I have been extremely unlucky when it comes to weapons, so I have quite a few I'm forever hoping for. I don't mind strikes since it's something I usually do with at least my boyfriend or friend. It's a good way to coop without cutscenes and do bounties without waking the hive or listening to Omni's annoying screech. Plus... I can only do so many patrol missions. Heh. I am with you as far as the fighting, though. I usually follow the pace of everyone else, but when two people are playing the Strike through then majority should count for something. It's the biggest issue I have with matchmaking. The lack of communication makes the whole experience solo, which adds to the lack of teamwork. I have left a few strikes, usually for AFKers though. If someone's blowing past all the enemies and leaving me to deal with them then I go to orbit. All it takes is one shiny to get me behind enough to be stuck plowing through a bunch of aggro'd ADDs.