It's been a while, I do apologise for not keeping up with this but as with all things in life, it seems to slip through your fingers when you least expect it, I could sit here and spew on about how hard life can be and how unfair it is but you don't want to read that, and I don't particularly want to write about it.
I'm sat here at half past midnight of a Friday evening during a world wide pandemic munching on a chicken and mushroom slice and contemplating what to say to you all now I'm finally typing away, Honestly it makes me remember back to a year ago when I was working for a retail company, gearing up for Christmas in the hustle and bustle of people, No social distancing then!
I remember days and evenings spent being pushed back and forth by customers, over crowded trains and buses, the world we used to know, a world I feel we took for granted, and like many recent events, it has changed our world forever, so many of my friends I haven't seen in months, family that are further than ever, while I write this, I think of my great-aunt Riek, Who lived over in the Netherlands, with a fair amount of my family, Home, On my Oma's side (Grandmother).
A few weeks ago I received a call from my mother, explaining that she had contracted the virus that has so easily slowed our world to a halt, and that she had succumbed to it, she wasn't a young woman, but I had hoped to travel over to see her at least one last time before she passed, to say goodbye at least, I didn't get the chance with my Great-Uncle Wim at the end of last year, and it will be a pain in my heart that I was unable to travel.
It all brought back a flood of memories, My Great-Uncle Tiny(pronounced Teeny) visiting for my fathers funeral, my Second cousin coming to see us various times and always smiling, visiting the Dutch family in Eindhoven with My Uncle and my Grandmother, not understanding a word they said to me and yet knowing full well I was still being included and that they cared.
I think what I'm trying to say is, no matter who someone is in your life, if you are close to them or not, make the effort, even if it's a quick "Hi" or a check up to make sure someone is looking after themselves, Do it, because you never know what tomorrow will bring, Especially with the world how it is now, everyone feels isolated and some days are harder than ever for people suffering from hidden illnesses.
We all know someone who is distant, quiet and alone, please check on them, let them know they are loved, and that they count.
Sorry for the heavy post guys, but we need to be united now more than ever, We can all be Light in the darkness.
First up, I'm sorry I haven't been writing anything lately but I've been working hard on radio shows, book writing and planning a visit to the amazing place that is Nottingham! Hence why I thought I'd write this little Life Tips post for you to enjoy and plan with!
THE LIST:
1: Plan out your trip as best as you can.
learn the local area and find attractions that take your fancy before you go, I know we all love that little bit of randomness but if you really want to enjoy yourself have a look online at some of the things you can do! If you look in the right places you can find some really awesome things to do in the local community!
2: look at the best travel prices and decide what is best for you.
It's all well and good going by the train but if like myself money is something you don't have a huge abundance of then sometimes it's just not logical to go that way, so it's always good to look at various means of travel, For me to get to Nottingham for my trip it would cost me roughly £250 on the train (for a return) which is hugely expensive! With a little hunting around I found out I could get there for about £45 pound (return) via National Express coaches, while this means it's a 6 hour 15 mins trip it also means I get some time to see London and also saves me £205 pounds! Which I think we can all agree is quite a saving (til we find a pub that is) and although it takes a while to get there it'll be a fun trip if you have the right travelling buddy! which brings me to my next point!
3: go with people who make you happy to be around.
Now this one is one of the most important! when hitting the road for a long period of time it's good to have yourself at least one amazing buddy along for the ride... For me that person is my Best buddy Robin:
Now this guy is what the word Legend was created for, He's my best friend, He's also like my brother, I've known him about Ten years now and every day is a new adventure when you hang out with Robin, you can pretty much guarantee that you are going to have a hilarious time when you see him, We went to college together which is where we really got into trouble for some of the random things we did, So it's great to be having him along for the ride to Nottingham!
4: pack accordingly to the place you are going.
This one is just common sense, you wouldn't take sandals to the northpole and you wouldn't take a ski suit to the sahara desert!
This is where Step 1 and Step 4 kind of intertwine because if you know something about what you plan to do you'll know exactly what to pack for the trip, now do you plan on going clubbing in the evening? or going out to a nice dinner? chilling by the pool or going for a hike? these are all thing's you need to think about when packing, how many pairs of shoes will you need to take? I am personally taking three pairs, trainers for comfort, my sneakers for when I wanna look fashionable, and my formal shoes for going out in the evening, as you can see I like to cover all bases!
