"Because the lore said so" is such a bullshit reason and the fact that you and anyone else would dare hide behind it is absolutely ridiculous. Also, let's take a look at your very flawed logic. Your first logical flaw is that average or below average players would have an easier time. How so if they are getting paired with players of equal skill? They still have to fight for that victory so it would not be any easier. Going back to Halo 3, which I doubt you played there mister 2 years, beating an opponent of equal or about equal skill was in no way shape or form an easy victory and you needed to work for it and trust me winning 7-9 matches in a row even at the lower levels was no small feat. Look at any sporting event where the teams are near equal in skill and tell me those people don't put the work in it. High school players have a tough time beating other high schoolers, college players have a tough time beating college players, and pros have a tough time beating other pros. Their victories come through with good effort and good team work. If all the people that are "Good" at trials are as good as they say why not have their mettle put to the test as well? This is supposedly "the most competitive mode" in destiny, so why don't they want a real competition? Oh that's right elitism, carries, and views on their youtube/twitch...they would no longer be special in the game any more and people would know they aren't the best or even as good as they made themselves seem Your second one is the assumption that everyone that has gone flawless has gotten there on sheer skill alone. So tell me, are you just talking out of your ass, trying to save some face with this, or are you honestly ignorant to all the carrying, DoS attacks, lagging, and message spamming so opponents can't see their radar. I guess all those just fall under the "Necessary Skill" catalog though right? Any more bits of flawed logic you want to throw out there?