The edge of failure. (Destiny)

by MacAddictXIV , Seattle WA, Wednesday, April 04, 2018, 06:43 (2213 days ago) @ cheapLEY

The other thing Skolas does well (better than anything else in Destiny even?) is tension. The combination of passing the essence and dismantling mines is tense, and feels like you’re always just on the edge of failing. Even last night, when it was really easy, there was that inherent tension of “C’mon, I’ve only got five seconds, hurry, take this thing from me.” It’s sort of choatic, and even the best runs feel like sort of a sloppy mess of narrow misses.

I think you hit this pretty well. And I frankly don't know if I like the difference between a timer (skolas) or a single effect and a good head timer (argos) is better. They both provide tension but I don't know if I actually want a timer? I'm still up in the air. I like that no timer provides MORE tension but at the same time you never get to say "Hey, remember that time we passed off within seconds every time!?"