Ratty don't worry about it, it can be extremely annoying even patched. The ridiculous time limits on the Side Quests and Weight Limits are very frustrating.
I am hesitant to suggest mods if you haven't completed it yet, however if your too frustrated or bored then mods will help.
If you could remember what made you stop playing, I bet there is a mod to fix it.
Scorpio Slasher: ... What about you boy, what do hate?
Marcus: ... Bullies. Tiny d*ck egotists who hurt people for no reason, make people lock their doors at night. People who make general existence worse, people like you.