We are tossing around the idea of adding an Iron Man Mode.
This is what we are thinking of doing:
By default this will be turned off. It will be a check box on the 'Start A New Game' screen like the activate tutorial. Once you start the game this option can't be changed for the rest of the game.
Iron Man mode will function just like the game currently does, ending the game when you lose in combat. However it will now increase your final score by 25%. It will also save the game each time you move your fleet while in a star system. It will save it prior to the movement.
Playing the game with Iron Man Mode OFF will NOT end the game if you lose the game in combat. Instead it will take you back to your previously saved game. This is normally when you first enter the star system unless you have manually saved it. In addition to not getting the 25% bonus in your final score, you will lose 5% of your final score for each time you do this with a maximum loss of 25%.
If you have a game that you are currently playing it will default to Iron Man Mode when you load it. (This was done because you've been playing it in that mode anyways.)
Let us know if you like or dislike the idea or have any feedback. Please use the community hub for your comments.