The first time I played Baldur's gate, we were allowed to consume the food that we had, if say we ran out of potions. Why is this no longer available? Instead we have to use the food in order to have a full rest. We have to scavenge for food in order to have a full rest, thereby also replenishing two short rests. I feel like being able to consume food if we run out of potions in a fight is helpful.
