Commendations got 2 problems, here's how to solve them bungie
problem 1: they are just points, gatekeep for guardian ranks.
pointless, since this is just going to be farming.
problem 2: not everyone can get them
completed several activities, like gambit, crucible where i did among the best, carrying blueberries etc.
got 0 commendations for it.
Now both problems can be solved by simply making them earnable.
give limits to them, revive x amount of times and/or heal others x amount at the end of activity anzone that hovers over you can give the selfless/healer card.
you did a minimum of x amount of damage to primeval, you get the dps card, etc.
now commendation are earnable, like tracking x raid mechanics done = knowledgable etc.
making them more meaningful
and everyone can get them as long as they actively play, not going multiple matches with 0 commendations received.