In the MMO shooter Destiny , the weekly Nightfall strike occurs on March 10th against the Archon Priest in the Winter Storm strike. In our article, we provide you with tips, advice, and introduce the strike with videos and guides.

In the week from March 10th to March 17th, the Nightfall, the weekly strike, will take place on Venus, facing Aksor, the Archon Priest. All three damage bonuses are active this week.

To confuse you for no reason, here’s some information: In the USA, Daylight Saving Time has already started, and the ID change occurs on the West Coast there at 2 AM instead of the usual 1 AM. However, this does not affect us; we switch to Daylight Saving Time at the end of March. Then the ID change (and also Xur) will shift from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Not yet, though.

Back to the Nightfall: It will take place on Venus this week as announced by mysterious prophets. All three burns are active. It is a “rainbow” strike. A successful completion of the Nightfall gives a nice effect around your head, so everyone can see you’ve accomplished it, and a bonus of 24.5% on all experience and reputation earned this week.

These are the modifiers for the Nightfall on March 10th.

• Nightfall – If the devil (that is, Xur in his second job) wants all guardians to die, it goes back to orbit and the strike restarts
• Epic – makes the strike significantly harder than it should be
• Solar Burn – all solar damage is increased
• Void Burn – void damage is significantly increased, both yours and that of the enemies
• Arc Damage – and arc damage is more dangerous than usual

The heroic Weekly has the modifier Void Burn active.

What arsenal is recommended for the Nightfall against the Archon Priest?

The modifiers for the strike have been known for a while thanks to constant leaks. Therefore, we already have some recommendations from our readers on which weapons to prefer.

Primary Weapon: Reaching for the hand cannon Crota’s Word could turn out to be a good idea. The new arc scout Ir Yûts Fang can also prove useful here with the many long-range spots.

Special Weapons: One of the strong sniper rifles is in demand. Perhaps Icebreaker or the Black Hammer or a variation of Efrideet’s Spear. Winter Storm has many elevated sniper positions. The sniper heart rejoices.

Heavy Weapons: Gjallarhorn is the dream. Ideal if the rocket launcher is complemented as a Titan with Ruin Wings.

Tips, guides, safe spots for the Nightfall against Askor this week?

Winter Storm is mainly a strike for long-range fighters. There are often positions from which you can shoot at enemies fighting each other below. Caution is advised if you go in alone. With a full team, it can be accelerated. You should especially make sure to fight the enemy captains with arc damage. And keep an eye on the Hobgoblin snipers.

Throughout the day, we will compile videos of successful runs. In the meantime, you can inform yourself in this article. It revolves around the last time Aksor, the Archon Priest, had three burns active. Here, you can already find videos, tips, and also indications of a safe spot for Aksor, the Archon Priest himself.

Directly into the fray with the German-speaking YouTubers from Nexxos Gaming. Equipment is Fatebringer, Black Hammer, Gjallarhorn. And it’s easy to go through as a trio. Tips include: Void weapons against the Praetorians, solar damage against the Floaters, and arc damage against the captains. Towards the end, there is a cheese spot against Askor.

A safe spot for advanced players can be admired here. It’s not easy, there are many things to watch out for from the zone boundary to the drop-ship, but if it works out with Black Hammer like this, it looks fantastic.

Here’s a solo run as a Hunter without commentary: Ir Yûts Fang, Black Hammer, Gjallarhorn and solo through. A tight performance. You can especially see how strong Ir Yûts Fang and the enemy Hobgoblins are.

The Nightfall is a group activity. If you are looking for support or just companionship, check out our article, how to find German-speaking players in Destiny.

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In Destiny, players impose increasingly absurd handicaps on themselves; one has now defeated the raid Crota’s End without firing a shot.

There is an old McDonald’s commercial: Larry Bird and Michael Jordan are playing for a Big Mac, challenging each other to increasingly bizarre shots at a basketball hoop. Since both are such legendary basketball players, they would normally make “simple” shots anyway, and there would never be a winner, the shots become more and more absurd. In the end, they throw the ball from outside the hall through a skylight and over hundreds of meters with “all net” into the hoop.

That’s probably similar to the current scene in Destiny, where players have soloed the raid Crota’s End alone already; already done alone while using the weakest exotic weapon and there are already 6 Titan teams that have steamrolled through it without firing a shot.

