I'm talking about the command-giving mechanic, not the team. Adding that to Halo sounds like a big task, possibly too big to actually be in a working state by the time the game ships, and somewhat more likely to work but not be very useful or fun.

: It's kinda pessimistic. In any case, if we get burned by the hype then that's
: all there is to it. That's our fault. At least we'll have a fun time dreaming.

Honestly it's more depressing to me to see people think something is going to be awesome and it isn't than whatever they were hyped about turning out not so great in the first place... until it turns into complaints, which tend to stretch out for years.