Well, my character was just killed by a random person carrying what appeared to be some of the best gear in the game. I suppose this cures my latent addiction/appreciation for H&H, but it is still very unnerving how someone can run up to your character and ruin a few weeks' hard work with almost little to no punishment, especially considering the fact that my character in nettles stood no chance to a man in steel. Upon inheriting my character, I found that I couldn't even get out of my land because I had the only key with me when I died. It's only a matter of time until the man who killed me goes on to steal everything from my land as well. I guess the Hearthlands are pretty cruel after all. Perhaps if the sun shines in a brighter direction, I might revisit this game. Or not.
I'll say at least this: This game was depressing, fun, rough and most of all, it was exciting. I had some great memories (first bear kill), and some awful ones (having to build four palisades), and those made the game what it was.
Keep on hearthing.