I suppose (and I'm not 100% certain what you're saying) that the D1Y1 time frame was players being exposed to something quite different/new and still very much mesmerized by the pretty lights and colors. However, by this point in time (presently) it is reasonable for players to expect Bungie to have solved foundational issues;--mainly here, having created a content cycle and grind loop that not only feels rewarding but flows with story development whilst providing activities that build upon previous content (not leaving everyone with a sense that the developer is streamlining content to make it MUCH simpler and cheaper and to drip-feed content so they can juggle multiple projects and make loads of cash all around).