Citabria, I think it has to do with the cruel, abrupt way you die in this game. Ya hear a ping or 2, a LOUD CRACK!!!, Then you're in the tower. I like the way WB's modeled dying, you got the exterior view of your plane being blown to kingdom come, or breaking in pieces. Kinda took the edge off of being killed.
No joke, I'd like to see something similar in this game.
More and more lately, I find myself getting pissed when I used to just type <S> and go on.
Thanks for the mention, BTW...