Yes, the Wasteland IS harsh, indeed

And it's not very surprising that 12 people with spears killed 1 person in (any) armor. They simply outnumbered him

Moreover - why it's forbidden to dismantle high-tech armors and weapons? Only because someone fights unarmed (or melee)? That would be ridiculous...
Back to topic: great idea, at least for me. HtH characters already have rather difficult life, and are killed almost immediately by "shooters", without any chance to get at least one hit - except the situation, when they surprise (=ambush) someone. I say "YES!" to HtH running
