That is exactly the point, it is not just come out and hey this weapon is more powerful so there. there is a lot that comes into it that can break other parts of the game. Part of what makes this game re-playable is the expectation of the loot, no better loot than what you have, then why keep going in, which is why I stopped playing PoE after the 3rd week. And don't get me wrong I respect the opinion of those who want to keep the weapons from year one, but I personally want to go into that - looking for loot and finding new guns that feel good and getting the perfect load out - mode, which honestly is not going to happen if I can just keep going with the guns I already have because they are awesome.