Permadeath and Fire Emblem (why nobody does it that way):

“every time I ever lost a unit in Fire Emblem, it was because I blundered. I did something stupid that resulted in their death. And, personally, having to live with the consequences of your own stupidity is one of the more painful regrets to carry.”

https://knightattheopera.blogspot.com/2026/03/thinking-about-permadeath-in-fire-emblem.html