Well lets face it, it is lame. And if you don't like it, the simple solution is to download a cheat engine table and just convert your 1h/2h/bow/xbow level in to Tenebrium once it feels appropriate to do so.
Actually the simple solution is to abuse the ability by using it exclusively. This mechanic only punishes the people who didn't know better and invested in the normal weapon abilities.
It's a better weapon ability (since it doesn't discriminate on weapon type, and you get a free bonus from quest) for better weapons (see my post to Casta about the numbers).
yes, obviously ignoring weapon skills until tenebrium is the way to go. that is not rocket science.
however, this is a 1 player game. a player who does not come to the forums and do extensive research about his entertainment should not end up punished by stupid game mechanics.
its a bad design, period. you start off with selective weapon skills forcing specialization. then magically later on tenebrium appears that covers all weapons with 1 skill while rendering all of those points completely wasted.
there is no way you can spin that where it is a good game design.
the only possible excuse could be if it were intended to be a money sink to force a respec cost. however, with the enormous pain of acquiring skill books that is not an acceptable excuse.
