The progression you speak of, I do see what you mean, but has never been apart of this game. The insignificant enemies are everywhere, you can take so much damage from them its not even funny The difference between a newbie and a season player is skill set, "Sherpa", grimoire, hours played, " good ol days" stories..etc. The old players earn their respect by the way they navigated their way through year 1. I struggled at 1st, finding my "go to" weapons. I've found them though. I know I may be a select few. I'm not being insulting or down playing your dislikes. I learned a very long time ago to see all angles and try to see everyone else's perspective. It's all a matter of perspective after all. Destiny needs to make changes yes, but the negative doesn't out way the positive....or you wouldn't still be here a year later.