User blog comment:AveryWood/Realistic Skyrim and My Opinions on Hearthfire and Dawnguard/@comment-4057437-20120905065931

We have been asking for an optional Hardcore mode, like that in Fallout New Vegas. There is some evidence that this was at least contemplated for Skyrim; the ubiquitous sleeping and cooking areas as well as the numerous empty wine bottles, (which respawn in many locations), for carrying water, etc.