Now, a player in normal mode has taken it even further and has tackled Crota’s End solo and unarmed. By the way, this was not achieved, as one might think, as a Titan, but as a Warlock using as many special abilities as possible. Every bit of discipline and every grenade was necessary here.

Next, there will probably be handicaps in the real world, maybe blind or only with one hand or something. Or everything on hardcore. The actual crazy peak achievement, defeating Crota in hard mode alone, has already been done by someone and secured the king title for this expansion. That was probably the last “serious, real” challenge that remained. Now, such handicap runs are in vogue. But of course, they also require a tremendous amount of effort and timing until everything works out as it looks in the finished videos.

Here is the raid in (let’s also do a handicap) reverse order – Ha!, you didn’t see that coming:

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In Destiny, a press release is causing a stir. Allegedly, the new mobile vault sometimes eats items. Usually, however, the Guardians just misplace them.

These are headlines that editors love and readers fear: “The mobile vault eats items!” But there isn’t much to it.

What happened? Recently, with the “Companion App” for Destiny, there is now the option to access the vault on mobile. Guardians store their treasures, coveted armor, weapons, and supplies there. This mobile app is said to make things disappear. Primarily the really strong exotic weapons like Gjallarhorn or Thunderlord.

Guardians report lost items

In the last Weekly Update for Destiny on Thursday evening, there was news from Bungie that there were complaints. Players reported difficulties with the Companion App. They allegedly lost items during transfer. Bungie promised to look into it. And in the meantime advised to check more closely whether they really lost the items or just misplaced them. They warned against transferring items while maps are loading or when missions are expiring. This was a topic and a warning that was not exactly prominently placed but rather hidden away in the Weekly Update. Today, you read on German gaming sites: “Errors in Companion App lead to loss of items.” Below are comments from horrified Destiny players: Oh my God! My Gjallarhorn is in danger.

Briefly: So far, the “bug” has not been officially confirmed. There are only complaints from players that they are losing items, an investigation by Bungie, and a warning not to use the app in typical “something could go wrong” moments.

We took a look at it: Most of the threads we found on the topic went something like this: “Oh my God. A weapon is missing! Has anyone else lost weapons in the Companion App?” To which the reaction was about: “Um… no.”

Twenty minutes later, it was stated: Oh,… I found it. The app just got messed up. I forgot which character it’s on – or something similar.

In other threads, it is noted that the Companion App seems to have trouble displaying the current inventory. In the game, in the vault itself, the items were still there.

“The Gjallarhorn is gone and I want a replacement? How Grimoire card proves that I never had it?”

There is an official large thread in the Destiny forum. Bungie is asking players if they have ever lost items through the Companion App. Here, some are indeed reporting, although that is still a small number compared to the massive player base, that plays Destiny. However, there are also cases where players suddenly lost a Gjallarhorn they never owned. This should be taken with caution, similar to when people claim they were wrongfully banned.

Conclusion: Caution is always better than regret, but there isn’t much to it

It is, of course, possible that there are isolated issues and that items may be lost in the mobile vault. But it could also be that the ceiling above you collapses or that you get struck by lightning. It seems to be the case that players are still having trouble adapting to the mobile vault and… well, occasionally misplacing an item. Or that the app is having difficulties, but that doesn’t affect the game at all, even though it can give players a huge scare.

In any case, it seems not to be a widespread problem. Maybe Bungie will provide reassurance soon. Until then, everyone cautious can view the app with skepticism and forgo the convenience it offers. However, there is no reason for real alarm, at least according to our research.

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In Destiny, the last patch has made a previously overlooked weapon type suddenly popular. Especially in PvP, after the nerfs to other weapons, pulse rifles with relatively high penetration like Red Death, three little words, or the “Stranger’s Rifle” are now in vogue.

The patch 1.1.1 has significantly adjusted the balance. Previously, it was often said “Either you take the Suros in PvP or you’re doing it wrong.” But automatic rifles were nerfed. Even the popular hand cannons like the stylish “The Last Word” or the efficient Hawkmoon have suffered slight losses after balance changes, while still being deadly in the hands of skilled players.

