diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/prop/snake.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/prop/snake.dm
index 2b3812ccc9..91503042bf 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/prop/snake.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/prop/snake.dm
@@ -22,15 +22,14 @@
 // Is the snake hunting a specific atom? (Will always try to meander toward this target.)
 	var/atom/hunting
 
-/obj/effect/temporary_effect/pulse/snake/New(var/turf/T, var/atom/hunt_target, var/atom/Creator)
+/obj/effect/temporary_effect/pulse/snake/Initialize(mapload, var/atom/hunt_target, var/atom/Creator)
+	. = ..()
 	if(hunt_target)
 		hunting = hunt_target
 
 	if(Creator)
 		creator = Creator
 
-	..()
-
 /obj/effect/temporary_effect/pulse/snake/pulse_loop()	// Override needed unfortunately to handle the possibility of not finding a target turf.
 	set waitfor = FALSE
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/spiders.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/spiders.dm
index fd4ed0af80..ebd610e3fb 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/spiders.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/spiders.dm
@@ -104,9 +104,9 @@
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/effect/spider/eggcluster/New(var/location, var/atom/parent)
+/obj/effect/spider/eggcluster/Initialize(mapload, var/atom/parent)
+	. = ..()
 	get_light_and_color(parent)
-	..()
 
 /obj/effect/spider/eggcluster/Destroy()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
@@ -169,8 +169,8 @@
 			/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/giant_spider/webslinger, /mob/living/simple_mob/animal/giant_spider/phorogenic, /mob/living/simple_mob/animal/giant_spider/carrier,
 			/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/giant_spider/ion)
 
-/obj/effect/spider/spiderling/New(var/location, var/atom/parent)
-	..()
+/obj/effect/spider/spiderling/Initialize(mapload, var/atom/parent)
+	. = ..()
 	pixel_x = rand(6,-6)
 	pixel_y = rand(6,-6)
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
@@ -300,8 +300,8 @@
 	desc = "There's a special aura about this one."
 	grow_as = list(/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/giant_spider/nurse/queen)
 
-/obj/effect/spider/spiderling/princess/New(var/location, var/atom/parent)
-	..()
+/obj/effect/spider/spiderling/princess/Initialize(mapload, var/atom/parent)
+	. = ..()
 	amount_grown = 50
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/spiderling_remains
@@ -316,8 +316,9 @@
 	icon_state = "cocoon1"
 	health = 15
 
-/obj/effect/spider/cocoon/New()
-		icon_state = pick("cocoon1","cocoon2","cocoon3")
+/obj/effect/spider/cocoon/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	icon_state = pick("cocoon1","cocoon2","cocoon3")
 
 /obj/effect/spider/cocoon/Destroy()
 	src.visible_message(span_warning("\The [src] splits open."))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/ai_detector.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/ai_detector.dm
index 33f2514b50..52efa85539 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/ai_detector.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/ai_detector.dm
@@ -13,12 +13,12 @@
 	var/detect_state = PROXIMITY_NONE
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_MAGNET = 2, TECH_ENGINEERING = 2, TECH_ILLEGAL = 2)
 
-/obj/item/multitool/ai_detector/New()
+/obj/item/multitool/ai_detector/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	// It's really really unlikely for the view range to change.  But why not be futureproof anyways?
 	range_alert = world.view
 	range_warning = world.view * 2
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
-	..()
 
 /obj/item/multitool/ai_detector/Destroy()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
index 3a827a8d99..30e72353a5 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/defib.dm
@@ -593,9 +593,9 @@
 /obj/item/shockpaddles/linked
 	var/obj/item/defib_kit/base_unit
 
-/obj/item/shockpaddles/linked/New(newloc, obj/item/defib_kit/defib)
+/obj/item/shockpaddles/linked/Initialize(mapload, obj/item/defib_kit/defib)
+	. = ..()
 	base_unit = defib
-	..(newloc)
 
 /obj/item/shockpaddles/linked/Destroy()
 	if(base_unit)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/hacktool.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/hacktool.dm
index 3545ff3486..0012e3f587 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/hacktool.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/hacktool.dm
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
 	max_level = 5
 	full_override = TRUE
 
-/obj/item/multitool/hacktool/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/multitool/hacktool/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	known_targets = list()
 	max_known_targets = 5 + rand(1,3)
 	supported_types = list(/obj/machinery/door/airlock,/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure,/obj/structure/closet/secure_closet)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/holowarrant.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/holowarrant.dm
index 2d13b7ea2c..bb437153c4 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/holowarrant.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/holowarrant.dm
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@
 	name = "holowarrant devices"
 	desc = "A box of holowarrant displays for security use."
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/holowarrants/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/box/holowarrants/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 0 to 3)
 		new /obj/item/holowarrant(src) // VOREStation addition ends
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/personal_shield_generator_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/personal_shield_generator_vr.dm
index ae4dec50e7..5a22b82f1f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/personal_shield_generator_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/personal_shield_generator_vr.dm
@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@
 /obj/item/personal_shield_generator/get_cell()
 	return bcell
 
-/obj/item/personal_shield_generator/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/personal_shield_generator/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(ispath(bcell))
 		bcell = new bcell(src)
 
@@ -402,8 +402,8 @@
 	var/cooldown = 0
 	var/busy = 0
 
-/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/generator/New(newloc, obj/item/personal_shield_generator/shield_gen)
-	..(newloc)
+/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/generator/Initialize(mapload, obj/item/personal_shield_generator/shield_gen)
+	. = ..()
 	shield_generator = shield_gen
 	power_supply = shield_generator.bcell
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/pipe_painter.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/pipe_painter.dm
index f2591d3cff..33e07f1bac 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/pipe_painter.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/pipe_painter.dm
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/device.ogg'
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/device.ogg'
 
-/obj/item/pipe_painter/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/pipe_painter/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	modes = new()
 	for(var/C in pipe_colors)
 		modes += "[C]"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/scanners/health.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/scanners/health.dm
index d7bcabdd50..a72e9d8499 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/scanners/health.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/scanners/health.dm
@@ -21,10 +21,10 @@
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/device.ogg'
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/device.ogg'
 
-/obj/item/healthanalyzer/New()
+/obj/item/healthanalyzer/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(advscan >= 1)
 		verbs += /obj/item/healthanalyzer/proc/toggle_adv
-	..()
 
 /obj/item/healthanalyzer/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/translocator_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/translocator_vr.dm
index 53aa520424..89d86fc8da 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/translocator_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/translocator_vr.dm
@@ -376,10 +376,7 @@ This device records all warnings given and teleport events for admin review in c
 	var/creator
 	var/warned_users = list()
 	var/tele_network = null
-
-/obj/item/perfect_tele_beacon/New()
-	..()
-	flags |= NOBLUDGEON
+	flags = NOBLUDGEON
 
 /obj/item/perfect_tele_beacon/Destroy()
 	tele_name = null
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/tvcamera.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/tvcamera.dm
index aeb06fd95a..30aa888cfa 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/tvcamera.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/tvcamera.dm
@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/device.ogg'
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/device.ogg'
 
-/obj/item/tvcamera/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/tvcamera/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	listening_objects += src
 
 /obj/item/tvcamera/Destroy()
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	qdel(radio)
 	camera = null
 	radio = null
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/tvcamera/examine()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplink.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplink.dm
index 84fa9f8f70..d352e26daf 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplink.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplink.dm
@@ -226,8 +226,8 @@
 	if(hidden_uplink)
 		hidden_uplink.trigger(user)
 
-/obj/item/multitool/uplink/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/multitool/uplink/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	hidden_uplink = new(src)
 
 /obj/item/multitool/uplink/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/robot/robot_parts.dm b/code/game/objects/items/robot/robot_parts.dm
index 2d93e9c7bc..77a550ee3d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/robot/robot_parts.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/robot/robot_parts.dm
@@ -12,9 +12,6 @@
 /obj/item/robot_parts/set_dir()
 	return
 
-/obj/item/robot_parts/New(var/newloc, var/model)
-	..(newloc)
-
 /obj/item/robot_parts/l_arm
 	name = "cyborg left arm"
 	desc = "A skeletal limb wrapped in pseudomuscles, with a low-conductivity case."
@@ -71,9 +68,9 @@
 	var/obj/item/robot_parts/head/head = null
 	var/created_name = ""
 
-/obj/item/robot_parts/robot_suit/New()
-	..()
-	src.update_icon()
+/obj/item/robot_parts/robot_suit/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	update_icon()
 
 /obj/item/robot_parts/robot_suit/update_icon()
 	cut_overlays()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/toys/target_toy.dm b/code/game/objects/items/toys/target_toy.dm
index 7b4d79aca3..e02445a293 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/toys/target_toy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/toys/target_toy.dm
@@ -8,5 +8,6 @@
 /obj/item/paper/target
 	name = "target notice"
 
-/obj/item/paper/target/New()
+/obj/item/paper/target/Initialize(mapload, text, title)
+	. = ..()
 	info = "Your target is " + span_bold("[random_name(pick(MALE,FEMALE))]") + ". Make sure they don't get out of there alive."
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys_vr.dm
index fad6192fc6..68db2880df 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys_vr.dm
@@ -718,8 +718,8 @@
 	var/bullets_left = 0
 	var/max_shots = 6
 
-/obj/item/toy/russian_revolver/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/toy/russian_revolver/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	spin_cylinder()
 
 /obj/item/toy/russian_revolver/attack_self(mob/user)
@@ -780,8 +780,8 @@
 	max_shots = 1
 	var/fake_bullets = 0
 
-/obj/item/toy/russian_revolver/trick_revolver/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/toy/russian_revolver/trick_revolver/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	fake_bullets = rand(2, 7)
 
 /obj/item/toy/russian_revolver/trick_revolver/examine(mob/user)
@@ -848,8 +848,8 @@
 	var/popped = 0
 	var/real = 0
 
-/obj/item/toy/snake_popper/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/toy/snake_popper/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(prob(0.1))
 		real = 1
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/trash.dm b/code/game/objects/items/trash.dm
index 378ab6b450..64b4875685 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/trash.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/trash.dm
@@ -11,15 +11,12 @@
 	matter = list(MAT_STEEL = 30)
 	var/age = 0
 
