User blog comment:Volknur/If you could make a TES game, what features would be in it?/@comment-1441235-20120714050759/@comment-26474238-20120714092059

Many aspects of armour variation were removed due to data expenditure issues. With less options available in Skyrim, it allowed for a little more flexibility with the armour still available. (This has already been mentioned by Todd and other developers.) As for the rings: I have to agree with Darth and his son's theory on the number being reduced for exploitation reasons. Enchantments would be a tad too strong for the player's own good if they were allowed another ring to wear.