If you're one of those who have a million flawless, who carry people for money, etc etc I'll start by saying: move along, this read is not intended for your type. This is for the majority, the average, maybe not really casual players. As a beta/day one player have been through all the buffs, nerfs, patches, content draught, etc etc... But I still remember when Trials was introduced for the first time. Had a couple of mates on at the time and we went in straight away. We didn't know about lighthouse, or boons. We had a 9-1 win that day and it was fun. Note, all 3 of us were your casual crucible players with KDs ranging between 0.90 - 1.1. The discovery of the lighthouse gave new meaning to the extended weekend. And before time were were making trips there on a weekly basis. Sometimes the road was nice and easy, sometimes was rocky and many times we couldn't make it but at all times we enjoyed playing. We've seen the meta reigning. We've seen the power of arc bolts and fire bolts. Nonetheless, we had FUN. Now lets look at the state of Trials since the April Update... Changes to the matchmaking system created this highly specialized fireteams whose sole purpose is to crush every enemy. What happens when a group of average players decides to play Trials? They are forced to play for bounties. Insignificant rewards that serve only as a reminder that you are not good enough to win your 9 matches. A reminder that now you are part of a group of players who have been locked out of content by the same people who in the past have criticized the player base for restricting other player's access to content based on what kind of weapon they carried in their heavy slot. That's correct, Bungie has decided you no longer have the right to enjoy part of a game you have purchased, as long with all the expansions, and even though with many issues you still kept coming back and supporting it because you believed in its promise. Hang on, what about carries you say? I almost forgot those. Ok, Bungie didn't lock you out of content, as long as you are willing to pay people to take you there. The problem is, where's the sense of accomplishment? I want to play every weekend, and win some or lose some, but be able to say I had a good time doing it and not pay someone to do all the work for me while I just sit on the back looking out the window. Why does a team have to play another simply based on the number of wins? For some getting those 4 or 5 wins is hard work, for others is a walk in the park. Why not leave is to chance as it was in the past? And what's more, why make a team play against the same team twice in a row? Not happy you got steamrolled once you have to go through it twice? Not to mention the red bars everywhere... After all, you have to be matched to someone on the same number of wins, no matter if that's on the other side of the globe or not, right? WRONG It wouldn't be hard to bring back the fun, all that needs to be done is go back to the old matchmaking. And for those Trials beasts out there, why not make it that once you have been flawless once in every character you no longer get matched with people who are trying to get their first win? I know it's not ideal but Im sure many would appreciate being able to access content they have paid for. Not all can be Crucible beasts. Understand your player base. Why not make Trials as accessible as Iron Banner? What do you guys think? Should Trials be fun and accessible again? EDIT: I would like to acknowledge all the very good replies and very good arguments regarding this issue. Keep it up guys, maybe we will get heard. Never lose faith lol EDIT 2: Been thinking about a solution. Short term is back to Year 1 format. But why not for Destiny 2 maybe have ranked playlists? Im not sure if the whole light system will go forwards but if it is people would play a few matches, get ranked and placed on a bracket for the month. Your rewards would be tired to your rank. The same rewards but with difference in light level. So the lowest tier will reward you same light as you current are, the one above +2 light.. And so on. I think that could be an interesting alternative.