[b][u](C&P from one of my old post so it may sound a bit off as in it doesn't address xürning, as that wasn't the issue at the time, but I still think it applies)[/u][/b] It's an illusion of earning. That's all that destiny is. You are assuming that the law of equivalent exchange exist in this game but it does not. Let me explain: Exhibit A: You do the nightfall You do the best (practically carry the Fireteam) 170+ kills 2 deaths etc. Then at the end you get ENERGY Exhibit B: You do the nightfall You do the worst Practically carried by the person who did the best (above example) And you get ThunderLord Did the person really earn and deserve that energy? Did the scrub really earn that TL? But according to you they did. The law of equivalent exchange states that: [quote]One cannot gain anything without first sacrificing something of equal value[/quote] Now according to that what we "sacrifice" is the effort we put into a nightfall or raid (or any activity I guess). So with that applied, anyone who really tries their best should get good loot..right? No the truth is you could do the best and get TL, wow that's amazing you definitely DESERVED that. But you did not EARN it. It was simply and happy moment when RNG decided to gift you it. And that's great! Really it is! But on the other hand you could get energy and did you really put forth the effort that deserved you ENERGY? No you did not and that sucks. It's all genius really to design a loot system that will frustrate you then gift you, keeping you playing that game. People who claim they earn are blinded. Instead you [b]DESERVED[/b] that exotic. The amount of effort was put in and you got results! Happy day. But when you say that you earned that exotic, you are mistaken. So I say let the new word be [b]deserved[/b] and NOT earned. Now this may not change your opinion and that's totally fine, But I hope this maybe this gives you a new perspective! :D good day! (And yes I expect TL;DR. So feel free)