Oh There is a story. Just not a well told story or even enough of it. I would say its more of a confusing introduction... like a test pilot for a series. Paying for locked content will have to wait and see. We will only find out once they release the content. But this games has many many flaws. Personally I expected a better product simply because of Bungies reputation and also the marketing that Bungie themselves released. I know your gona say you got suckered by the Hype. And my answer to you Sir is : yes I did :( (face palm) But once burned...