I’ve comeback to D2 with the MoT. I left after the embargo lifted on the Year of Prophecy and I seen what Bungie had planned for Destiny. I started this journey at The Dark Below. Experiencing D1’s normal & hard mode raids, D2’s contest, master, and normal modes for both raids & dungeons, and Pantheon 1 & 2 plus Rite of the Nine - there’s a clear difference and clear superior level of difficulty for this kind content. I’m personally of the opinion that the tier system sucks. My experience from Pantheon 1 to 2 on the hardest difficulty is dramatically different. 1.0 felt like a challenge & I just needed to meet the challenge. 2.0’s feat system just feels annoying and void of fun. 1.0 just had tougher enemies that were more aggressive and better shots, and a few twists to the encounters. Same with RotN’s feel. I really enjoyed those experiences. 2.0 just feels like ultimate level enemies, but requires you to jump on one leg & juggle chainsaws with one arm tied behind your back. Very gimmick heavy. Not fun. It’s like the comparison between D1’s OG nightfalls compared to D2’s champion - match game - locked loadout reliance to artificially create challenges. Rather than just having the challenge be tougher, more skilled enemies and a stronger boss. For the future of Destiny I hope they learn from what works and what feels bad. I hope Nightfall strike style activities are more like they were in D1. I hope raid & dungeon have normal & hard modes like D1. But, I’d also like to see something akin to a contest mode option that can be accessed anytime. The RaD release competitions can still have unique rewards for flex and will still be a challenge for those that jump in - as the content will still be brand new & only run for a limited time. Having a contest mode style experience for those that come after to challenge themselves would be awesome from my perspective. Anyway, just my thoughts about the subject for the team. Peace.