[DEV Question] Why is this allowed?

[Reynhart]

The fact that there are people defending this is just sad.

You're missing the real issue here. "Required ilvl" is made to ensure that your character is able to properly do its part. If the game decided that this BLM was able to enter, then it's not a problem that he's here in that state. If he had a higher weapon, then switched it, resulting in a lower ilvl than required, then it would be a problem.

Building on that, the discussion is how the system could be tweaked to ensure that "Required ilvl" is a proper measurement. Some people advocate for higher emphasis en weapon ilvl either by adjusting the weight or putting a "min weapon ilvl required", I suggested that weapon should not have such a vastly superior impact than basically every other piece of gear, since all items are chosen in regards to their damage increase.

If armor would not increase DPS (And weapon would not increase survivability, even if only a little), I'd be totally ok to put a "AP required" and "VIT required" on duties, akin to the multiple requirements of GC Squadrons.