Datto on Twitter stated that all upgraded and new exotics will start with a base damage of 300~.
The only thing that you will really be missing out on are the unique perks.
This makes a lot more sense regarding the decisions you must make when choosing to reset an exotic.
EDIT: Datto also mentioned in his most previous stream that fellow Destiny streamer, "KingGothalion", spoke with Bungie employees about the exotic reset. They said to him, apparently, that it will take less XP to level new exotics
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1 ReplyEdited by NLC Reaper: 12/5/2014 6:00:45 AMSo how is the armor affected? If the max defense for my helmet is say 300 that gives me 30 light, if I reset it will is start at 300 defense and 30 light that can uprgraded further, or is the light level going to reset? Everybody is talking about how the damage output on weapons will stay the same, I'm more worried about how my exotic armor will be affected. If anybody heard anything, will they post on here and let me know?