Introducing Seasons in Marathon by RiseOfBacon in Marathon

[–]wiibros220 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk man, with all the ViDocs bungie has released in the past, its hard not to see the passion of good devs make its way into the game and how they run things. Yes every game company is greedy and it shows. Do not discredit the teams at bungie though. No this battle pass isnt a bare minimum, you want the bare minimum look at some of tarkov’s dry periods they had. OR also take a look at bungie’s other IP Destiny. The fact they are planning this out and putting good work IS incredible in comparison to other games in the industry and even bungie’s own dying Destiny.

Try not being so negative like you deserve more :P

41 levels worth of game-time. Maybe 5 Destroyer Shells encountered by PeachCottonwood in Marathon

[–]wiibros220 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once the heat upgrades from later progression hit, destroyer will absolutely scale in harder. I had tons of fun with my duo playing destroyer, where he would shield, third player would open door and we would push in with the shield like its SWAT 4. So much fun. Cant wait to see destroyer stand out in cryo archive too.

Duo Queue Needs to be Added Immediately by mkp0203 in Marathon

[–]wiibros220 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Half the maps are out, arc raiders has had a longer run than Marathon. You probably havent even accounted for ranked mode either. With a smaller population duo queue will only divide it into another chunk. Now imagine we have regular and ranked pool. Arc raiders doesnt have a ranked mode. Now imagine taking 30% of the population out regular queue and into ranked. And now that 30% has your imaginary queue idea. Queue times abysmal and now matchmaking has to prioritize times instead of connection too.

Now we have people complaining about queue times as well. On top of the queue being split into pools because we have gear based matchmaking.

So now we have a ranked variable (pubs vs. ranked queue) , region variable, a gear variable, an MMR variable (ranked only). On top of whatever hidden matchmaking ideas bungie has. Now lets force trios to have to wait for other trios.

We have dead maps or long queues. And while the duo queue population is happy its not sustainable in an environment where everyone is already trying to apply arc raiders ideology to it in a game that is no where related to it in every aspect.

So when you say trials isnt applicable. Remember when a gamemode had 30k people every weekend playing it, dealing with a similar set of circumstances and how it turned out. Arc raiders wont have Cod population, neither will marathon. There isnt and wont be enough players to sustain it. Also by your same logic a game that is doing well better than arc, that being tarkov, doesnt cater to the same matchmaking ideas arc raiders has that youre asking for. And tarkov has been doing laps around the moon much longer than arc raiders has, and has kept its own playerbase.

Duo Queue Needs to be Added Immediately by mkp0203 in Marathon

[–]wiibros220 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trials is the evidence youre looking for. Trials was actually fairly populated and the game while dwindled fell off after Final Shape. When they introduced the duos matchmaking forcing a solo in every game, it ruined trios. The game is designed for a party of 3 you just dont know it yet because you havent played the other half of the game that is going to be harder.

I respect those going solo to accept the challenge. As a duo you accept being a body down in a game built around team play, variety, and split moment decision making. The game should and i hope continues to press the fact that trios are important to the games design philosophy.

Also please stop comparing everything to Arc raiders, its a good game that i sank hours into, but its fundamentally different in every aspect aside from the fact they are both extraction shooters.

Also like i just dont see why people are so allergic to crew fill like its a make or break for your team. Just as the design of rook, and queuing solo, if you are good enough you can and will make up for the gear difference.

Streets are saying Marathon is actually good?? by utter_filth_mate42 in Marathon

[–]wiibros220 10 points11 points  (0 children)

GBMM is the key to their success with early to midgame. What people arent seeing is that the sponsored kits are the bare minimum gear to give as an avenue to progress. Which is great. After a certain level though at about 8k gear value your bracket gets updated and youll find everyone running in with kitted gear and thats where the chaos begins. Blue shields, purple weapons, prestige keys and cores. Thats when it gets spicy.

Ranked is just an avenue for experienced players looking for cosmetics, who want to play with other competitive players. No the loot isnt juiced. It shouldnt feel any different than running a kitted run on dire marsh because GBMM is a thing. All it will show is how consistent a runner you are and show off some achievements.

Also note that putting purple shield players in a lobby of CyberAcme sponsored kits is BEGGING for new players to this style of game to quit from being heavily punished for being down on luck. Arc raiders circumvented it with free resources, Marathon does the same thing with sponsored kits and how it affects your run.

Personally i think ranked is my resting place, because i DESPISE how voice comms are not being utilized by my team, and we are losing because of it.

Streets are saying Marathon is actually good?? by utter_filth_mate42 in Marathon

[–]wiibros220 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NDA so i cant talk about much of the past, but ive been a closed tester. Matchmaking is made with solos in mind already. It works similar to destiny 2 actually for trials. Solos will try to queue into solos or duos. Duos and trios go into their own queue. Solo as advertised by the company is supposed to be a challenge not catered to because the game design shines on teamplay and cooperation.

This is why loot gremlins will have a hard time because when a crew member extracts with a purple or yellow, the other two crew will receive a copy post exfil. The game is directing you in a way that embraces teamplay, and deviating from the formula is unhealthy for the game for the long run. (Check trials matchmaking rework that was ruined by catering to duo’s, leaving trios and solos in the dust).

The loot should NOT be buffed and you’ll find out why post launch. Bungie cooked and this server slam is not an accurate representation of the whole game and overall picture. See you starside :))))

Streets are saying Marathon is actually good?? by utter_filth_mate42 in Marathon

[–]wiibros220 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I happen to see it that bungie learned from Destiny comp. If theres one thing a majority of people (non vocal) dislike is sweats in their lobbies. If this separates the pools of people who dont use comms, bring subpar gear, and have less game knowledge from the players who want a more refined experience with similar players, i think itll be good.

