I second, (or fourth) the thought. I would Love to see some more unique stat changing effects go into the game.
Sacred mushroom tea that focuses the mind, - +damage, -hp
Leach Leaf biscuits, + HP steal when damage is dealt to enemies.
Plantain salve, for continued HP regeneration.
Mugwart brew, Added stamina and Run speed.
Wolfsbane stew. Kill wolves................(eeeh...)
chamomile tea. Drink before bed and get added stat boosts upon waking.

Just things like that. Maybe even invisibility style changes would be fun. But that might be more out there than the DeVs had in mind.

I really do enjoy the food system. The fact you can change your stats around based on what you are planning to do or to suit your play style, it's great. I'm all for more food options and to provide different buffs however those buffs are best when limited in number of slots so you have to make decisions. I would hate to see the buff system turn into one where you can just stack 10 buffs and become a beast.

Originally posted by Cobretti:

I really do enjoy the food system. The fact you can change your stats around based on what you are planning to do or to suit your play style, it's great. I'm all for more food options and to provide different buffs however those buffs are best when limited in number of slots so you have to make decisions. I would hate to see the buff system turn into one where you can just stack 10 buffs and become a beast.

Agreed.

All these great ideas should be posted in the "Suggestions" forum!

As someone with professional cooking experience i'm for it. Any game with an indepth cooking system I enjoy. Sad that many don't go for it and stop at you cook some meat.

Would love to see them add some food recipes with unique effects besides HP and Stamina. For example food that increases boat speed, or poison resistance, woodcutting etc.

Originally posted by kmc:

Would love to see them add some food recipes with unique effects besides HP and Stamina. For example food that increases boat speed, or poison resistance, woodcutting etc.

There is a poison resistance mead, but it would be cool to have a food that offers it for longer. Run speed buff would also be cool!