I don't really remember wether I was. Also, I am not complaining, I am just trying to figure out what the difference between the difficulties are. Another thing, I have read what the challenge mod does. The effects of the challenge mod are optional. the effects are either, 1: double spirit loss, 2: immediate loss on spirit loss, 3: no sex skills, can only use the whip and other holy weapons, or 4: nothing.