It all depends on whether you WANT to feel pain or not. In one of my LDs I turned on the pain factor and make a house fall down with me on top of it… Fun stuff.
It felt more like an odd sensation in my chest, but I suppose I could get it worse if I wanted.
Sure, do as you like, it’s your dream. ^^
Btw, next chance you get, go ahead and introduce yourself in The Big “Hi, I’m New Here!” Topic - Part XXVII.