In regard to the mechanics you mentioned on hunger - Is it possible to starve on the theren barge? As the game "states" that it is being "fed" on the barge <hence the extra cost to you to ride it with the caravan>.



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Oh and last one, DR at any given time has a population of weenies that will criticize at the drop of a hat, don't take things personally it happens to everyone.
Leucius