Eating was an interesting experience in the world of Arx, and, as you will soon find out, you don't have much of a taste for raw meats. Luckily the game designers have given you a way to "cook" those rat ribs by setting it on a fire. They even give you the ability to make bread by combining water and flour. This ability to "combine" things in your inventory really opens up a whole new dimension to this game and adds some interesting playability to it. There are, however, plenty of other foods available (usually on the ground, or on a corpse) that you will find during your travels, and if you feel the desire you can even purchase food like a civilized person.​