upgrading weapons?

[Danger Dan]

How about allowing us to talk to the blacksmith outside the shop working on the anvil and him upgrading our current item stats. Such as 1000 gold +5 attack then the costs gradually go up along with stats to a certain point where the weapons cant be upgraded further.

 

[Rusty]

I like this idea. Maybe the appearance could change too, to signify that the weapon has been upgraded.

 

[HexZyle]

I feel as if this system is already covered with the crafting system, especially if it's going to alter your equipment's appearance. With the crafting of equipment at set values, the developers don't have to take into consideration every combination a weapon could become when upgraded, they only have to worry about what a weapon is right now.

If you're looking for a coin-sink, perhaps that could be achieved through some other method such as the upcoming personal houses, or more cosmetics?