I like the way you think, lots of good stuff in there!

Yeah, important clarification: there's no revival, resurrection, reincarnation or any other come-back-from-the-dead tomfoolery in this game. Once you bite the bullet, it's over for good. (For those wondering: rules were adjusted a bit to give PCs a little more leeway. Yes, it does remain a bit on the lethal side. Players compensate with increased tactical thinking and generally not being idiots, I meet them halfway by not being a **** with encounters or rolls. It's all good)