Why am I being punished for being new?

I can't even make a post on this forum without putting my sister's character as my main.

The first level restriction of the Lightning strikes event/quest is level 12, anyone can make that in a day, but chapter two is level 26, then 38,45.

I am level 22 and could make 26, maybe 38 if I worked really really hard before the event ends the 9th december. Why am I being punished?

I mean, the entire armor is level 13. Will I atleast be able to buy the rest of the armor at the end of the event? I really want this armor, but I see little reason to work so hard for it if I cant even have the entire set.

Sure I should be level 50 by "February 2014" but then there is someone else who will miss out, be punished (because that is what it feels like)

Couldnt seasonal/limited events be something everyone can partake in?