This gallery showcases the former stars of PvP:

Another weapon type benefited enormously from the last patch: The pulse rifles. The damage was simply increased by 9.7%. And the previously almost overlooked weapons (only 2% used them in PvP at all) are now performing at their best. Especially pulse rifles, which already have relatively high penetration, are shining. One could say: If shotguns are the big winners in PvE, then pulse rifles are the new stars in the Crucible. And in mixed use, both weapons work great together – just like bacon and eggs.

Pulse rifles are supposed to shine as mid-range weapons and especially be ready to use quickly without requiring much aiming. For everything that comes into close range, you prefer a shotgun; for anything that is too far away, a sniper rifle is better. However, the pulse rifle also works at longer ranges. Many players therefore run with a combination of pulse rifle and shotgun.

The best pulse rifles in the Crucible and how to get them

Red Death: With Healing Effect

Leading the pack is “Red Death,” an exotic pulse rifle that was already in demand before the patch due to its healing effect. Players sought it for the hard mode of Crota. It counts in that sense, even though it has low penetration (26), it is considered one of the powerful pulse rifles since the “impact” value for that weapon type is naturally so low.

The weapon was already decent before, with 9.7% more damage, it kills with two shots in the Crucible, if aimed well.

As an exotic weapon, you need a bit of luck to get it, Xur hasn’t had it available for ages. In the fourth week, it was available. Here it helps to open chests in the raids, diligently complete the Nightfall, and… well, engaging in very strange rituals certainly doesn’t hurt.

Three Little Words: I Kill You

The “three little words” (normally this means in English: I love you) is a pulse rifle that is much easier to obtain than Red Death. The three little words can be found at the Crucible Quartermaster for 150 Crucible tokens and one Crucible commendation.

The three little words were already considered an underrated Crucible weapon. Before the patch, you needed three bursts to clear opponents from the way. This has further reduced with 1.1.1., and the “time to kill” is now very low.

One could say: You really don’t want to hear these three little words.

The Stranger’s Rifle: Basic Equipment

It is even easier to obtain the “Stranger’s Rifle.” This is a quest reward that everyone should eventually receive; it’s just a matter of whether they kept it. The Stranger’s Rifle is a pulse rifle and has a penetration of 30. As the “pure stats” don’t matter in the Crucible and get normalized, this thing hits like a horse. And it is currently considered a real hidden gem.

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No one expected that such a seemingly standard weapon could have such an impact. And those who discovered it first can feel like pioneers and pat themselves on the back for keeping it for so long.

And what other pulse rifles are in Destiny?

Also useful is the “Oversoul’s Lament,” but like other raid weapons, it shines more in PvE. In PvP, some of its attributes are useless. Useful, but somewhat outside the theme of “high penetration” is the exotic “Bad Juju.” It requires more bursts for kills, but it also charges up the super faster. The weapon requires and encourages a different playstyle.

One could say that Bungie succeeded with 1.1.1 in transforming the unloved Cinderella pulse rifle into a little princess. Players have already started training this very special weapon type again. And even if it may not really be dominant and some lament their automatic rifle or hand cannon, the patch did bring some movement into the somewhat stagnant Destiny, and that’s a good thing.

What is your favorite pulse rifle in PvP?

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In Destiny , Pete Parsons, the Chief Operating Officer, explains the philosophy behind the Destiny universe in a nearly half-hour interview.

It’s a bit like if the otherwise pastoral Peter Hahne were to interview a game developer in his Sunday show, ignoring the whole thing about “And 16-year-olds are shooting each other with automatic rifles and aliens?” and just focusing on the positives of shooters. In fact, it’s not just a bit, but precisely that.

Instead of a serious host on television only talking about how shooter games are the original sin and a breeding ground for future rampage killers who can’t cope with life, here they chat casually about the positive sides of gaming.

Destiny reflects the personality of the players. Communication and collaboration are at the forefront. Even lone wolves are converted to team play. The story is hopeful and positive. There are deep philosophical references and insights everywhere. Everything is somehow good and okay.

Destiny = Bungie; Darkness = Microsoft

In a 26-minute television interview, one of Bungie’s key figures, COO Pete Parsons, speaks with a philosophically interested host about the foundations of the world. The words “hope” and “light” come up repeatedly. And it’s an interesting thought: What if you take these words literally when you look at Destiny not just as a game mechanic? What if you believe the “light” is not just another word for “level”? What if you hear more in the cutscenes than just “This is the next content.”

