I have put several hours into the Iron Banner now, and sad to say, I am not impressed. Where as the raid is almost a completely different game, from regular Strikes and Missions, the Banner is just the Crucible to me. I will admit I have seen some minor changes in how hard some people are to kill compared to others. And some weapons do hit harder. But its so close to what I experience in the Crucible that it may as well be the Crucible. I was hoping to go up against geared out opponents that melted my face and whom I would feel extremely satisfied to beat down; Who would only go down when I was forced to use all my strength and skills. And to face the occasional lower level that I could bully into extreme submission, then drink their delicious tears. Sadly, The Iron Banner feels like just a different faction in The Crucible. (like the FWC or Dead Orbit) I do hope to see some changes for the next round of the Banner.