Great! I tested this option while developing the game initially, but it seemed too tough in some playthroughs, especially towards the end. But I absolutely love that you houseruled it to this tough difficulty and that it works for you, and it adds realism to that as well. Maybe, I will add it to the rules as another difficulty option at some point. Thank you for this inspiring comment! Do you have a favorite room? I always feel nice when I use the Obsidram to deal a lot of damage, but probably in a narrative sense I like to take up arms with my guardian in the field the most:))
Oh it's absolutely brutal! Haha! But it's such an addictive little game and so easy to fire up a new sanctum (I enjoy doing that in itself and trying different strengths for different rooms)
I'd say the armoury too, like sending the guardian out to do his duty!! .. But I also enjoy getting the Palisades up and running early, before I then take damage and lose 1 ballista after the next (through crossing them out as damage)
I've not tried your expansion yet with the guard dog/statue thing!! .. Think I'd get too attached to the pup! Lol!