I have no real problem with it.
I just had an idea. And the more I think about it the mor I think it's quite good.
You could decide if you want to be highly armored .... or have a shield.
There may be more variety then. For me that sounds like an effective solution to the armor-problem a percantage of the community might have...
I for one would like to see that. As it is now you HAVE to buy an upgrade sooner or later, as it no
disadvantages and you might get blown into pieces if you don't. Might...