Why isn't destiny a Third Person Shooter?

by kapowaz, Monday, July 29, 2013, 07:18 (4351 days ago) @ Cody Miller

Surely it would be better to see your own unique character at all times?

Vanity being what it is, I think it only makes sense to admire your character's appearance in certain contexts, namely the non-combat settings (the Guardian Tower, or whatever it's called) and (assuming such a feature exists in Destiny) in the Theatre mode. For the other people you encounter in-game, they'll get to see your appearance every time they meet you, regardless of context, so I think it works well this way. This is to say nothing of how different a game it would be if it was third-person, and how I am doubtful that Bungie think cosmetic appearance should dictate rather than support the gameplay they have in mind.