Exotics should fall into one of two categories: 1. Legendary style weapons with exotic perks that given them an edge e.g. Red Death, Invective, Super Good Advice, Ice Breaker, P&T 2. Weapons that do things no other weapons can e.g. Vex Mythoclast, Gjallarhorn, Pocket Infinity, Thorn. The problem with weapons right now is three-fold: Uninspiring exotics for the most part in year 2. As much as I want to like weapons like NTTE or Gemini they just don't wow me. Then there is the frequent sandbox nerfs which only satisfy the ultra-sweaty types. And finally something that has never changed in Destiny is shitty boss design in PVE. I find it amazing that nearly 2 years in every boss promotes ranges encounters and the latest raid encourages you to go with two exotivs (Spindle and Malice).