How can we get more in depth character customization?

[Ameela]

Again, horizontal mentality needs to come back. They need to understand this is a Final Fantasy game.

And Final Fantasy has had horizontal gear progression since... when, exactly? By the end of each game I tend to have all the characters in the best possible equipment I can get my hands on, aka the one with the highest stats... and that's if the game even HAS equipment considering a lot of the games also limit you to changing your weapon and accessory only.