This is my major gripe with Destiny (Destiny)

by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Monday, June 22, 2015, 14:03 (3681 days ago) @ MacAddictXIV

The game lacks solo content and it seems to not be on Bungie's radar at all

I understand this. But at the same time, Bungie has stated over and over again, that they made this game to play with friends. Don't get me wrong, I would love to have more solo content, but I also understand that Bungie would have to put resources into that instead of a really awesome raid or multiplayer maps.

It's a trade off and Bungie at least has a clear goal in mind.

Yep. Having just created and ranked up a new character basically on my own, I can say Bungie did create a decent solo game, but ranking up a new character is one of the few ways to experience it. You can do matchmaking activities with randoms, but you might, as I did last night, get nasty messages because I did not revive people when I was the last guardian standing. (Hey dude, I was flawless and with every shot inflicted thousands of damage points on the boss, so there's that!)

I really like immersion in games, and Destiny is an immersive world except for the social part (because as humans we can't help but chatter about whatever). I still find new rooms and caves--the environments are stunning. I love the social aspect, and wouldn't give it up, but I grew up as an only child who could occupy myself for hours with a few action figures and my imagination. I realized a long time ago that I like to do the same with video games, e.g., "Okay, Kermit [Master Chief, Faith, Gordon or whoever], today the stakes are real. My life matters, the NPC's lives matter,and the world is counting on you." It's not as easy to use Destiny to roleplay in this way.

One of things I hope they implement across the board is optional matchmaking that can be turned on at any point. You tackle a mission you think you might be able to handle, then you realize you can't. You're pinned down, and you send out a beacon, and matchmaking kicks in. Suitable guardians patrolling nearby can see it and join you. Your activity essentially becomes a public event. Wouldn't that be cool?