In the MMO shooter Destiny , great moments and frustrating struggles with lag go hand in hand. This is shown in two new video montages.
On Friday Derek Carol complained when he presented the new Osiris map: For some it is the best map ever, for others the worst. Some love it and thank us, others hate Pantheon and curse us for it. And that’s how it goes every week.
Yesterday we took a look at the Iron Banner in Rift mode. A part of the community complains like a swarm of angry birds about this unusual mode. Another part finds it great and fun.
What is going on with the community, one might ask? Can’t they decide? Well, a lot is certainly personal taste. Do you prefer to play alone or in a team? Do you enjoy lying in wait as a sniper, or do you prefer “Close and Personal” with a shotgun in hand?
Even with this weapon, the No Land Beyond, opinions are divided in Destiny. Is it great and for connoisseurs or totally useless and a joke?
But the main reason why opinions are currently divided is the lag. The players’ experiences shape their opinions, and for this quality of gameplay for the Guardians, lag or the absence of it is so important.
If there is none, Destiny can be as beautiful as seen in this video montage showcasing extraordinary sniper skills.
But the Crucible in Destiny also has an ugly side. You can marvel at this in the video, which is quite entertaining and with a wink:
Currently, Bungie is working on reducing lag with matchmaking settings. Initial results seem to be encouraging, Bungie stated. But before they introduce the changes, they want to take more time for consultation.