-/obj/item/trash/New(var/newloc, var/_age)
-	..(newloc)
+/obj/item/trash/Initialize(mapload, var/_age)
+	. = ..()
 	if(!isnull(_age))
 		age = _age
-
-/obj/item/trash/Initialize(mapload)
 	if(!mapload || !CONFIG_GET(flag/persistence_ignore_mapload))
 		SSpersistence.track_value(src, /datum/persistent/filth/trash)
-	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/trash/Destroy()
 	SSpersistence.forget_value(src, /datum/persistent/filth/trash)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/game_kit.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/game_kit.dm
index 1e038d316b..8571725bac 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/game_kit.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/game_kit.dm
@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ CONTAINS:
 THAT STUPID GAME KIT
 
 */
-/obj/item/game_kit/New()
-	src.board_stat = "BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB"
-	src.selected = "CR"
+/obj/item/game_kit
+	board_stat = "BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB"
+	selected = "CR"
 
 /obj/item/game_kit/MouseDrop(mob/user as mob)
 	if (user == usr && !user.restrained() && !user.stat && (user.contents.Find(src) || in_range(src, user)))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/gift_wrappaper.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/gift_wrappaper.dm
index b120b35804..298ecbae5d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/gift_wrappaper.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/gift_wrappaper.dm
@@ -16,15 +16,14 @@
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/cardboardbox.ogg'
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/cardboardbox.ogg'
 
-/obj/item/a_gift/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/a_gift/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	pixel_x = rand(-10,10)
 	pixel_y = rand(-10,10)
 	if(w_class > 0 && w_class < ITEMSIZE_LARGE)
 		icon_state = "gift[w_class]"
 	else
 		icon_state = "gift[pick(1, 2, 3)]"
-	return
 
 /obj/item/gift/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	user.drop_item()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/confetti.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/confetti.dm
index 4100d05155..ded0d83500 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/confetti.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/confetti.dm
@@ -9,10 +9,10 @@
 	var/datum/effect/effect/system/confetti_spread
 	var/confetti_strength = 8
 
-/obj/item/grenade/confetti/New()
-	..()
-	src.confetti_spread = new /datum/effect/effect/system/confetti_spread()
-	src.confetti_spread.attach(src)
+/obj/item/grenade/confetti/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	confetti_spread = new /datum/effect/effect/system/confetti_spread()
+	confetti_spread.attach(src)
 
 /obj/item/grenade/confetti/Destroy()
 	qdel(confetti_spread)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/smokebomb.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/smokebomb.dm
index 66c9bb03d9..cd68ca3f3a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/smokebomb.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/smokebomb.dm
@@ -11,10 +11,10 @@
 	var/smoke_color
 	var/smoke_strength = 8
 
-/obj/item/grenade/smokebomb/New()
-	..()
-	src.smoke = new /datum/effect/effect/system/smoke_spread/bad()
-	src.smoke.attach(src)
+/obj/item/grenade/smokebomb/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	smoke = new /datum/effect/effect/system/smoke_spread/bad()
+	smoke.attach(src)
 
 /obj/item/grenade/smokebomb/Destroy()
 	qdel(smoke)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant.dm
index 1a538acc30..4cf1ba8a8c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant.dm
@@ -108,9 +108,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_BOILERPLATE(all_tracking_implants, /obj/item/implant/tracking)
 /obj/item/implant/tracking/weak	//This is for the loadout
 	degrade_time = 2.5 MINUTES
 
-/obj/item/implant/tracking/New()
+/obj/item/implant/tracking/Initialize(mapload, ...)
+	. = ..()
 	id = rand(1, 1000)
-	..()
 
 /obj/item/implant/tracking/post_implant(var/mob/source)
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantcircuits.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantcircuits.dm
index 51207ed2c7..199adf9f6d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantcircuits.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantcircuits.dm
@@ -8,15 +8,15 @@
 /obj/item/implant/integrated_circuit/islegal()
 	return TRUE
 
-/obj/item/implant/integrated_circuit/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/implant/integrated_circuit/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	IC = new(src)
 	IC.implant = src
 
 /obj/item/implant/integrated_circuit/Destroy()
 	IC.implant = null
 	qdel(IC)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/implant/integrated_circuit/get_data()
 	var/dat = {"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implanter_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implanter_vr.dm
index a794761998..baf80a396c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implanter_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implanter_vr.dm
@@ -3,8 +3,7 @@
 /obj/item/implanter/vrlanguage
 	name = "implanter-language"
 
-/obj/item/implanter/vrlanguage/New()
-	src.imp = new /obj/item/implant/vrlanguage( src )
-	..()
+/obj/item/implanter/vrlanguage/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	imp = new /obj/item/implant/vrlanguage( src )
 	update()
-	return
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantuplink.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantuplink.dm
index e142c5bbda..0dc76d444b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantuplink.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implantuplink.dm
@@ -3,13 +3,12 @@
 	desc = "Summon things."
 	var/activation_emote = "chuckle"
 
-/obj/item/implant/uplink/New()
+/obj/item/implant/uplink/Initialize(mapload)
 	activation_emote = pick("blink", "blink_r", "eyebrow", "chuckle", "twitch", "frown", "nod", "blush", "giggle", "grin", "groan", "shrug", "smile", "pale", "sniff", "whimper", "wink")
 	hidden_uplink = new(src)
 	//hidden_uplink.uses = 5
 	//Code currently uses a mind var for telecrystals, balancing is currently an issue. Will investigate.
-	..()
-	return
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/implant/uplink/post_implant(mob/source)
 	var/choices = list("blink", "blink_r", "eyebrow", "chuckle", "twitch", "frown", "nod", "blush", "giggle", "grin", "groan", "shrug", "smile", "pale", "sniff", "whimper", "wink")
@@ -22,4 +21,3 @@
 /obj/item/implant/uplink/trigger(emote, mob/source as mob)
 	if(hidden_uplink && usr == source) // Let's not have another people activate our uplink
 		hidden_uplink.check_trigger(source, emote, activation_emote)
-	return
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/manuals.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/manuals.dm
index 69a7ff4e98..7d2c2e5f68 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/manuals.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/manuals.dm
@@ -11,9 +11,6 @@
 	item_state = "book15"
 	author = "Engineering Encyclopedia"		 // Who wrote the thing, can be changed by pen or PC. It is not automatically assigned
 	title = "Particle Accelerator User's Guide"
-
-/obj/item/book/manual/engineering_particle_accelerator/New()
-	..()
 	dat = {"<html>
 				<head>
 				<style>
@@ -59,9 +56,7 @@
 	item_state = "book15"
 	author = "Central Engineering Division"
 	title = "Supermatter Engine Operating Manual"
-
-/obj/item/book/manual/supermatter_engine/New()
-	..()			//CHOMPEdit Start - Updated Supermatter Engine Manual
+	//CHOMPEdit Start - Updated Supermatter Engine Manual
 	dat = {"<html>
 				<head>
 				<style>
@@ -216,10 +211,7 @@
 	item_state = "book15"
 	author = "Central Engineering Division"
 	title = "R-UST Operating Manual"
-
-//R-UST guide Re-Writen by Gozulio to reflect how the R-UST actually operates. (CHOMPedit, re-written again :3 By Foxglove)
-/obj/item/book/manual/rust_engine/New()
-	..()
+	//R-UST guide Re-Writen by Gozulio to reflect how the R-UST actually operates. (CHOMPedit, re-written again :3 By Foxglove)
 	dat = {"<html>
 				<head>
 				<style>
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_armor.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_armor.dm
index 1ed20730b7..1be1a3c2b8 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_armor.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/material_armor.dm
@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@ Protectiveness | Armor %
 	var/material_slowdown_modifier = 0
 	var/material_slowdown_multiplier = 0.5
 
-/obj/item/clothing/New(var/newloc, var/material_key)
-	..(newloc)
+/obj/item/clothing/Initialize(mapload, var/material_key)
+	. = ..()
 	if(!material_key)
 		material_key = default_material
 	if(material_key) // May still be null if a material was not specified as a default.
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm
index d02fa34ce5..fe513f250f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm
@@ -24,23 +24,23 @@
 			slot_r_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/righthand_melee.dmi',
 			)
 
-/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/green/New()
+/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/green
 	colorable = FALSE
 	lcolor = "#008000"
 
-/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/red/New()
+/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/red
 	colorable = FALSE
 	lcolor = "#FF0000"
 
-/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/blue/New()
+/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/blue
 	colorable = FALSE
 	lcolor = "#0000FF"
 
-/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/purple/New()
+/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/purple
 	colorable = FALSE
 	lcolor = "#800080"
 
-/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/white/New()
+/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/white
 	colorable = FALSE
 	lcolor = "#FFFFFF"
 
@@ -250,8 +250,8 @@
 	use_cell = TRUE
 	hitcost = 120
 
-/obj/item/melee/energy/axe/charge/loaded/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/melee/energy/axe/charge/loaded/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	bcell = new/obj/item/cell/device/weapon(src)
 
 /*
@@ -410,8 +410,8 @@
 
 	hitcost = 75
 
-/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/charge/loaded/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/charge/loaded/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	bcell = new/obj/item/cell/device/weapon(src)
 
 //Energy Blade (ninja uses this)
@@ -438,8 +438,8 @@
 	projectile_parry_chance = 60
 	lcolor = "#00FF00"
 
-/obj/item/melee/energy/blade/New()
-
+/obj/item/melee/energy/blade/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	spark_system = new /datum/effect/effect/system/spark_spread()
 	spark_system.set_up(5, 0, src)
 	spark_system.attach(src)
@@ -449,15 +449,15 @@
 
 /obj/item/melee/energy/blade/Destroy()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/melee/energy/blade/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	user.drop_from_inventory(src)
-	spawn(1) if(src) qdel(src)
+	QDEL_IN(src, 1)
 
 /obj/item/melee/energy/blade/dropped(mob/user)
 	..()
-	spawn(1) if(src) qdel(src)
+	QDEL_IN(src, 1)
 
