Siloing armor items between Mark V & Mark VII has already deterred me from purchasing a skin. I want the cool “Look Sharp” customizations for my Mark V but they only apply to my Mark VII! Universal ad-ons = more revenue for you!
Correct, compartmentalization of armor will ultimately bring in more money if players buy the same components for different cores.
However, I like the lore implications that components require hardware and software compatibility to work together; that a recon helmet designed for Mk V is not the same as recon for the Mk VI or VII because they’re standards are not universal.
Idk, there’s something about that idea that I’m good with. But I’m not buying anything regardless so I’m not the market to pander to.