I know that nonee of my other ideas ever get off the ground, but this is one i am very interested in. As a choice, one could give a character the standard issue equipment for their faction. For example, say you are either creating a normal guy in the Army or just want good equipment to start out with. You could either create the loadout yourself, or you could select one or more items from the standard issue set. One could take it even further by differing loadouts in the standard issue setup based on time period. Taking it even further entails adding unique "souviner" equipment based on missions that the character undertakes. This equipment can then be proliferated and given out on the character's whim. You should get the idea... I hope you like this.