Woodstock Stove: Survival Hybrid

I'm revisiting this thread for a couple reasons.
First, on a personal note I'm finishing a degree and between work and school I've been bogged down in stuff other than my own interests, so this is a little outlet for myself.
Second, making excuses for myself tied to how busy I've been- I didn't get nearly enough wood set for my liking. I might have 1.5 cords of wood, but I bought a full ton of compressed wood bricks which I frequently make mention I use and like.
So the third and most salient reason is I'm interested to see how I get by with a limited wood supply in a stove called "the survival". This is going to be a vanity project with lots of "me" and "I" statements throughout. As always, feel free to chime in.