Well. Games where the armors dont matters. Let me think... Fps?

I dont know. I consider my self a good player. Not the top one for sure. But a skilled one. And i like to see my effort of focus, dedication while i play is reward it whit a better piece than normal. Becouse in this kind of games once you skilled enough you only way to improve your character is rise level, learn a new good skill or find a better armor piece.

So your point will not fit on an MMO if this generation at least.

Btw. They will improve the stats on armors. But not only the stats of rare armors. But all ones!!!!