I’ll say it till I’m blue in the face, let’s just have HC PvP servers. 10-19 brackets are easy enough to level to, though I imagine a lot of players will opt for the deserter buff if things start going south for the team. I think the entire concept would be fascinating to witness.
Players won’t be leaving town solo, group play would be such a major focus on a PvP realm. You might even have some players dedicating time as a scout in areas with 2nd-3rd accounts (definitely not me). Typically with hardcore PvP games you’ll have the “blues” policing areas too.
Additionally, (in other PvP games where you can be looted by other players when you die), you accept that risk and it makes the loss of a few items easier to deal. Not saying losing a level 20/30/40+ etc would be as easy to deal but imagine those that really enjoy it will learn to accept it. Or take a break and come back later.