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# Food, Consumables & Vending
The **Hunger & Thirst system** adds realism to CMG and requires you to manage your characterโs needs while playing.
If ignored, it can affect your gameplay so make sure you stay fed and hydrated.
### ๐ง How It Works
* ๐ **Hunger** and ๐ง **Thirst** decrease over time
* โ ๏ธ If levels get too low, you will see **visual effects**
* You must consume **food or drinks** to restore them
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### ๐ก๏ธ When Is It Active?
* Automatically active when you are:
* Clocked on to a **Faction**
* Clocked on to an **RP Organisation**
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### โ๏ธ Enable Hunger & Thirst (Optional)
You can enable this system even when off-duty:
1. Press **F2** to open the settings menu
2. Go to the **Miscellaneous** tab
3. Enable **Hunger & Thirst**
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### ๐ฅค Using Vending Machines
To restore your Hunger & Thirst:
1. Find a **Vending Machine**
2. Press **E** to interact
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### ๐ Buying Items
Once the menu opens:
1. View the available items
2. Type the **code** of the item you want
3. Press **Enter** to confirm
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### ๐ซ Consuming Items
* Your character will consume the item
* ๐ Hunger and ๐ง Thirst will increase
