Scrap the loot system and collect customizations (Destiny)

by Blackt1g3r , Login is from an untrusted domain in MN, Wednesday, May 04, 2016, 17:50 (3218 days ago) @ CyberKN

Don't force players to chase after light level. Where armor/weapons are combinations of base appearance (model) and random perks. Exotics would still exist because they have interesting game changing (or breaking) mechanics that sets them apart from the "normal" armor/weapons. Keep the green, blue, purple, exotic system but don't restrict the number of perks on each tier so if I really like a green item (aka scarf for hunters) I can use it even in "endgame" type activities.

For customization, add a bunch of collectible customizers to use to change the appearance of your stuff. Maybe color shaders, material shaders, or other effects. Each of those customizers could be applied independently to each piece of gear. So maybe you apply a brown color shader, a wood material shader, and a grunt birthday party effect to your helmet. You then use a taken effect on your chest piece, etc. That would make it a bit more like the Reach system, where you spent your time doing fun things for the rewards of more customization options.