The division PS4/Xbox one/PC

[Neon Ignition]

After a second night I'm apparently 25% into the main missions and have been mopping up encounters and side missions as I go so I'm mostly pushing into the East side of the map now. To be honest I feel more settled into it, it's definitely got enough pull to stick with it. Had some really nice looking areas. Biggest issue still seems to be how vanilla the overall game is though, it's a deeply unremarkable game just a very competent one. Destiny probably is a good comparison in terms of set up and execution given I enjoyed going through that game too but likewise couldn't care less about the dlc or whether they make a sequel to it. Decent romp for the right price though.

[Cornflakes]

I get the feeling that there is a fear going into the dark zone. Do you lose your player as in the demon soul games or something?

It is just annoying. Basically it is more grinding, but his time for better gear. Problem is if you spend too much time in the dark zone, your gear will be overpowered and basically you can run and gun through the normal map/mission, even on hard.
Good thing is you you have many character slots, so maybe I will make a new character, after I finish the normal map and story.

First rule of the dark zone is, be pansy and join a party. Second rule, be a pansy and kill lower level/gear agents. Third rule is, just kill everything.
(Actually there are higher level/challenging enemies in the Dark Zone, similar to the named NPC in the normal map and events take only place in there)

[smouty]

I ventured into the DZ for the first time since the beta at lv7 and most NPCs were lv10-12 so challenging but I've picked up a decent sniper and the rewards are high due to the level gap.
All wings on my base are online now so will work on upgrading them for the skills and perks.

[J0e Musashi]

What are the symbols next to your guns in the Inventory? My sniper has a wolf symbol and my handgun has a picture of a guy wearing a hat. Weird.

[smouty]

They are talents. It does more damage when health is <> a certain point etc.
Once you get into some of the legendary gear it becomes ridiculous. Look up the Midas SMG.

http://thedivision.wiki.fextralife.com/Weapon+Talents

[Cornflakes]

So just finished all the story mission. Completion time ~47h.
Final mission spoiler

->Open Spoiler<-

The final boss is a chopper copter, and the whole battle was pants for me! Basically you have to run to those terminals and switch on the turrents. Problem is, maybe it is just a ps4 issue, sometimes if you stand in front of the terminals the hit square button doesn't trigger, meaning you cannot operate it.
There are a few ok boss fights in the game, but the final boss was a let down.

Overall score for me is a 7/10. It is a solid game, if you have time to spare.

Some things that you should know, if you haven't start it yet.
This is a rpg with shooting mechanics. The means, if your stats are too low, head shots won't one-hit kill enemies.
This isn't monster hunter or souls, rolling doesn't have invincibility frames.
The game cannot be played offline and sometimes even if playing solo, you can experience weird things like warping enemies, items taken longer to pick up, not being able to fast travel, aso.

[Finsbury Girl]

Amazon "lost" my 60 quid pre-order Gold Edition.... I see mutha ****as taking advantage of the shortage selling them for 150 quid.

[Cornflakes]

Amazon "lost" my 60 quid pre-order Gold Edition.... I see mutha ****as taking advantage of the shortage selling them for 150 quid.

Was it being delivered by amazon's own delivery system/couriers? I had 3 packages lost this year by them. It wouldn't surprise me that some drivers actually lose items in their own cars and find them later in their own flats/houses... It doesn't really help that they have so many delivery people out there, that everytime I get something delivered that is is always some one new.
Just kick up fuzz, sometimes they give you an extension to your prime subscription or something else.

[Paulos G]

Been having great fun with this. It works well as either a single or multiplayer game. More fun in co-op though and you definitely want a good team if you're heading to the Dark Zone!

[gambit6613]

Really want to play this badly but waiting to have my broadband installed. Just out of interest how much data do you think you use when playing for an hour? I know its not ideal but i have mobile broadband and im in a 4G area, just wondered if this would be an option?

[J0e Musashi]

I'm up to level 25 now. I'm working on all purple gear. My friends seem to keep finding them in the street, but I'm not quite so lucky.

[Cornflakes]

Honestly, blitz through the story mode and beat the final boss to unlock phoenix credit and store, that way you can craft and buy good gold/yellow items. Plus you can replay most of teh mission in challegen mode, which is insanely difficulty to solo, with current gear and caps. Even with a full party some challenge missions are really hard.

I wouild say it uses as much data as any other MMO. But i think network latency of 4g networks in the UK might be a bigger issue, because of the realtime combat mechanics.

[Team Andromeda]

Loving this game , the setting is fab and online its awesome fun . To me this is how current games should tackle the single and multi player modes , because neither the single player mode or on-line modes feel compromised , they both feel complete and complement each other .

Have to say the GFX are even better than the Beta and the music is the best I've heard in years .

[Finsbury Girl]

Was it being delivered by amazon's own delivery system/couriers? I had 3 packages lost this year by them. It wouldn't surprise me that some drivers actually lose items in their own cars and find them later in their own flats/houses... It doesn't really help that they have so many delivery people out there, that everytime I get something delivered that is is always some one new.
Just kick up fuzz, sometimes they give you an extension to your prime subscription or something else.

Yep sure was. I'm absolutely convinced the courier nicked it.

[jim g]

bought this today, the 1.01 download is crawling down, any tips to speed it up?

I tried the pause restart trick a few times, bit no improvement.