I could write a long post about how bad most of these ideas are and why, but one thing you said caught my attention as to why it would be futile:

You find the game bland an uninteresting, you don't feel connected to your avatar or city etc.

Have you considered the fact that: You may just not like the game?

Sure it's not finished but, if you don't even like any character you make, or can't feel a connection to anything; you might just not like the game in general lol.

I for one feel deeply connected to my avatar, my city, my linkshells...etc etc...ect....

I imagine it's all on your point of view; to me the game world is full of wonder to explore; I know many would disagree, but I invite them to come Travel with Ol'Jake some time.