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Edited by DarkChildOfLight: 11/12/2014 7:35:13 PM
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I used to hate Hunters like you...

Foreword: The thread about Titans is giving genuine thanks and praise. I really didn't like them at first, but I was ignorant. This thread about Hunters and Hunter players is more a sort of profile or review on their general characteristics. I feel that each class has its own merits and that the players in general have some good qualities and noticeable foibles about them. [spoiler] [i]I don't actually hate Hunters. I play a Hunter myself.[/i][/spoiler] Hunters are well known for their less desirable traits. Some are loud and headstrong. Full of themselves. On the forums they are rash, brash, vocal and stubborn. Others are quiet and introvert. Selfishly ignoring all others. Lone wolves until the end. In PvE, Hunter players are seen as useless. They contribute little to the team effort and they go down easily. The better equipped, stronger classed and more rational players are forced to take damage as they find a way to rescue them. No doubt facepalming at the same time, wondering why the Hunter player isn't using his mic and how he could be so stupid to go running into the horde for one or two melee kills. In PvP, Hunters are sniping you from across the map and blink jumping all over the place and they seem to have an endless and unstoppable arc blade super. The Hunter is seen as an annoyance. A house fly. Nobody can stand to be around them. In their own arrogance, they can't even stand each other. Hunters are often thought to be the noob class. The Golden Gun super has so much aim assist that its very difficult to miss. The Arc Blade can be seen as a simply mash and win super. But there is a little bit more depth to the Hunter than at first meets the eye... Hunters are probably the class with the highest learning curve. Masters of the Hunter are the most skilled of players. Hunters appear to have a light in them that burns brighter and fiercer than the other classes. In that fashionable cloak of theirs, they are like wolves in sheep's clothing. Hunter players are perhaps the most dedicated members of the community. Sinking many hours into the game - I have seen more level 30 Hunters than any other class. Eager to complete any bounty or task, rarely do you see a Hunter complain about grinding. They thoroughly explore and inspect the world that they inhabit. They relish discovery. Though Hunters are highly experienced and very knowledgeable on the game, their high emotions can often block them from forming constructive and well laid out posts in their arguments on the forums. Many guardians of the other two classes often dismiss the Hunters' opinions and ideas. Thinking them to be naive and childish. This is a mistake. The few who actually take the time to listen and make sense of the Hunter - soon reach a much deeper understanding of Destiny and of the burdens and frustrations that Hunters have to bear. Hunters are most frustrated when they feel that they have reached their peak and that they cannot advance any further. This can be because they have maxed their skills, character or weapon. Or simply because Bungie has restricted access to a part of the game or failed to capitalize on an opportunity. Hunters want what is best for themselves. But whether knowingly or not, what is best for a Hunter is also best for everyone. Hunters are brimming with ideas that add longevity to the game. In PvE, Hunters specialize in removing enemy shields from a distance. They soften up the mobs for the Titans and Warlocks to finish off. They lay down covering fire while other classes seek better positioning. They are the medics who revive fallen team mates by using their invisibility. In the raid they are certainly not useless. Their Golden Gun is the biggest threat to Oracles, Hobgoblin Snipers, Supplicants and portal mobs Their speed and agility makes them the perfect Relic holders. Hunters are not able to Cheese bosses. Nor do they wish to. Hunters shun those who shy away from hard work. In PvP, the Hunter's Arc Blade super must be set up in advance. The kills to come must be calculated and anticipated. Hunters are able to think ahead and almost play Destiny as if it were Chess. Hunter players must be able to perform under pressure and score consistent headshots whilst under fire. The skills of a good Hunter are obtained only through undergoing many grueling and painstaking hours of practice, trial and error. Is it any wonder then, that Hunters are proud and boastful? Few guardians have the [url=http://destiny.wikia.com/wiki/Patience_and_Time]Patience and Time[/url] to acquire the dexterity of a skilled Hunter. Hunters players are the most passionate people in our community. They wear their hearts on their sleeves. Hunters let it all hang out. They will not be silenced. They are never afraid to stand up to injustice and speak their minds. The biggest thread starters, fan art creators, story tellers and youtubers are all Hunters. Hunters call things as they are. They are not afraid to hurt your feelings. They are not afraid to call you out or challenge you. They are brutally honest. Hunter players can be easily hurt and become easily upset. They are emotional glass cannons. Perhaps this is why they pick a glass cannon class in the game. Hunters strive to be the best at everything. They train hard in precision weapons. They don't just want to get a kill. They want to do it in style and look their best while they are at it. Hunters are very aware of their surroundings and they do their best to make use of whatever they have. They have mastered the art of manipulating the radar. Just as they have mastered the art of manipulating your emotions. Hunters are risk takers. They won't fold on a bad hand. They will play their cards and hope for the best. People who play the Hunter always seem to be able to see things in ways that others cannot. They are able to adapt very quickly to changes in the environment and in people's behaviour. They are very perceptive people. They may act immaturely but they have the intellect and experience of one who has traveled around the world. Hunters like to challenge themselves. Determined and bloodthirsty; they are always striving for the most kills, always looking for the best weapons. The best farming runs. The quickest routes. Hunters value efficiency. Almost all of the glitches that have been found in the game have been discovered by Hunters. Here are just a few examples of where Hunter players have excelled: Did you see the [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmpBN7L46AUt]Sparrow Surfing video[/url]? That was a Hunter. [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EASCaDb76I]Jumping the Helmouth[/url]? Hunter. [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw0cji1jY0s]Scariest Super[/url]? Hunter. [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HywaPIhRLDw]Destiny Vault of Glass Solo Oracles[/url]? Hunter. Hunters are trailblazers and trendsetters. Hunters are inventors and innovators. Hunters can never make up their mind which shader and emblem they want to use because they see beauty, creativity and opportunity in everything. People who play as Hunters are bittersweet and fickle. You either love them or hate them. They know that they can't please the whole world. They gave up trying to a long time ago. However, I would say that they are the most confident players and you won't find anybody more honest and frank than a Hunter. This, coming from a Warlock and Hunter player, and a [url=http://www.bungie.net/en/Clan/Forum/511412/0/1/0]Thorny Guardian[/url]. See you all Starside. Inspired by: [url=http://www.bungie.net/en/Clan/Post/511412/77089140/0/0]I used to hate Titans like you...[/url] Similar threads: [url=http://www.bungie.net/en/Clan/Post/511412/78316542/0/0]I used to hate Warlocks like you...[/url]