5: know all the numbers you might require in an emergency.
This one is important if you are going to another country, you never know when you might need the emergency services!
6: make sure you have adequate money for the trip.
Do I really need to go in-depth on this one? everyone knows that you should always make sure that you have enough for a holiday so you can get home if your plans fall through! also the pub is rather expensive so spend carefully!
7: Have fun.
now comes the best part, go forth and frolic! you'll have a lot more fun if you look for it by exploring! that's the biggest piece of advice i can give you, just look around, be a tourist, and have a fantastic time!
Right, now I've done my part I'm off to go finish packing for Nottingham! I'll be Vlogging on the way there and when I get there, so keep an eye over on the twitter and Youtube so you'll see it, looks to be a fun time!
I know it's been a little while since I posted (A whole month!) but I have been super busy with projects! I hate not writing and keeping you guys up to date but in the coming weeks I'll be restarting the YouTube page and publishing more blog posts!
I'll also be starting a podcast which will be published on YouTube and Soundcloud which will be with the lovely BelovedJaine herself Miss Aimee Carney, We'll be talking about all the important things in our lives and yours, we'll be discussing all kinds of news topics and will be doing a special "ask the team" section where you send us a question and we'll answer it as best we can!
Also included in our podcast will be music and interviews so make sure you keep up with it, this will also be supported with a video podcast with the whole team so you know who we all are and what we do within the group!
Aswel as the Podcast I will be making short films with local talent and written by Myself and the team, these could be anything from a documentary to a horror film, so we'll be having a lovely spread of shows, podcast and films!
I also am currently working on several short stories for you all aswel as the closing chapters of the Aftermath series, I have so many reviews in the works and quite a few lifestyle posts also in draft so there is a lot more content to come from Myself and the team, hopefully soon we'll have some guest writers gracing these very pages with their presence, which i am really looking forward to!
A lot of planning is going into this new era of Dark Noble, so much so that we will be changing a lot of things that i have been unhappy about with the blog and the YouTube page, I promise you guys that as soon as it's up and running i will be going full throttle to bring you fantastically fun videos and entertainment, The coming weeks are looking good on all sides for the Blog and now we are at 7500 followers I'm amazed and gobsmacked by how many of you have enjoyed it so far!
I hope you continue to enjoy the blog and Youtube, I enjoy doing this so much and would love to make this a full time thing rather then just my hobby so you guys are making this dream happen for me! Thank you all and know that no matter what I love you, you make my writing worthwhile and give me a sense of belonging, you are amazing guys!
Anyway, I'm off to go write up a review of Heavy Rain that is calling for my attention, Remember to check all the links below for full details on Dark Noble, Catch you later guys! xx
"What have you done?" Crystal roared at Roy as he came back covered in blood, His knife in his hand, We had spotted other survivors, they were a sorry bunch, mostly weak and ill, we sent Roy, Kath, Bethany and Sarah to meet them, what we saw them do was unspeakable, Roy gave no warning that he was going to do it, as their leader greeted him with such happiness Roy pulled his knife and slit her throat, Kath was immediately swinging at people with her bat, Bethany and Sarah began beating people with lumps of wood that they had put spikes through, they attacked for no reason, other then to steal their supplies.
"I did what i had to do." He grinned back "Now back off away from Me or You'll be next." he growled, They rest of us looked on in shock, What had caused Him to do this? to snap? This wasn't the Roy we knew, this was a monster wearing his skin, this madness had settled over the rest of his group aswel, they looked like barely contained animals, cover head to toe in blood and other gore, Roy was pacing "change of plan, We are heading West, towards Bristol, there's a survivors enclave there, They'll be no discussing this, either you come with us or you stay here and die." Crystal shook her head "there is no survivors enclave, and none of us are coming with you, why don't you take them and go?" She said pointing to his group, he stepped forward, getting in her face, before he could say anything Skyler had hit him with her bat, sending him sprawling onto the floor, as he went to get up she pointed the bat into his face "leave, now" she growled, He scrabbled up and grabbed his bag, Bethany, Sarah and Kath followed along, all of them heading off into the night, we watched them as Roy led them through the streets, all we could see was the movement of their torches, it was then we decided to move along, just in case they returned and did something drastic, so we packed that night and moved off.....
