I earned back my Celestial Nighthawk last week and now...

I love you, Jade Rabbit!

That's one crazy looking ghost.

Osiris looks awesome! I want some sweet ornamental flair armor!

That's one crazy looking ghost.

I feel like that Ghost is going to talk down to me, like a floating, aggressively apathetic Asher Mir.

Lore-wise and aesthetically, the Vex and their environments have always seems the coolest of all Destiny's creations to me. This expansion looks awesome though.

Anyone know if there's a raid included? If there's a raid included, you all do a DBO stream (with headset audio included) so I can check it out. Had to get my viewing from YouTube for this last one.

- MacGyver10

Yeah, he totally would dress in the awesome Shadow Carja garb...

And speaking of HZD, THAT FROZEN WILDS TRAILER THO

Osiris looks to be wearing Sunbreakers (blue, though). Is the Curse of Osiris what makes Xûr keep selling them on a row?

Anyone know if there's a raid included? If there's a raid included, you all do a DBO stream (with headset audio included) so I can check it out. Had to get my viewing from YouTube for this last one.

I would imagine that if they had a new raid ready to roll, they'd have announced it in this trailer. But! Whenever the next one launches, I'll have the hookup for watching us blind raid. I finally got my equipment set up so that I can properly broadcast our party chat along with 1080p streaming/capture. :)

Lore-wise and aesthetically, the Vex and their environments have always seems the coolest of all Destiny's creations to me. This expansion looks awesome though.

Anyone know if there's a raid included? If there's a raid included, you all do a DBO stream (with headset audio included) so I can check it out. Had to get my viewing from YouTube for this last one.

- MacGyver10

The Vex totally leave me speechless. I remember reading the Grimoire cards about them years ago and thinking their lore inspired bewildering mystique, theory, and unhealthy amounts of dread and wonder. To me, the Vex are an embodiment of time and space as vehemently nonlinear properties. I look upon a Goblin or Harpy and see a living being entombed in breathing titanium. I have many conclusions to draw about the nature of the Vex and I know even the correct ones are but an itsy bitsy atom in a Pyramidion of further intricate uncertainty.

From the Activision blog.

Curse of Osiris adds a new chapter to the world of Destiny 2, expanding the universe by adding an all-new cinematic story with new and returning characters, a new destination to explore, Mercury and its Infinite Forest, a new social space to visit called the Lighthouse, new missions, new strikes, new raid content, new free roam activities. a world quest to complete, and more.

Hopefully "new raid content" means a new raid and not an update to the existing raid (challenges, probably), but the wording leaves wiggle room.

-Disciple

Anyone know if there's a raid included?

I'm not sure exactly what "new raid content" means - but the fact that they didn't just say "new raid" has me worried that they are repeating the mistake of House of Wolves by not having a fresh raid.

I really hope they're not just holding back the "challenge modes" for the Leviathan to be this "new raid content"...

Correction: I just remembered that Leviathan Challenge Modes start tomorrow.

Yeah, he totally would dress in the awesome Shadow Carja garb...

And speaking of HZD, THAT FROZEN WILDS TRAILER THO

Also, HOT DAMN ,THAT TRAILER!!!

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I really hope they're not just holding back the "challenge modes" for the Leviathan to be this "new raid content"...

To be fair, in Destiny, almost everything but the raid was lackluster, but in Des2ny the non raid content is greatly improved. I still think it's a mistake to not have a new raid, but it won't be a blunder if they nail everything else.

Also, HOT DAMN ,THAT TRAILER!!!

Also, I like how a game that I had zero interest in completely sold me with one cheap gimmick...

Plus, it's co-op, so...

I still don’t think that was a mistake or that it would be this time. Prison of Elders wasn’t great, but I still like the idea, and I would welcome new non-raid end game activities and ideas.

From the Activision blog.

Curse of Osiris adds a new chapter to the world of Destiny 2, expanding the universe by adding an all-new cinematic story with new and returning characters, a new destination to explore, Mercury and its Infinite Forest, a new social space to visit called the Lighthouse, new missions, new strikes, new raid content, new free roam activities. a world quest to complete, and more.

Hopefully "new raid content" means a new raid and not an update to the existing raid (challenges, probably), but the wording leaves wiggle room.

-Disciple

Challenges are dropping tomorrow actually!

Anyone know if there's a raid included?

I'm not sure exactly what "new raid content" means - but the fact that they didn't just say "new raid" has me worried that they are repeating the mistake of House of Wolves by not having a fresh raid.

I really hope they're not just holding back the "challenge modes" for the Leviathan to be this "new raid content"...

Correction: I just remembered that Leviathan Challenge Modes start tomorrow.

Honestly, and I say this as someone who hasn't had the chance to run the raid every week (or even finish it), I don't want a new raid yet. I'm a bit burn out on raid challenges, and by challenge I mean the most difficult raid challenge of all--scheduling.

Telesto-is-Besto is also returning. The Titan right behind that one has it out.

I earned back my Celestial Nighthawk last week and now...

I love you, Jade Rabbit!

I'll love them 5ever (as everyone knows, I felt really bad for our dear Xbox friends when they didn't get a fair chance to enjoy the content)...

Jade Rabbit's gonna single-handedly fix all of our Raid ammo issues... Assuming it works the same way as before.

That's going to leave them a bit less room for the expansion to add "new raid content" without adding a new raid. I'll definitely be keeping my fingers crossed!

-Disciple

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I'm a bit burn out on raid challenges, and by challenge I mean the most difficult raid challenge of all--scheduling.

Calus was a push-over next to trying to get 6 people with jobs online at the same time for more than two hours in a single week :p

-Disciple

I earned back my Celestial Nighthawk last week and now...

I love you, Jade Rabbit!

