I’m at the point where I need to start considering what to specialize in and I was wondering what are the mechanical benefits and repercussions of choosing one of these specializations.
Someone asked a similar question recently! This thread might be helpful for you.
http://community.failbettergames.com/topic21072-exceptional-specializations-to-what-end.aspx
(Please read all of the posts there, though, as some of the answers, like mine, are incomplete.)
A thanks! Sorry for missing that, the search engine can be a bit iffy sometimes.
No, no need to apologise. No worries!