I feel much the same. This story has great potential but the execution is poor. As for the answers we're seeking after through game play, I doubt they'll be here before the incoming expansion. In my opinion as far as story quality goes Destiny can be compared to Assassins Creed (The First game of the Series). In AC you were a drone with a target nothing more, nothing less. Options for exploration were limited. The story was full of holes and task were repetitive and mind numbing but the overall game was good. With this comparison in mind Destiny is much the same. Gain reputation requires repetitive and some times mind numbing tasks, you do them to progress your character lv beyond lv 24. Destiny's story is full of holes but in many instances I think that's a smart move on Bungie's side. They've left room for expansions to add story and life to the game, but also with this Traveller opens the possibility to venture out beyond our solar system and into new ones. All in following the travellers past. In my eyes the Destiny we play through is Bungie's sandbox, they can see based on people's post where they like going and they can view their stats gathered regarding where people are most often and why. With this information constantly being given to them they can try to predict what we'd like to have happen and where we might like it to take place. There is no doubt in my mind that the execution of Destiny's story is almost non-existent, same goes for the emotional investment between players and the NPC's off at the Tower. Something I wouldn't mind seeing though is the 25'000 glimmer limit put to use and the and addition of purchasing a home/room where your guardian can let loose, relax, watch a bit of T.V. And feel almost human. Just these small little details go to make the game more enjoyable.