Item decay is really a headache. Moreso when you don't even remember what all everything does and what you need to restock. You know what would be great? A returner (and maybe newbie) pack, filled with 1-3 of each drink/apply-based curative, a few hundred of each curative plant, some enchants, things like pipes and vials, and a little "Here's the basics, you old forgetful fart" manual. Ideally, this would be a free little "welcome back" gift to old players who have returned, or you could monetize it, giving people a nice restocking for a cheap fee ($5-$10). Maybe even a short summary of how stuff currently works, ala WoW's "This is how your skills work now" pop-ups. This would not break the game, but it would do a lot to help old players get back into the swing of things - it's really daunting to try to restock and figure out what all you even need when you've been gone a long time, and I'll openly admit that that process has deterred me from coming back to play several times. If the game helped you out, it'd be a way easier and friendly transition back into gameplay.