This is another situation where I remain firmly in the "don't like it? Don't use it" camp. Why does it matter what other people do in their games?
Although it's not a facility I use often, I think I'd be somewhat irked if it became artificially inconvenient to use in case someone "abused" it.
Agreed, and this isn't the first time something like this has been discussed. For the thousandth time this isn't an MMORPG or an eSports game, you're not competing with anyone.
It's a cRPG flavored a lot like DnD; if flee abuse seems like cheating to you don't do it. Go look at standard trainer sites (or watch videos to see how EASY it is to use cheat engine). I could give myself infinite AP or HP on release, or so much str I one shot everything.
Aaaaaand so what? Is that any of your business? It also trivializes sneak and flee abuse, doesn't it? Your suggestion isn't really bad (flee really should have less likelihood to succeed the longer combat goes on) as a general mechanic but I don't think we really need to address the abuse.
