When did DBO get a YouTube channel and why is this the first I've heard of it?

Because you're never even fashionably late to the conversation. :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=pJvqAVLahfo#t=432s

*Sniffle . . . sniffle

When did DBO get a YouTube channel and why is this the first I've heard of it?

*Sniffle . . . sniffle

I registered on the forum today just to show enthusiasm for this idea.

That would be so cool.

Also, thanks to everyone who has been linking to articles and what-not, and also for the good discussion (even if I've only been just observing it until now).

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Great to have you here!

There are lots and lots of things that are possible with the technology available that I'm not sure very many developers have tried.

At first, my hope was that we'd see Destiny do this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCzDKj3hjOE,

And while I'm not holding my breath for that exact result, the mere fact that we've seen the ways Bungie have stretched their abilities over their last several releases, it really does seem that they're poised for something great.

I think it's curious that we haven't seen much talk of how many players are supported in the gamespace, though. The Public Event we saw had multiple fire teams, but I wonder if Bungie is setting their sights on 16 players in a combat situation being the sweet spot for how they'll utilize the engine. Of course, many more than 16 players will populate the common areas in The Tower, and I would think space combat would be less resouce intensive than throwing 64 pairs of boots on the ground, which we know other developers have tried. I guess it depends on the particular scenario. Asteroid fields, etc...

But I digress.

It's always great to see new folks around these parts. Hope you stick around.

~M

When I read the first articles about Halo I remember imagining a multiplayer shooter much like Starsiege: Tribes with massive pitched 64-player battles across open terrain. Maybe there will be a bit of that in Destiny, but the Bungie networking guys are definitely going to have their hands full just implementing all the ambitious seamless matchmaking stuff with a relatively moderate number of players. I'd rather see that done well.

Though it looked a little rough, I still want that...

Hey, Snipe! Yes, I'm excited for Destiny! I've always been a big sci-fi guy (like Bill Nye?), so the thought of romping around through the solar system with everyone sounds really cool in and of itself, to say nothing of the shared world aspect of Destiny, which also sounds like it will be (hopefully) really fun.

OT: I did enjoy Halo 4 while I was playing it, I just found I wasn't getting the same enjoyment out of it as I did previously. I'd say it was more of an, "It's not 343i, it's me," thing than the other way around. I'm not sure. It's been hard to precisely put my finger on the exact reason. I recall someone on the HBO forum once describing him- or herself as having "limited bandwith" when it came to gaming. My bandwith has been squeezed since the start of the year due to (good!) real life reasons, so I've unfortunately cut out a few things I otherwise might not have.

TL;DR:

• I've been on the HBO forum before.
  
• Hello Snipe!
  
• I'm excited for Destiny!
  
• Lost some interest in (and available time for) Halo 4, but I still like it (and everyone here and at HBO)

Welcome! Always nice to see new names on the forum. :)

Well, I guess he is to this forum, but HBO regulars know him.

Sup, Ap! Haven't seen ya around. Did you hate Halo 4 or something? Can't say I'd blame you, but it is better now.

You exited for Destiny?

Sounds to me it's more a situation of "Hey we have this happening in a prototype, but we aren't really sure if we like it yet. So let's not do a halo 2 and talk about things that end up not working."

See also:

Other awesome things that end up breaking your heart.

~M

I'd be very surprised if there weren't space battles of some sort given the trial run we got in Reach. Patience, grasshoppers.

Let's not forget that we had extravehicular ops on the outside of a Covenant ship, which happens to be a concept Bungie has played with since Marathon. The Cassini Derelict seems prime material for something in the same vein for Destiny at the very least.

How great would it be to look up from the hull of the ship you and your fireteam are assaulting and see several other fire teams engaged in a space battle above you?

~M

I registered on the forum today just to show enthusiasm for this idea.

That would be so cool.

Also, thanks to everyone who has been linking to articles and what-not, and also for the good discussion (even if I've only been just observing it until now).

Achievement Unlocked: [Convert one Lurker]

Great to have you here!

There are lots and lots of things that are possible with the technology available that I'm not sure very many developers have tried.

At first, my hope was that we'd see Destiny do this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCzDKj3hjOE,

And while I'm not holding my breath for that exact result, the mere fact that we've seen the ways Bungie have stretched their abilities over their last several releases, it really does seem that they're poised for something great.

I think it's curious that we haven't seen much talk of how many players are supported in the gamespace, though. The Public Event we saw had multiple fire teams, but I wonder if Bungie is setting their sights on 16 players in a combat situation being the sweet spot for how they'll utilize the engine. Of course, many more than 16 players will populate the common areas in The Tower, and I would think space combat would be less resouce intensive than throwing 64 pairs of boots on the ground, which we know other developers have tried. I guess it depends on the particular scenario. Asteroid fields, etc...

But I digress.

It's always great to see new folks around these parts. Hope you stick around.

~M

Sounds to me it's more a situation of "Hey we have this happening in a prototype, but we aren't really sure if we like it yet. So let's not do a halo 2 and talk about things that end up not working."

Honestly, from everything I've heard about Halo 2 development, seems like that demo was supposed to sell themselves on the idea just as much as fans.

Sounds to me it's more a situation of "Hey we have this happening in a prototype, but we aren't really sure if we like it yet. So let's not do a halo 2 and talk about things that end up not working."

All of this travel over Earth requires something drastic, something new and invigorating...