I'm trying to remember a time in any isometric rpg where I got really excited about a piece of gear and the only moments that come to mind are when I found unusual items, not powerful ones. For instance, in Baldur's Gate you can find a cursed belt that causes your character to semi-permanently change sex. Even back in the day when I was first introduced to the genre I can't say I ever really got excited to find the next +X Longsword of hits harder. Maybe I'm alone here.
