Hunger Mechanics Suck

[geckosquid]

Here's my take on the new mechanics.

Minecraft is, at its core, a survival game. Therefore, any game mechanic that makes surviving more difficult for the player only enhances the game experience, as well as the overall challenge of the game. It is now a bit more intimidating to face enemies head-on, making the player strategize on ways to dispose of the threat without losing precious health; essentially, thinking "I need to do what I cam to survive" rather than "Look! A creeper! CHARGE!!!". Besides, if your hunger meter is above 90%, you automatically heal, so if you're full, you can run into combat and regenerate health without having to switch to a porkchop and back to your weapon.