Before reading, please note that I have a lvl30, bought the DLC, and am looking forward to leveling up new gear. So I don't really get why people are this upset with the DLC changes. A bit uncomfortable, sure, but losing it all over a forum post because you realized Bungie is offering more to those who pay more - just illogical. And for those who wanted to hang on to your first raid gear and ride it to top levels forever, this is also for you. Why would you limit yourself by becoming so attached to your lvl30 and its "carbon copy armor?" You are given a whole different array of armor and weapons to invest in and upgrade. Is it so hard to believe that you trade out old gear for better, newer stuff? If I said tomorrow that a group of just-leveled 10s will trade out all their old primaries for newer ones, no one would bat an eye. But if your pieces of old raid gear stop getting you to the level cap, everyone loses their frickin' minds! It's like you drop all pre- conceived knowledge of Destiny and Bungie's handling of the game because you want the best gear NOW, or to be the highest level NOW. This game isn't an FPS with handouts. That being said, here's some tips: If you want to reach the level cap and get new gear, play the game pretty much the way you have been from the start :) Grind away, Guardian. I'll bounty up and see you out there. However, if you don't want to give up your "hard-earned" lucky drops, then don't! But don't come here and complain when they offer you higher levels by grinding better gear to replace your older stuff. So what if it becomes a grind again? The game needs to be dynamic. IT'S JUST THE FIRST DLC DROP. Did you expect to keep the same gear all 10 years of Destiny? The changes aren't bad, in fact, I think they'll help the game. They can now get to bug hunting and making/testing improvements again, or at least more so. I just think people are becoming too attached to their individual play style and are way too impatient...