The disadvantage seems to be quite hefty, but I like the idea nonetheless.
I finished watching your tutorial playthrough after I was done with mine. You got through much faster then I did because I had to backtrack multiple times. I stored most of my items in my donkey before fighting the eel and forgot to get them back afterwards. And at the goblin pallisades I oversaw the sign and burnt the firewood to cook me something to eat right in place. At least I could chop down some trees in the room where you learnt about making fire and cooking. :-D
In the end it was a very fun experience. And that was “only” the tutorial. If the rest of the game comes even close, I’m sold!