Ascendant materials only had their rank changed and can be found through any means, still. I've run the raid every week with my titan and have only found chestpieces, and I still find the loot system to be fair. (Only crucible could be touched upon, I only barely got timur's lash during iron banner) My FWC ranking is 17. I've gotten countless free legendary weapons, armor pieces, and materials (and FWC shader) for reaching it. If I didn't like what I got, it became 2-3 shards or energy. I was sitting at lv28 when everyone was sitting and looking into a cave while writing hate to Bungie. This was because I played the game. Because I knew this game was an MMO. Because RNG gods had blessed me during the first few weeks.