I'll love them 5ever (as everyone knows, I felt really bad for our dear Xbox friends when they didn't get a fair chance to enjoy the content)...

Jade Rabbit's gonna single-handedly fix all of our Raid ammo issues... Assuming it works the same way as before.

I don’t remember picking up primary ammo for months when I got her in Year Three. I just know something has to be off with this comeback of Jade Rabbit.

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I earned back my Celestial Nighthawk last week and now...

I love you, Jade Rabbit!

I'll love them 5ever (as everyone knows, I felt really bad for our dear Xbox friends when they didn't get a fair chance to enjoy the content)...

Jade Rabbit's gonna single-handedly fix all of our Raid ammo issues... Assuming it works the same way as before.

I don’t remember picking up primary ammo for months when I got her in Year Three. I just know something has to be off with this comeback of Jade Rabbit.

It'd be nice if they include an ornament to make it... ya know... Jade? Just Like the Tickling Kitten has. I mean, I love the color and design as-is, but I'm a logical kind of guy (BTW, like all PS4-exclusives after Year 1, Borealis doesn't have an ornament either. What gives, Bungo?)...

I earned back my Celestial Nighthawk last week and now...

I love you, Jade Rabbit!

I'll love them 5ever (as everyone knows, I felt really bad for our dear Xbox friends when they didn't get a fair chance to enjoy the content)...

Jade Rabbit's gonna single-handedly fix all of our Raid ammo issues... Assuming it works the same way as before.

I don’t remember picking up primary ammo for months when I got her in Year Three. I just know something has to be off with this comeback of Jade Rabbit.

It'd be nice if they include an ornament to make it... ya know... Jade? Just Like the Tickling Kitten has. I mean, I love the color and design as-is, but I'm a logical kind of guy (BTW, like all PS4-exclusives after Year 1, Borealis doesn't have an ornament either. What gives, Bungo?)...

I suspect we’ll get an ornament befitting it’s name. Every ornament thus far seems to play on the name or theme of the base gun. Of course, we could end up with a neon rabbit emanating from Jade Rabbit with that kinda thinking.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/79prj3/firstperson_selfie_emote_confirmed/

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https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/79prj3/firstperson_selfie_emote_confirmed/

Finally a way to see our faces in focus outside of cutscene. One of my longstanding criticisms of Destiny is that you never get to see your character's face as clearly as you do in the character creation interface.

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What does GF do now? Double dodge ability?

...has that strange gravity gun thing that was in the PvP trailer before launch made it into the game yet? Didn't Tess have an ornament for it early on?

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I think Destiny 2 really needs a PoE-style activity... just, y’know, good (;p)

Snark aside, some kind of high-level activity that’s a bit less time demanding and coordination focused than the raid would be great. I’d love to see it accommodate 6 players, too. Or even more :)

So a PoE-meets-Court/Forge, with variable arenas, enemies, and mechanics to support replayability not focused on mechanical precision? If that, then yes. So much yes.

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I think Destiny 2 really needs a PoE-style activity... just, y’know, good (;p)

Is that possible? Really. Has there ever been a horde mode / PoE mode that didn't grow old quickly? I'm not sure it can be done.

I would suggest that is a loaded question. It depends on what you are looking to get out of it, and what style of play is going to keep you entertained in a long run. Additionally, what changes are provided over time to that experience.

For a PoE-like mode I would say that Ziggurat is a really quality experience. Arena shooter gameplay derived from Hexen/Heretic in a random generating sequence of challenge rooms leading to a Boss to unlock the next level. Separately I would also suggest ODSTs "inevitable failure" design provides a very compelling experience for many people.

I would suggest that is a loaded question. It depends on what you are looking to get out of it, and what style of play is going to keep you entertained in a long run. Additionally, what changes are provided over time to that experience.

For a PoE-like mode I would say that Ziggurat is a really quality experience. Arena shooter gameplay derived from Hexen/Heretic in a random generating sequence of challenge rooms leading to a Boss to unlock the next level. Separately I would also suggest ODSTs "inevitable failure" design provides a very compelling experience for many people.

Okay yes, you are right, because the number of hours put in is not necessarily indicative of fun.

I guess what I mean is which horde modes have a depth and complexity to them.

Watching that again, I'm struck by how much I'd love to work at Bungie just so I could fool around with their camera mode.

Separately I would also suggest ODSTs "inevitable failure" design provides a very compelling experience for many people.

I spent many, many hours in college playing ODST firefight with a buddy. We spent almost 7 hours on one game one time. It was totally worth it to me.

Okay yes, you are right, because the number of hours put in is not necessarily indicative of fun.

This is true, but again, that varies by person.

I guess what I mean is which horde modes have a depth and complexity to them.

I would argue that this is great, but that a lot of people don't need a very complex game mode. I mean, people had a TON of fun with the PvP and unlimited powers.

Sometimes people just want to watch the world burn.

What is with the symbol on Osiris' Kerchief/Bandana that covers his nose, mouth, and neck?
(as seen in the video thumbnail ^)


Is it a hieroglyphic symbol of some sort?


Is it supposed to be the lower jaw or tongue of what looks to be a bird on his helmet?



Could it be the 'Warlock Symbol' with the middle diamond symbol removed?


FYI: Someone recently noticed that the 'Hunter' Cabal Pawn from the Limited and Collector's Edition of Destiny 2 is actually a part of a Ghost
https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/70hm21/realized_what_the_collectors_edition_cabal/


Could the symbol be the silhouette of the obverse view of the 'Hunter' Cabal Pawn?
(in the above image)If you rotate around the pawn as it sits, 180°, then look at the back with the notch cut down into it, notice that it is gold in color and really resembles closely the symbol on the bandana?


Anyone have any other good ideas?

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