This game needs a one-time single feat respec

[Hal900x]

Perhaps once or twice per game, there should be a chance to respec at least one of your feats. Considering the game is very combat-centric, and one's character build is a huge part of the game, those of us who are not complete masters of the game mechanics would love to be able to earn a respec, even just one feat once per game. Cannot think of any reason it shouldn't be in there, other than perhaps elitism. There could be a quest to earn it, a level requirement, or just throw it in there quick n dirty.

[Tygrende]

Cannot think of any reason it shouldn't be in there, other than perhaps elitism

One of the reasons respec is a bad idea is that it can be abused to get benefit out of abilities/skills that don't need to be used more than a handful of times (crafting being the best example) to benefit the player for the entire game.

It would be less of an issue with a single feat, but it could still be potentialy used to respec a crafting feat after crafting endgame gear. For example respeccing Power Managment after crafting a top end shield, it would effectively be a free feat at this point.

[Hal900x]

Cannot think of any reason it shouldn't be in there, other than perhaps elitism

One of the reasons respec is a bad idea is that it can be abused to get benefit out of abilities/skills that don't need to be used more than a handful of times (crafting being the best example) to benefit the player for the entire game.

It would be less of an issue with a single feat, but it could still be potentialy used to respec a crafting feat after crafting endgame gear. For example respeccing Power Managment after crafting a top end shield, it would effectively be a free feat at this point.

Hrrrm, well, wouldn't crafting endgame gear happen at...endgame? You need to have a high level in a given craft skill to make the real endgame stuff, which can only happen towards the end of the game. But if you think it's terribly prone to abuse then limit the respec to combat feats. Personally I don't believe in protecting the player from themselves. If someone wants to exploit they will...cheatengine, etc.

[Styg]

Cannot think of any reason it shouldn't be in there, other than perhaps elitism.

There are many reasons it won't be implemented. Respeccing undermines the very foundation of the RPG. Mistakes and imperfections are part of the experience.