Wait, that's what food does?! Why not just make food required to get the benefits of a long rest? Maybe fights start among the party if there's not enough food for everyone. Maybe characters can cook meals that initiate new conversations, if they have enough ingredients and have proficiency in chef's tools. I generally like survival mechanics and dislike how easy it is to get around them in 5e, but even just a little should be enough.
(Obviously I haven't played long. I have a very difficult time launching the game)
Last edited by Knightcrawler; 12/10/20 11:26 PM.