[quote=Derpestein]
I have played X-Com EU.Oh how I hate yet love you, ironman mode.
[/quote]

I played "Ironman Lite" in that I only load game if I accidentally do something. I don't load when my characters die.

How I beat the game more easily is that I saved often, early, and never overwritten my saves.

As for the RP, I'm thinking players can have up to three characters. Why? Because anyone can die, I will do three strikes. All three characters of yours die and it's game over for you.