[Xbox One] Destiny

I'm the opposite. I am EXTREMELY lucky. I pick up legendary engrams all the time. I even get them just doing patrol missions.

I've broken down so many legendary weapons and armour, even exotic weapons and armour. I don't know why I get so much good stuff when playing this game. Whether it's a combination of the gear I use, or if it's just dumb luck.

I do feel like the longer you play the game the more legendary drops you get. Also keep in mind that when you get to a new cryptarc level you can get legendary engrams. Also getting all golds in your first public event on the day will get you something good in the tower.

 

No offense to you because I'm not meaning to imply this is you. Some people are much luckier than others in this game. For example someone posted on reddit today they raided and managed to come away with about 7 legendaries/exotics total. At any rate this game rewards you for being bad. Nearly every time I see someone get an exotic in crucible for example they are dead last. (I'm definitely not the only one who notices)

If you're routinely at the top you get essentially nothing. My guess is this is intentional because Bungie designers know the good people will keep playing, and sucky ones need motivation. It's genius, and accurate, but a total pain in the ass. With that said luck is absolutely involved.

 

I don't play too much crucible at all so I couldn't say if that's the case. From what I've seen though it would go from random to the worst players getting the loot. It certainly isn't the best players getting it that's for sure.

I've read all the posts on reddit about people saying they have played for say 60 hours and have yet to get a legendary. I feel sorry for them because that's when the game gets really interesting as you're able to level up and you're not just surviving certain parts of it but you're able to apply strategy.

I wouldn't have a clue why I'm lucky. I will say that from the few people I play alongside though, the longer they play, the luckier they seem to get. It may go by how many hours you put in (I've put in something like 160 hours I think) but who knows.

 

Cross post from the PS4 thread, cus I know some of your Xbox dudes feel my pain.

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I need to vent...**** Xur...**** **** ****ity **** Xur. Or at minimum, **** whomever at Bungie is in charge of his loot for the week.

The Armamentarium...was here last week. Hell 2 of us got it from the random chest engram last week. Crest of Alpha Lupi, while looking cool is not as useful as an extra golden gun shot from my cancer helmet. I don't have a Warlock, so that doesn't help. Suros? Again? You mean the same one you just nerfed and you said you're going to nerf again? Yeah, no thanks.

In other words, I now have a legendary sparrow. Wooooooooptydoo.

 

If you don't have an exotic weapon right now, unquestionably buy Suros. If you don't have an exotic helmet already, I definitely suggest the armor as well. With that said if you have a legendary weapon that might be on par or better than Suros I might hold off.

For me I'm not a huge fan of autorifles and as I said, it's been nerfed once and is apparently in line for another. I already have 2 exotic helmets, and I have the armamentarium on my Titan so this week just sucks for me really.

 

I received your message last night (handle kpo shizzle). There's a 75% chance I'll be on and can join in. I'm a 27 sunsinger/28 voidwalker (equipment) depending on what the team needs.

I might be able to pull 1-2 other guys in.

 

You're welcome! My friend will be buying his xbox next week, then I shall let the leveling begin. (Again...)

 

I am in with my level 28 Titan.

 

So how long does this game go on for? I don't really have a whole lot of time on my hands so i only manage about 5-10 hours a week tops. I've managed to reach level 18, and i prefer crucible, but it's hard with other players with there much better weapons and armor. I still do okish but I'm used to being better(CoD).

Also, any tips on how to level up easier, or any secrets or clues about the game i might not know? I'm a titan. Also what's the difference in the sub-class, i switched over but I'm much crappier so i switched back. Do i level both up?

 

Weapons and armor don't make a difference in Crucible really. You get the effects from your skills still, and if your weapons have bonuses you get those effects as well but the actual number you see on those items means nothing. I went on my level 18 Titan with no gear and had no issues vs level 28 a couple days ago. This game is a lot more team oriented than CoD due to kill times. (shields and all) What I mean to say is, perhaps this is one of your issues. If you go run off by yourself, you're at best going to get 1 kill and die in most scenarios. Always stick with teammates and try to pick off people together.

With that said, 5-10 hours a week should be more than enough to get some cool stuff. You should level both. Obviously you can't do both at the same time, so you should pick and choose. With Titans it's rather important because when you get into raids and stuff almost all titans use the defender subclass instead of striker. Why you ask? Because you can't use the Striker special without getting 1 shotted by higher level stuff -- especially bosses. Whereas the bubble can be the difference between success and a full wipe.

Key to leveling: Bounties. All day. Everyday.
Find the easiest ones you can do, and do them all when you log in. This includes Crucible. The fastest way to level and to get loot is to not count on one avenue of approach. The other key is killing stuff alone will give you xp, but it's nowhere near as close as getting xp from either completing a bounty, or story mission (for the first time of course).

Don't ever go into a Crucible match with an unleveled subclass or weapons...it'll make you hate the game. If you get new weapons etc, always level them up in PVE then go into Crucible later.

 

Much appreciated.

Another thing if anyone can answer, what do i do with all these consumables and materials

 

Which are you referring to?
The black wax and such? Or the ammo things?
If it's the former, use those when you're going to be killing a lot of X (x can be cabal, vex, hive, or fallen depending on the item...it should tell you which and you get a bonus on glimmer for 10 minutes). The ammo...I almost never use those, but they're good in situations where you cant leave (like raids) to get extra ammo.

If neither of these it, my apologies.

The materials are for upgrading weapons later, and you can also turn them in for faction (vanguard marks or crucible marks) to certain vendors. Definitely hang on to those and collect them whenever you see them. You won't really reach a point when you don't need them.

 

Edit: nvm you answered.

Thanks a lot man.