Old Trapper

I agree that finding a diary on some dead bodies would be a great idea and would help flesh out the background story and expand upon the game lore. It would also increase the immersion for the player to understand a bit about the lives of those who did not survive. The end of a long diary entry could also give hints about hidden stashes or resources.

While it’s obviously possible to fire a pistol / revolver with one hand in practice it’s a two handed weapon if you want to aim and use it properly. This becomes even more important if the revolver is of a higher caliber due to the kickback recoil factor. This is why you will always see cops aiming a handgun with both hands.

I can’t see much of a down side to adding candles in the game, should be fairly easy for the developers. Maybe make the lantern fuel last a little longer for game play balance otherwise there is less incentive to carry it around as opposed to a stash of candles.