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Crimson Days (2.1.1 Patch Notes)
These patch notes can also be found at Bungie.net [toggle title=”New Grimoire” state=”close” ] “Let me tell you the story of when the Guardians first encountered the Cabal. It was the first days back on the frontier, when we’d finally found a way to repower the old jumpships and explore what remained of the colonies. There were two Guardians. While both served the Light, in all other ways they were rivals. One spent his days searching forgotten places for lost treasures. The other sought ever-greater challenges in a ceaseless quest for glory. “One day, both Guardians detected a strange signal
Special Ammo Changes, Freelance Playlists, & “Damage Referee”
Read the full weekly update on Bungie.net [divider] Special Ammo Inbound Have you ever wondered how the opening sprint might play out if that clever Sniper didn’t have bullets right at the outset? We’ve asked ourselves that question. Senior Designer Derek Carroll has the answer. How will the February Update change the Special Ammo economy in the Crucible? Derek: After the update, players will start certain matches without Special Ammo. Once the match has begun, those green Special crates will behave in the same ways you’re used to (although you may be looking for them a bit more). What motivated
Weekly Update: Crimson Days!
Read the full weekly update at Bungie.net [divider] Aftermath Once Iron Banner comes to a close – after Lord Saladin sells his last weapon, packs up his gear, and vacates the Tower until the next battle – the rest of the Crucible will still demand our support. How will we apply what we’ve learned this week? We’ve seen this question asked a lot these past few days. It’s best answered by someone like Design Lead Lars Bakken. Lars: From early reports, it looks like reactions to our first salvo of Matchmaking updates have been pretty positive. There are still issues for
Matchmaking Update
This update can also be found at Bungie.net [divider] When we shipped Destiny: The Taken King, we delivered a new system to better enable us to evaluate Guardians as combatants. In the months that followed, we’ve been making adjustments to find the right balance between skill and connectivity. In light of recent feedback from the community, it’s very clear that we have more work to do. As that work progresses, I’d also like to pledge that you’ll be more included in that process. The next step on that front begins with this Iron Banner. Lord Saladin’s battle for the Spark
Crimson Days Event, Iron Banner Gear, Matchmaking Addressed
Full weekly update can be found at Bungie.net [divider] The Couple That Plays Together This February, in the world of the real, loving couples will descend upon crowded restaurants to exchange gifts and glance deeply into each other’s fluttering eyes. In the world of Destiny, the Guardians will be celebrating the rare variety of companionship that can only be found in the heat of battle. You’re invited to the Tower to partake in the real party, a ritual known by the brave as Crimson Days. Love will be in the air, and it will last for one week, starting on February
Where’s Xûr?
Published on: January 1st, 2016 @ 3:05 Xûr, Agent of the Nine has arrived with a New Year’s stock of Exotics. [divider] Where is Xûr? Xûr is located near the Vanguard. [divider] Item Class Subclass Buy? Strange Coin Invective Yes 23 Legacy (Y1) Helmet Engram Maybe 29 Empyrean Bellicose Titan Yes 13 Sealed Ahamkara Grasps Hunter Maybe 13 Starfire Protocol Warlock Yes 13 Curios Type Buy? QTY Price Glass Needles Material Yes 3 3 SC + 3 Motes + 1 Exotic Shard Stealth Drive Vehicle Upgrade No 1 23 SC Plasma Drive Vehicle Upgrade No 1 23 SC Three of Coins Consumable Yes 5 7 SC [divider]
Where’s Xûr?
Published on: December 25, 2015 @ 3:05 Xûr, Agent of the Nine has arrived with a holiday stock of amazing Exotics. [divider] Where is Xûr? Xûr is located by the big door. He’ll be available until the reset on Sunday (1 AM Pacific, 12/27). [divider] Item Class Subclass Buy? Strange Coin MIDA Multi-Tool YES 23 Legacy Engram 31 The Armamentarium 43/63 DISC, 46/66 STR) Titan Any Yes 13 Bones of Eao (42/60 INT, 44/62 DISC) Hunter Any Yes 13 The Ram (55/70 STR) Warlock Voidwalker Yes 13 Curios Type Buy? QTY Price Glass Needles Material Yes 3 3 SC + 3 Motes + 1 Exotic Shard “Emerald Coil” Vehicle Upgrade No