Always feeling unpleasantly hot

[DarkAcolyte]

So what's up with the temperature? I want to feel more protected but if I try to do so my guy gets overheated and starts sweating and becoming drenched.

[Sorefist]

Strip.

[DivineEvil]

That is the function of Insulation parameter for clothes. When you put more or denser clothing, the insulation adds up and prevent you from losing heat, so you either have to have some body parts completely exposed to vent, avoid running, or only wear the amount of clothing appropriate for the season. Also note that getting your clothing dirty/bloodied will increase their insulation parameter, while drenching via sweating or washing them will reduce it.

Being overheated will cause more thirst, and being cold causes more hunger, if I'm not mistaken.

[_TheBunnymaster_]

Since you're going to suck mightily at combat anyway, it's better to be lightly clothed so you can pick and choose your fights, then get out of dodge, and by the time winter rolls around you'll be good to go.