Hello Everyone! Velloc and I tried out Destiny during the Alpha and beta that just happened and we had a blast. It surprised me because I am not what you would call great at shooters lol. We both really enjoyed the RPG elements, the Strikes (think dungeons), gear progression, storyline, and just running around with some kill quests exploring. We are both really excited about the raids that are planned ( they require 5 friends, no matchmaking and the 1st one complete with a jumping puzzle they say!!) and just getting immersed in the world.
I love MMORPGs and have played them nonstop since 1999. Lately I have found myself playing when a series of thoughts cross my mind " what's the point of this? why are you wasting your time? I think I am bored." I chalk it up to burnout from playing basically the same game with a different art skin for so many years. The amazing thing is that when I played the limited Destiny beta (12hrs) not once did those thoughts cross my mind. I was either totally invested in the story, on the edge of my seat because of the action, or laughing about some crazy "rift/fate/gw2 event" that comes out of nowhere and decides to eat us.
I know this type of game is not for everyone. Heck, I figured it was not going to be for me (because of the lack of shooter skills), but when the smoke cleared I fell in love with this game. Another thing I fell in love with (long ago) is this guild. I love that people accept you for who you are. If you are horrible at something you are helped and not shunned. I also love that those I have had the pleasure to play with in this guild treat games like games and not like some hot headed competition. Heck my first dungeon run with a guild group ended with us dying a million times, but we all had a blast. No one got mad. It was great.
I am 33, have a family that is a priority (including a newborn daughter), and I am hoping that with this post I can find some like minded friends on the PS4 who just want to have fun and not get caught up in any drama. Although I would love to find a bunch of people who wanted to play Destiny, thats not my overall goal. I am open to playing any number of multiplayer titles with anyone who wants to join my friends list. I know I will be picking up The Division (think Destiny but 3rd person and more rpg focused) and even Diablo 3 for my wife when it comes out next month. So if anyone currently has a PS4 or reads this post in the future after getting a PS4, please feel free to add me to friends if you feel we share similar goals when it comes to playing games! I look forward to anyone who wants to have fun!
PS: I know voice chat on consoles is very important, so I would prefer the use of it in game, but if you do not have a mic or if their are any other objections to speaking in voice chat, please just log into our channel and just listen (no requirments to have a mic or speak) so its easier to coordinate. Thanks again! and my PSN name is Rhinosaur09.