I love edges. I think they make the game extremely fun in customization. I compare each character to previous ones and try to switch things up, but have the same or MORE edges.

Give the same to my opponents, lots of edges. I'm not interested and the excitement lessens if we enter into a world with LESS edges. The whole, well now EVERYONE has half edges just sounds depressing.

I'm not against change, let's try things out... But I'd prefer:

1) Make it possible to get the same or MORE edges with non-cheap methods. Tough retrievals, inter character role play, in addition to toning down auto role xp etc. I don't mind if you diminish role exp, but keep the ceiling HIGH for fleshed out balanced characters.

2) continue to increase edge options (like you've done with bards, Druids, transmitters, etc) so that even characters with TONS of edged can never choose them all. Keep adjusting cost to award rare or niche choices. Increase barren classes to make choosing harder.

I think a world of MORE or SAME edges sounds awesome if the quality and fairness of obtaining them is improved. Keep the ceiling and potential there, then I support the immortals in all sorts of ways in re qualifying how we get there and the weight of the different paths to acquiring edges.