 /obj/item/melee/energy/blade/process()
 	if(!creator || loc != creator || !creator.item_is_in_hands(src))
@@ -472,7 +472,7 @@
 			host.pinned -= src
 			host.embedded -= src
 			host.drop_from_inventory(src)
-		spawn(1) if(src) qdel(src)
+		QDEL_IN(src, 1)
 
 /obj/item/melee/energy/blade/handle_shield(mob/user, var/damage, atom/damage_source = null, mob/attacker = null, var/def_zone = null, var/attack_text = "the attack")
 	if(default_parry_check(user, attacker, damage_source) && prob(60))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/stunbaton.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/stunbaton.dm
index 2d306e1373..178c4c82f1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/stunbaton.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/stunbaton.dm
@@ -24,10 +24,9 @@
 	var/grip_safety = TRUE
 	var/taped_safety = FALSE
 
-/obj/item/melee/baton/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/melee/baton/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	update_icon()
-	return
 
 /obj/item/melee/baton/get_cell()
 	return bcell
@@ -64,11 +63,9 @@
 				usr.put_in_l_hand(src)
 		src.add_fingerprint(usr)
 
-/obj/item/melee/baton/loaded/New() //this one starts with a cell pre-installed.
-	..()
+/obj/item/melee/baton/loaded/Initialize(mapload) //this one starts with a cell pre-installed.
 	bcell = new/obj/item/cell/device/weapon(src)
-	update_icon()
-	return
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/melee/baton/proc/deductcharge()
 	if(status == 1)		//Only deducts charge when it's on
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm
index 3b895b2299..8f3eec7abb 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm
@@ -563,30 +563,26 @@ var/list/global/tank_gauge_cache = list()
 	add_overlay("bomb_assembly")
 
 
-/obj/item/tank/phoron/onetankbomb/New()
-	..()
-	src.onetankbomb()
+/obj/item/tank/phoron/onetankbomb/Initialize(mapload, var/amount = 1)
+	. = ..()
+	onetankbomb(amount)
 
-/obj/item/tank/oxygen/onetankbomb/New()
-	..()
-	src.onetankbomb()
+/obj/item/tank/oxygen/onetankbomb/Initialize(mapload, var/amount = 1)
+	. = ..()
+	onetankbomb(amount)
 
 
-/obj/item/tank/phoron/onetankbomb/full/New()
-	..()
-	src.onetankbomb(2)
+/obj/item/tank/phoron/onetankbomb/full/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, 2)
 
-/obj/item/tank/oxygen/onetankbomb/full/New()
-	..()
-	src.onetankbomb(2)
+/obj/item/tank/oxygen/onetankbomb/full/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, 2)
 
-/obj/item/tank/phoron/onetankbomb/small/New()
-	..()
-	src.onetankbomb(0)
+/obj/item/tank/phoron/onetankbomb/small/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, 0)
 
-/obj/item/tank/oxygen/onetankbomb/small/New()
-	..()
-	src.onetankbomb(0)
+/obj/item/tank/oxygen/onetankbomb/small/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, 0)
 
 /////////////////////////////////
 ///Pulled from rewritten bomb.dm
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/transforming.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/transforming.dm
index e636dcd0fe..873d445015 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/transforming.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/transforming.dm
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@
 	var/obj/item/weldingtool/welder
 	var/weldertype = /obj/item/weldingtool/dummy
 
-/obj/item/tool/transforming/New(newloc, no_counterpart = TRUE)
-	..(newloc)
+/obj/item/tool/transforming/Initialize(mapload, no_counterpart = TRUE)
+	. = ..()
 	if(TOOL_WELDER in possible_tooltypes)
 		welder = new weldertype(src)
 	on_tool_switch()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
index 568c5aebd1..1464fc43ef 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
@@ -101,8 +101,8 @@
 
 	var/escape_time = 8 SECONDS
 
-/obj/effect/energy_net/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/energy_net/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 
 /obj/effect/energy_net/Destroy()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/bonfire.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/bonfire.dm
index e6223a0f69..f8157232c7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/bonfire.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/bonfire.dm
@@ -13,26 +13,25 @@
 	var/set_temperature = T0C + 30	//K
 	var/heating_power = 80000
 
-/obj/structure/bonfire/New(newloc, material_name)
-	..(newloc)
+/obj/structure/bonfire/Initialize(mapload, material_name)
+	. = ..()
 	if(!material_name)
 		material_name = MAT_WOOD
 	material = get_material_by_name("[material_name]")
 	if(!material)
-		qdel(src)
-		return
+		return INITIALIZE_HINT_QDEL
 	color = material.icon_colour
 
 // Blue wood.
-/obj/structure/bonfire/sifwood/New(newloc, material_name)
-	..(newloc, MAT_SIFWOOD)
+/obj/structure/bonfire/sifwood/Initialize(mapload, material_name)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_SIFWOOD)
 
-/obj/structure/bonfire/permanent/New(newloc, material_name)
-	..()
+/obj/structure/bonfire/permanent/Initialize(mapload, material_name)
+	. = ..()
 	ignite()
 
-/obj/structure/bonfire/permanent/sifwood/New(newloc, material_name)
-	..(newloc, MAT_SIFWOOD)
+/obj/structure/bonfire/permanent/sifwood/Initialize(mapload, material_name)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_SIFWOOD)
 
 //CHOMPStation Addition Start
 /obj/structure/bonfire/examine(mob/user)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/utility_closets_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/utility_closets_vr.dm
index 152b6fb816..8e8afcec60 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/utility_closets_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/utility_closets_vr.dm
@@ -2,6 +2,6 @@
 	starts_with += /obj/item/storage/toolbox/emergency
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/structure/closet/hydrant/New()
+/obj/structure/closet/hydrant/Initialize(mapload)
 	starts_with += /obj/item/storage/toolbox/emergency
 	return ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/door_assembly.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/door_assembly.dm
index 2acf3afa2c..4eca9147fb 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/door_assembly.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/door_assembly.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@
 	var/glass = 0 // 0 = glass can be installed. -1 = glass can't be installed. 1 = glass is already installed. Text = mineral plating is installed instead.
 	var/created_name = null
 
-/obj/structure/door_assembly/New()
+/obj/structure/door_assembly/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	update_state()
 
 /obj/structure/door_assembly/door_assembly_com
@@ -136,14 +137,14 @@
 	airlock_type = "/multi_tile/glass"
 	glass = -1 //To prevent bugs in deconstruction process.
 
-/obj/structure/door_assembly/multi_tile/New()
+/obj/structure/door_assembly/multi_tile/Initialize(mapload)
 	if(dir in list(EAST, WEST))
 		bound_width = width * world.icon_size
 		bound_height = world.icon_size
 	else
 		bound_width = world.icon_size
 		bound_height = width * world.icon_size
-	update_state()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/structure/door_assembly/multi_tile/Moved(atom/old_loc, direction, forced = FALSE)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/flora/flora.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/flora/flora.dm
index 93635090f3..57e6dd0ec5 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/flora/flora.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/flora/flora.dm
@@ -103,8 +103,8 @@
 	harvest_loot = list(/obj/item/stack/material/fiber = 1)
 	max_harvests = 1
 
-/obj/structure/flora/bush/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/flora/bush/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	icon_state = "snowbush[rand(1, 6)]"
 
 /obj/structure/flora/pottedplant
@@ -152,114 +152,104 @@
 		var/choice = pickweight(possibleseeds)
 		new choice(get_turf(user))
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/Initialize(mapload, var/bush_icon)
+	. = ..()
+	if(bush_icon)
+		icon_state = bush_icon
+		return
 	icon_state = "firstbush_[rand(1, 4)]"
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/reedbush
 	icon_state = "reedbush_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/reedbush/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "reedbush_[rand(1, 4)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/reedbush/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "reedbush_[rand(1, 4)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/leafybush
 	icon_state = "leafybush_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/leafybush/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "leafybush_[rand(1, 3)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/leafybush/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "leafybush_[rand(1, 3)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/palebush
 	icon_state = "palebush_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/palebush/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "palebush_[rand(1, 4)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/palebush/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "palebush_[rand(1, 4)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/stalkybush
 	icon_state = "stalkybush_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/stalkybush/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "stalkybush_[rand(1, 3)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/stalkybush/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "stalkybush_[rand(1, 3)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/grassybush
 	icon_state = "grassybush_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/grassybush/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "grassybush_[rand(1, 4)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/grassybush/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "grassybush_[rand(1, 4)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/fernybush
 	icon_state = "fernybush_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/fernybush/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "fernybush_[rand(1, 3)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/fernybush/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "fernybush_[rand(1, 3)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/sunnybush
 	icon_state = "sunnybush_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/sunnybush/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/sunnybush/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, )
 	icon_state = "sunnybush_[rand(1, 3)]"
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/genericbush
 	icon_state = "genericbush_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/genericbush/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/genericbush/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, )
 	icon_state = "genericbush_[rand(1, 4)]"
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/pointybush
 	icon_state = "pointybush_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/pointybush/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "pointybush_[rand(1, 4)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/pointybush/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "pointybush_[rand(1, 4)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/lavendergrass
 	icon_state = "lavendergrass_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/lavendergrass/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "lavendergrass_[rand(1, 4)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/lavendergrass/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "lavendergrass_[rand(1, 4)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/ywflowers
 	icon_state = "ywflowers_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/ywflowers/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "ywflowers_[rand(1, 3)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/ywflowers/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "ywflowers_[rand(1, 3)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/brflowers
 	icon_state = "brflowers_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/brflowers/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "brflowers_[rand(1, 3)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/brflowers/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "brflowers_[rand(1, 3)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/ppflowers
 	icon_state = "ppflowers_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/ppflowers/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "ppflowers_[rand(1, 3)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/ppflowers/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "ppflowers_[rand(1, 3)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/sparsegrass
 	icon_state = "sparsegrass_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/sparsegrass/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "sparsegrass_[rand(1, 3)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/sparsegrass/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "sparsegrass_[rand(1, 3)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/fullgrass
 	icon_state = "fullgrass_1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/fullgrass/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "fullgrass_[rand(1, 3)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/ausbushes/fullgrass/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "fullgrass_[rand(1, 3)]")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/skeleton
 	name = "hanging skeleton model"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/flora/flora_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/flora/flora_vr.dm
index b5e6879d79..a347f7e5f7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/flora/flora_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/flora/flora_vr.dm
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/flora/pumpkins.dmi'
 	icon_state = "spawner-jackolantern"
 
