and it comes to mind fresh and screaming as a newborn babe….
THEY HAVE TO FIND A WAY TO BRING BACK SERGEANT JOHNSON!!!
Missed the trailer? Check it out now.
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“Pull yourself together, because you’re going with him.” AJ’s the most colorful character in the series. I imagined him a bit older and a little rougher than he appears in the video. Still, great job on the cutscene!
I really didn’t want the X1, but having MCC is worth it from my perspective. Yes, I know MS is gouging us, but the image quality upgrades, and being able to experience CE/H2 multiplayer and online coop campaign for the very first time make it worth it.
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I kinda don’t like what he looks like in the MCC redeux. I mean, I got used to his face in the older Halo’s and this new Johnson has a totally different face, not just remastered graphics. I mean, come on 343: all black dudes do NOT look alike ;p
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CHa0s wrote a new post 11 years, 2 months ago
An ODST can wonder…
(See details about this video at it’s YouTube page, and don’t forget to Like!)
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Darth Tabasco replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
Well, I didn’t find the ball, I just joined the fun.
I arrive at The Tower and notice a couple of peeps running around the middle. I initially thought it was just randomness, then I noticed the ball rolling around on the ground.
I mean, you can’t really kick it, more like walk/sprint/slide up to it and send it rolling.
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AddiCt3d 2Cha0s replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
Wat?! You found a soccer ball?!!
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Darth Tabasco replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
Due to taking a side job to paint a house, I’ve been working nights to get this project done so I’ve had very little time with the Beta.
However, what I’ve played, I have enjoyed. I have not unlocked The Crucible yet – that’s how little I’ve played. I did spend about 10 minutes this morning in the tower kicking a soccer ball around and dancing…[Read more]
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w0rm replied to the topic What are you listening to? in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me
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Yukon46 replied to the topic First Impressions: Destiny Beta in the forum General Discussion 11 years, 2 months ago
OK… found the MM’ing…and after a couple games
……yeah…..
Dont even ask me to play that, not gonna happen (horrible feeling in there)..blahh
Too many weapons, armors just everything….. for me to ever find that fun !
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