A quick note from the front line.
by ncsuDuncan 
, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 03:10 (3971 days ago)
DBO Community,
First, I'd like to start with an apology. I feel like I've been neglecting all of you these past two days and haven't given the front page (or the Vanguard Report) the attention it deserves in such a news-heavy time as this. This is my first E3 and I've done a poor job of finding time (and a stable internet connection) for writing news posts.
Hopefully I've got things figured out for day two. The DBO team here definitely has all of you in mind and we're trying to put together some great content for your enjoyment.
A few (non-news) tidbits from my trip so far:
- As of now, I've watched five live demos of Destiny (including the Sony conference) and each time things played out slightly differently and I learned something new.
- I met Jason Jones - and found him surprisingly chatty! Pete Parsons was also very easy to talk to. Hell, pretty much every Bungie employee here (and there are a ton) has been super friendly and happy to put up with the DBO crew loitering around while they work.
- I have a couple E3-edition Destiny shirts to give away in a future contest, so keep an eye out for that.
- Chris Butcher came up to me and said, "Duncan? As in, ncsuDuncan? I'm a fan of your work." (Well shucks, Chris, I suppose I'm a fan of your work as well.)
- You haven't really experienced the E3 live demo until you've had it narrated by DeeJ using his British accent from the Bungie Community Theater (Theatre?) videos. The man has a thousand voices in his head, so if you ever meet him be sure to request a few Schwarzenegger lines.
- I met Tiger Man! Well, John Stvan. Surprisingly, he doesn't wear the Tiger Man makeup on a daily basis.
- The LA convention center is a black hole from which no decent wi-fi or 4G signal emerges. The food court offerings are mediocre and super expensive. None of that matters, because this place is amazing and I can't wait to tell you more about what it's like.
That's it for now. Time for me to grab a quick four hours of sleep before heading back to the convention center.
Cheers, Duncan.
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by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 03:44 (3971 days ago) @ ncsuDuncan
The Butcher meeting sounds golden.
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Not sure if you know much about this, but did they mention they were playing on easy or had things heavily scripted for demo purposes? I thought the enemy encounters were kinda boring an the ai seemed dumber than halo. My only complaint. They obviously have the demo rehearsed. Use the same weapons, same strategy etc
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by kidtsunami , Atlanta, GA, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 04:55 (3971 days ago) @ Tawpgun
After watching it a few times, they would have definitely wiped a few times if Staten didn't have invincibility on.
In the sony presser, it looked like a whole group of guardians got one-shotted by the tank.
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Joe Staten in his Adam Sessler interview said that they made the game easier so nobody died while they were on the stage.
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by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 05:26 (3971 days ago) @ Ingen124
Joe Staten in his Adam Sessler interview said that they made the game easier so nobody died while they were on the stage.
At least player 1, he said.
Sounds like you're having a great time!
by Atsumi 
, Jefferson City, MO, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 05:39 (3971 days ago) @ ncsuDuncan
I wish I could make it to some cons/expo this year. I expect them to be wild.
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by necro2607 , Vancouver, Canada, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 15:54 (3970 days ago) @ ncsuDuncan
Awesome, man. Sounds like you're having a blast! I went in '05 and '06 and got to attend the Xbox Community Event in '05 and saw all the 360 launch stuff. Very cool, and so many awesome memories in regards to that. To be able to partake in all the awesomeness surrounding this creative stuff is such a privilege I've always felt so appreciative of! I'm sure you can relate! Have a wicked trip and I can't wait to hear what other news and stories you have to share! :)
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by Avateur , Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 19:53 (3970 days ago) @ ncsuDuncan
DBO Community,
First, I'd like to start with an apology.
I just want to stop you there. If you're this busy and having this much of a blast, I'd much rather see some epic write-up with loads of win and awesome rather than rushed attempts to remember and get things out to us. You do your thing! I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we understand. Plenty of time for epic news and front page updates to play catch up with later. ;)
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by ncsuDuncan , Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 21:22 (3970 days ago) @ Avateur
some epic write-up with loads of win and awesome
That's still coming. ;)
(thanks)
Very Well.
In light of this I have decided to give a reprieve. I will not squish your head ncsuDuncan . . . this time.
Have fun & I look forward learning of your experiences at E3.