GazzaGarratt

Steve, I've let it to go on for a few messages but the derail of this thread stops here. I'll also hide the messages in a few days because contrary to what you said above, this place has changed for the better, very much so, in all departments. We make a real difference to people's lives now, not just in gaming terms. Years ago maybe less so, but there's unequivocal evidence (and a bucket load of it) now that backs that statement up. The fantastic and really valuable posts in this thread alone should be the ones having more airtime than a direct response/attack to a person after they replied with a critique to the book you were talking about, not yourself.

I think when there sounds like a lot of content the problem with these live games, not just Destiny, is that they always 'carry on' so in some ways you sub-consciously think you have to keep playing. Where in actual fact they've been pretty clear now to remind players that other games do exist. They know their generic playerbase is far better served when they play a few nights a week which stops the burnout, like you've felt once again as all you've played over November and December is this. I'm rank 7 I think on Dares and haven't done many at all. I have to remind myself sometimes as i see everyone else grinding it like it goes tomorrow, that this content isn't going anywhere and i'm much better served in doing it when I want to or the pull is there to enjoy a few runs with a 6 stack of FGers. I haven't really played any PvP in the last month either so i'll feel okay when I go back to it knowing i haven't burnt out on one of the major core playlists. Raids will always be fun and never boring. Especially if we also keep rotating trying out raids each week, which has been happening here too. I'd urge people not to do any prep work over and above just getting close to the current power cap this season ahead of Witch Queen. Its clear the most fun from all DLCs come from just experiencing everything when it drops rather than blasting through it all in 24 hours. I want to get into a habit of doing more Dungeons too, I think many of us here miss out on all the RAD content which is mainly the best content it has to offer.

I'm back from my holiday now so i'm looking forward to seeing what you've all completed so far! Great updates above though so appreciate all this 🧡 Looking at what some of you may have mentioned you need, i noticed I usually find sham sandwiches, bottles of acid and stuff like sewing kits and zombie flesh are in any trash bags you can find. Even the small yellow cardboard ones that are easy to miss before you enter houses. I video popped up whilst away and confirmed the same thing so that could be helpful to extra loot that we all need. Maybe the looting skill points would also help increase chances. Might see you on later for an hour. Would be cool to see build picture progress in parts too on here.

Better than Menagerie? No, clearly not. But that doesn't mean it's not good. Menagerie is the one which will always be haerd to beat because it was like a Raid 'lite' with infinite respawns, ability to not technically fail, harder mode to challenge yourself, bespoke loot table to obtain stuff, etc. However, even after a while people wouldn't roll that as they got all the loot, so then it comes down to how fun the activity is regardless of rewards. This is just simplistic shoot all the baddies, with elements of mechanics but with funny power ups and narrative over it. It so nice to be able to play something in a 6 stack of FGers that isn't PvP and isn't a raid. Everyone tends to have fun in it and can be used for Catalysts after you do the grinding (although someone will always need something from it). @Spacedeck , i think it'll be here between 9-12 months minimum personally as its kind of linked to the 30th DLC, even though its free content. I don't see why they would remove it February, but you could argue after 6 months if you wanted to. I just want more variety for more than 3 player fireteams in the game so people feel like they can group up more.

I've added this to one of my first 'wants' of the year. I would love to play this co-op for a great laugh, and I'm glad you both have had equally great experiences on this. Is there any restrictions with the guest pass at all?

@Spacedeck At 1280, you need 'Powerful' engrams to get higher numbers, therefore look out for the yellow circles objectives on the map (see your map in the OP). They'll either be Powerful or one step above which is Pinnacle. Do those. Right now, I still think you can throw away everything except: Guns - any purple or yellow gun you like shooting. Armour - any armour that has 65+ stats on it. Until you get nearer 1300, just start getting an armour set you really like. You can change the look with transmog or ornaments. But if youre like me, I kept my fav looking armour that had 60+ stats on it - especially if Recovery and Resilience was above 15-20 each, if not higher. I'm not at home but if I could get a pic of my armour I'd show you the stats to look out for mid to end game. Always about staying alive basically first imo.

I think you have to remember this is a DLC, therefore its not disappearing at February. If we got everything after 2 hours of gameplay we'd be sharing its a waste of 20 odd quid. There's not much to grind for these days now which is defo a good thing, so this is just something to play alongside everything else. I think this is one of the best 6 player activities they've created that is also matchmade. I think they realised that you just need to make things fun and hilariously stupid, like with the power ups and horsey sounds throughout. And then just make tons of things to shoot at. Mind numbing fun. And then when you have enough, legendary dares will give abit extra. @Spacedeck , if you keep doing normal level dares (matchmade) and don't exit the activity it gives extra reputation to help levelling. I've not done many at all and I'm on level 6 too so I think pick a few nights to do just that and then vary up other nights imo.

Does look good doesn't it! Maybe sharing abit of a playthrough @phil bottle like you did on a few other games could be pretty awesome to watch?

