Destiny - app recommentations

I will direct this post mainly, and probably only, to the fans and players of the game Destiny. Destiny is only available on PlayStation and is an FPS. The story is that aliens invaded our solar system and you are a Guardian of the last city on Earth. During your travels and fights you are accompanied by a Ghost, your guide through this (to you as a player) unknown universe. After finishing the story missions you still have access to the planets, the different areas and the computer-generated enemies. Another mode, with completely different maps but still vastly recognisable, is between Guardians online called the Crucible. There are around ten different modes to choose between, some easier than others. Light level, a measurement of players' strength, is removed so nobody has any advantage more than your personal skill. There are so many ways to play Destiny. The story has a weak start but with the expansion it reaches a whole new level!

John and I have been playing this for quite some time now and just recently managed to get to the max level. I am close but not completely there because it does not matter as much to me as it does to John. He also likes the online player vs player mode more than I do, whilst I enjoy discovering every tiny accessible spot at every planet, memorising the roads and know where the unique enemies are hiding. John helps me with the PvP-quests and I help him find whatever he is looking for in the large maps.

There are three apps that we are using while playing. This helps to have access to all characters at once, the stories behind the mission and also knowing there Xûr is hiding.

Ishtar Commander

In this app you have access to all characters and the vault. This is for exchanging gear and weapons even though you are not at the Tower. Being able to change weapons with another character while in game can be crucial. Also if you are running out of space in your inventory but need to pick something up, you can also send it to another character or the vault. A valuable app for the efficient gamer!

Destiny

Their official app. Full of information. First thing you will see are Latest News and Recent Patch. If anything happens while in-game then this is where to turn, they are quick to update. It is filled with stats; K/D in PvE and Crucible, latest mission, times played in different modes, medals and weapon kills. My personal favourite is the Grimoire. You might have seen it pop up when for example killing a thousand enemies and a text at the bottom of your screen is counting something. In this app you will find background stories to all enemies, unlocking them as you kill them.

Where is Xur?

Xûr is an agent of the nine and a travelling vendor. He appears every weekend at the Tower or the Reef and sells exotic weapons, armours, engrams and consumables. In this app you will know exactly when he arrives, where he is and what he is selling. Quite convenient if you do not want to run around looking for him and then when you do finding nothing interesting to buy. In this app you can also make a wishlist to remind you what you are actually waiting for and also see what he sold last week (in case you missed your desired item).