Problem is with that, is that it's not worth it for new players either. Much like an MMO, Bungie have made old gear and weapons obsolete when it's something that could be avoided. Why are games like this stuck in a rut like this? Break the mold. Make something special and unique. Buying armor and weapons is OK, but why would any new player opt to do the VoG when it's gear and weapons can only support level 30? Ideally the VoG would now provide weapons and armor of level 31 quality, giving a still alternate method of being ready for Crota's End. I would prefer to do VoG again over just upgrading the weapons, myself. It's a good raid, and it's a shame it is now only used to try and gain essentially the Vex Mythoclast - although I still want a Praedyth's Timepiece.