1) Weapons have a finite meaning on player experience. Scout rifles and snipers shoot from far. Shotguns shoot from close. Everything else falls inbetween. Specific weapons have specific stat increases. 2) There is definately more than one way to keep gear diverse. The simple fact that an older player has previously released gear that is currently unavailable is the meaning of diverse items. 3) TTK isn't an expansion. It is Destiny 2. If it was an expansion it would be labled as such. 4)MOVE ON FROM YOUR OLD WEAPONS, I BET THE NEW ONES WILL CLOWN ON YOUR OLD ONES