Well... I do apologize, but to bring up a complete legitimate argument... in FFXI, When a new event was added, in almost every instance (aside from super super early events, like, near release), Events would add new items, but all old items would be obtainable in some way. Rather it be old mini games/events, or straight from an NPC. This was a good system... and I'm not sure why it wouldn't be kept. Bring in the new stuff but allow us to get the old stuff too.

But just like weddings, this is XIV, and we have a cash shop, so buy it with real money or gtfo. The lovely era of modern gaming we live in.