We've been in this building for several days now, I think the shock of the situation has really settled onto us now, we lost near enough half our group in no time, even I have to admit that it's looking pretty bleak for us right now, we heard gunshots from the direction Roy and the others went about two days ago, something tells me they ran into some people who didn't like how they operate, our goal of getting to the south feels like a distant memory, now we are just clinging onto survival, apart from Wes we are back to our original number, we are lucky in many ways that none of us have died.
Myself and Crystal have been out searching for food and new routes out of the city, so far we've done a decent job leading the infected away from our place of hiding,
As You all know I've been taking some time out and have been doing a couple of posts to keep You tided over... Well now I'm really getting to work on this blog, I thought I was working hard before but now I'm going into over drive! I will be posting every day that I can, because I promised to give You the best that I can do so I'm going to fully live up to that.
It has been a very hectic time this last month and the blog has kind of been ignored which I hate having to do, I am currently working on many projects, including really getting My YouTube channel off the ground, Writing my novel and also working on pre production for two YouTube horror series I am writing, directing and possibly being in... If I have time that is! One of which starts shooting this summer!
Those of You that follow My Twitter and Facebook pages will have realised that I am restarting My old band the Rise, the only other returning member is Mister Wesley Webb (Check him out Here) who I am very glad to have at my side again, so stay tuned to the Youtube page for further info on that!
Now I have loads of new reviews and stories in the works including the last four parts of the aftermath: The beginning series and then the start of my newest series, FULL MOON: Hysteria. The first part of which is already on the Blog Here.
I also have some plans for charity work coming up after filming has finished! I will be raising money for various charities as part of My "Giving back to the world" campaign where Every month I will be doing something for a charity of YOUR choice! So get on it guys! I'll be hoping for some participation from you guys via social media platforms how ever You wish to help.
I will also hopefully doing a few Vlogs in the coming weeks so check out the YouTube page Here.
These will be fun and random Vlogs with some of My friends who You will be seeing a lot of in the future!
It seems a long time ago now that i sat down to write Chasing Ink, A post focused around the history of Tattooing and a Tattoo artist Shazza Bean, A superbly brilliant artist from Kent who has done some of the greatest work i have ever seen on peoples skin!
Well i finally took my place in the Tattoo Chair! after much hard thought and time i decided on a design of my own creation, a design that incorporates my love of Gaming and my love of flourish!
Now seeing as i am a HUGE Assassins Creed fan it's kind of obvious i would go for something like this, slightly geeky but looks awesome!
So i went along to the studio and after a nice catch up with Shazza i was in the chair, now I've heard alot about how much the first one hurts and that i probably wouldn't enjoy it too much, Well i absolutely loved it! i found it comfortable rather then painful, it was kind of like the beginning of pins and needles, so with that and the awesome conversation i was really comfortable and happy!
the whole thing took about two and a half hours (including two ten minute breaks) which amazingly flew by! it felt more like twenty minutes then two and a half hours, Shazza made the experience enjoyable as she kept me talking and laughing, Dan (who also works at the Studio) was talking to me about warhammer for quite a while also, the whole studio was welcoming and it was a lovely atmosphere which was great for my first Tattoo!!
Well for those of you who want to see the finished product here it is:
Thanks go out to the Amazingly talented Shazza Bean! who helped me feel at ease and happy with the whole thing!
I hope you have enjoyed this post as it's my first one since coming back from the south! here's a special pic for you all!
So I've been in talks with some people over at Ubisoft about My blog and what They think of it and I was then told that I was being sent a special package from the team, now They didn't tell me what it was and I've been waiting with bated breath for a week now and Yesterday it turned up, And let me tell you! I am one happy man!
So the Lovely People at Ubisoft sent Me a copy of Rogue and told Me they look forward to seeing a review! so here it is!!
The main character of the game is Shay Patrick Cormac, a twenty-one year-old recruit to the Assassins who grows disillusioned with their methods and their cause just as his career as an Assassin begins. He eventually betrays and abandons the Assassins after an assignment ends in disaster, and is later accepted into the Templar Order, offering his services as an Assassin Hunter after seeing some of the Assassins groups used as allies have taken to terrorizing New York. Given access to near-limitless resources, Cormac sets out against his former companions, with his actions having dire consequences for the future of the Brotherhood. Cormac has ties to the events that occur in Assassin's Creed Unity. Appearances from previous Assassin's Creed characters include: Haytham Kenway, Achilles Davenport (Conner Kenways mentor), and Adewale, (Edward Kenway's quartermaster in Black Flag).
