Playing a game in a hardcore manner is incredibly unhealthy and I really don't understand why somebody would want to. The only reason would be to prove you are better than someone else which is a sign of insecurity. I do understand that some people see that as fun or an accomplishment but it is just a game and the satisfaction that you do get would never be equal to any satisfaction you get from life outside of a game. Given the time it takes to create any game content, hardcore players will never be satisfied.