Concerned about most recent 'Optional Items' update.

[Gramul]

This year Heavensturm event will be not the same as last year. So yes, seasonal events are one-time events, except name and date.

I mean im terms that we where able to buy old yearly event gear when they popped up in game.

[Felis]

I mean im terms that we where able to buy old yearly event gear when they popped up in game.

Was only 2013 until summer 2014 this way. Before it we had what we have now without the cash shop.
It would be no problem for me if the devs bring the "You missed the event? You missed the gear." rule back, where you have to participate in the event to get the gear and can't get it anymore after the event.

[Black91CRX]

It would be no problem for me if the devs bring the "You missed the event? You missed the gear." rule back.

I find it strange that people would rather past event items be gone for good than be available for money.

[kyuven]

I find it strange that people would rather past event items be gone for good than be available for money.

This bothers me too. Exclusivity really annoys me. Give a bonus to people who adopt early, but don't remove the ability to get it entirely for those who adopt later.
If someone wants to spend money on a hat, let them.
The cash shop isn't going anywhere no matter how much you moan about it. Learn to live with it, or quit. I know that's been said a lot, but that doesn't make it less true. If the cash shop is hurting your enjoyment of the game, then quit. Don't play a game that isn't fun.