No. In native, you have very few options to customize your character. In cRPG you have lots - more than ever in fact. And, now, after the patch, more of the equipment is actually being used! Before the patch, once you reached a certain level, say level 25 - which doesn't take very long - you ONLY used high end weapons and armour from then on. Most of the equipment was more or less relegated to 'peasant gear'. Now that you have to consider the upkeep of your weapons and armour, it means sacrifices have to be made, and low and mid level gear is actually utilised.
The new patch is truly wonderful. It has worked out far better than I imagined!