Would adding the fusion anvil really be that difficulty? You could just transfer the stats from one item (the stats you want) to another (the look you want) and add the level requirement of the higher item to some variable. This would be done with an item or npc of course, not the actual fusion anvil interface. Then check if the player tries to equip if the item with a level below the actual requirement. It's nearly the same as what the fusion anvil does and it requires little to no effort. How exploitable it is also just depends on how well you do it. Edit: Forgot about weapon speed. That's probably much more difficult to transfer than stats.
I posted this almost a year ago now. Still think it would be an amazing feature to the game! Please make this happen people.
big necro post, i know, but i was wondering if any progress has been made regarding this topic. Multiple threads have been made regarding it and multiple solutions have been provided. (all theoretical, i know) I would love to be able to wear a full Canopus suit on my pirate, even tho i have no secondary stat points.
I think it would be better to discuss this when the new source arrives. Would definitely be possible at that point. Also, I don't think they are really focusing on adding new content at the moment due to the new source supposedly arriving soon.