So I've been playing the game for about ten hours now and I've finally completed the story, some of you may say that "it's too short and easy" I will point out now that i just did the story, nothing else outside of that, looking at the percentage chart for the game I am about %30 done..... yeah... %30... Hopefully I'll have it %100 by the time I post this Review!
Now this game plays alot like AC3 and Black Flag,but instead of feeling samey it feels pretty good! they've finally gotten rid of a lot of the bugs that have plagued the game since they introduced the sea fairing part of the game, it's now rather smooth and after a while you'll want to be a captain forever, I've been searching for all the unlockable armors and such... my hint to you is to play the campaign till the end and then do the unlockables as it's a lot more time consuming and actually gives you a reason to play after the credits have rolled!!
Right then, there are ofcourse some drawbacks to the game... namely Shay's voice actor, he's fantastic during the cutscenes and such... when you are collecting stuff? not so much, he has a tendency to sound like a stereotypical leprechaun. otherwise I love all of the voice acting in this! it feels real and lively, not scripted, it sounds like a game should!
The graphics have been overhauled from Black flag, I'm still trying to work out why as it's the same anvilnext engine from AC3 (which only came out in 2012...) but they've done a good job with it, the sea feels like it could rip your ship apart in storms and the jungles feel alive, teeming with creatures (and Assassins), who really want to kill you!
The naval battles have been completely overhauled with the Morrigan, she's faster, sleeker and deadlier then either the Aquila or the Jackdaw, and carries enough fire power to destroy them both easily, so much so that half way through the game I was taking on Man O' Wars and just about defeating them, once I'd unlocked more upgrades I was unstoppable, a pure Assassin killing machine, I'd happily spend hours sailing the seas taking on French ships!
The only real niggles i have with this game are small ones, like the inclusion of an Native American Assassins called Kesegowaase, which is all well and good but Conner Kenway was the first Native American to join the Assassins order according to Achilles and yet rogue (which is set before AC3) has a Native American Assassin, that's the only real oversight I have spotted in the game so far which can be forgiven seeing as they have got everything else just right!
I'm just going to leave the Trailer here for you all to watch!
Why was i ever an Assassin? being a Templar is the most Bad-Ass thing ever!
Now you can argue that this is a rehash of the last few Assassins Creed games and a lot of people would agree with you, I on the other hand don't, I feel that it's the pinnacle of the Games on the last generation of consoles (xbox360/ps3) and I think that this is the last hurrah of the Assassins creed games on these consoles, the culmination of all those years of planning, from the release of the first to now, these games are a defining series for these consoles, lets hope that the series continues to grow now that the new Gen of consoles are here, if Rogue is the best of this Gen, then Unity will be the tester for the future, a future of Assassins and Templar's, a world of hidden items and journeys to far off lands... A war and a revolution have ended, and another is about to begin. May the Father of Understanding guide us all, And remember, Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted...
Drum Gel Extreme (DGE) Is The New Standard In Percussion Damper Pads
Hey there Ale-Gators!
It's Alex here with a brand new product review!
This time we are talking about the DrumGel Extreme!
Ever find Your drum kit creates too much resonance and harshes the jam? Well then these are the products for You! they are Incredibly Sticky, Eliminate Any Unwanted Resonance, They Stick To The Surface Of Drums, Cymbals & Most Percussion Instruments.
They are also Durable & Lasts For Years! With Each Piece Seperated By Re-usable Plastic Film So No Sticking Together Like Other Brands!
These are brilliant as they are Re-usable! Made in Britain, You simply Rinse With Water To Re-Charge Their Extreme Stickiness! They come Packaged In A Sturdy Tin so that you don't get dust and fluff attached!
I love the idea of these! I've seen other versions before that just aren't up to the work load put onto them but these are amazingly well made! especially for that price! Unfortunately for Myself at the moment I do not have a drumkit at this time, though if i did i would definitely be getting these in Kryptonite Green!
COMPETITION: Ok then guys! for those of you who want to try this product FOR FREE!! it's really simple to join this Contest, simply +1 this blogpost, and comment below with "\m/\m/" and We shall choose three winners who will get 1 x pot of Kryptonite Green and 1 x pot of Crystal Clear! That's £25.90 worth of products absolutely free! you can enter here or on their Facebook page!!
The closing Date for this competition is the 24th of February 2015! We will choose the winners then and contact you! Good luck you lucky Devils!!