I want to go back to it but it felt more of a visually stunning window where I'd want to look at it alot but not really progress the quest line as they didn't feel as enticing as expected. The open world being the way the game works would've been miles better with police chases. In-fact, it would've made perfect sense. I think they now they are past their window that anything they answer really adds anything to anyone who wants to make their mind up about the game. So I suppose he thought, sod it and let's be sarcastic. Only one answer how most people would take it.

As its been a few days I thought I would ask you what everyone was grateful to receive this year from Santa? Maybe share gaming and other things perhaps if you feel comfortable. The gaming stuff may help us understand what gaming nights we can set up in 2022 btw... I received a few games for the PlayStation after looking at Amazon for weeks to help Mrs Santa 👀🤣. Disco Elysium, F1 2021, Assetto Corsa Competizione and Jurassic World Evolution 2. I've been waiting to get Disco for ages as its been widely received as one of the best games released over the last few years. Outside of that I received a few Blackburn Rovers goodies, best ones were slippers...so comfy, warm and ideal for our gaming evenings 😎🤣 Anyways, what cool stuff did you all get this year?

Welcome to FG buddy @SavageDavo ! Clearly Cal @TheMuggySpud still has the magic touch if he pointed you in this direction 😎 Nice to see crossplay more of a thing now as most of us play playstation and PC so hopefully we'll find a way to meet up for some Apex games...although Halo sounds like you're reminding me to find an xbox series x 😄 Make sure you take a look around everyone the place and get involved where you can. We'll make sure we have a cracking 2022...even end it in a high in Wales perhaps? 😎 GGFG

Happy Christmas all!! Hope you have an absolute magical Christmas, whatever you get up to. Time to try and finally recharge and enjoy the finer things in life...like making every toy on the planet whilst finding the right batteries to power everything! 😄

Report on how its working mate. I might look at getting around Christmas for us to play and review for FG 😄

Be careful with 7-0 drubbings. Usually teams go on a winning spree straight after them! 😄

Your quality to quantity ratio has been retained 😄

Yeah it was a great first try on Among Us last FG Friday. We had 12 people turn up too and good to see a maximum of 15 can play too. I think the tough part will be to actually get people not to talk when they die or get voted off! Especially as we're all learning how to play the damn game 🤣 I kept trying but i'd usually get 'off'd' first by that annoying @crispymorgan fella. And he wonders why he's then an easy target to be voted off most games 😄 I'd urge us all to get this game and Fall Guys which amass to around 10-15 quid tops. It means we can have a few hours on this and switch to big party sessions on Fall Guys too.

Slightly reminds me of Commandos with the top down view. Looks great and desirable if its less than £20. Quickly skimmed that video - is it 4 player co-op then?

I think the last video you shared highlights it has some playability but possibly more so in a co-op situation. Let us know how you get on because i'd probably hold my monies until we saw some more feedback and if others here are willing to play and join in together on it. It would be some intense gaming sessions anyway!

Yep, we watched the first one again and it just doesn't age. Super film. Ellis always cracks me up in it. "Hanz. Boobie. I'm your White Knight 😄" 🤣 Love how it links the Rolex in at the very end from the first conversation with him.

Super glad to hear you're over the worst and i'll be wishing you and your mum a healthy and safe Christmas mate 👍🧡

