[guineapig]

Originally Posted by Chablis [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Also, the point is that certain crafted foods last much longer than rations or foraged food.
Chabs

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Originally Posted by guineapig [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Food durations were implemented April 17th, 2001:

http://www.tski.co.jp/baldio/patch/20010417a.html

This is also when stat food was first implemented.

We're talking 2 years after launch.