...and let reputation be earned for these vendors by completing PvP bounties in the same way it is earned by completing PvE bounties (if it's not already).
A LOT of players don't want to have to jump into the crucible just to get marks to purchase items from the faction vendors (Dead Orbit, Future War Cult, New Monarchy). By doing this, you force people who don't want to play PvP into a mode they hate, and you make the matches less competitive by adding players who don't care about the objectives or helping their teams.
Please change the system, so players may use marks and commendations earned from either source to purchase what these vendors sell. Doing this will allow players to enjoy the mode of gameplay they prefer - and enjoy the game more (if not just take away a huge point of frustration).
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Well, the lore is that the factions send guardians into pvp to help them gain political power, and financial support. So, it makes sense that they use crucible marks. (Notice each game mode is supported by a faction?) That said, in game, it would be much simpler if they could use either.