I have been working on this idea a bit more recently (but not a whole lot unfortunately)
Here are a few screenshots of what I am trying to polish...
Item descriptions
Now this is what I was working on the most since its been sort of a pain...
Custom augments for model graphics..
(There will be an npc that will show you what any weapon graphic looks)
This is the original item
Here is the same item WITH an augment in it...
