That could be interesting.  What if your reputation could reflect your combat style.  You can be known as the worlds greatest swords-(wo)man, or the master of fire.  When you reach the later bosses, they know your reputation and take precautionary measures against your favoured attacks.  How do you prepare against the prepared?  <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin1.gif" alt="" />