I'm super happy (and pretty astounded) to announce that this is the 4th year that the FG Awards has been a thing. I stopped for a very brief moment today and I realised we're super lucky to have something so unique and one of a kind for a family like this. As a reminder for newer FGers, I set up the FG Awards as a way to recognise a few people within the FG family to say thank you for what they have done to help others. I hope that the below is an enjoying read of all our winners, especially with 2 new additional awards for Play of the Game and Top Contributor. Let's not waste any more time to get into 2021's special winners! Young FGer of the Year I think its credit to this guy that even @Diddums thought that he was much nearer 30 due to how he handles himself online, having a laugh with everyone else. Already the most experienced Destiny raider out of everyone, it hasn't stopped him wanting to help the most inexperienced people here at FG. If everyone was as helpful, patient and damn right crazy as him at his age, we wouldn't have a problem when the next generation have to step up and make a difference. Thanks for being a part of FG, Lee'esh. Long may it continue. Winner - @Leeesh13 - Lee'esh FG Noobie of the Year For quite possibly a shy guy to start with, he has really understood the spirit of FG from our first meeting. Willing to try many games with FG where possible and really contribute across lots of topics all over FG. He even raised money for Alzheimer's Association this year which was great to see him share this with us here. Wanting to learn more and not miss out on the laughs we have on Monday Night Football with the FGFC FIFA team and a regular on FG Friday shenanigans, Ant has made himself more than just one of the crowd here this year. Winner - @Antpool84 - Ant Guardian Down Award A close one this year, with many people making the funny epic failures of most FG evenings. Previous winners like @techno and @Diddums had chances as they get shotgunned in the Crucible, alongside @slamminbones sweary outbursts on GT Sport evenings, and @TurboR56Mini epic fails on Nightfalls with the FG Destiny crew. Possibly because his accumulative dying record would probably now challenge any Destiny player in the universe, it's about time Bob was recognised for his great achievements after playing - and dying - so much on Destiny to get all his accolades. I think Bob would spend a whole evening dying over and over if you offered him 5 points off a Triumph. And that's without trying too! Winner - @Baabcat - Bob FG Archbishop of Banterbury He thought his depressive side could be so funny? I didn't. But the fact that he has his own word (Tomerisms) for when he says something so bloody random on FIFA, Rocket League or FG Friday nights, he probably deserves to feel on a special pedestal for a one shiny moment. Always trying to find that annoying little joke that you want to hate but laugh at, Tom is frustrating and fun to have around. Now, if this award goes a little way to helping him calm his deep thoughts he likes to share post midnight on a weekend of gaming then i'm all in! Winner - @LordBaguette - Tom FG Skills Award Similar to how last year's winner Kenny @IRaMPaGe has knocked out some amazing plays that he shares on his PPR and in the Videos section, there's another one here that if you don't check PPRs enough then you'd find way more about your fellow FGers!! Its been a tough end to the year for this one, but let's face it to be on the cusp of 500 - yes, FIVE HUNDRED - Platinum Playstation trophies is actually insane. I've kept up with his updates and he's surpassed a few hundred since he has been here and I sometimes think he'll never stop until he gets into the top 100 in the world, which isn't far away. Paul, I'll be watching for your 500th and after a well deserved break, hopefully to see you hit 600 in the future. Winner - @slamminbones - Paul FG Play of the Game A new award to this year and something that I would defnitely love for more entries into the Video section of all your famous and funny moments next year. This one for me sticks out like a sore thumb, and whilst its not the most ultimately the best goal we've ever scored with F.G.F.C on FIFA 21 this past year, it was an incredible goal and finish to an amazing game early on in the promotion charge from Division 10 to Division 1 in clubs. It also epitomised how that has been such a successful game for FG here with at least 17 FGers joining the club and playing hundreds and in some cases, thousands of games together. Final minute, after having just equalised moments before, a throw-in from one side passed through @Stretch616 , @G_dub52 and to @GazzaGarratt who then launches a huge long ball which could only give us the chance to win - and Lurch provides the scenes with the most emphatic header we've seen on a FIFA game. A quick link to the special moment in our video section can be found below! Last Minute Scenes! Winner - @J-Lurch - James FG Top Contributor If we don't have people here bringing us the latest info and news, alongside contributing to some great conversations then we just wouldn't simply survive. There's been one person that whilst we don't game much online, it hasn't stopped him from being around, sharing and showing others how easy it is to do for every FGer that comes here rather than all the other rubbish places on the interwebz. Its not just the quantity and we probably should recognise his support a lot more than we should have over recent years - even if his opinions can be unpopular at times! James, we wouldn't have this place without you, mate. Winner - @J4MES OX4D - James FGer of the Year Despite being at FG for only 16 months, she has made a monumental difference to the outcome of FG over the past year. Gathering troops, usually at 3am in the morning for her, organising raids and events. This place went from what we thought was an 'active' Destiny clan to having the most active raids we've ever done in the past 7 years of the game being out. Not only supporting this, but supporting other FG Friday events, setting up servers, creating a buzz about FG on topics, interesting viewpoints and actively encouraging new, less frequent people to show up more often around FG. A heart of gold with massive support from her husband Carl @TurboR56Mini too, we wouldn't have been able to give away such incredible gifts as part of the FGFGF, like the two PS5s a few months ago. She's also there for people on the personal level, and like many of you know how I will always be there for you, it is equally seen through what La has done for others behind closed doors. What's even better, is that we haven't had many women as part of FG and to think that someone like this can have such a positive impact on all aspects of FG, its shows how much we've opened our eyes and should be willing to do more for all FGers. Proud to call her my friend at my hour of need, we all appreciate and salute you for the effort you put here, La. Winner - @RenFengge - La FG Hall of Fame It was a delight to see this American pop back into our lives, especially after being pretty ill for a very long time this year - something I appreciate many wouldn't know but lets face it, its why we become best friends here that some of us know this important stuff. Its good to see this lover of all uber-hard games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, etc back posting and looking forward to his playthrough verdicts and support in 2022 when we all pick up Elden Ring. Thanks for being an FGer for life big man. Winner - @Jason - Jason Aaaand we're done! No one expected 2021 to be as hard as 2020 but we all got through it thankfully. I'm sure some things will continue to be rocky and not always go our way, but i'm pleased to report we're all still here, bringing the heat and good vibes. All of this to make sure we have the best 2022 we could possibly have. Keep being there for each other. You really do not understand the gravity of your presence at FG for others. It surpasses many extraordinary things people can't explain in life. GGFG P.S. I really hope more of you FGers can join the other 36 so far confirmed people all across the world to join us in Wales in November 2022!! >> Biggest FG Meet Up Ever - Nov 2022

Happy Birthday @SWAINEY84 !! Hope you've had a great day buddy!! 😎🧡

This is probably the best picture of 2021 for me 😍 Thank you for sharing this, shows we're more than just gamertags and a website. I'm super glad you could all meet up and see each other. And I hope that the 4 of you can be meeting many more of us come November 2022 too!! 🧡 P.S. Hope the convention went well too??