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originally posted in:Dads of Destiny
Edited by eaglex72:
12/3/2014 5:11:04 AM
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Help this noobie?
EDIT: Answered!
Thank you very much, Warrior Ty!
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Hello all!
First i would like to start by stating that i love this game. I was a fan of Halo years ago but because owning Playstations for the last several years, haven't been able to play Halo since #2. I got hooked on Destiny the same way i did Halo all those years ago.
Now that is out of the way, i had played for many hours trying to rank up to level 20, because while going through story, running scouting missions, and so on, i noticed to get the nicer looking armor and better weapons you need level 20. Well i finally did it. Yay me. But i discovered that i also need "marks" of varying kinds. Crucible, and Vangard marks.
However, i am still confused, maybe i'm an older stupid fuddy duddy or what ever reason i don't know how to obtain these "marks".
It seems the only way to earn the Crucible marks is by playing the multi-player, obviously, but I SUCK. Other players are shooting fireballs out of their eye balls and crapping lightning bolts from their rear ends and in one hit i die. They also seem to have some sort of force field...so i seriously need to improve my character to compete. I play matches, but i don't earn these "marks".
What am i doing wrong? I don't seem to get "marks". I do get "reputation". But that doesn't buy weapons and armor.
I also have a ridiculous amount of materials i scavenged from hours out in the wilderness.
I have read some folks dislike the "farming" but i enjoy the aspect of the game where i can explore out on my own in the wilderness hunting Fallen and Hive and enjoying the scenery and searching all the nooks and crannies.
I am terrible at the multi-player aspect. But it is neccessary. And it is fun.
Can someone explain to me steps i need to take to earn "marks" so i can buy better weapons and armor from Crucible, Future War Cult, Dead Orbit, and New Monarchy?
What do i do with all the spinmetal and other materials i have?
Thanks for reading my ramblings. I am hoping to get some help so i can continue to enjoy the game and get my character on a more even level with others.
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Last thing to add, multiplayer is necessary for some exotic bounties and getting some legendary equipment. Its a pain in the ass especially when 2 or more people on the other team are holding Suros Regimes or the last word but just learn to use that wonderful radar and time your shots.
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Alright so marks and rep are given based upon different things. Vanguard- marks are given when you complete public events and strikes. Rep is given when you complete bounties and patrol missions. Crucible- marks and rep are given at the end of each match while more rep is given for completed bounties. For each of the different companies( fwc, new monarchy, dead orbit) you get rep when you have their class item equipped(which you buy from their respected vendor) now the rep you would normally gain for the vanguard are now given to that company instead while wearing the item. Spin metal, helium, relic iron and spirit bloom are materials used to upgrade specific items that are grade rare and above, now when you get to legendary equipment on the last three damage/defense upgrades you are required to have ascendant shards/energy(shards for armor energy for weapons). These are gained from daily heroic missions(lvl 28), random drops during public events, random when you go to the cryptarch with legendary engrams and when you dismantle legendary items. Now due to the recent hotfix/patch exotics are no longer required to use ascendant materials, they require something called exotic shards which you get from xur(7 strange coins) or from dismantling exotics items. If you need any other assistance let me know :)
