Instead of having my world deleted upon death in hardcore mode, I would like to be able to become a ghost of some sort which could explore the world, but would be undetectable by all mobs and couldn't interact with the world in any way (mining blocks, operating switches, placing blocks, use boats/minecarts, etc). I liken this to the idea of hardcore mode in Diablo II. When you die, you can't play your character anymore, but it still exists in your list of characters, mainly to show what level it was.
EDIT: Having the ability to fly (like in creative mode) would be preferable as well.
EDIT: Having the ability to fly (like in creative mode) would be preferable as well.
Why does everyone think I don't have an avatar? Is there anyone who can see the one black pixel.
Oh, I meant to add that in my OP. Thanks. *Off to go edit 1st post*
More like best idea ever.