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tdawg

tdawg

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For the little bit I played the alpha, I enjoyed it. Destiny wasn't anywhere near on my radar before, and I won't be pre-ordering, but I'll likely end up buying it at some point now, thanks to getting to play the alpha.
 
Aikouka

Aikouka

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Nov 27, 2001
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Arkaign said:
Same, I've preordered a XIM for it.

I've gotten quite good at playing FPS with a controller, to the point of usually being dominant in COD/BF matches, but I just can't enjoy the experience. I hate it almost as much as touchscreen gaming. But for other game types I quite like the pads.
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I tried a XIM with a 360, and it still didn't feel right. Ultimately, you're performing joystick actions but with a mouse, so it feels "mushy". It's almost like I'm using a ball mouse, and the ball is gunked up. :p
 
Arkaign

Arkaign

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Aikouka said:
I tried a XIM with a 360, and it still didn't feel right. Ultimately, you're performing joystick actions but with a mouse, so it feels "mushy". It's almost like I'm using a ball mouse, and the ball is gunked up. :p
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Yep, it's never going to be perfect. I tried it on 360 and on PS3. I ended up liking it quite a bit on PS3 with Cod and BC2 (I bought it and helped set it up for someone transitioning from console to PC for FPS, which was eventually a total success). With the PS4 sticks being higher resolution than 360 and PS3 (according to XIM devs), I'm hoping that this will translate into an even better product this time.

I was impressed enough to punch the ticket for the PS4 version. It will never be as good as PC, but I hate FPS with a pad so much that I'll just happily deal with it. Last time I got totally tuned into it after about 2 hours (no longer trying to overreach the limits of the turns, and getting the accel/decel touch down). The only negative is going back to PC you have to acclimate again for a few minutes, but the 1:1 does make going this way easier.
 
sze5003

sze5003

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Aug 18, 2012
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I think it should have a sensitivity setting for the cursor on the menus. While it didn't bother me, it would be ideal to make it move a little quicker.

I wanted to play more of it so I preordered for the beta. I'll have fun with all the things you can do in the game.
 
gorcorps

gorcorps

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Jul 18, 2004
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This game definitely showed how long its been since I played a console shooter. I was doing pretty terrible, but managed to get top score in the crucible when I finished.

This game wasn't on my radar at all, but I might consider it down the road. I have no friends with a ps4 so there's not a huge driving factor in that regard. I just don't know if I want to pay full price for it
 
sze5003

sze5003

Lifer
Aug 18, 2012
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gorcorps said:
This game definitely showed how long its been since I played a console shooter. I was doing pretty terrible, but managed to get top score in the crucible when I finished.

This game wasn't on my radar at all, but I might consider it down the road. I have no friends with a ps4 so there's not a huge driving factor in that regard. I just don't know if I want to pay full price for it
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I had no idea about the game, wasn't interested when I heard about it, and wasn't hyped like most people were. Tried the alpha and I really got into it. Shows you that demos will sell good games.

Apparently the alpha is still on going they have not shut it down yet.
 
Aikouka

Aikouka

Lifer
Nov 27, 2001
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Arkaign said:
Yep, it's never going to be perfect. I tried it on 360 and on PS3. I ended up liking it quite a bit on PS3 with Cod and BC2 (I bought it and helped set it up for someone transitioning from console to PC for FPS, which was eventually a total success). With the PS4 sticks being higher resolution than 360 and PS3 (according to XIM devs), I'm hoping that this will translate into an even better product this time.
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It was definitely better over all. I tried it with Black Ops 2 and Halo 4. The prior wasn't too bad overall. I was playing with a friend, and I would probably just be feeding the other team if I had used a controller. However, I was at least somewhat competent with the XIM, but it's kind of like going to a drag race in your 4-banger instead of your V8. You know it could be better! :p

I wouldn't mind giving the PS4 version a try, but I recall the XIM not being fairly cheap. Although, I was able to recoup most of that cost via selling mine on eBay. So, even then... it's not too bad.


Arkaign said:
I was impressed enough to punch the ticket for the PS4 version. It will never be as good as PC, but I hate FPS with a pad so much that I'll just happily deal with it. Last time I got totally tuned into it after about 2 hours (no longer trying to overreach the limits of the turns, and getting the accel/decel touch down). The only negative is going back to PC you have to acclimate again for a few minutes, but the 1:1 does make going this way easier.
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Well, it may not be too necessary. I saw a news post on IGN that Activision says that a PC port for Destiny has been a hot button topic for them. There's no guarantee yet, but it could happen.
 
cmdrdredd

cmdrdredd

Lifer
Dec 12, 2001
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It was linked in another thread here that Activision wrote into the contract that 'Destiny game #2" would be on Windows as well. Nothing about "Game #1" though that I found in that contract. I'd think that you'd have to get the first one if they are going to release the second. Still I'm happy to play this on PS4 and I've met a few cool people on the game already who will be getting the game at release, so I have a couple people to play with from the get go. I don't mind playing FPS games on a controller and actually prefer it now because I've been playing on the TV lately. I prefer it to playing at the desk anymore.
 
sze5003

sze5003

Lifer
Aug 18, 2012
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Yea I have you on my psn. Saw you a few times in destiny. It's funny how you can be roaming around and be like hey another person lets see what he's doing.
 
cmdrdredd

cmdrdredd

Lifer
Dec 12, 2001
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I'm playing now...I thought the servers would drop out but I only got a message that they are working on them off and on.
 
sze5003

sze5003

Lifer
Aug 18, 2012
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cmdrdredd said:
I'm playing now...I thought the servers would drop out but I only got a message that they are working on them off and on.
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Yea they said on Twitter they extended the alpha and to play at your own risk since they are testing things still for the beta. Feel free to add me : selayan.

Playing mlb right now but I'll probably switch over in a bit.
 
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Rage187

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Dec 30, 2000
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First day without and I am jonesing. I even launched it just in case for some reason, the Alpha was left on.
 
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