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[[File:Engram.jpg|right|Example of an Engram. In this case, the golden color indicates it is Exotic.]] | [[File:Engram.jpg|right|Example of an Engram. In this case, the golden color indicates it is Exotic.]] | ||
'''Engrams''' are crystals;<ref>[http://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/272oxj/game_master_july_2014_destiny_cover_issue/ '''Destiny the Game''': ''Game Master July 2014 Destiny Cover Issue & PlayStation UK Magazine June 2014 Destiny Hands-on: Breakdown'']</ref> that are encoded with the patterns of armor, weaponry and other as-yet-undisclosed items. There are | '''Engrams''' are crystals;<ref>[http://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/272oxj/game_master_july_2014_destiny_cover_issue/ '''Destiny the Game''': ''Game Master July 2014 Destiny Cover Issue & PlayStation UK Magazine June 2014 Destiny Hands-on: Breakdown'']</ref> that are encoded with the patterns of armor, weaponry and other as-yet-undisclosed items. There are five known types of Engrams: Encoded, Encrypted, Decoherent, Legendary, and Exotic.<ref name = "DDD">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbWOZoMZSUQ '''DattoDoesDestiny''': ''Destiny Alpha Gameplay! Exploring: The Tower]</ref> | ||
Encoded Engrams are sold by the [[Cryptarch]], and are coded with the patterns of known items, such as a particular section of armor or class of weaponry. Once purchased by the Player, the Engram is converted into a random example of that item by the Cryptarch.<ref name="DDD"/> While decoding an Engram will generate a random item, it's still possible to know the type of item that will be discovered. Each Engram will indicate whether the item is armor, a primary weapon, a special weapon, or a heavy weapon. The quality of the item is also identified, as Engrams use the same color coding as [[weapons]] and [[armor]]: White for basic, green for uncommon, blue for rare, purple for legendary, gold for exotic.<ref name = "Alpha">'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> | Encoded Engrams are sold by the [[Cryptarch]], and are coded with the patterns of known items, such as a particular section of armor or class of weaponry. Once purchased by the Player, the Engram is converted into a random example of that item by the Cryptarch.<ref name="DDD"/> While decoding an Engram will generate a random item, it's still possible to know the type of item that will be discovered. Each Engram will indicate whether the item is armor, a primary weapon, a special weapon, or a heavy weapon. The quality of the item is also identified, as Engrams use the same color coding as [[weapons]] and [[armor]]: White for basic, green for uncommon, blue for rare, purple for legendary, gold for exotic.<ref name = "Alpha">'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> | ||
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Encrypted Engrams are defined in-game as having "unusual properties". These must also be taken to the [[Tower]] where the Cryptarch | Encrypted Engrams are defined in-game as having "unusual properties". These must also be taken to the [[Tower]] where the Cryptarch will convert them if (in certain cases) only after he has attained the necessary Rank. The Cryptarch is also known to have these rarer Engrams for sale from time to time, which are more common if his skill is higher.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/destiny-hands-on-bungie-xbox-playstationshared-world-shooter '''The Guardian''': ''how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters'']</ref><ref name="DDD"/> | ||
Engrams are also found as [[loot]], and appear as | Engrams are also found as [[loot]], and appear as colored crystals on the ground (white for encoded, green for encrypted, blue for decoherent, purple for legendary, gold for exotic). Enemies may drop them randomly, or they may be picked up from boss encounters or inside chests. Any engrams that the player hasn't picked up may show up in the [[Postmaster]]'s office. | ||
==Decoding Engrams== | ==Decoding Engrams== | ||