I hope you musically inclined readers enjoy this review and take a look at the Gel! Follow my Social networks below for more Competitions and give aways!!
First of all HAPPY NEW YEAR! so it's 2015 and It's the beginning of the biggest year for me and it's time for my first Mens style post!
Now I may not be the most up to date on fashion but I think I have a pretty good personal style going on, with me Less is more, not going over the top with your colours (believe me it happens way too much) so if you want to avoid looking like Simon from the inbetweeners always think your outfit out Lads...
Now I think we should start at the most important look first.....
The Three Piece Suit:
Mine is a very snazzy looking five button three piece suit that is brilliantly made for a VERY decent price! I use it for all kinds of events, Weddings, high profile parties(stifle your laughing it does happen!), Interviews, Meeting, The Works! and seeing as I got the whole suit (Including shoes) for the low price of £70 and I'm so happy with it, I'd say it's a fantastic buy! it doesn't feel cheap and nasty but very well made and came in exactly the right sizes that I ordered it was a bloody good bargain! Now you can't get this style any more but why would you want to copy? there's loads of suits and outfits on VERY so you can make your own style! I love being different from others! if the world had more individuals then it would be a better place!
Clubbing look:
OK so this look is a lot like the last one just minus the suit jacket and trousers! I like to have that smart look when I go clubbing so I often wear a Waistcoat with some black Chinos, normally with a slightly unbuttoned shirt so I am still comfortable to move around, I then normally will have my Black 3/4 coat on over the top until I get into the club/bar I am going to for the evening.
Workout gear:
For working out I refuse to allow myself to look too lazy, normally if I am heading for a long work out I'll wear a beanie, a vest, a hooded Jacket and jogging trousers (the only time you will ever catch me in them). there's not really much to say about this look as it's one that is designed for when i exercise... Except that I find the more you "make it yours" as in how comfortable you are wearing it because it's what you have chosen, is a huge helping hand with the actual exercise as you feel better in yourself and feel more comfortable to push your self further!
The Band outfits:
Now these can be many and various between the bands you are in... i will list off my main ones here:
, I'll label them by Band Name as I've had different styles for each band! then You can decide which one suits best! lets begin!
DARK SANITY:
Now, when Dark Sanity came around We were aiming for a Rap/Rock band and as One of the rappers I had to dress accordingly, normally for the band I would be rocking a snap back of some sort as well as matching sunglasses, with a black hoody, I will admit that I was not a huge fan of this look but You do what You have to! I liked to wear sleeveless shirts for drumming and hot practice sessions, normally with a standard pair of jeans, Converse topped off this look with a personal twist! I also had my hair and beard kept short, I kind of got used to this style for band practice, I decided after I joined Sound Proof that I would change My style again!
SOUNDPROOF:
When SoundProof started we were a kind of covers band, covering everything from Fall out boy to Frank Sinatra(hence the suits). so our look had to emulate that in anyway possible, so we wore clothes to a style that we could customise, I personally liked the suits we wore at the time, I kept my hair short for a time with a goatee then I decided to grow both my beard and my hair, I was with SoundProof for around three years, slowly changing My style, until the band split up due to uni commitments of some of Our members.
SOLO WORK:
After SoundProof split up I decided to start going solo, it was then I realised I had complete freedom with my style! I'll admit that I felt quite awesome being able to dress however I wanted for band work, aswel as public appearances while I was a radio presenter, I found that people were more relaxed with the fact I was laid back, I was happy with how I looked and felt, I am a fan of the rock style, I mean I LOVE it!
The standard style at this point was a long sleeved shirt, skinny jeans (preferably black) braces, black hoody and either a denim or a leather jacket, as I said, Rock style is the best!
THE RISE:
And now We have the newest endeavor, The Rise was a band I started with Michael Thomas, We were a Rock/rap group who also did covers, the whole idea of the band was that we had different personalities when We were on stage, Mine was Dark noble, a mysterious figure who played Bass and Rapped, I wore a silver and black mask and I mostly wore My solo work style, as it fitted with the style We were going for!
for public appearances(like gigs) I would wear the mask and hoody, as part of Our shows we were supposed to remain anonymous, unfortunately as I moved to the midlands and other band members had other commitments We were left with no choice but to end the band and go Our separate ways....
For Now....
Anyway Guys! i hope you have enjoyed this little look into my life and how i represent myself to the outside world! if you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them below! remember to hit the links and follow me on various mediums!
