Crucible and Gambit are meant to be ignored...

[Mark]

The weekly pinnacle rewards and the rewards in general you get from Gambit and Crucible are not worth the pain and suffering you have to endure when playing both game modes. If Bungie ever make a Destiny 3 they should solely focus on the PvE aspect of the game because having PvE weapons and abilities and using them in a competitive aspect there is bound for unbalancing and frustration. One common criticism revolves around the balance issues that have plagued the Crucible throughout different seasons. The constant changes to weapon and ability balance often result in a meta that can feel oppressive, limiting the variety of viable strategies and loadouts. Additionally, the matchmaking system has been a source of frustration for many players, with mismatches in skill levels leading to uneven and frustrating experiences. Some also argue that the map design lacks innovation and fails to create dynamic and engaging environments for combat. Overall, the criticisms of Destiny 2's Crucible often revolve around issues of balance, matchmaking, and map design, which can impact the overall enjoyment for those who seek a fair and varied competitive experience. Crucible is one of the worst PvP modes in a video game anyone has ever seen it might be worse than Warframe's afterthought gamemode Conclave. And Gambit... don't get me started on Gambit...

[GrailQuest]

Originally posted by VivaPlays:

Overall, the criticisms of Destiny 2's Crucible often revolve around issues of balance, matchmaking, and map design

Every PvP game gets criticized for blaance and matchmaking. Not as often for map design unless it's been a year since a new map has been released.

I don't know why anyone would expect any different from any PvP game ever.

In PvE, one side of the equation is 100% controllable by the devs -- the "E" side -- the NPC or monster adversaries. So it's easier to "balance" and come up with a good experience, assuming the devs know their player base.
When dungeon design starts to suck you know the devs are losing touch with their player base.

In PvP, both sides of the equation are unknowable for the devs. There are simply too many variables of who's on each side, what they are using, are they coordinated, is anyone just loss-farming, boosting, etcetera.
Typically it's a matchmaking issue where the game can't gauge properly how skilled a player is and match them with appropriate opposition. That eventually sinks a lot of PvP games.

The more successful PvP games remove a lot of variables from the equation -- no levelling of characters or gear, no extensive gear modding with wild abilities, and therefore no "builds" to speak of. They focus on player skill. More bland, but fewer variables for the devs. Every MMO with levelled anything (e.g., New World) generally gets piles of balance and matchmaking complaints.

[Willem Dafoe Aztec Goblin Cigars]

I'm going to be that insane nutter and say Gambit is my favorite gamemode in this game
The downsides aren't bad enough for it not to be fun to me

[illuser]

Gambit is actually fun if you're not trash at PVE

[Willem Dafoe Aztec Goblin Cigars]

Originally posted by illuser:

Gambit is actually fun if you're not trash at PVE

The difference between a fun and terrible gambit match is your loadout imo. If you're a titan main, equipping Leviathan's Breath and Peregrine Greaves is gonna be a really magical experience

[Potato! VT]

i love both gambit and pvp i hate the pve now, i only do pve if someone somehow ropes me into it, never ever by choice, so each to their own, if you don't want to play them then don't?

[Gamejunky05]

Is Gambit more for casuals feels like arcade idk lol. Other game modes i havent tried yet. What do you guys recommend for the casual players for pvp?

[Willem Dafoe Aztec Goblin Cigars]

Originally posted by Gamejunky05:

Is Gambit more for casuals feels like arcade idk lol.

Gambit is where everybody uses the absolute meta or are only in it to grab bounties and throw. I'd say it's both the most casual and sweaty gamemode in the game lol.
As for recommending for new players for pvp? I'd say the 6v6 is your best bet. I also had a lot of success with the 3v3 elimination mode when I was first starting out