-/obj/effect/landmark/carved_pumpkin_spawn/New()
+/obj/effect/landmark/carved_pumpkin_spawn/Initialize(mapload)
+	..()
 	var/new_pumpkin = pick(
 		prob(70);/obj/structure/flora/pumpkin,
 		prob(60);/obj/structure/flora/pumpkin/carved,
@@ -18,7 +19,7 @@
 		prob(30);/obj/structure/flora/pumpkin/carved/girly,
 		prob(10);/obj/structure/flora/pumpkin/carved/owo)
 	new new_pumpkin(src.loc)
-	..()
+	return INITIALIZE_HINT_QDEL
 
 /obj/structure/flora/pumpkin/carved
 	name = "jack o'lantern"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/flora/grass.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/flora/grass.dm
index 66af4f08bd..cfe04f2ff6 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/flora/grass.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/flora/grass.dm
@@ -4,23 +4,24 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/flora/snowflora.dmi'
 	anchored = TRUE
 
+/obj/structure/flora/grass/Initialize(mapload, var/grass_icon)
+	. = ..()
+	icon_state = grass_icon
+
 /obj/structure/flora/grass/brown
 	icon_state = "snowgrass1bb"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/grass/brown/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "snowgrass[rand(1, 3)]bb"
+/obj/structure/flora/grass/brown/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "snowgrass[rand(1, 3)]bb")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/grass/green
 	icon_state = "snowgrass1gb"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/grass/green/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "snowgrass[rand(1, 3)]gb"
+/obj/structure/flora/grass/green/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "snowgrass[rand(1, 3)]gb")
 
 /obj/structure/flora/grass/both
 	icon_state = "snowgrassall1"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/grass/both/New()
-	..()
-	icon_state = "snowgrassall[rand(1, 3)]"
+/obj/structure/flora/grass/both/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, "snowgrassall[rand(1, 3)]")
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/grille.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/grille.dm
index 1cf0acfc8c..7a47f3b992 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/grille.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/grille.dm
@@ -225,8 +225,8 @@
 	icon_state = "grille-b"
 	density = FALSE
 
-/obj/structure/grille/broken/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/grille/broken/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	health = rand(-5, -1) //In the destroyed but not utterly threshold.
 	healthcheck() //Send this to healthcheck just in case we want to do something else with it.
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/inflatable.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/inflatable.dm
index 536d99e260..c28103a6fb 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/inflatable.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/inflatable.dm
@@ -34,8 +34,8 @@
 	var/health = 50.0
 
 
-/obj/structure/inflatable/New(location)
-	..()
+/obj/structure/inflatable/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	update_nearby_tiles(need_rebuild=1)
 
 /obj/structure/inflatable/Destroy()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/medical_stand_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/medical_stand_vr.dm
index 2f5dae3ff0..7fefd72896 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/medical_stand_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/medical_stand_vr.dm
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@
 	var/list/transfer_amounts = list(REM, 1, 2)
 	var/transfer_amount = 1
 
-/obj/structure/medical_stand/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/medical_stand/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if (spawn_type)
 		tank = new spawn_type (src)
 	contained = new mask_type (src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/mop_bucket.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/mop_bucket.dm
index f0ac25b537..d420cf0bef 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/mop_bucket.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/mop_bucket.dm
@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@
 
 GLOBAL_LIST_BOILERPLATE(all_mopbuckets, /obj/structure/mopbucket)
 
-/obj/structure/mopbucket/New()
+/obj/structure/mopbucket/Initialize(mapload, ...)
 	create_reagents(300)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/structure/mopbucket/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/props/statue.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/props/statue.dm
index 58134d38bd..981eb46d19 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/props/statue.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/props/statue.dm
@@ -60,7 +60,8 @@
 	layer = ABOVE_WINDOW_LAYER
 	interaction_message = span_notice("Cool to touch and unbelievable smooth. You can almost see your reflection in it.")
 
-/obj/structure/prop/statue/phoron/New()
+/obj/structure/prop/statue/phoron/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	set_light(2, 3, "#cc66ff")
 
 /obj/structure/prop/statue/pillar
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes.dm
index 29bf0b9535..08c467a00b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes.dm
@@ -78,20 +78,19 @@
 
 
 
-/obj/structure/transit_tube_pod/New(loc)
-	..(loc)
+/obj/structure/transit_tube_pod/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 
 	air_contents.adjust_multi(GAS_O2, MOLES_O2STANDARD * 2, GAS_N2, MOLES_N2STANDARD)
 	air_contents.temperature = T20C
 
 	// Give auto tubes time to align before trying to start moving
-	spawn(5)
-		follow_tube()
+	follow_tube()
 
 
 
-/obj/structure/transit_tube/New(loc)
-	..(loc)
+/obj/structure/transit_tube/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 
 	if(tube_dirs == null)
 		init_dirs()
@@ -107,12 +106,6 @@
 		AM.loc = src.loc
 		to_chat(AM, span_info("You slip under the tube."))
 
-
-/obj/structure/transit_tube/station/New(loc)
-	..(loc)
-
-
-
 /obj/structure/transit_tube/station/Bumped(mob/AM as mob|obj)
 	if(!pod_moving && icon_state == "open" && istype(AM, /mob))
 		for(var/obj/structure/transit_tube_pod/pod in loc)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/trash_pile_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/trash_pile_vr.dm
index 5f41cb68bc..df24f99a16 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/trash_pile_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/trash_pile_vr.dm
@@ -369,8 +369,8 @@
 	destructible = 1
 	spawn_delay = 1 HOUR
 
-/obj/structure/mob_spawner/mouse_nest/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/mob_spawner/mouse_nest/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	last_spawn = rand(world.time - spawn_delay, world.time)
 	icon_state = pick(
 		"pile1",
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
index 2bbcb9bae2..30498fc7b0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
 	var/w_items = 0			//the combined w_class of all the items in the cistern
 	var/mob/living/swirlie = null	//the mob being given a swirlie
 
-/obj/structure/toilet/New()
+/obj/structure/toilet/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	open = round(rand(0, 1))
 	update_icon()
 
diff --git a/code/modules/artifice/deadringer.dm b/code/modules/artifice/deadringer.dm
index eb650addfd..fc6a0e522e 100644
--- a/code/modules/artifice/deadringer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/artifice/deadringer.dm
@@ -14,14 +14,14 @@
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/watchowner = null
 
 
-/obj/item/deadringer/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/deadringer/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 
 /obj/item/deadringer/Destroy() //just in case some smartass tries to stay invisible by destroying the watch
 	reveal()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/deadringer/dropped(mob/user)
 	..()
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/exile.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/exile.dm
index 4c91143ae5..87099706b9 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/exile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/exile.dm
@@ -4,12 +4,10 @@
 /obj/item/implanter/exile
 	name = "implanter-exile"
 
-/obj/item/implanter/exile/New()
-	src.imp = new /obj/item/implant/exile( src )
-	..()
+/obj/item/implanter/exile/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	imp = new /obj/item/implant/exile(src)
 	update()
-	return
-
 
 /obj/item/implant/exile
 	name = "exile"
@@ -29,10 +27,9 @@
 	icon_state = "implantcase-r"
 
 
-/obj/item/implantcase/exile/New()
-	src.imp = new /obj/item/implant/exile( src )
-	..()
-	return
+/obj/item/implantcase/exile/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	src.imp = new /obj/item/implant/exile(src)
 
 
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/exile
diff --git a/code/modules/blob/blob.dm b/code/modules/blob/blob.dm
index 0c86b9ae50..1fe57589ed 100644
--- a/code/modules/blob/blob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/blob/blob.dm
@@ -17,10 +17,10 @@
 	var/fire_resist = 1
 	var/expandType = /obj/effect/blob
 
-/obj/effect/blob/New(loc)
+/obj/effect/blob/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	health = maxHealth
 	update_icon()
-	return ..(loc)
 
 /obj/effect/blob/CanPass(var/atom/movable/mover, var/turf/target)
 	return FALSE
@@ -164,9 +164,9 @@
 /obj/effect/blob/core/update_icon()
 	return
 
-/obj/effect/blob/core/New(loc)
+/obj/effect/blob/core/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
-	return ..(loc)
 
 /obj/effect/blob/core/Destroy()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
@@ -188,8 +188,8 @@
 	brute_resist = 1
 	fire_resist = 2
 
-/obj/effect/blob/shield/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/blob/shield/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	update_nearby_tiles()
 
 /obj/effect/blob/shield/Destroy()
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/vore/02_size.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/vore/02_size.dm
index c38ede02c1..74a6190f5e 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/vore/02_size.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/vore/02_size.dm
@@ -119,13 +119,13 @@
 
 /datum/category_item/player_setup_item/vore/size/OnTopic(var/href, var/list/href_list, var/mob/user)
 	if(href_list["size_multiplier"])
-		var/new_size = tgui_input_number(user, "Choose your character's size, ranging from 25% to 200%", "Set Size", pref.size_multiplier*100, 200, 25)
-		if (!ISINRANGE(new_size,25,200))
+		var/new_size = tgui_input_number(user, "Choose your character's size, ranging from [RESIZE_MINIMUM * 100]% to [RESIZE_MAXIMUM * 100]%", "Set Size", pref.size_multiplier * 100, RESIZE_MAXIMUM * 100, RESIZE_MINIMUM * 100)
+		if (!ISINRANGE(new_size, RESIZE_MINIMUM * 100, RESIZE_MAXIMUM * 100))
 			pref.size_multiplier = 1
 			to_chat(user, span_notice("Invalid size."))
 			return TOPIC_REFRESH_UPDATE_PREVIEW
 		else if(new_size)
-			pref.size_multiplier = (new_size/100)
+			pref.size_multiplier = (new_size / 100)
 			return TOPIC_REFRESH_UPDATE_PREVIEW
 
 	else if(href_list["toggle_fuzzy"])
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences_spawnpoints.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences_spawnpoints.dm
index 08d51feebd..de5864caa9 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences_spawnpoints.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences_spawnpoints.dm
@@ -92,9 +92,9 @@ var/list/spawntypes = list()
 	name = "JoinLateShuttle"
 	delete_me = 1
 
