Additional Traits Hourserule Too Powerful?

[Nipin]

I have been considering suggesting an alteration to the Additional Traits feat. I am wondering what others think about the potential abuse for this houserule. The houserule would allow the player to choose a single trait from a list which they already have a trait(allowing the character to have two combat traits for example). It should not be overpowering since the feat does not contain text allowing it to be taken multiple times and traits are intended to be worth half a feat(not always true admittedly). I was hoping some of the local munchkins could throw out a few overpowering scenarios for consideration.

For example, A player could gain both Reactionary and Deft Dodger which would help out a low Dex build.

Houserule Version:

Additional Traits
You have more traits than normal.

You gain two character traits of your choice. These traits must be chosen from different lists, and cannot be chosen from lists from which you have already selected a character trait. You must meet any additional qualifications for the character traits you choose. Alternatively, you may choose to gain only one trait, but this trait may be chosen from a list which you have already selected a character trait.

[SuperUberGeek]

IMO it would not be over powered as long as trait bonuses continue to not stack. In most cases, I do not think it would be worth spending a feat on.

[Da'ath]

SuperUberGeek wrote:

IMO it would not be over powered as long as trait bonuses continue to not stack. In most cases, I do not think it would be worth spending a feat on.

I agree 100%.

[deuxhero]

Barring traits that are broken themselves and Hedgecrafter+Runesmith Stacking (and you can very well file them both under broken anyways if the PC gives it the slightest effort), I don't see an issue.

[Vicon]

Those bonuses won't stack anyway -- so taking both those traits, even if allowed, would not give you the bonus you might think it does. Just like wearing two +1 rings of prot. won't give you +2.