I know I'm not alone when I say that ascendant material (specifically, shards) are now completely obsolete. You will only need a handful to get your guardian to level 31, and after that, you need Radiant materials. How about a way to upgrade your ascendant materials to radiant level? For example, 6 Ascendant Shards (plus glimmer, or quest material) to turn in for 1 Radiant energy. This would help keep the VoG raid somewhat relevant, and allow people who have accumulated dozens of shards to utilize them. Bump if you agree.