In what direction are armor, weapons, and other equipment heading in the future?

[Holland]

Releasing more character customization options - both at creation and after - would go lightyears toward satisfying the need for 'individuality.' Hair styles, faces, sliders, etc etc etc all go toward a truly unique look. And none of it involves stats or balance or anything.

That is if you tend to run around naked. after everyone is covered by plates of armor, harnesses, trousers, hats, caps, masks that are all the same because thats the only best gear available, then uniqueness goes the way of the Dodo.