-/obj/effect/landmark/arrivals/New()
+/obj/effect/landmark/arrivals/Initialize(mapload)
 	latejoin += loc
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 var/global/list/latejoin_tram   = list()
 
@@ -102,9 +102,9 @@ var/global/list/latejoin_tram   = list()
 	name = "JoinLateTram"
 	delete_me = 1
 
-/obj/effect/landmark/tram/New()
+/obj/effect/landmark/tram/Initialize(mapload)
 	latejoin_tram += loc // There's no tram but you know whatever man!
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /datum/spawnpoint/tram
 	display_name = "Tram Station"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/breaches.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/breaches.dm
index f4dca9722d..bf998b2cb8 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/breaches.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/breaches.dm
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@
 	var/burn_damage = 0                     // Specifically burn damage.
 	var/base_name                           // Used to keep the original name safe while we apply modifiers.
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	base_name = "[name]"
 
 //Some simple descriptors for breaches. Global because lazy, TODO: work out a better way to do this.
diff --git a/code/modules/economy/coins_vr.dm b/code/modules/economy/coins_vr.dm
index aef2ce4b31..33171cb69a 100644
--- a/code/modules/economy/coins_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/economy/coins_vr.dm
@@ -15,7 +15,8 @@
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/ring.ogg'
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/ring.ogg'
 
-/obj/item/aliencoin/New()
+/obj/item/aliencoin/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	randpixel_xy()
 
 /obj/item/aliencoin/basic
diff --git a/code/modules/games/dice.dm b/code/modules/games/dice.dm
index 5a4a3d0259..7e94bcc4e6 100644
--- a/code/modules/games/dice.dm
+++ b/code/modules/games/dice.dm
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
 	var/tamper_proof = FALSE //Set to TRUE if the die needs to be unable to be weighted, such as for events
 	attack_verb = list("diced")
 
-/obj/item/dice/New()
+/obj/item/dice/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	icon_state = "[name][rand(1,sides)]"
 
 /obj/item/dice/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
@@ -126,10 +127,10 @@
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/hat.ogg'
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/hat.ogg'
 
-/obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/dice/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/dice/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 1 to 7)
-		new /obj/item/dice( src )
+		new /obj/item/dice(src)
 
 /obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/dice_nerd	//DnD dice
 	name = "bag of gaming dice"
@@ -139,15 +140,15 @@
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/hat.ogg'
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/hat.ogg'
 
-/obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/dice_nerd/New()
-	..()
-	new /obj/item/dice/d4( src )
-	new /obj/item/dice( src )
-	new /obj/item/dice/d8( src )
-	new /obj/item/dice/d10( src )
-	new /obj/item/dice/d12( src )
-	new /obj/item/dice/d20( src )
-	new /obj/item/dice/d100( src )
+/obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/dice_nerd/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	new /obj/item/dice/d4(src)
+	new /obj/item/dice(src)
+	new /obj/item/dice/d8(src)
+	new /obj/item/dice/d10(src)
+	new /obj/item/dice/d12(src)
+	new /obj/item/dice/d20(src)
+	new /obj/item/dice/d100(src)
 
 /*
  *Liar's Dice cup
@@ -198,7 +199,7 @@
 		revealDice(player)
 
 
-/obj/item/storage/dicecup/loaded/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/dicecup/loaded/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 1 to 5)
-		new /obj/item/dice( src )
+		new /obj/item/dice(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/subtypes/output.dm b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/subtypes/output.dm
index 2a9c6ed723..2647271307 100644
--- a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/subtypes/output.dm
+++ b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/subtypes/output.dm
@@ -184,8 +184,8 @@
 	power_draw_per_use = 20
 	var/list/sounds = list()
 
-/obj/item/integrated_circuit/output/sound/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/integrated_circuit/output/sound/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	extended_desc = list()
 	extended_desc += "The first input pin determines which sound is used. The choices are; "
 	extended_desc += jointext(sounds, ", ")
diff --git a/code/modules/lighting/lighting_fake_sun_vr.dm b/code/modules/lighting/lighting_fake_sun_vr.dm
index 865dd28710..ca4140a599 100644
--- a/code/modules/lighting/lighting_fake_sun_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/lighting/lighting_fake_sun_vr.dm
@@ -92,12 +92,9 @@ var/static/list/fake_sunlight_zs = list()
 	var/weather_visuals_icon = 'icons/effects/weather.dmi'
 	var/weather_visuals_icon_state = null
 
-/obj/effect/fake_sun/New(loc, ...)
+/obj/effect/fake_sun/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	world_suns += src
-
-/obj/effect/fake_sun/Initialize(mapload)
-	..()
 	if(!advanced_lighting)
 		return INITIALIZE_HINT_LATELOAD
 	do_sun = FALSE
diff --git a/code/modules/mentor/mentorhelp.dm b/code/modules/mentor/mentorhelp.dm
index ac834e89d6..65412eb2a2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mentor/mentorhelp.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mentor/mentorhelp.dm
@@ -105,9 +105,10 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(mhelp_tickets, /datum/mentor_help_tickets, new)
 /obj/effect/statclick/mticket_list
 	var/current_state
 
-/obj/effect/statclick/mticket_list/New(loc, name, state)
+INITIALIZE_IMMEDIATE(/obj/effect/statclick/mticket_list)
+/obj/effect/statclick/mticket_list/Initialize(mapload, name, state)
+	. = ..()
 	current_state = state
-	..()
 
 /obj/effect/statclick/mticket_list/Click()
 	GLOB.mhelp_tickets.BrowseTickets(current_state)
@@ -398,9 +399,10 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(mhelp_tickets, /datum/mentor_help_tickets, new)
 /obj/effect/statclick/mhelp
 	var/datum/mentor_help/mhelp_datum
 
-/obj/effect/statclick/mhelp/New(loc, datum/mentor_help/MH)
+INITIALIZE_IMMEDIATE(/obj/effect/statclick/mhelp)
+/obj/effect/statclick/mhelp/Initialize(mapload, datum/mentor_help/MH)
 	mhelp_datum = MH
-	..(loc)
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/effect/statclick/mhelp/update()
 	return ..(mhelp_datum.name)
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/abandonedcrates.dm b/code/modules/mining/abandonedcrates.dm
index 8713dc8a7a..c7f1bf2ea4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/abandonedcrates.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/abandonedcrates.dm
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@
 	var/codelen = 4
 	locked = 1
 
-/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	var/list/digits = list("1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9", "0")
 
 	for(var/i in 1 to codelen)
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm b/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm
index b7d7edd133..36a0c906ff 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm
@@ -678,7 +678,7 @@ var/list/mining_overlay_cache = list()
 	if(is_clean)
 		X = new /obj/item/archaeological_find(src, F.find_type)
 	else
-		X = new /obj/item/strangerock(src, inside_item_type = F.find_type)
+		X = new /obj/item/strangerock(src, F.find_type)
 		geologic_data.UpdateNearbyArtifactInfo(src)
 		var/obj/item/strangerock/SR = X
 		SR.geologic_data = geologic_data
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_vr.dm b/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_vr.dm
index 031765ac69..e63f58ef99 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_vr.dm
@@ -209,11 +209,11 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(unique_deployable)
 /obj/structure/table/survival_pod/update_icon()
 	icon_state = "table"
 
-/obj/structure/table/survival_pod/New()
+/obj/structure/table/survival_pod/Initialize(mapload)
 	material = get_material_by_name(MAT_STEEL)
+	. = ..()
 	verbs -= /obj/structure/table/verb/do_flip
 	verbs -= /obj/structure/table/proc/do_put
-	..()
 
 /obj/structure/table/survival_pod/dismantle(obj/item/tool/wrench/W, mob/user)
 	to_chat(user, span_warning("You cannot dismantle \the [src]."))
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai_vr.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai_vr.dm
index 857b1e6a94..1002308971 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai_vr.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-/mob/living/silicon/ai/New(loc, var/datum/ai_laws/L, var/obj/item/mmi/B, var/safety = 0)
-	..(loc, L, B, safety)
+/mob/living/silicon/ai/Initialize(mapload, var/datum/ai_laws/L, var/obj/item/mmi/B, var/safety = 0)
+	. = ..(mapload, L, B, safety)
 	add_language(LANGUAGE_BIRDSONG,		1)
 	add_language(LANGUAGE_SAGARU,		1)
 	add_language(LANGUAGE_CANILUNZT,	1)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/silicon.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/silicon.dm
index afb172800a..8b99babbfe 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/silicon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/silicon.dm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	var/hudmode = null
 
 /mob/living/silicon/New()
-	silicon_mob_list |= src
+	silicon_mob_list += src
 	..()
 	add_language(LANGUAGE_GALCOM)
 	apply_default_language(GLOB.all_languages[LANGUAGE_GALCOM])
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/catgirl.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/catgirl.dm
index 6a32a93201..bfee37bd7e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/catgirl.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/catgirl.dm
@@ -39,8 +39,8 @@
 
 	faction = FACTION_CATGIRL
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/catgirl/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/catgirl/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(random_skin)
 		icon_living = pick(skins)
 		icon_rest = "[icon_living]asleep"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/frog.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/frog.dm
index de8b5af8ef..63cb410130 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/frog.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/frog.dm
@@ -48,11 +48,11 @@
 	allow_mind_transfer = TRUE
 
 // Pepe is love, not hate.
-/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/aggressive/frog/New()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/aggressive/frog/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(rand(1,1000000) == 1)
 		name = "rare Pepe"
 		desc = "You found a rare Pepe. Screenshot for good luck."
-	..()
 
 /mob/living/simple_mob/vore/aggressive/frog/do_special_attack(atom/A)
 	set_AI_busy(TRUE)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/leopardmander.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/leopardmander.dm
index f78027dec2..42427d88a5 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/leopardmander.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/leopardmander.dm
@@ -148,8 +148,8 @@
 
 	glow_toggle = !glow_toggle
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/leopardmander/exotic/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/leopardmander/exotic/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	add_verb(src, /mob/living/simple_mob/vore/leopardmander/exotic/proc/toggle_glow)
 
