Conflict is the material of good story.
When there are limited resources, the need or desire for those resoruces can be a source of conflict.
Now how a character reacts and behaves within a conflict, is what determines their moral fiber. Ravenloft is about morality, in the tradition of the Morality Plays that were put on by our ancestors, and continue today in some modern variations.
These changes could be a very good things for role playing, and for some exciting stories waiting to be acted out and enjoyed.
Take initiative, and invest your energies into more positive avenues, or not.