One thing I've noticed this time around is that I'm unfortunately poor. If I hadn't been running characters through the story repeatedly while I try and get something other than a freaking pulse rifle drop I would probably not have enough glimmer for basic upgrades. I don't have a cool ship like I did in alpha or even the ability to buy new weapons to try out different styles of play. Personally I'd rather not farm chests but farming strikes doesn't seem viable and in explore mode I'm not seeing myself get any richer either.