 /mob/living/simple_mob/vore/leopardmander/exotic/init_vore()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/mobs_monsters/clowns/bus.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/mobs_monsters/clowns/bus.dm
index ad73462e29..b3fbd7b3a5 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/mobs_monsters/clowns/bus.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/mobs_monsters/clowns/bus.dm
@@ -2,6 +2,6 @@
 	tt_desc = "E Homo sapiens corydon horrificus" //this is a redspace clown
 	faction = FACTION_CLOWN
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/clowns/big/c_shift/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/clowns/big/c_shift/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	add_verb(src, /mob/living/simple_mob/clowns/big/c_shift/proc/phase_shift)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/peasant.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/peasant.dm
index f9bf82723a..1eef3c8ac4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/peasant.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/peasant.dm
@@ -30,8 +30,8 @@
 
 	faction = FACTION_PEASANT
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/peasant/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/peasant/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(random_skin)
 		icon_living = pick(skins)
 		icon_rest = "[icon_living]asleep"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/rabbit.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/rabbit.dm
index cb642c3c47..82b1ae9a30 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/rabbit.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/rabbit.dm
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 	var/last_pet				// This tracks the last time someone patted us.
 	var/grump_decay = 5 SECONDS // This is how quickly our grumpiness decays.
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/rabbit/New()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/rabbit/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 
 	if(!body_color)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/raptor.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/raptor.dm
index 2d9da07787..9f2b45dedd 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/raptor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/raptor.dm
@@ -65,8 +65,8 @@
 	vore_pounce_maxhealth = 125
 	vore_bump_emote = "tries to snap up"
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/raptor/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/raptor/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(random_skin)
 		icon_living = pick(skins)
 		initial_icon = icon_living
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/scel.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/scel.dm
index e4ea740712..eb73bbf75e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/scel.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/scel.dm
@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@
 
 	allow_mind_transfer = TRUE
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/scel/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/scel/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(random_skin)
 		icon_living = pick(skins)
 		icon_rest = "[icon_living]-rest"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/softdog.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/softdog.dm
index 2d7082fbed..73aa3de9f6 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/softdog.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/softdog.dm
@@ -54,8 +54,8 @@
 	say_list_type = /datum/say_list/softdog
 	swallowTime = 0.1 SECONDS
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/woof/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/woof/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 
 	add_verb(src, /mob/living/proc/ventcrawl)
 	add_verb(src, /mob/living/proc/hide)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/solargrub_larva.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/solargrub_larva.dm
index b7aa630eea..b00fc31d4c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/solargrub_larva.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/solargrub_larva.dm
@@ -53,8 +53,8 @@ var/global/list/grub_machine_overlays = list()
 
 	glow_override = TRUE
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/solargrub_larva/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/solargrub_larva/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	existing_solargrubs += src
 	powermachine = new(src)
 	sparks = new(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_telescreen.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_telescreen.dm
index 295e25ba43..8b5d6a0dce 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_telescreen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_telescreen.dm
@@ -19,11 +19,6 @@
 	broken_damage = 150
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_HUGE
 
-/obj/item/modular_computer/telescreen/New()
-	..()
-	// Allows us to create "north bump" "south bump" etc. named objects, for more comfortable mapping.
-	name = "telescreen"
-
 /obj/item/modular_computer/telescreen/attackby(var/obj/item/W as obj, var/mob/user as mob)
 	if(W.has_tool_quality(TOOL_CROWBAR))
 		if(anchored)
diff --git a/code/modules/nifsoft/nifsoft.dm b/code/modules/nifsoft/nifsoft.dm
index 0629650c24..174accb34e 100644
--- a/code/modules/nifsoft/nifsoft.dm
+++ b/code/modules/nifsoft/nifsoft.dm
@@ -297,8 +297,8 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/boxes.dmi'
 	icon_state = "nifsoft_kit_sec"
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_security/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_security/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 0 to 7)
 		new /obj/item/disk/nifsoft/security(src)
 
@@ -323,8 +323,8 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/boxes.dmi'
 	icon_state = "nifsoft_kit_eng"
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_engineering/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_engineering/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 0 to 7)
 		new /obj/item/disk/nifsoft/engineering(src)
 
@@ -348,8 +348,8 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/boxes.dmi'
 	icon_state = "nifsoft_kit_med"
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_medical/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_medical/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 0 to 7)
 		new /obj/item/disk/nifsoft/medical(src)
 
@@ -377,8 +377,8 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/boxes.dmi'
 	icon_state = "nifsoft_kit_mining"
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_mining/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_mining/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 0 to 7)
 		new /obj/item/disk/nifsoft/mining(src)
 
@@ -406,8 +406,8 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/boxes_vr.dmi'
 	icon_state = "nifsoft_kit_pilot"
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_pilot/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_pilot/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 0 to 7)
 		new /obj/item/disk/nifsoft/pilot(src)
 
@@ -429,7 +429,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/boxes.dmi'
 	icon_state = "nifsoft_kit_mining"
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_sizechange/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/box/nifsofts_sizechange/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 0 to 7)
 		new /obj/item/disk/nifsoft/sizechange(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/overmap/events/event_handler.dm b/code/modules/overmap/events/event_handler.dm
index 396b3b1c91..1c470bb45b 100644
--- a/code/modules/overmap/events/event_handler.dm
+++ b/code/modules/overmap/events/event_handler.dm
@@ -1,13 +1,8 @@
 GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(overmap_event_handler, /decl/overmap_event_handler, new)
 
 /decl/overmap_event_handler
-	var/list/hazard_by_turf
-	var/list/ship_events
-
-/decl/overmap_event_handler/New()
-	..()
-	hazard_by_turf = list()
-	ship_events = list()
+	var/list/hazard_by_turf = list()
+	var/list/ship_events = list()
 
 // Populates overmap with random events!  Should be called once at startup at some point.
 /decl/overmap_event_handler/proc/create_events(var/z_level, var/overmap_size, var/number_of_events)
diff --git a/code/modules/pda/cart_vr.dm b/code/modules/pda/cart_vr.dm
index b669cf03e5..065775c364 100644
--- a/code/modules/pda/cart_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/pda/cart_vr.dm
@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
-var/list/exploration_cartridges = list(
-	/obj/item/cartridge/explorer,
-	/obj/item/cartridge/sar
-	)
-
 /obj/item/cartridge
 	slot_flags = SLOT_EARS
 
diff --git a/code/modules/pda/pda.dm b/code/modules/pda/pda.dm
index 866ed2e0ce..832b8458fb 100644
--- a/code/modules/pda/pda.dm
+++ b/code/modules/pda/pda.dm
@@ -517,8 +517,8 @@ var/global/list/obj/item/pda/PDAs = list()
 	icon = 'icons/obj/pda_vr.dmi'			//VOREStation edit
 	icon_state = "pdabox"
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/PDAs/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/box/PDAs/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	new /obj/item/pda(src)
 	new /obj/item/pda(src)
 	new /obj/item/pda(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/pda/pda_vr.dm b/code/modules/pda/pda_vr.dm
index 42d8967feb..002a2c35ba 100644
--- a/code/modules/pda/pda_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/pda/pda_vr.dm
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
 /obj/item/pda
 	var/delete_id = FALSE			//Guaranteed deletion of ID upon deletion of PDA
 
-/obj/item/pda/multicaster/exploration/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/pda/multicaster/exploration
 	owner = "Exploration Department" //CHOMP keep explo
 	name = "Exploration Department (Relay)" //CHOMP keep explo
-	cartridges_to_send_to = exploration_cartridges
+	cartridges_to_send_to = list(/obj/item/cartridge/explorer,/obj/item/cartridge/sar)
 
 /obj/item/pda/centcom
 	default_cartridge = /obj/item/cartridge/captain
diff --git a/code/modules/persistence/graffiti.dm b/code/modules/persistence/graffiti.dm
index ba767ec3f5..21b12f1903 100644
--- a/code/modules/persistence/graffiti.dm
+++ b/code/modules/persistence/graffiti.dm
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@
 	var/graffiti_age = 0
 	var/author = "unknown"
 
-/obj/effect/decal/writing/New(var/newloc, var/_age, var/_message, var/_author)
-	..(newloc)
+/obj/effect/decal/writing/Initialize(mapload, var/_age, var/_message, var/_author)
+	. = ..()
 	if(!isnull(_age))
 		graffiti_age = _age
 	if(!isnull(_message))
diff --git a/code/modules/power/fusion/fuel_assembly/fuel_assembly.dm b/code/modules/power/fusion/fuel_assembly/fuel_assembly.dm
index 2932b1a7cf..b86675cda5 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/fusion/fuel_assembly/fuel_assembly.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/fusion/fuel_assembly/fuel_assembly.dm
@@ -12,13 +12,10 @@
 	var/radioactivity = 0
 	var/const/initial_amount = 3000000
 
-/obj/item/fuel_assembly/New(var/newloc, var/_material, var/_colour)
+/obj/item/fuel_assembly/Initialize(mapload, var/_material, var/_colour)
+	. = ..()
 	fuel_type = _material
 	fuel_colour = _colour
-	..(newloc)
-
-/obj/item/fuel_assembly/Initialize(mapload)
-	. = ..()
 	var/datum/material/material = get_material_by_name(fuel_type)
 	if(istype(material))
 		name = "[material.use_name] fuel rod assembly"
@@ -53,14 +50,14 @@
 	return ..()
 
 // Mapper shorthand.
-/obj/item/fuel_assembly/deuterium/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, MAT_DEUTERIUM)
+/obj/item/fuel_assembly/deuterium/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_DEUTERIUM)
 
-/obj/item/fuel_assembly/tritium/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, MAT_TRITIUM)
+/obj/item/fuel_assembly/tritium/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_TRITIUM)
 
-/obj/item/fuel_assembly/phoron/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, MAT_PHORON)
+/obj/item/fuel_assembly/phoron/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_PHORON)
 
-/obj/item/fuel_assembly/supermatter/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, MAT_SUPERMATTER)
+/obj/item/fuel_assembly/supermatter/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_SUPERMATTER)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
index 531d836f75..312bd925cb 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
@@ -1095,8 +1095,8 @@ var/global/list/light_type_cache = list()
 			desc = "A broken [name]."
 
