It does in the sense that I offer my own persepective. It's not like vog weapons were not weak when Crota came out, yet not much was said then, nor did it influence issues in the game. That said, even now we have weapons we never ascended, the damage drop isn't overall that relevant ( onlike vog to Crota where it seemed slightly more significant.). Honestly I hardly notice much of a difference when its a little under max, and while I dislike not having my fatebringer I do know by the end of year two I will most likely be able to ascend it again. Yet regardless, I understand your perspective, I am simply trying to point out that it won't be obsolete, simply not as strong overall as new raid weapons ( which regardless is rightful, though executed incorrectly.) What bungie should have done is let us ascend one weapon from year one had we done their bungie day crap, this for most would have been fatebringer or vision ( hard choice, I would have waited to see what the raid weapon was before making a choice) yet would at least offer A: a actual reward, but also B: a direct difference between each guardian, as some may pick black hammer, found, sword breaker, hunger, revenge, ect. So honestly I agree with you to a point, bit I don't feel that all weapons should of ascended at once. For example, if the new raid on hard had a exotic drop that let us ascend old gear I would have far more initiative to finish off the raid every week with three characters in order to ascend my favorite weapons, yet regardless said drop would need a exotic rarity/ possible quest for each gun to give us at least some form of possibility. Regardless one weapon ascend would be fair. Keep in mind I am fine that it isn't happening, I will again grind on my free time and have fun with my crew. Yet this itself is only saying I am not mad, not that I wouldn't want to ascend weapons.