So today i decided to watch the Pathways Out of Darkness Vidoc due to a bit of spare time I had. While they were showing off the functionality of the mobile app I stopped the video during the highlight of Halcylon's character Outfit. I noticed the numbers in the top left side of the screen and asked myself, "What do those numbers stand for?". I've seen a few scraps of speculation on the forums, but the only one that actually stuck to me was Hylebos's theory that the number could possibly be an elo rating. [quote]A player's Elo rating is represented by a number, which increases or decreases based upon the outcome of games between rated players. After every game, the winning player takes points from the losing one. The total number of points gained or lost after a game is determined by the difference between the ratings of the winner and loser.[/quote] Above is a short example of the elo system in action. Now the thing that stuck with me wasn't the possibility of it being an elo system, but rather that it was a rating of the equipment the character had as a whole. This led me to think,"What if there isn't a "Leveling System" in Destiny?" What if progression isn't restricted to levels but rather based solely on the ability of your armor to keep you alive. How can I properly express how i see this? I remember in a mailsack a bungie employee talked about meeting a pack of enemies that were so strong that he was killed relentlessly and had no other choice but to run and seek refuge. This could be a prime example of his equipment not meeting requirements. A big problem i have with this theory however is with the four base stats on the bottom of the picture. Those numbers don't seem like they would be static throughout your entire playthrough. This means that there would need to be some way to enhance these stats in order to progress. Now obviously the first idea would be that the gear you acquire would give additional stats like a Tyrannian Pulse Rifle would give +4 Disciple and +2 Shields. There is also the chance that there is a traditional leveling system, and with each additional level acquired you are given points to allocate where you wish. This honestly does sound like a bit of an ideal situation, but it also seems to be a bit restrictive for this adventurous open world we have been told so little about since you wouldn't be able to explore and see what you want to see as a new character due to the face that anything and everything could kill you. This is of course just speculation and I would love to hear your feedback especially if you have a dissenting opinion. -Be Brave