 
-/obj/item/light/New(atom/newloc, obj/machinery/light/fixture = null)
-	..()
+/obj/item/light/Initialize(mapload, obj/machinery/light/fixture = null)
+	. = ..()
 	if(fixture)
 		status = fixture.status
 		rigged = fixture.rigged
diff --git a/code/modules/power/supermatter/supermatter.dm b/code/modules/power/supermatter/supermatter.dm
index a780237ab8..c4272aabd7 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/supermatter/supermatter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/supermatter/supermatter.dm
@@ -633,10 +633,10 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/supermatter.dmi'
 	icon_state = "darkmatter_broken"
 
-/obj/item/broken_sm/New()
+/obj/item/broken_sm/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	message_admins("Broken SM shard created at ([x],[y],[z] - <A href='byond://?_src_=holder;[HrefToken()];adminplayerobservecoodjump=1;X=[x];Y=[y];Z=[z]'>JMP</a>)",0,1)
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
-	return ..()
 
 /obj/item/broken_sm/process()
 	SSradiation.radiate(src, 50)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition.dm
index 7344b480f3..8e04dae144 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition.dm
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
 	var/obj/item/projectile/BB = null	//The loaded bullet - make it so that the projectiles are created only when needed?
 	var/caseless = null					//Caseless ammo deletes its self once the projectile is fired.
 
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(ispath(projectile_type))
 		BB = new projectile_type(src)
 	randpixel_xy()
@@ -124,8 +124,8 @@
 	var/list/icon_keys = list()		//keys
 	var/list/ammo_states = list()	//values
 
-/obj/item/ammo_magazine/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/ammo_magazine/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	pixel_x = rand(-5, 5)
 	pixel_y = rand(-5, 5)
 	if(multiple_sprites)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/smartmag.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/smartmag.dm
index 7bcd206eea..8493df4851 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/smartmag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/smartmag.dm
@@ -26,13 +26,13 @@
 
 	var/emagged = 0		// If you emag the smart mag, you can get the bullets out by clicking it
 
-/obj/item/ammo_magazine/smart/New()
+/obj/item/ammo_magazine/smart/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
-	..()
 
 /obj/item/ammo_magazine/smart/Destroy()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/ammo_magazine/smart/process()
 	if(!holding_gun)	// Yes, this is awful, sorry. Don't know a better way to figure out if we've been moved into or out of a gun.
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/broken.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/broken.dm
index a13a13ed4b..fcbf149573 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/broken.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/broken.dm
@@ -9,19 +9,18 @@
 
 	var/do_rotation = TRUE
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/New(var/newloc, var/path)
-	..()
+/obj/item/broken_gun/Initialize(mapload, path)
+	. = ..()
 	if(path)
 		if(!setup_gun(path))
-			qdel(src)
-			return
+			return INITIALIZE_HINT_QDEL
 		setup_repair_needs()
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/Initialize(mapload)
-	. = ..()
-	spawn(30 SECONDS)
-		if(!my_guntype && !QDELETED(src))
-			qdel(src)
+	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(validate_gun_type)), 30 SECONDS, TIMER_DELETE_ME)
+
+/obj/item/broken_gun/proc/validate_gun_type()
+	if(!my_guntype)
+		qdel(src)
 
 /obj/item/broken_gun/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/energy.dm
index 6da2e3ee51..3c2254c9f4 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/energy.dm
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/laserrifle/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/empty)
+/obj/item/broken_gun/laserrifle/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/empty)
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/laser_retro/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, /obj/item/gun/energy/retro/empty)
+/obj/item/broken_gun/laser_retro/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, /obj/item/gun/energy/retro/empty)
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/ionrifle/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, /obj/item/gun/energy/ionrifle/empty)
+/obj/item/broken_gun/ionrifle/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, /obj/item/gun/energy/ionrifle/empty)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/launcher.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/launcher.dm
index c4f9601586..4d0610e96c 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/launcher.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/launcher.dm
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/grenadelauncher/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, /obj/item/gun/launcher/grenade)
+/obj/item/broken_gun/grenadelauncher/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, /obj/item/gun/launcher/grenade)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/magnetic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/magnetic.dm
index e8ad508394..f43f70abf1 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/magnetic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/magnetic.dm
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/flechette/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, /obj/item/gun/magnetic/railgun/flechette)
+/obj/item/broken_gun/flechette/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, /obj/item/gun/magnetic/railgun/flechette)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/projectile.dm
index d0c72dfbd7..b1dafa7836 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/brokenguns/projectile.dm
@@ -1,18 +1,18 @@
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/c20r/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/c20r/empty)
+/obj/item/broken_gun/c20r/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/c20r/empty)
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/silenced45/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, /obj/item/gun/projectile/silenced/empty)
+/obj/item/broken_gun/silenced45/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, /obj/item/gun/projectile/silenced/empty)
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/pumpshotgun/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, /obj/item/gun/projectile/shotgun/pump/empty)
+/obj/item/broken_gun/pumpshotgun/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, /obj/item/gun/projectile/shotgun/pump/empty)
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/pumpshotgun_combat/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, /obj/item/gun/projectile/shotgun/pump/combat/empty)
+/obj/item/broken_gun/pumpshotgun_combat/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, /obj/item/gun/projectile/shotgun/pump/combat/empty)
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/z8/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/z8/empty)
+/obj/item/broken_gun/z8/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/z8/empty)
 
-/obj/item/broken_gun/dartgun/New(var/newloc)
-	..(newloc, /obj/item/gun/projectile/dartgun)
+/obj/item/broken_gun/dartgun/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, /obj/item/gun/projectile/dartgun)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index 160ce7ea25..446b39bfe0 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -126,8 +126,8 @@
 	update_icon()
 //VOREStation Add End
 
-/obj/item/gun/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/gun/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i in 1 to firemodes.len)
 		firemodes[i] = new /datum/firemode(src, firemodes[i])
 
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/automatic_fire.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/automatic_fire.dm
index bfb7005152..0fca9fb336 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/automatic_fire.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/automatic_fire.dm
@@ -14,14 +14,12 @@
 	var/active = 0//Just tells us that it was clicked on so we should start shooting
 	var/delay_del = 0//Delays the del if we retarget without shooting
 
-/obj/screen/auto_target/New(loc, var/obj/item/gun/G)
-		..()
-		gun = G
-		var/image/I = image('icons/effects/Targeted.dmi', src, "locked")
-		I.override = 1
-		usr << I
-		//autodel() //Currently doesn't really work right.
-		return
+/obj/screen/auto_target/Initialize(mapload, var/obj/item/gun/G)
+	. = ..()
+	gun = G
+	var/image/I = image('icons/effects/Targeted.dmi', src, "locked")
+	I.override = 1
+	usr << I
 
 /obj/screen/auto_target/CanPass()//Everything should ignore this guy and just pass by
 		return 1
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
index f3a598f1fc..64a75ddd80 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@
 	var/battery_lock = 0	//If set, weapon cannot switch batteries
 	var/random_start_ammo = FALSE	//if TRUE, the weapon will spawn with randomly-determined ammo
 
-/obj/item/gun/energy/New()
-	//..() CHOMPEdit moved to bottom
+/obj/item/gun/energy/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	var/static/list/gun_icons = icon_states('icons/obj/gun_ch.dmi')
 	if (icon == 'icons/obj/gun_ch.dmi' && !(icon_state in gun_icons))
 		icon = 'icons/obj/gun.dmi'
@@ -45,14 +45,7 @@
 	//random starting power! gives us a random number of shots in the battery between 0 and the max possible
 	if(random_start_ammo && cell_type)
 		power_supply.charge = charge_cost*rand(0,power_supply.maxcharge/charge_cost)
-	//update_icon() //CHOMPRemove
-	..() //CHOMPEdit if you see this, it is a cry for help. Please tell people to stop putting ..() at the top of New() :(
-
-//CHOMPEdit Start
-/obj/item/gun/energy/Initialize(mapload)
-	. = ..()
 	update_icon()
-//CHOMPEdit End
 
 /obj/item/gun/energy/Destroy()
 	if(self_recharge)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/cell_loaded.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/cell_loaded.dm
index 4b795ca4a4..59fa85d910 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/cell_loaded.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/cell_loaded.dm
@@ -248,8 +248,8 @@
 	max_w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded,/obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag,/obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery)
 
-/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/nsfw_pack_hybrid/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/nsfw_pack_hybrid/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	new /obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag/advanced(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery/combat/stun(src)
@@ -270,8 +270,8 @@
 	max_w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded,/obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag,/obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery)
 
-/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/nsfw_pack_hybrid_combat/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/nsfw_pack_hybrid_combat/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	new /obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag/advanced(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery/combat/shotstun(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/ml3m.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/ml3m.dm
index f6db3ea47d..881fba0349 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/ml3m.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/ml3m.dm
@@ -50,8 +50,8 @@
 	max_w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded/medical,/obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag/medical,/obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery/medical)
 
-/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/ml3m_pack_med/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/ml3m_pack_med/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	new /obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded/medical(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag/medical(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery/medical/brute(src)
@@ -66,8 +66,8 @@
 	max_w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded/medical,/obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag/medical,/obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery/medical)
 
-/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/ml3m_pack_cmo/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/ml3m_pack_cmo/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	new /obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded/medical/cmo(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag/medical(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery/medical/brute(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/nsfw.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/nsfw.dm
index f7679468a6..133c45f182 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/nsfw.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/cell_loaded_vr/nsfw.dm
@@ -48,8 +48,8 @@
 	max_w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded/combat,/obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag/combat,/obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery/combat)
 