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    • I'm a helpful Hunter, often betrayed by the other people who have hunters and are useless and dicks, this post pretty much sums it up, we can help, you just have to find the right one

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    • Edited by Raksis The Great: 2/18/2015 2:23:24 PM
      I took it seriously until you said they're the most difficult to master. hahahahahaha, u funny.

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    • Hunters display the best and worst of destiny. At the worst, they're headstrong, ignorant, average players and assholes who like taking charge and assuming they know best. The lowest of the low. At the best, they're the best in the world in crucible and solo crota. So there you go.

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    • Also cloaks and throwing knives. #sweg

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    • That's great but where is the weekly forecast for Scorpio? (It really was a great read!)

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    • That gave me cancer.

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      • Holy novel.

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      • Batman approves

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      • Crota...this is beautiful :3

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      • Bumped for efficiency

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      • This is beautiful man I love you, you make me proud to be a hunter with you words and to convince others we are not bad

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      • I couldnt help but smile as i read this post and as i finidhed i couldnt help but think that you know me better than i know myself :,) *clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap*

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      • Edited by THEZINER: 11/8/2014 6:33:54 PM
        Playing my hunter alt makes me a better player. Since they are weaker in armor and recovery than my warlock, cover, evasion and precision is a must. I've found that it has upped my skills in this game. Now that being said, I already out kill anyone I group with on strikes by a good margin. But playing as a hunter has upped this percentage by 10-20%. I do find a lot of horrible hunters... More so than any other class IMO. Probably because a lot of people are hunters as first class. Each class requires a different mindset. That being said, learning each class can improve your game on your main. Edit: Final observation. Hunters are the easiest and hardest class in the game to play. Their supers are easy to use and learn, but the player needs to know when an where to use the to the best advantage. A good hunter is a great asset to any group.

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        • Bump. Thats all I can do... I cant reply for lack of words.

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        • Don't forget blade dancers can blade Dance through the jump puzzle

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        • I respect your jard work on giving us very detailed work about each subclass , but don't you think you're categorizing players a bit too much ? X) For example , I'm a hunter and also like playing as a warlock . I don't think you can say that someone , because he plays as a hunter , will always behave like that and play like that . Hunters deal just as much damage to ennemies as titans and warlocks . The only difference is in armor , and it's barely noticeable . You can also have any playstyle , no matter which class or subclass you have . Sure gunslinger's are more adapted to long range while bladedancers have perks which work better at close range , bu I've seen many more people playing AR with shotguns than HC/ST and snipers . I also don't see hunters bragging about being hunters that much . All of my friends play hunters , titans and warlocks at the same time . I mean maybe you see it as a lind of roleplay , but I think most people just see classes as a different set of perks or double jumps . But these are just my two cents on the matter . :)

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        • As a steadfast Titan, I respect the Hunter. I cannot match their agility, but I can take more of a beating. The Hunter will lay down cover fire for me when I need it. He will revive me after I've taken that 5th round punch from the second Minotaur that got to see other Minotaur buddy melee'd to death. He may piss me off with the occasional divergence from the group, but it had a purpose. Hunters will be there when you need them, and do so in style.

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        • When this game was released, everyone picked their class. I picked hunter because it best suited me, stealthy, agile, a good sniper, etc. just like people picked titans and warlock because it was their favorite obviously. all classes are over powered in their own way. Its the only class I enjoy using, If they nerf the hunter or take it out, I simply wont play the game.

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          • Edited by o0kami_savy: 11/13/2014 11:32:34 PM
            can't say it better, this was really well thought

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          • This is really well done. Thank you for the good read.

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          • Thank you. Best thing I've read all day.

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          • Hunters SEEM to have the most skill at manipulating their light in my opinion, no other class forms something as complex as a golden gun as their super and their grenades are probably as complex, plus they can manipulate light so as to make themselves harder to see.

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          • Hunters are God.

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          • The hunter class is the epitome of my video game playing style. Elusive and precise. I got lucky picking this class on day 1. However I don't understand the logic people use when they say the arc blade is button mashing and no skill when fist of havoc and nova are literally 2 buttons for an area of effect insta kill. - hunter nation

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          • that was awesome and well said. I started out playing a warlock and had achieved lvl 20 with him and yet, I find myself playing and enjoying the agility and guile of the hunter class. Though it is true, that the hunters are disliked by others and totally demolished by the titans in pvp, their strength comes from their ability to perservere where others would just quit. The Hunter is the true definition of indomitable spirit. Thanks

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