Is there any hope that a mod/patch disabling enemy respawn will ever be released?
Unfortunately, monotonous monster killing nullifies all advantages of the game.

It's not that bad if you don't backtrack out of dungeons. I don't think the devs expected people to sell all the equipment.

:)

Also if you are playing Thief as I do then Stealth is a real gem to avoid silly fights for bugger all XP.
I'm not mentioning it is good to bring down normal groups of enemies as well with a little danger to your person. :)