This is a great idea.
I exclusively play Shining Force games FE style now though.
I don't mean if they die, I leave them dead. I just mean I never let anyone die. If someone were to die, I have to reset.
Just a personal matter of honor for me.
For SFIII, it's because they lose a full friendship level with every person if they die.
For SFII, it's because I can't have them showing a "Defeat" on their profile.
For SF, it's because I've played it a billion times and dying is not an option.
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