Raids are probably not the best place for it (Destiny)

by electricpirate , Monday, July 10, 2017, 07:32 (2782 days ago) @ CruelLEGACEY

I understand why we go to raids immediately, but maybe raids aren't the best fit for a model like this.

Raids are kind of about something different here, group puzzle solving, communication, ritual, and hanging out. Their bespoke mechanics don't fit well with procedural challenges. I kind of think Raids are a thing that works great, and the core concept works. Obv. some of the elements need updates (damage phases, hard mechanics) but the bones of raids are still there.

If you are going to build these rogue-like-lite activities, I think something like nightfalls makes more sense. If we are feeling really frisky, we could even make it one shot per week, and if you fail, you can't get the rewards. Maybe that's kind of punitive, but if you look at the way stuff like daily runs in spelunky connects I think this could be super successful.