As long as there are Undead Stygian Dolls in this game, I will not be attempting to play HC.
But I totally get the sentiment of the OP and HC can surely breathe life back into a game you’re getting bored with. I have two Hard Core D3 characters. The fact that I made it to paragon levels is a testament to how easy D3 is in that regard, as I am by no means a skilled player.