So here we sit on the eve of 2.5.0.2 and there has been nothing if not emotion over this patch since the stream. Join us today as we discuss the various changes and how they may affect play and remember, Serenity now, Insanity tomorrow lol
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Welcome to episode 39 of the #destinytruthcast where you the community join us in talking all things Bungie and Destiny. Today RedWingGirl and I are joined by bungie.net forum guests biglou_x1000, and from the UK, MessersCohen and Supermans Doctor.
[u]Today's topics include[/u]
-Weapon Patch 2.5.0.2
-Grasp nerf, Parthian buff
-What might be the new meta
-Shotguns… Right move? Wrong move?
-Didn’t we try nerfing ammo before?
-Destiny’s gradual shift from PvE to PvP focus
-What moment has made us feel like a badass playing Destiny?
-Sols sticks the comedy landing
-Favorite moments of the week
Once again thank-you to biglou_x1000, MessersCohen and Supermans Doctor for joining us today and we thank you for listening and participating on the forums. We can be found on twitter @dstinytruthcast and online at www.destinytruthcast.com
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Edited by RavenousLD3341: 2/15/2017 1:54:22 PMI wanted to wait to get the patch notes and actually play before commenting. 1. Bumpitty. 2. Thoughts Nerf hammer swings again. A few things to like in this patch, lots to not like. However, I did play some crucible last night. Here is my take away so far. [b]Handcannons are back baby!!!!![/b] Thank the traveler. Holy shit, after an eternity of these guns being completely unreliable, and using them anyway, now bullets go where I shoot. Uh... -blam!- yes! I am dominating with my favorite guns again. Dug out my Devil You Know and completely rekt every former shotgun warrior that attempted to charge me. If you see me, keep your distance, it's the only way you'll live now. [b]Special Ammo nerf[/b] I've really enjoyed this change. I know there are gonna be some haters, but this is kinda nice. I didn't see a single matador/party crasher/ sniper... anything. I was locked in primary gun battles for the most part, considering I'm at 45-46% primary kills on all of my characters.... this is good for me. Another thing this did was really elevate sidearms. They are quite beneficial to equip and use now. I am certain they will see much more play. I also believe that this will drastically change trials for the better, and I'm actually... you might want to sit down.... actually eager to try it this weekend. [b]The bad?[/b] Truth nerf? Why people? So dumb. [u]I'll sum up Cozmo's post here[/u] [quote]We pushed a broken patch, have fun[/quote] What a joke. The hungering blade change broke every health regen perk in the entire game. Destiny must be a giant -blam!-ing mess when you are actually looking at the code. I have no clue why the devs would know the patch is bugged and push it anyway. I think this clearly shows that they are phoning it in. I work in IT and that wouldn't fly where I work. They said they didn't want to nerf shotguns into non-existence, then proceed to nerf shotguns into non-existence. Then universal remote got it's own special nerf on top of that. Which was out of line. All quickdraw perks received a nerf, for no reason. I've said it once and I'll say it again. If they have to keep mucking around with special weapons, special weapons probably aren't the problem, but the symptom of weak primaries.