I agree. One feat for everyone would be a better option.
I have only played computer games in DnD 2E and 3E so far, no PnP.
In 3E every char got a feat at lv1, but some classes or races got more.
But in 5E feats have a bigger effect, its a set of several new abilities, not just a minor bonus.

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