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Is That Worth Buying?

03/20/2015 PlanetDestiny Analysis 48 comments

Published on: Mar 20, 2015 @ 3:50 Xûr is in town offering new gear. What’s worth your hard-earned Strange Coins? Remember to finish the Urn of Sacrifice quest before he leaves! [divider] Inventory Item Class Subclass Type Strange Coin Hard Light Any Any Auto Rifle 23 Mk. 44 Stand Asides Boots Striker Boots 13 Mask of the Third Man Hunter Bladedancer Helm 13 Apotheosis Veil Warlock Any Helm 13 [divider]Hard Light The first time this has been sold, Hard Light has been changed in many ways from its original version. The Exotic patch upped the stability by a substantial amount allowing you to completely maximize

Solving Destiny’s Story Dilemma

03/18/2015 Taylor Bair Analysis 61 comments

Published on: Mar 18, 2015 @ 19:31 Back when Bungie was working on Halo games, there were a flood of novels, anime, and offshoots that took the story and ran with it. While I confess I never read or watched them, I was always intrigued by them. When Destiny came around, I wasn’t expecting much in terms of storytelling; I had read plenty of reviews and sarcastic remarks about the paper-thin plot. Now, looking back, I must say there are things that Bungie has done incredibly well with the story in Destiny. But I’m also disappointed. I’m disappointed because for everything

Top 5 Legendary Pulse Rifles + Pro Tips

03/15/2015 PlanetDestiny Analysis 27 comments

Published on: Mar 15, 2015 @ 14:03 Ever since their most recent buff, pulse rifles now serve a broad role in Destiny’s combat. These rifles bridge the gap between the popular auto rifle and the marksman’s scout rifle. Pulse rifles deliver a volley of 3 rounds for each firing sequence, rewarding Guardians with accuracy, sometimes resulting in a 2-burst kill. We also have a top 5 list for auto rifles and fusion rifles. [divider] The Basics Pulse rifles require more attention to detail than other weapon classes. Small alterations in the stats or perks can make pulse rifles perform in a radically

Is That Worth Buying?

03/13/2015 PlanetDestiny Analysis 67 comments

Published on: Mar 13, 2015 @ 3:50 Xûr is in town offering new gear. What’s worth your hard-earned Strange Coins? Remember to finish the Urn of Sacrifice quest before he leaves! [divider] Inventory Item Class Subclass Type Strange Coin Red Death Any Any Pulse Rifle 23 An Insurmountable Skullfort Titan Striker Helm 13 Knucklehead Radar Hunter Any Helm 13 Claws of Ahamkara Warlock Any Gauntlets 13 He’s also selling Exotic Helm Engrams; we have reviews for each of the Exotic helmets. If you plan on buying An Insurmountable Skullfort or Knucklehead Radar, be sure to buy an Engram first! [divider]Red Death It’s much more viable in

Top 5 Legendary Auto Rifles + Pro Tips

03/09/2015 PlanetDestiny Analysis 56 comments

Published on: Mar 9, 2015 @ 20:54 Auto Rifles inherit their functionality from the most standard form of Firearm weaponry in gaming. These guns stand as the most popular weapon in Destiny’s entire arsenal. Auto rifles are very easy to use and versatile which makes them ideal general purpose weapons which is why they are so popular among users. Click here to read our top 5 list for fusion rifles. [divider] The Basics Because auto rifles are so versatile, they’re great to use in unpredictable situations. They occupy two well defined categories: Standard and High rate of fire. You can see the highest

Dissecting Destiny Culture

03/08/2015 Taylor Bair Analysis 36 comments

Published on: Mar 8, 2015 @ 9:06 Two different cultures can be entire worlds apart. I learned this the hard way when I first taught in China. Stepping back on US soil after such a concentrated stint somewhere else was, without a doubt, the most jarring experience I’ve ever had. And now here I am again, only this time it’s because of the Destiny community and the culture that surrounds it – so different from the world I’ve come from, so jarring once again. I need to understand this phenomena. I want to know what shapes the Destiny community’s culture, and

The State of Destiny

03/07/2015 PlanetDestiny Analysis 58 comments

Published on: Mar 7, 2015 @ 14:45 Contributing authors: Anson C, Taylor Biar, Joel Half a year ago, Destiny was released out into the wild. The community had varying expectations of what the game was going to be, but despite our uncertainty, we dived in and have played it thoroughly. This article will analyze some of the things Bungie got right, some questionable decisions, and how they might affect you moving forward. If you’re feeling Destiny burnout, we have a complete breakdown of how you can overcome it. [divider] The Cryptarch For the many that bought the game on the first day,

Is That Worth Buying?

03/06/2015 PlanetDestiny Analysis 47 comments

Published on: Mar 6, 2015 @ 3:10 Xûr is in town offering new gear. What’s worth your hard-earned Strange Coins? Remember to finish the Urn of Sacrifice quest before he leaves! [divider] Inventory Item Class Subclass Type Strange Coin Ice Breaker Any Any Sniper Rifle 17 Helm of Saint-14 Titan Defender Helm 13 Young Ahamkara’s Spine Hunter Gunslinger Gauntlets 13 Skull of Dire Ahamkara Warlock Voidwalker Helm 13 Be sure to test your luck with Exotic Chest Engrams! [divider]Ice Breaker This sniper rifle hits like it has the Traveler’s weight behind it. It has very high Impact rating, so precision shots will be