Right first things first, Welcome to My first ever men's grooming post! I thought it was about time to give You some pointers for all of You wannabe superstar guys out there! This will be good if You are going on a star studded night out or out for dinner with the Girlfriend, For today We are going to start with the Hugo Boss Bottled Night!
BOSS Night is destined to become the secret weapon in the suave men’s armory of seduction, Giving him the same compelling presence that underpins his success by day, and believe Me You will be successful! I took one whiff of this and fell in love, upon showing it to Georgia Her first reaction was "oooooo" Her second was to declare I should have this all the time... So I think it is doing well so far!
Now I'm normally a Calvin Klein Obsession fan and have been since I was sixteen, I've always loved certain scents, and it's very rare for Me to find one I like, but BOSS Night has (In Their own words, which I totally agree with) A unique composition between elegance and seduction. An intense & spicy scent with a purposeful, edgy, masculine character.
Personally I find this scent is very nice as a conversation starter, People will come up to You and ask about it, it's a very refined smell, You feel sophisticated wearing it and when combined with a nice looking suit gives You the look of sophistication (I suggest this look for job interviews, It really Wows the interviewer).
When it comes to the ingredients, Woods are key in the scent: BOSS Bottled Night introduces a scent replica of a rich & exotic new wood, Louro Amarelo. Bitter birch leaves, Aromatic lavender, Citric lemon leaves,Cardamom, Jasmine, African violet, Musky Louro Amarelo, Vanilla, Sandalwood. All of these scents work to compliment each other, I'm normally not a fan of Lavender but it kind of completes the overall effectiveness of the finished Product, Is there a greatest smell in this world?
I hope You guys have enjoyed this review and want to see more! I will be writing a guest blog for TheNerdyBeau in the very near future for another Hugo Boss product! So check out her blog while you wait! Also feel free to follow any of the links below if you want to see more of my projects! Thanks guys!
Ok guys so here we are! the Official Dark Noble Destiny Review!! I've been receiving messages about this almost constantly so I thought I would bite the bullet and review it, I am using information that We have known for a while aswel as what I have found out from playing the game! I will be reviewing each class and overall gameplay in different sections! I hope You guys enjoy it and find it Helpful. STORY:
Many generations ago (shortly after present day), the emergence of a gargantuan construct known only as "the Traveler" ignited a Golden Age of technology and exploration for humanity. Initially the Traveler settled on Mars, where it shared its knowledge and technology with humanity, and a city grew around it. With the assistance of the Traveler and its enigmatic technology, humanity tripled its lifespan, terraformed planets and moons, and expanded its civilization beyond Earth and throughout much of the solar system.
The Golden Age would last for centuries, but human civilization fell victim to a cataclysm of extraordinary magnitude, known as the Collapse. A malicious entity known as The Darkness, an ancient enemy of the Traveler, waged a campaign of destruction against civilization. Few managed to survive the devastation.Forced to withdraw to Earth, mankind's homeworld, the embattled sphere made its final stand, where it sacrificed itself to save the remnants of humanity. The Traveler is now silent and dormant, while those who survived united to build The City beneath it, establishing the last bastion of civilization in the solar system. A powerful defensive aura remains projected over the City by the Traveler.
The City has come under attack throughout the years, mysterious alien species probing its defenses for weaknesses. You are one of an army of warriors known as Guardians that call the City home, individuals that have taken a stand to reclaim what has been taken from us. Guardians have harnessed the Traveler's energy to create powerful abilities that allow them powerful offensive attacks, defensive counters, and increased mobility. Guardians seek to uncover the mysteries of humanity's downfall and reclaim what has been taken from them. These exploits lead them to rediscover and reclaim old worlds, once part of mankind's civilization but now occupied by deadly extraterrestrial species and threatened by the return of the Darkness.
The Guardians are all that stand between the dark forces that seek to destroy civilization and those who take refuge within the City. It is their duty to rebuild from the ashes of defeat, to ignite the once great flame of human civilization, and be the light that shines through the darkness. Their failure would mean the destruction of the human race.
PLAYER CHARACTER: GUARDIANS
The Guardians are the player characters of Destiny. They are a standing army of specialized soldiers tasked with the defense of the last city on Earth. They are also responsible for exploring the remnants of human society abandoned throughout the solar system and investigating the remains of their Golden Age of exploration. Guardians wage a vicious armed conflict against a myriad of extraterrestrial species who pose an immediate threat to the survival of humanity.The greatest source of the Guardian's power lies in their ability to harness the energy of The Traveler and use it as a weapon against their opponents.
