If you have been around since D1, you likely remember and miss being able to jump into strikes and get loot specific to that strike. Vex = Imago Loop or maybe the Theossian warlock gloves that were actually dope. Cabal = the cool scout or shield brothers with the insane chainsaw looking titan gloves, or maybe the cool af hunter cloaks from the psions. Then going back to the vendor and selecting weapons or armour for your rank rewards.... WHERE IS THIS BUNGIE???
Throw battleground in the trash where they belong, bring all the strikes back out of the vault, add some new faction specific loot, give vendors an upgrade, and save the vanguard playlist.
It's not hard, show the game some darn respect and your players might start having fun again.
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In D1 with Vendors, it actually felt like you were making a transaction with someone. In D2? It just feels like you're collecting your reward for hitting the quota for the day.