GT: cave economist
Love it, recommend it.
Here are my thoughts for anyone considering getting TTK:
So far, I love The Taken King. I'll be honest... I've been excited for a while and haven't had this much fun with a game since Star Wars Galaxies (anyone remember that one?). The story is infinitely better. All of a sudden, I feel like Cayde-6 has personality and he makes me glad my main character is a hunter. The guy is funny, but it doesn't feel too corny (yet). His humor might get old after a while, but it's a nice relief from the constantly dark Eris.
The first mission of TTK is absolutely astonishing. It's simple, but it may remind many of you of the first time you ever played Halo. There's a peculiarity to the planet, the music is dark, there are weird things going on that you can't explain, you're a little concerned about every step you take, and then all of a sudden - you're in a bad-A firefight. I found myself grinning and thinking, this was worth every penny.
Crucible: the Rift, new multiplayer mode, is really fun. It's like a cross between your traditional team death match and control. Like a fast paced control, and it's a blast.
Now for the downsides: I do wish there were multiple planets being released. The dreadnaught seems big, but I enjoy multiple environments to explore. It still feels lacking, but not enough to disappoint my purchase.