I was thinking what if instead of finding new armor you designed it in a cad like environment, and then in game you find upgrades that affect the stats of your armor. This way no two characters have the same look and a player can make the armore fit their personality exactly. For those that don't want to edit their own armor they could use pre made ones.
If you want to see more of mine and my clan mates ideas check us out at
http://www.bungie.net/7_The-117th-Regiment/en-us/Groups/Post?id=60127962&groupId=39873
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Does it have to be Cad? I know maya but I've never touched a cad program.