I believe the game would become more versatile if we add gods and Alignment.At first there would be three to choose from Good, neutral, evil. And each would give their own bonuses for being a follwer. Also there would be karma. Senseless murder= evil karma , executions =neutral, Completing quests, leveling resource skills= good.
This would change the social dynamics of the game.
Maybe for the evil God worshipers have 10%-30% less infamy plus maybe some sort of other bonus. Maybe a spell specific to being evil. Attack bonus.
Neutral God worship -Not sure Balanced attack and defence bonus
Good God worship-Bonuses to defence, construction, material gathering/ healing. Would have a good God spell.