Okay, well I updated to the newest version, updated Mafia's version as well, and now it IS leveling in a higher level area (good), but it is ALSO still getting itself beaten up in the process (bad). I have "bcasc_ignoreSafeMoxInHardcore" set to "false", which I assume means that it should only level up in safe areas. It's the only variable that seems to be related to safe moxie at all that I can find. Either way, I'm in Softcore, if that somehow affects things.
My modified moxie is 72, and it adventures in the Haunted Bathroom. The Claw-foot bathtub needs 100 Moxie to not get hit, and so I get beaten up.