No Thanks.

Maybe SE could allow us a synthesis option or npc to modify certain details of all our armor/weapons besides current color-only changes.

Example: change the trim of armor plating from silver to gold; change the front half to blood-red and the back half to midnight-black; add rust or dents or rips into the textures wherever you desire; place your linkshell crest on your platemail or helm or pants leg...

As for paladins running around in crafting pants and gathering bodies: No Thanks

This isn't a flame; its my personal "hell no i don't wanna see stupid shit like that when im fighting in a party" opinion.

I do agree we need to be able to customize our gear; but cheapass dat swaps isnt the answer.