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*It is possible to change the way a player's Ghost looks with [[Ghost Shells]]. | *It is possible to change the way a player's Ghost looks with [[Ghost Shells]]. | ||
* | *Ghosts were sometimes called "Dinklebots" by players, as a nod to [[Peter Dinklage]],<ref>[http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/15375/article/destiny-to-feature-the-voice-talents-of-peter-dinklage-a-k-a-tyrion-lannister/ '''Gameranx''': ''Destiny to Feature the Voice Talents of Peter Dinklage A.K.A. Tyrion Lannister'']</ref> who provided their voice in the game. As of ''[[The Taken King]]'', [[wikipedia:Nolan North|Nolan North]] replaced Dinklage as Ghost's voice actor and redubbed lines from the original ''Destiny'' game.<ref>[http://planetdestiny.com/taken-king-gameinformer-review/ '''Planet Destiny''': Expanding & Leaving the Old Behind]</ref> Players have started to call this new Ghost "Nolandroid", though Nolan North himself prefers "Nolanbot".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PpJOtqav68 '''YouTube''' - ''Eurogamer: We ask Destiny's Nolan North: Is it Northbot or Nolandroid?'']</ref> | ||
*It was indicated pre-release that players need certain equipment before having access to a Ghost.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/7_The-Storm-and-the-Mail-Sack/en/News/News?aid=11052 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Storm and the Mail Sack'']</ref> This is currently not the case, as the Ghost is present with the player from the start of the game in current builds (having revived them).<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> | *It was indicated pre-release that players need certain equipment before having access to a Ghost.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/7_The-Storm-and-the-Mail-Sack/en/News/News?aid=11052 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Storm and the Mail Sack'']</ref> This is currently not the case, as the Ghost is present with the player from the start of the game in current builds (having revived them).<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> | ||
*Holding out a Ghost in some sections of the [[Moon]] opens doors. However, they are pitch black inside. | *Holding out a Ghost in some sections of the [[Moon]] opens doors. However, they are pitch black inside. | ||
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*The Ghost's saying "We always visit such cheerful places" is a possible reference to [[Halopedia:Cortana|Cortana]]'s line in [[Halopedia:Halo 2|Halo 2]] on the level [[Halopedia:Delta Halo (level)|Delta Halo]], saying: "We always visit such nice places". | *The Ghost's saying "We always visit such cheerful places" is a possible reference to [[Halopedia:Cortana|Cortana]]'s line in [[Halopedia:Halo 2|Halo 2]] on the level [[Halopedia:Delta Halo (level)|Delta Halo]], saying: "We always visit such nice places". | ||
*Dead Ghosts can be found in the game world which, upon revival, unlock new [[Grimoire]] cards. | *Dead Ghosts can be found in the game world which, upon revival, unlock new [[Grimoire]] cards. | ||
*According to an | *According to an advertisement for ''Destiny'', Ghosts existed during the [[Golden Age]].<ref>[http://links.ebw.ebgames.com.au/servlet/MailView?ms=NDY0OTAzNjIS1&r=NTEwODkzNjQxNzMS1&j=NDgyMzI4MDQ4S0&mt=1&rt=0 '''EB World''' - ''The New Frontier awaits'']</ref> This is likely an error as all other sources have stated that Ghosts were created by the Traveler after the Golden Age. | ||
*The Ghost was depicted as taking part in the [[Wikipedia:Ice Bucket Challenge|Ice Bucket Challenge]] in a short video by [[Bungie]], which donated to the campaign.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_eAS1RiJk4 '''YouTube''' - ''That Bucket Came From the Moon'']</ref> | *The Ghost was depicted as taking part in the [[Wikipedia:Ice Bucket Challenge|Ice Bucket Challenge]] in a short video by [[Bungie]], which donated to the campaign.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_eAS1RiJk4 '''YouTube''' - ''That Bucket Came From the Moon'']</ref> | ||
