I do all of the above with the exception of master with only clothing. I'm not bored of the game I just think an actual hardcoe mode would add more depth and enjoyment for me, personally. I love this game, I would just enjoy a hardcoe mode, that's all.
Try this, I posted it befor and got some good reviews.
As a commener you would not be entiteled to a full suit of armor.The only people who would are the rich,those who serve(ed) in the military, or a knight,so it stands to reason that as a commener you would wear clothing or at the most leather,and mabey a set of gauntlets and/or boots, a sword would be passed down through the generations of your family so you woulkd have a sword, no fast travel you would not own a horse 9-10 chances so you would have to beat the feet to where ever your goen. Archery is in, I'm pretty sure everyone in the middle ages could shoot a bow(for hunting purposes) and no magic.Only carry what you need and what you feel is reasonable in potions and supplies.If you run out of potions then your out untill you get to the next town, this forces you to act like you would in real life where as you would judge your fights and not leap head first into a brawl.
Tyr it, I got one goen and it's a blast!!!!