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Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter? (reply)

Cody Miller — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 08:21:23 +0000

And PiD is an FPS.

PiD is a dungeon crawler dude. There's some shooting, but it's not a proper FPS.

Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter? (reply)

narcogen — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 07:21:13 +0000

A couple others also said that it's because Bungie is a FPS studio or that it has to be first person to be competitive, but I don't really see those as valid points.

Are they? Then what is Oni, Myth, PiD and Minotaur?

"What are games from two decades ago, Alex?"

And PiD is an FPS.

Oni was third person, but not because of aesthetic reasons, but because I think it works best for melee focused gameplay. Some might say that the gunplay suffered a bit, but that was the ambitious vision for the game. It looks to me like melee in Destiny works pretty much like Halo's did (prior to executions).

Shooter is a genre. First-person is a camera angle. (reply)

RC — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 21:32:24 +0000

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“We are what we repeatedly do…” (reply)

kapowaz — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:25:44 +0000

“…Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

oh no, cody and I agree (reply)

kidtsunami — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:51:30 +0000

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Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter? (reply)

Cody Miller — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:22:00 +0000

A couple others also said that it's because Bungie is a FPS studio or that it has to be first person to be competitive, but I don't really see those as valid points.

Are they? Then what is Oni, Myth, PiD and Minotaur?

Bungie is not FPS, they just make great ones (reply)

kidtsunami — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:02:20 +0000

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Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter? (reply)

kanbo — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:40:01 +0000

Before it was officially announced, I had assumed it was going to be a third-person game specifically because of the social aspects combined with the character customization. I personally would have opted for third person because of this (further back like Lost Planet rather than Gears of War), but like what was said above, it's most likely because the gameplay didn't suit the TPS perspective well.

A couple others also said that it's because Bungie is a FPS studio or that it has to be first person to be competitive, but I don't really see those as valid points.

Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter? (reply)

ShadowOfTheVoid — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 02:51:44 +0000

By that logic, shouldn't every shooter that allows you to customize your character be third-person instead of first-person, Halo included?

yep Rave party (reply)

Ragashingo — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 19:47:58 +0000

You gotta use those special moves. Talk to Muro Hasegawa. He knows how to get down while keeping his K/D up!

yep Rave party (reply)

ridum — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:47:06 +0000

I was thinking more of like a Destiny Rave Party Public event...

I've been practicing my dance moves....

God my K/D ratio is suffering tho...

Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter? (reply)

ridum — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:45:58 +0000

Because I wouldn't buy it if it was.

BUNGIE is FPS, the clothes/armor or asthetics and shoudn't dictate the genre of the game.

The situations w/in Destiny will offer plenty of 3rd person views to gloat over your fashions...

Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter? (reply)

kapowaz — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 14:18:54 +0000

Surely it would be better to see your own unique character at all times?

Vanity being what it is, I think it only makes sense to admire your character's appearance in certain contexts, namely the non-combat settings (the Guardian Tower, or whatever it's called) and (assuming such a feature exists in Destiny) in the Theatre mode. For the other people you encounter in-game, they'll get to see your appearance every time they meet you, regardless of context, so I think it works well this way. This is to say nothing of how different a game it would be if it was third-person, and how I am doubtful that Bungie think cosmetic appearance should dictate rather than support the gameplay they have in mind.

Been saying this for months (reply)

MrPadraig08 — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:01:28 +0000

Dance battles are second only to 1v1 pickup basketball games.

Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter? (reply)

Mattchoo — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 03:56:14 +0000

I share a similar view

Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter? (reply)

Mattchoo — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 03:55:30 +0000

This is opinion.... but... First Person is far better for competitive multiplayer. I also find it more enjoyable in general for moving and aiming.

Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter? (reply)

Malagate — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 00:13:33 +0000

Bear in mind this is coming from a Mass Effect 3 multiplayer junkie, but I've always found exploration and combat to be much more immersive and visceral in first-person. We've already seen stylistic flair with the camera pulling back so the player can witness their own awesome special powers; it seems to me a nice balance is being struck between pimping your kit and keeping the action intimate.

But I guess the short answer would be because it's less exciting.

Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter? (reply)

Zeouterlimits — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 22:18:51 +0000

Guessing you're not being entirely serious, but clearly that is something they've thought long about, considering the meetup areas seem to be third-person.

It was a third person shooter at one point, wasn't it?

I'm guessing they just kept experimenting and felt the combat and exploratory experience in having it be first person was worth not seeing your dude(t) most of the time.
Which, assuming that's true (it's a big assumption), is a great reason in my book, pointing to an emphasis on ensuring the core gameplay is as good as they can do it rather than sacrificing it slightly for a supplementary mechanic (visual player customisation).

Because only noobs drive with follow cam (reply)

RC — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 21:48:26 +0000

Dash-cam, helmet-cam or bumper-cam is the way to do it.

Srsly Cody, thought you were pro like me? Disappointed.

Why isn't Destiny a Kinect-only dancing game? (reply)

ncsuDuncan — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 20:57:39 +0000

If players are to express themselves through waving, dancing, and other emotes, why is Destiny not a Kinect-only dancing game? Surely it would be better to see your own unique dance moves at all times?

Why bother putting guns in the game at all?