First, you're over-generalizing programming code; it's actually not that difficult to change if done efficiently in the first place. Second, where is the crit spot on a Minotaur? I think the problem most people have is not that they want an overpowered weapon for PvP, but that PvP balance shouldn't come at the expense of PvE nerfs. Bungie is sending the message that we shouldn't expect to get anything amazing in the future because it might disturb the balance of crucible, which is supposedly only a side activity to the PvE.