Fireborn looks cool in pvp as i run around sticking people with grenades and laughing maniacally, i don't wait until i die i use it right away. I avoid crucible though so i prefer fireborn during strikes and nightfalls when i'm helping friends and their alt characters. But void walkers with lance/bloom make me smile as things explode everywhere. But your claim that self res is a crutch is as valid as a saying a titan bubble is a crutch for players that don't know how to use cover and avoid getting shot.