Let's be fair here, I'm here for civil discussion and you've resorted to personal attacks despite there being a big overlap on where we agree. I'm fine with you attacking my arguments as fiercely as you want, but if you're unable to keep yourself from making personal attacks, then this will be my last response to you and I will just ignore you.
You can call it “personal attacks” if you want, but the reality is this: dismissing Hardcore in the main menu is not just a weak stance, it’s harmful for the game and the community. When you argue against direct access, you’re not defending choice you’re denying it. That’s the plain truth. Hardcore doesn’t take anything away from you. It doesn’t block you, it doesn’t force you, it simply offers a fair and visible option for players who want the real challenge. Hiding it in some submenu is nothing but sweeping it under the rug, and pretending that’s fine is dishonest. So no, this isn’t about me being uncivil. It’s about me being blunt. If that makes you uncomfortable, maybe it’s because deep down you realize the argument against Hardcore in the main menu doesn’t stand on its own legs.
It's good that you've managed to refrain from personal attacks in this response, though your "blunt" tone is not necessary nor conductive to a proper conversation. I'll answer this quite simply. I'm not against hardcore in the main menu, nor did I say I was. I have also not argued against direct access. If at all possible, I'd like to argue about the things that I've actually said, rather than having to defend against things I haven't said.
