I think something that could be relatively easy to "fix" or work on would utilizing the notification system better. It seems like whenever you are thirsty or hungry, the notifications it gives arent scaled and worded as well as they could be. Adding a few more layers in between "I could use a drink" and "I'm dying of thirst" would go a long way in keeping track your actual condition. For instance: 1. "I could eat something" 2. "I should grab something to eat soon" 3. "I'm hungry" 4. "I'm getting really hungry" 5. "I'm gonna starve to death if I don't get something" 6. "I'm starving" I'm sure this could be improved upon by someone much more creative and talented than myself, but you get the idea. Fleshing out these "thoughts" that go through your head would not only add realism but make it a really useful tool for keeping tabs on your health. The key would be keeping the thoughts interesting and worded well enough to not make it too easy. This strategy could be applied to every aspect of your character. Hunger, thirst, disease, bleeding, exhaustion, etc.
