I think it needs increased rewards to all Knights participating, like twice the Crowns payments, Krogmo Coins, better bribe bonuses, & better rewards.
Well, the danger already gets heightened with Hardcore Mode, so, why not throw in greater rewards in, too? You know what they say, no risk, no reward. Therefore this suggestion placed the motif of high risk, high reward to a literal meaning.
So, Knights, what do you think? Should we have better rewards during Hardcore Mode?