The no epics for anyone under 40 defeats the purpose of doing anything other than grinding once again. Now it becomes more redundant than running Sy2 a billion times. If I'm not going to pick up pieces I need as I level, then why bother doing more than one area?

It seems quite pointless IMO. If your 40 you should get drops for 40. If your below. You should still get drops for your level up to 40. What's the problem with having loot dispersed this way?

And why does SL not have a pack to purchase access to Christmas map till it is over like in PL? We have to pay plat every single run. I've done almost 10 so far and not had a legendary piece drop yet. I would continue to try if it didn't cost me every single time.