I'm not talking about anything all that fancy, just a few tweaks I can't imagine are that difficult. Obviously depending on how the character model system works its hard to say if its at all possible. So considering the Class only weapons have some nice little animations when drawn, it maybe not be impossible.
The artefact armour is some of the most awesome & unique looking gear in the game, they really stand out and could be given some further special treatment.
To many of the armours in this game are just re-textures/different shaders and this needs to be offset.
I've yet to see this done in any other MMO (other than the obligatory cloth physics etc.).
So why not add some animations like those class-only weapons?
These are just a few suggestions, not all of them are great and some I haven't got a clue about but I've had a chat with some people in the game and they seem to like the idea;
Warrior
The visor on the fighter's burgeonet flips down when weapon is drawn.
Dragoon
This one is difficult. DRG is my main and I hate not wearing the helmet with the body peice, so I thought of something different. I like the cool effect when Drakes start to glow when attacked, so why not have something similar (rather more subtle though) on the DRG armour that kicks in maybe when you reach Power Surge III? Some cool looking inscriptions/markings on the armour appear?
Monk
Monk AF was a difficult one but after a few minutes it was rather obvious. Some sort of yellow/golden aura effect when weapons are drawn.
White Mage
Another obvious one. Probably more complicated as it would need the character to animate as well. Character pulls their hood over their head.
Black Mage
Glowing eye(s). Like the dude in the first BLM cutscene. Maybe add a little trail like the Dragur from Skyrim.
Paladin
? No idea. Not really played as PLD yet.
Bard
? No idea again. I rarely play as BRD, nothing jumps out at me.
Any suggestions? Or do you hate the idea entirely. In which case I'll go cry in the corner.