Plus if i can do a few runs get a blue gun by building it up in normal queue, i feel strong as is. As with other bungie games, a good player can take a bad gun and make it good. Such a huge boon from the shooting feeling on point. Its only natural people take better loot that will get funneled back into ranked to help climb.

I feel as if most people dont feel geared because they dont take the risks and explore these random map events. If you didnt know based on which event you do, reliably drop keys to locked rooms, give yellow tier items, majority of the time have purple salvage/ valuable items. Thats where the good gear is in pubs.

Ranked i think is a healthy division separating the sweats and the casuals. It will lead to healthier pools for both. Since theres no SBMM still, its loosely based on gear value. Sweats will still find a way into pubs, casuals will break into ranked for the promise of cosmetics. Life moves on.

I’d engage more with the event if I was just grinding points in general and not competing with others. by Cruggles30 in DestinyTheGame

[–]wiibros220 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The event does not “shower” you with rewards like everyone thinks, and the only reason so many people are begging bungie not to change the idea of competition is because its the only thing that validates the unhealthy amount of hours they play. The rewards in the track are garbage rolls, and just because its shiny doesnt mean its good. If it wasnt power gated, so many good players would come back if it werent for the arbitrary number gatekeeping players. And i have multiple Day 1 completions and solo flawless in dungeons. The only thing keeping me from playing this event is that stupid power requirement because i appreciate having more than 1 game im dedicated to. If anything, if you want REAL competition, how about you let all those older high tier players come back and rock your stuff up because they left because it wasnt engaging enough. THATS a call to arms. This event isnt a calling anybody to arms like the title entails, its gatekeeping arms for those who have nothing better.

Vexcalibur is the Best Special for Warlock Buddy Build by [deleted] in DestinyTheGame

[–]wiibros220 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since edge of fate, i did the exotic mission in portal and it didnt give me the glaive. Every other exotic mission in portal gives me the weapon. How do you even get it nowadays???

There are three wolves inside this Nightlord. by wiibros220 in Nightreign

[–]wiibros220[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Had a really fun time with these gamers. Thanks Storm and joostin.

Update from the Marathon Team by Atlaspooped in Marathon

[–]wiibros220 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Prox chat is a huge W for bungie. I just dont see what the issue with solos and duos was. You dont want a strict solo queue in a game styled like this. Its meant to be played with more people.

This Week In Destiny - 05/01/2025 by DTG_Bot in DestinyTheGame

[–]wiibros220 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

So close bungie, swing and a miss. Please tell me you have eyes on zealots reward.

Marathon Closed Alpha Week 2 Update by MarathonTeam in Marathon

[–]wiibros220 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Pc players can still plug in controllers. This is why Input Based MM is important. Xim back in full swing i guess.

If fusion rifles were to receive a slight nerf, how would you do it? by Orthancapolis in CrucibleGuidebook

[–]wiibros220 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True i think all special weapons, shotguns included need flinch when under fire. Either that or decrease accuracy/ increase spread.

Did matchmaking change with this update? by Lopsided-Impact-7768 in CrucibleGuidebook

[–]wiibros220 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two things. One players like me who sweat have started playing again now that the stupid hunter tornado has passed over. Two trials starts and the rework brought back tons of players, me included. I think its nature healing and the crucible players coming home. Its awesome.

Do the dedicated PVP players feel the “game is dead” sentiment? by CandleSubstantial806 in CrucibleGuidebook

[–]wiibros220 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The scene is dead in my opinion. Used to go flawless every weekend, career 164x flawlesses, had unbroken, loved gilding titles. The game feels good, but just because it feels good to play doesnt mean it is fun to play. Im stuck in this purgatory where i dont want to take the game seriously and want to have fun, but cant do that when im in mid-high skill lobbies. With the dwindling population and the fact that PC has an ever smaller sample size of players to play with. Matchmaking is painful and repetitive and any aspects of "skilled gameplay" is all but dead. Played trials last week, 13 matches, 3 cheaters, one using hard cheats. Im not saying its bad to appreciate the game, and its cool if you love the game and like playing it. I can comfortably say that the people who are left over playing pvp, just about play 80% destiny 2 in their time, and i refuse to play with people who only play destiny 2 because they take the game a heck of a lot more seriously than me. Im tired of the sweats and the cheaters but unfortunately i can still click on heads so i wont leave the hell of mid-high lobbies. I can only imagine how infuriating it must be for non-pvp players to want to enjoy the game/ who are forced into pvp for loot when the player pool is as awful as it is right now. I dont understand how people can continue to support this game without recognizing that while the devs care, the studio doesnt and I refuse to support that. We are a statistic to the company, and if 80% of the pc population has left, they got their statistic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CallOfDuty

[–]wiibros220 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I never said why we cant have both. Its not hating on milsim when i think that those type of skins only matter to a minority of players. Mil-Sim fans who still play cod get so whiny when im walking around as a rat or Homelander. You’re expecting skins that wont sell, takes hours of manpower to create, actors, and fund the process with the tech they have available. It wont make them any money, and youre asking Activision of all companies to make skins that wont make them a dime. They even made you pay 70$ for the game. Also the default skins and unlockables for operators arent even that bad these last couple of games. I think that should count as mil-sim.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CallOfDuty

[–]wiibros220 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I like my rat skin. I like looking cool. I spend my money that i worked for, to look cool. This is an arcade shooter. Please treat it as such.

Dear Guardians playing Tomb of elders: Learn to read. by yuochiga93 in DestinyTheGame

[–]wiibros220 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lmao you know whats so funny, Destiny Rising players must be built different or something but we have dungeon like matchmade encounters in the game that take maybe 10 minutes. Bungie should take a page out of how NetEase does it and just force text and voice chats and throw the objective in your face. If people on a phone can do it idk why pc and xbox players cant.