1 hour ago, Old Crow said:
It's not even a matter of whether or not it mirrors reality. A "much-needed food sink?" Really? As if we don't already burn through it exploring, looting, questing, mining/harvesting, fighting zombies and animals, and just moving around.
That reasoning is an nonsensical as the "We want players to engage with zombies" explanation I got the other day regarding dew collectors generating heat activity. WE ALREADY ENGAGE WITH ZOMBIES. A LOT.
If these things bother you wait till bandits join us. The "heat" is what makes us find ways to survive and move on.
Also balance is a process till gold version.
Enjoy and have fun till then. And have much more after.