Why do people seem to have the idea that SI always add new features in patches? I can't remember the last time SI did this (if they ever did). It just isn't sensible to make major changes, especially ones as significant as this suggestion, in a patch.
Anyway, won't happen in a patch, won't happen in a new release. Doesn't belong in a game like FM
IMO. Although there are ways that alternatives to difficulty levels could be added to the game (some already exist) and they have been discussed before.
Suddenly got a feeling of deja vu.....