judgement: A sword was never useless in battle thru out time. The only way it didn't do its job was when the wielder was killed. But the next man who picked it up was able to put it back to work.

redpyro: i agree with all of that but number 3. make it so you can repair them with your crafting level.

hypnos: 1. Inventing or increasing spells by gathering mushrooms or herbs similar to crafting smithing. Sorcerer or chemist. With the ability to increase spell powers. 2. Having hidden items aro nd the world. 3. Gear should become obsolete or useless after a certain amount of attks which would require obtaining new gear. An ongoing game goal to be pepared to find acquire new gear.