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12/21/2016 4:14:43 PM
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Endgame content PVP vs PVE

Endgame content, PVP vs PVE, specifically maximum light. When we reach the end of campaign and start dipping into the mid 380-390 light level, endgame content is the only way to reach the top. We have raids, nightfalls, skeleton keys and other ways to get us there, but at what point does it become too easy? In TTK before the 335 light cap, infusions weren't a 1:1 ratio, for the year 3 players that means that you could infuse a 320 weapon into a 315, and they would average out to 318, rather than jumping straight to 320. On top of this, one of the only ways to even GET 320 gear was to compete raid challenges on hard mode, and even then you would only get a weapon or two. This made the game more difficult, and commanded a significant amount of respect for someone who made it to 320. Now, with a substantially higher drop rate during the raids, events like iron banner and SRL, highest light endgame content drops at such a frequent rate that everyone and their mother is 400 light. The novelty has been entirely removed. To be clear, I never had a character reach 320. After the first increase I had 1 at 335 and 2 at 334, even then it took some work. However, 2 weeks after hard mode came out, I had all 3 characters maxed at 400. Now contrast this with endgame PVP, for example trials of Osiris. How many people have actually even been to the lighthouse? 0? 3? 7? Literally [b]no one knows.[/b] The point is, in order to get a 9-0 card, it takes a huge amount of skill, and it is NOT easy. The endgame content on this end of the spectrum- the emblems, shaders, ornaments, weapons; they are still a rarity. They aren't just handed out. The point of this post is in the next update, destiny 2, whatever comes first, I think it would be wise to make reaching the highest level much more of a challenge. Sure, it should be fun for casual players, but not everyone should be given the maximum light just from playing the game. Let me know your thoughts and hateful comments. TL;DR: Make max light harder to achieve on the PVE side [spoiler]there is no spoon[/spoiler]

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