When creating their character, players may choose to make their Guardian one of three species. Species is a purely cosmetic choice for players, affecting only appearance and not gameplay.
Human
Exo
Awoken
From left to right: Warlock, Hunter, and Titan.
Players choose to play as one of several different player classes. Though each player class in Destiny has a distinct appearance, dress, and skill set, player classes are designed to be balanced, with no class intended to be clearly better overall than any other. A player may choose to be any class, regardless of species, but each class can only access certain armor, subclasses, and abilities.Weapons are not class-restricted; any class can use any weapon.
Hunter: "Hunters once prowled the wilderness and wastelands, taking big risks for even bigger rewards. You're no outlaw (at least, not anymore) but making your own luck has always meant bending the rules." Hunters were once survivors that roamed the wastelands and wilderness making their own luck. Through manipulation of the Traveler's energies, Hunters learned how to survive in the wild.This heritage has led to their characteristic tendency of bending the rules to suit their particular situation. Being the trailblazersamong Guardian classes, Hunters serve as invaluable scouts when surveying hostile and dangerous territory combining their trademark daring and ingenuity. Some fear them as being too dangerous, but their bravery has led to many discoveries dating back to theGolden Age.
Titan: "You hail from a long line of heroes, forged from strength and sacrifice. Our enemies may be deadly and merciless, but so are you." The first Titans built and defendedThe Wall that protectsThe City.Their heritage is rooted in strength, sacrifice, and mercilessness.
Titans can be distinguished by their heavy, full-body armor and swept-back helmets. The Titan's unique armor piece is a badge, a piece of cloth worn on the right hip intended to show their allegiance, lineage, or achievements.
Warlock: "Warlocks have long studied the Traveler, mastering some of its arcane energies. Its true purpose still remains a great mystery, but discovering truth has always driven you into the unknown." Warlocks have long studiedThe Traveler, which gives rise to their ability to harness some of its powers.As the warlock advances through levels his arcane power strengthens. In appearance, Warlocks can be distinguished by their rounded helmets and long coats. As with the other player classes, in addition to head, chest, arm, and leg armor, they have a special fifth armor slot that is unique to their class and further helps to distinguish them from their brethren in arms. The Warlock's unique armor is a bond(armband) worn on the upper-left arm.
Any species may choose to be any player class.
Guardians also have access to a Ghost, an artificially intelligent flying robot that can assist the Guardian in tactical situations.
GAMEPLAY:
Bungie has emphasized that the universe of Destiny will be "alive." Events may happen in-game that are not necessarily controlled or planned by the developer, which will help to create a dynamic developing experience for Bungie and a dynamic playing experience for gamers. The game's style has been described as a first-person shooter that will incorporate massively multiplayer online game (MMO) elements, but Bungie has avoided defining Destiny as a traditional MMO game. Instead, the game has been referred to as a "shared-world shooter," as it lacks many of the characteristics of a traditional MMO game. For instance, rather than players being able to see and interact with all other players in the game or on a particular server (as is the case in many conventional MMO games) Destiny will include on-the-fly matchmaking that will allow players to see and interact only with other players with whom they are "matched" by the game.
In the end, what you get out of Destiny depends a fair amount on what you’re prepared to put in. The race to level twenty is over quickly, but only those prepared to grind after that for faction and light points will see the game’s most exotic kit and unlock it’s greatest challenges (the mighty, attritional six-player Raid only unlocks when you hit level 26 and requires exceptional kit to beat).
Similarly, simply playing through the campaign suggests a story that makes very little sense - only delving into the lore-filled Grimoire cards, unlocked as you progress, reveals the intricacies of the lore Bungie has created, and that’s far from ideal.
So for a game as massively marketed as this, Destiny perhaps isn’t for everyone, and those who are hoping only for an epic Halo-style campaign may be disappointed that that delicate balance of focus and grandeur isn’t quite matched in Destiny’s story machines.
But in every other way Destiny is Halo, but Halo on a bigger, far more multiplayer level, and with the addictive quest for loot of a game such as Diablo. For many gamers, including this one, that’s an utterly irresistible combination. For me.... well..... I'm still playing it daily and loving every moment!
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