Another option, besides adding more HP one way or another, is have defense lower the damage done to a player, rather than the reduction of frequency it does now, so that future weapons can be made to the lvl cap. edit - didn't notice the post above me, sorry for the not-new(ish) idea
I've made a totall of 48, only one which I don't know the username for >.< (Was for a TET event or something) The rest I have written down on a word doc somewhere ^^ Although nearly all my time is spent on my main. :)
It led me to the forums which led me to roleplayign which led me to writing fiction. It can inspire you to a career/minicareer. It helps nullify the importance of insults against you. (After a while noob becomes backround scenery)