kinda good idea for newbie, but a bit complicated and irrelevant to avoid the current system. maybe you need to present a better reason. dont get me wrong, I totally understand what you are implying. however, here, its hard to change a thing without changing the whole thing. plus, any kind of arena event has the mechanic which equipments isn't a factor. so, the stat between players is really not that far, even if there is slight difference. this one reason can rejects your suggestion. anyway, I still like your idea. hope they consider it.