[quote]Challenge is fun though and gear checks are part of that.[/quote] Thta's YOUR definition of fun...and this game isn't an MMO. Not in the sense you're trying to imply. Its always played as a loot-based RPG. Taht has always been its idenity....and 99% of its problems stem from Bungie being unwilling to HONOR that identity. They alway -blam!- this game up when they try to force it to be something its not.