I like the idea of merits, but they can't even give us gear with different uses because they're afraid people will "Require" them. So I'm not all that hopeful when it comes to the whole merit thing cause "People will demand I have X merits in X skill to get into this fight!" Although provided they are balanced well (Which with this team I doubt could happen) it would be wonderful to have and would be an alternative to 8. Thank you for sharing.