Actually my analogy was spot on. I wasn't comparing blue collar to white collar. My analogy was 2 people who built the same wall to the same quality with the same dimensions and materials. The result should be the same or similar reward wise in quantity but different in variation. Your analogy is off. I don't know who said anything about 200 hours. I have 2 characters. 1 at level 28 and 1 at level 23. Between them I have 6 exotics but all but 1 came from Xur. My point was that my friend who is level 21 and has been forever because he has put about a quarter of the time I have, has gotten several exotic rewards and engrams and has the same amount of exotics that I do. I'm all for the guys who play religiously to have more and don't argue with that. My point was the "statistics" system is flawed and doesn't necessary reward as it should. I'm not looking for a short cut as you put it, I will continue to play and grind regardless. I just wanted to point out how Xur helps those who don't have good luck with the system.