I know I am probably in the minority here, but I love the challenge of permadeath games. This is also probably last on the developer's to-do list, but I for one would be very pumped about a hardcore option. It would add a layer of intensity to the battles which I think many would enjoy. Then again, from what I read on the internet permadeath players are not that common. If you like permadeath though, and would like to see it implemented one day, give a bump.
