Originally posted by Barley:

Would be nice if they just made an upgraded portal recipe made from exotic/late game materials that lets you travel with metal, call it progression and just be done with it.

...Or a rare 'fuel' your existing portal consumes out of your inventory each time you travel with metal.

I understand the restriction, but at the same time having a tangible goal of lifting it would be fun, like how the Moder power eventually makes wind direction unnecessary. It would be a good compromise I think.

interesting take! Maybe Dragon Tears or Torn Spirits can be used as fuel or Boss Trophies. Some armor mods require boss trophies and drops to craft, which i find fun and interesting.