For Bungie itself, it seems to be more than that. Destiny reflects Bungie’s own journey. Back in 2010, they were a studio with a glorious past (Halo) and an uncertain future, longing for independence after splitting from Microsoft, while the Guardians began rebuilding a world in ruins. In this context, the past glitters far more brightly than the uncertain present.

And that’s exactly what’s so important for Bungie, that moving from darkness to light means that tomorrow’s world is a little more beautiful and hopeful than today’s world. That’s where, according to Parsons, they draw their motivation. Time and again during the game’s development, they paused and looked forward to the fantastic world they were creating for players.

It sounds like Destiny is planned to be brighter rather than darker in the already planned future installments, while darkness has generally gone in the opposite direction with the claustrophobic Crota’s End.

“While my son blows things up, I think about things”

The host’s son is apparently an avid gamer, and the father watched him with interest: “While he was blowing things up, I thought about the philosophical foundations behind the game.” Parsons is sometimes visibly surprised by the ideas his conversation partner comes up with. For instance, he seems pleased about individual lines in the Grimoire cards.

And well: If you watch the half-hour interview, the story told in cutscenes, which has been criticized as incoherent and inadequate, forms quite a coherent concept. Maybe Destiny is less a story and more of a feeling, a concept? And you can also understand the host when he calls the Grimoire not as a manual but as a kind of “handbook like for a footballer.” Or maybe it’s also because the cutscenes are cut into the interview at will and then feel “appropriate”?

What do you think? Is there something to the “light” and “hope” story? Does this positive mindset appeal to you more than if you were playing something dark that gets worse and worse? Or do you not care and are still angry that there wasn’t a decent story?

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Destiny should become a game for the whole world and not just feel like a second home for the English and Americans. Bungie explained how they wanted to achieve this at GDC.

The Tower Building at Bungie

When Bungie was still exclusively developing for the Xbox, they were little concerned about things like “the world”. The Xbox is particularly significant in North America. At that time, they did not have a “localization” team. This changed with the move to Activision and a huge franchise like Destiny: It should, of course, work worldwide.

What used to be called “translation” is now referred to as “localization”, because it has been recognized that there is more to it than simply translating everything “English” into the local language, cultural differences must be taken into account. This becomes more challenging the more languages there are to consider.

Destiny, for example, is available in:

• German
• English
• French
• Italian
• Spanish
• Japanese
• and the Brazilian version of Portuguese

The Problem: Textures and Languages Don’t Really Like Each Other

And Bungie’s goal was for all these different cultural groups to feel like Destiny and especially the “Tower”, the central place of the game, felt like a “home” and not like a trip to an English-speaking, foreign country. The future is foreign enough.

Initially, they had signs and indicators in the Tower only in English. Everything in the game was covered in English text. They wanted to remodel and translate that for the international versions. But it didn’t work out.

It didn’t look good. What is just a few characters in English was significantly more in other languages. Much more than could fit on the simple sign in the Tower or on the body of an automatic rifle or a handgun.

The Solution: Multi-Culti, Everyone Just Doesn’t Understand Something

Therefore, they changed the strategy: Instead of focusing on words in one language, they relied on symbols and universally understandable indicators. For weapons or industrial goods, for example, they used “Techno-Speak” as inscriptions: letters and designations that were hoped to be understood or equally misunderstood everywhere. Only with the logo of the “Future War Cults” did they overlook this: It’s a stylized “F”, which somehow seems illogical in German because they call it “Kriegskult der Zukunft” – so one would need a “Z”.

In the Tower, they introduced multiple languages, so in addition to English, there are now Japanese signs and those from Brazilian Portuguese. And a lot of Latin. As Tom Slattery, who was responsible for localization, said: “Looks cool, nobody understands anyway.”

They actually wanted to translate the intro with the astronauts on the moon into 7 languages, but that would simply overwhelm the storage space on the discs. So they left the intro international: “Maybe one of the astronauts is Japanese, the other Brazilian, the third American?” Slattery said.

Actually a nice idea.

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