Yesterday I used a primary weapon telemetry trying to level an auto rifle I rerolled (I don't have ttk, so occasionally I reroll weapons for new perks to try)
I launched classic 6v6, and it literally took 6 minutes to find enough players to start a match, and then even more time before we actually landed on the planet and started the match. At that point I last nearly a third of my telemetry just waiting to actually play the game.
I think telemetry should not start counting time down until you are actually in an area where it can be used, such as strikes, patrol, raids, or crucible. It shouldn't count down while in the tower, or in orbit.
Do you guys agree? Why or why not? Do you have an idea of what might be better?
Edit: Several people have claimed you are able to use motes of light to upgrade non ttk weapons as well, I'll look into that, as telemetry doesn't feel very effective anyways
Edit: Using motes of light does in fact work to level any equipped item that is not leveled completely, I was not aware of this and thought it only worked for ttk players.
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Motes of light can be used for instantaneous xp. That's what I do. The ol' pop a telemetry and then turn in bounties and then jump into a heroic strike thing is dead man. -blam!- telemetries. We need them for armor more than anything g else. .
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If you're going to use telemetries, it's best to do it when you have 10+bounties to turn in. I had the same issue with them at one point. That was the only way I found to make them effective. Loading in and out of areas eat up time.
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I know people have already said use motes, but I'm pretty sure you can use a telemetry and it cost less motes. So it's not really broken.
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Telemetry+motes of light... fullly unlocked in under a minute! They made it to damn easy if u ask me. The grind to level up your first exotic in the first month was awfull but felt so good!
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Don't notes still work to upgrade when u don't have ttk?
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If I had to make a list right now from 1 to 500 ( number 1 being most important ) about changes that could benefit this game, your suggestion would be number 3048.
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Stop using it before you get to a combat area?
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Wait until the match starts?
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Who the -blam!- still upgrades by playing instead of using Motes of Light? Use common sense next time.
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Why would you pop a Telemetry before even starting an activity. Sounds like its your fault.
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I wait until I have lots of bounties to turn in, then use telemetry, then use motes until the gun is fully upgraded. Just "using" the gun takes much longer to upgrade.
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Do all bounties. Start daily mission and take synth. After mission turn in bounties. Repeat for next 2 characters.
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No because they are cheap and motes of light are a better way to use them anyways
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Use motes of light bro. Telemetry hasn't been useful since.... Like.... Ever.
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Use like 16 motes of light and it's fully leveled.
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It's cool they changed it to primary, special, or heavy though