The Division (Xbone/PS4/PC)

[DickDalewood]

Playing solo on Hard is ****ing awesome. Really makes one utilize cover and strategize an attack. I honestly love the bullet sponge leveling of the enemies. IMO this game wouldn't be nearly as fun or tense if every NPC was headshot and out. Some of these dudes are legit scary with how powerful they are. Even those bat swinging *******s can drop me if I'm not paying attention.

Something else I love is that there is literally something for everyone. All of the posts in here are people enjoying the game for very different reasons and that is so cool to me.

[bcruise]

Quote: Originally Posted by DickDalewood

Playing solo on Hard is ****ing awesome. Really makes one utilize cover and strategize an attack. I honestly love the bullet sponge leveling of the enemies. IMO this game wouldn't be nearly as fun or tense if every NPC was headshot and out. Some of these dudes are legit scary with how powerful they are. Even those bat swinging *******s can drop me if I'm not paying attention. Something else I love is that there is literally something for everyone. All of the posts in here are people enjoying the game for very different reasons and that is so cool to me.

This so much. Like I've compared it to so many times, I see so many similarities in this and Diablo. (I can't make comparisons to Destiny or Borderlands as I haven't played them). If you're underleveled (or underequipped) in either game killing even normal enemies can feel like quite the chore. Those numbers above an enemy's head are there for a reason, and unless you've got friends with you you would be much better served, staying clear of NPC's 4 or 5 levels higher than you.

This marriage between a third-person-shooter and an stat-based RPG is one of the more unique gaming experiences I've had in a long time.

[DickDalewood]

^ Yup, if you're rolling solo, then you better enjoy side missions and encounters like I (and I assume you) do. Make your way through those and you'll be leveled up enough to take on main missions. Take on main missions without exploring everything and leveling up and finding better gear? Good luck

[Kodii Rockets]

Quote: Originally Posted by kingsofthevalley

Can you execute missions with A.I. teammates? Not sure how the match making is, but what if you can't find any human partners? What if your human partners suddenly drop out of a mission? I think A.I. would be better to explore with considering different time zones, peoples real life obligations, etc.

No, but matchmaking is pretty seamless from the few times I've tried. Once you vet to a mission you have the option to change difficulty and access matchmaking. Every time I've tried it's flawlessly put me in a mission w 3 other people relatively quickly.

You also have the option of just hitting the matchmaking button again if one of them drops.

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[kwebbvols4423]

Got through the first 3 side missions....... And the servers go down on Xbox.

[DirtyJerz32]

Quote: Originally Posted by DickDalewood

Playing solo on Hard is ****ing awesome. Really makes one utilize cover and strategize an attack. I honestly love the bullet sponge leveling of the enemies. IMO this game wouldn't be nearly as fun or tense if every NPC was headshot and out. Some of these dudes are legit scary with how powerful they are. Even those bat swinging *******s can drop me if I'm not paying attention. Something else I love is that there is literally something for everyone. All of the posts in here are people enjoying the game for very different reasons and that is so cool to me.

Yes. This. Yes. I love the bucket sponge and different levels of the enimes. I suck at twitch shooters and I agree it would be very boring if everyone would drop because of headshots.

I've spent so much time roaming around NY looking for the side missions and supplies. Don't even get me started on crafting, I spent 2 hours just looking for resources to help craft items.

[fishepa]

Quote: Originally Posted by thedudedominick

Anyone else have an issue with the 12x scope being stuck in your inventory no matter what you do?

I had the same issue. The game kept taking the scope off my gun. Must be a bug.


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[brandon27]

Wow. Got to say... the game is beautiful. Looks incredible. Has the classic tom clancy game feel, with the twist of an rpg type game. Very cool. I only got as far as being about to go to Manhattan... that little seige on the cop station was a blast to play through. The strength of enemies was a surprise to me too. Only got myself up to level three. I was hoping for more time to play tonight, but that 2.5 GB update once it finished installing sucked up most of my free time tonight. Ugh.

That being said... wow, and I overwhelmed. I didn't play the beta or anything at all. I hadn't followed anything about this title either really because of it's online component, and Destiny didn't do much for me with that side of the game either. However, I can see myself being more into this.

Few things maybe some of you can help me out with...

- can I switch to a first person view at all? Tried looking in options, but no luck
- where are some good spots to look for weapons/gear etc. Is it always marked when you come near it, or is there another trick?
- What's a good way to level up a bit here to make things a bit easier on myself?
- what are just some general tips for getting alot of enjoyment from this. I'm afraid I wont catch on enough, and give up on it like I did destiny.

any tips I can get would be great. Enjoying it so far though even when flying solo so far.