[Kristoffer O]

Originally posted by GhostHawk:
What about the ability to forge custom items with combined effects (similar to Master of Magic). You could balance with the cost: e.g. Items with 2 effects cost 3x and take two rounds to forge, etcetera…

Balancing of items is a major obstacle. Simple spell effects can be very powerful when placed in an item. A wise way to assign paths, levels and research is not easily done. I haven't played much MOM, but IIRC artifacts was one of the major imbalances in that game. Modding of items is easier and not as easy to abuse vs other players as they will have to agree to your mods if you want them in your game.