Destiny is getting a much-requested feature early next week, while the revamped Iron Banner event will be back very soon.

Destiny players have complained about being unable to chat with other players since before the game launched. Oh sure, if you and your friends form a fireteam you can chat, but that doesn’t help in PvP or Strike matchmaking, does it?

In the latest Bungie Weekly Update (which now releases on Thursdays, US time), community manager David “Deej” Dague announced voice chat with strangers will go into beta on Monday next week.

According to a detailed update on the new feature on Bungie.net, it’s opt-in, and you can either toggle it manually as you go or set it to activate automatically. Additionally, you can switch back and forth between fireteam chat and public chat at will when you need to share secrets. The feature seems to definitely be available in Strikes, but it’s not clear if it’s usable in PvP and other kinds of content.

Elsewhere in the update, Dague said the Iron Banner is “poised for a return to the Tower”, although no ETA was provided beyond “the end of next week, if all goes well”.

“We promise that you might get twenty-four hours advance notice before the resumption of hostilities. Maybe,” Dague said.

The new version of the Iron Banner is different from the old in several ways:

Power. Does. Matter! (no, really)

Only players Level 20 and above can lead a Fireteam
Players below Level 20 can accompany more powerful friends
Players within 3 Levels can be competitive with each other

Your DEFENSE rating affects how you take damage

– Wear your best (highest rated) armor
– Players out of your league will seem like a Boss

Your ATTACK rating affects how you inflict damage

– Equip your best (highest rated) weapons
– Lower-level players wielding fully-upgraded weapons should still be considered a very credible threat!

Claim victory to gain reputation.

Lord Saladin now has five ranks to obtain through victory
Your previous Iron Banner rank has been preserved
The Tempered buff is a twelve-hour boost in reputation gains
Activate Tempered later during the event to catch up faster

Acquire exclusive Iron Banner rewards.

Increase your Rank to unlock better gear
Reforge weapons to reset progression with new perks
Earn gauntlets and boots to move you closer to Level 30

Quitters never win.

Reputation gains are only awarded only to the winners
Defeat grants a token to be redeemed after a future win
You can carry up to five Iron Medallions at any time
Partial reputation gains are earned instantly upon victory

Strike while the Iron is hot.

Your reputation will be reset at the conclusion of this Iron Banner
Like any competitive activity, each new event is a chance to regain your standing



Posted: Nov 16, 2014 4:47 pm
Related Forum: Gaming Discussion

Source: http://www.vg247.com/2014/11/14/destiny-voice-chat-matchmaking-strikes-iron-banner/