So, a little 20 minutes ago (to prove a point to my friends), I ran the Abyss in Crota's End, solo. This was the first time I had run Crota in about 2 weeks (I still have yet to actually beat him; my friends have a habit of getting to Crota and then suddenly getting really busy and leaving him unfinished til reset happens. Anyway.).
Anyway, I ran the Abyss, and after a couple of trials and error, I successfully formed the bridge and entered the light. Upon entering, however, my screen was filled with the usual bright light - it then cut to a black screen with the loading symbol on the bottom right corner, which generally tells me I'm about to be kicked from my game. I didn't get an "Attention: Contacting Destiny's Servers" message, though, so I wasn't sure. Anyway, a moment later, the bright light returns and I find myself at the Bridge. However, I realize that I haven't received the rewards that I'm sure should have dropped upon running into the light. I checked my inventory, gear, and my Postmaster, but nothing.
Is this a glitch? Or is this Bungie's way of discouraging players from soloing? I mean, I'm still happy I did it, and when I go back I'll still be at the bridge, I just want to know what's at fault here. I'm honestly feeling kind of cheated. I ran the Abyss fairly and legitimately, with my only aid being my invisibility.
What's up here?