You're right. (Destiny)

by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Monday, March 02, 2020, 16:00 (1730 days ago) @ cheapLEY

I like random rolls. It’s just another fun aspect of the game, it adds a little variety that I enjoy.

I also think many people worry too much about rolls. Every version of any particular weapon has a base level of effectiveness. I’ve never really seen a perk combination determine whether a weapon is “good.” It allows you to build around preferences. Sure this like kill clip, rapid hit, outlaw, etc, can modify weapons in such a way that they sort of become the go-to perk combos, but I have over a thousand crucible kills on my crappy roll Bygones. It’s nearly as good as any other perk combo Bygones because the base weapon is still the same.

It can be a double edge sword though, because it does mean there will be a roll that is considered the “best” in terms of raw damage, but those are all so situational, and I maintain that Destiny just isn’t challenging enough to make any of those perks become absolutely necessary. It’s just flavor, and I think that’s an alright place to be.

Yeah, this is what I meant by "a greater variety of options occupying lanes" than in D1. I don't pay super-close attention any more, and it hasn't seemed to hurt me too much. (Some on my fireteams may have a different opinion.)