There are many easy way to survive in DST or the other.
console keys, modes, roleback,
these make game loose but its not easy to play without it, because there is no reward or achievement playing DS without these easy way
It would be great if there is [Hardcore mode] like Diablo series with some reward.
like this
1. no console, mode
2. every members death cause instant roleback of world
3. your hardcore server character is wearing earing(or something different)