I know most people like me have quit this game, but it actually sounds like Massive finally listened to people and is completely scrapping or redesigning pretty much everything for their 1.4 update. Probably too late, but I will probably keep an eye on things to see if it improves the game.
I'm still rocking away at this game. Most of the griefers and douxhebagss have left. The DZ is still a crap shoot but I play a lot of excursions and underground and always have a good time. Finally got a full sentry, reclaimer, striker, and tactician set.
I walked away months ago as 95 once they nerfed guns out I was clearing space on the hard drive the other day and reminiscenced the days of murdering everything in the dz
THe game is awesome right now. The DZ is playable even as a solo player. Loot drops everywhere, NPCs still put up a fight but you can take on bosses by yourself. This is how the game should have played from day 1. There are a few bugs but still the game has changed for the better.
Trash mobs drop high end gear Skills now balanced Enemies less bullet sponges Weapons better balanced I could go on and on Check out patch notes It's great now
Loot everywhere Respawning bosses Xp after level 30 for sealed catches Prefomance mods do something Solo in dz
Game is fun again. It's very much a looter and followed almost an identical path that Diablo 3 did which is the very reason why I'm playing it again. The Dark Zone is really really fun and loot central. I've been in some crazy firefights the past few nights. Plus when I get a hankering for some PVE, I can do group or solo missions, HVTs solo, or free roam. Looking to finish the other 2 incursions on challenging soon with a good group and do some underground stuff. I've been racking up the dz funds for the firearms armor mod at the W 42nd DZ entrance. It's almost BiS and getting BiS isn't worth it for the time and money/mats. I've bought 4 and working on the 5th. I'm rocking an LMG/AR combo with 4pc Banshee in the DZ. Still working on getting better PVE gear but that will come. Really happy Massive didn't give up and I hope their hard work is paid off by returning players. I think all along they wanted so badly to make a great game with lasting potential, but just didn't understand how hard that actually is.
Started playing again - they fixed what o thought needed to be fixed. No more incredible grind to get a shit reward. Bullet sponges were addressed - it's still difficult but not insane like it was before. Loot feels much better - getting several drops in a run is so much better than before. I actually feel like I'm progressing without devoting hours at a time. Got the dlc, operations are pretty fun.
Are you on Xbox? Got the last piece of alpha bridge I needed for a 4 piece ands rerolled them all to armor (crest, knee pads, backpack and mask) along with 2 nomad Rocking 2 m60 all talents unlocked ( both I had to roll) brutal. Dedley fierce, provedent, maticulas and swift It seems to really work Can't get my midigation past 56% though
No I'm on PC. Alphabridge is really solid. I'm gonna def try it in the DZ once I get good pieces. I do love banshee bc you can go attack rogues and suffer no consequences.
Banshee took my dps too low On my 3rd character I run 4 piece fire crest with turret and two piece striker Heavy rolled fire arms Melts
Got this game day after we had our second child. So I haven't played much but want to get back in. I am always solo and currently level 24. Any tips that you guys wish you had known more early on?
Yep, it shouldn't be as bad if loot drops like it does in 1.4. Just hope we won't have to grind out excursions to get a complete gear set.
Sorry bought the last few nights, I've just been hopping on to play for a few then getting off since I didn't have lots of time. I'll be on most of today and tonight later though.
Damn i missed out, ended up falling asleep on the couch. Yeah stay out of the DZ till you get a decent set cause it's a shit show in there again. Went in a few times yesterday and it was nothing but groups of 2-3 guys going rogue. There was one instance that I ran into 3 separate groups and they all went rogue on each other and it was a massive shit show. The best part was after a few were killed I popped defense and ran in and stole some shit and took off. My guess is it will calm down once people start getting full sets of gear again.
Ran Lexington over and over in our group, you know the ones, have an alpha set now but want to loose the pack for another piece
Runnin 4 piece alpha, reckless and savage 2 lmgs destructive, fierce, provident Brutal, vicious, swift Midigation 52%
Ha. I've only seen a couple. And usually if I'm on I'm with one or two others. You usually have a full squad.
I picked up the chest piece this morning and also got lucky and awesome MP5-St to go along with my lightweight M4.
Guess last night I picked up savage gloves with top roll on firearms, rolled for ar damage Gonna test it tonight Think I am going to try the rolling balls in dz Collecting performance mods for it
Been playing a lot lately. Really enjoying survival mode right now. I seem to win most of those fights whereas in the DZ my character is still a baby back bitch.