Good evening,
I am Michele Cimmino from Italy. I'm a software architect and web/mobile developer.
I'm graduated in Computer Science, and I have about 8 years of professional experience in web development and 5 in mobile development.
I'm now CEO of Lasting Dynamics SRL - it's a small-medium software house of 15 people- but when I was 16 I started a MMORPG with some friends - it became one of the most famous in italy - it was really close to what you are describing - mainly play by chat but with a huge database of possible weapons, shields, items, skills, then every profile had points for strength, agility, brain etc.
The game was so successful - I think like I can be the right person to develop your own game.
Can I take a look to the requirements? I can sign an NDA if you need it.
Kind regards