I can’t understand this decision. The removal of Tower vendors’ rewards tracks has been one of the worst changes in the game in recent memory, personally, and I’m so frustrated with the friction it creates with the new Portal system. Portal is a great idea in theory. Its implementation, as I’m sure you’ve heard many many times, has been abysmal. I engage with it purely because its the only gateway into activities that are worth my time now, but the fact it has seemingly locked away the majority of the game is just so upsetting to me as a player. Dungeon and raid not being included aside, the removal of vendor rewards with the associated activity in favour or a targeted drop and bonus loot isn’t the consolation you might think it is. It’s great getting some new loot, yeah, but the reward track offered so much more when it came to my engagement with an activity. It gave me a reliable source of upgrade materials, new shaders, new ritual weapons (big L not including one this season), and allowed me to TARGET FOCUS rolls of the weapons I wanted. The seasonal hub on the portal is a neat idea, but it’s an insulting alternative to a system that already existed and worked very well from a player point of view. The reward track was integral to my engagement with vanguard ops, and especially crucible. I can’t believe it’s been removed. Please, Bungie. Give the vendors their reward tracks back. The Tower is also LIFELESS with them.