-/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/nsfw_pack/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/nsfw_pack/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	new /obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded/combat(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag/combat(src)
 	for(var/path in subtypesof(/obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery/combat))
@@ -62,8 +62,8 @@
 	max_w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded/combat,/obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag/combat,/obj/item/ammo_casing/microbattery/combat)
 
-/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/nsfw_pack_hos/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/nsfw_pack_hos/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	new /obj/item/gun/projectile/cell_loaded/combat(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag/combat(src)
 	new /obj/item/ammo_magazine/cell_mag/combat(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/pneumatic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/pneumatic.dm
index 90d7a22238..722d673783 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/pneumatic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/pneumatic.dm
@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@
 	var/force_divisor = 400								// Force equates to speed. Speed/5 equates to a damage multiplier for whoever you hit.
 														// For reference, a fully pressurized oxy tank at 50% gas release firing a health
 														// analyzer with a force_divisor of 10 hit with a damage multiplier of 3000+.
-/obj/item/gun/launcher/pneumatic/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/gun/launcher/pneumatic/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	item_storage = new(src)
 	item_storage.name = "hopper"
 	item_storage.max_w_class = max_w_class
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magnetic/magnetic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magnetic/magnetic.dm
index 73d71016e6..e3e2f3aeb7 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magnetic/magnetic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magnetic/magnetic.dm
@@ -397,7 +397,8 @@
 	else if(M.ear_damage >= 5)
 		to_chat(M, span_danger("Your ears start to ring!"))
 //CHOMPEdit End
-/obj/item/gun/magnetic/fuelrod/New()
+
+/obj/item/gun/magnetic/fuelrod/Initialize(mapload)
 	cell = new /obj/item/cell/high
 	capacitor = new /obj/item/stock_parts/capacitor
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/modular_guns.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/modular_guns.dm
index 8d542947bd..0e91415c19 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/modular_guns.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/modular_guns.dm
@@ -28,8 +28,8 @@
 	//Excessively long because it won't accept subtypes for some reason!
 
 
-/obj/item/gun/energy/modular/New() //Initialize our components.
-	..()
+/obj/item/gun/energy/modular/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	guncomponents = list()
 	guncomponents += new /obj/item/stock_parts/capacitor
 	guncomponents += new /obj/item/stock_parts/micro_laser
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
index 77d0f56bc1..3f4e4efd50 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
@@ -33,8 +33,8 @@
 
 	var/random_start_ammo = FALSE	//randomize amount of starting ammo
 
-/obj/item/gun/projectile/New(loc, var/starts_loaded = 1)
-	..()
+/obj/item/gun/projectile/Initialize(mapload, var/starts_loaded = 1)
+	. = ..()
 	if(starts_loaded)
 		if(ispath(ammo_type) && (load_method & (SINGLE_CASING|SPEEDLOADER)))
 			for(var/i in 1 to max_shells)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
index a9e38ca25f..751e0c55b6 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
@@ -232,8 +232,8 @@
 	var/use_launcher = 0
 	var/obj/item/gun/launcher/grenade/underslung/launcher
 
-/obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/z8/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/z8/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	launcher = new(src)
 
 /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/z8/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/dartgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/dartgun.dm
index dec81d5941..d4045ae360 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/dartgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/dartgun.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
 
 	muzzle_type = null
 
-/obj/item/projectile/bullet/chemdart/New()
+/obj/item/projectile/bullet/chemdart/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	reagents = new/datum/reagents(reagent_amount)
 	reagents.my_atom = src
 
@@ -69,8 +70,8 @@
 	var/container_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/beaker
 	var/list/starting_chems = null
 
-/obj/item/gun/projectile/dartgun/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/gun/projectile/dartgun/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(starting_chems)
 		for(var/chem in starting_chems)
 			var/obj/B = new container_type(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm
index e613dc746a..eb8c22c7c9 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm
@@ -358,13 +358,13 @@
 		/obj/item/ammo_casing/a545              = "5.45mm"
 		)
 
-/obj/item/gun/projectile/pirate/New()
+/obj/item/gun/projectile/pirate/Initialize(mapload)
 	ammo_type = pick(ammo_types)
 	desc += " Uses [ammo_types[ammo_type]] rounds."
 
 	var/obj/item/ammo_casing/ammo = ammo_type
 	caliber = initial(ammo.caliber)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /*
  * Derringer
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/revolver.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/revolver.dm
index e150ada4d6..467bf44760 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/revolver.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/revolver.dm
@@ -241,10 +241,10 @@
 	var/list/tertiary_loaded = list()
 
 
-/obj/item/gun/projectile/revolver/lemat/New()
+/obj/item/gun/projectile/revolver/lemat/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i in 1 to secondary_max_shells)
 		secondary_loaded += new secondary_ammo_type(src)
-	..()
 
 /obj/item/gun/projectile/revolver/lemat/verb/swap_firingmode()
 	set name = "Swap Firing Mode"
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper/collapsible_sniper.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper/collapsible_sniper.dm
index f0a776a5b2..d99f7d5601 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper/collapsible_sniper.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper/collapsible_sniper.dm
@@ -49,24 +49,24 @@
 	name = "AM rifle barrel"
 	icon_state = "heavysniper-barrel"
 
-/obj/item/sniper_rifle_part/barrel/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/sniper_rifle_part/barrel/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	barrel = src
 
 /obj/item/sniper_rifle_part/stock
 	name = "AM rifle stock"
 	icon_state = "heavysniper-stock"
 
-/obj/item/sniper_rifle_part/stock/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/sniper_rifle_part/stock/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	stock = src
 
 /obj/item/sniper_rifle_part/trigger_group
 	name = "AM rifle trigger assembly"
 	icon_state = "heavysniper-trig"
 
-/obj/item/sniper_rifle_part/trigger_group/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/sniper_rifle_part/trigger_group/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	trigger_group = src
 
 /obj/item/sniper_rifle_part/attack_self(mob/user)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/vox.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/vox.dm
index 20ee50f67a..564783b3e0 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/vox.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/vox.dm
@@ -18,14 +18,14 @@
 	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	fire_sound_text = "a strange noise"
 
-/obj/item/gun/launcher/spikethrower/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/gun/launcher/spikethrower/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 	last_regen = world.time
 
 /obj/item/gun/launcher/spikethrower/Destroy()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/gun/launcher/spikethrower/process()
 	if(spikes < max_spikes && world.time > last_regen + spike_gen_time)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
index e9a4873145..27ea0ed014 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
@@ -149,10 +149,10 @@
 	var/obj/item/ammo_casing/my_case = null
 
 
-/obj/item/projectile/New()
+/obj/item/projectile/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(istype(loc, /obj/item/ammo_casing))
 		my_case = loc
-	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/projectile/proc/Range()
 	range--
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/blob.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/blob.dm
index 5d93d47fa3..761c53cafd 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/blob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/blob.dm
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
 /obj/item/projectile/energy/blob/splattering
 	splatter = TRUE
 
-/obj/item/projectile/energy/blob/New()
+/obj/item/projectile/energy/blob/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(splatter)
 		create_reagents(splatter_volume)
 		ready_chemicals()
-	..()
 
 /obj/item/projectile/energy/blob/on_impact(var/atom/A)
 	if(splatter)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/targeting/targeting_overlay.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/targeting/targeting_overlay.dm
index ccc7b3931a..de76166db9 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/targeting/targeting_overlay.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/targeting/targeting_overlay.dm
@@ -18,10 +18,12 @@
 	var/active =    0          // Is our owner intending to take hostages?
 	var/target_permissions = 0 // Permission bitflags.
 
-/obj/aiming_overlay/New(var/newowner)
-	..()
-	owner = newowner
-	loc = null
+/obj/aiming_overlay/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	owner = loc
+	if(!istype(owner))
+		return INITIALIZE_HINT_QDEL
+	moveToNullspace()
 	verbs.Cut()
 
 /obj/aiming_overlay/proc/toggle_permission(var/perm)
diff --git a/code/modules/random_map/automata/diona.dm b/code/modules/random_map/automata/diona.dm
index 743952fe5f..f228b09d3d 100644
--- a/code/modules/random_map/automata/diona.dm
+++ b/code/modules/random_map/automata/diona.dm
@@ -51,8 +51,8 @@
 	desc = "A glowing bulb of some sort."
 	icon_state = "glowbulb"
 
-/obj/structure/diona/bulb/New(var/newloc)
-	..()
+/obj/structure/diona/bulb/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	set_light(3,3,"#557733")
 
 /datum/random_map/automata/diona
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/pill_vr.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/pill_vr.dm
index 8968bbdc1d..9551eef598 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/pill_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/pill_vr.dm
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@
 	desc = "Neutralizes toxins and provides a mild analgesic effect."
 	icon_state = "pill2"
 
-/obj/item/reagent_containers/pill/airlock/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/reagent_containers/pill/airlock/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	reagents.add_reagent(REAGENT_ID_ANTITOXIN, 15)
 	reagents.add_reagent(REAGENT_ID_PARACETAMOL, 5)
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/spray_vr.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/spray_vr.dm
index 71af9173f4..0e089acedd 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/spray_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/spray_vr.dm
@@ -7,6 +7,6 @@
 	possible_transfer_amounts = null
 	volume = 80
 
-/obj/item/reagent_containers/spray/windowsealant/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/reagent_containers/spray/windowsealant/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	reagents.add_reagent(REAGENT_ID_SILICATE, 80)
diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/disposal-construction.dm b/code/modules/recycling/disposal-construction.dm
index 85b8b88cfa..4a83ff6291 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/disposal-construction.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/disposal-construction.dm
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@
 	var/dpdir = 0	// directions as disposalpipe
 	var/base_state = "pipe-s"
 
-/obj/structure/disposalconstruct/New(var/newturf, var/newtype, var/newdir, var/flipped, var/newsubtype)
-	..(newturf)
+/obj/structure/disposalconstruct/Initialize(mapload, var/newtype, var/newdir, var/flipped, var/newsubtype)
+	. = ..()
 	ptype = newtype
 	dir = newdir
 	// Disposals handle "bent"/"corner" strangely, handle this specially.
diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
index abb4dd24d5..b9263723cb 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
@@ -809,11 +809,9 @@
 	var/subtype = 0
 
 // new pipe, set the icon_state as on map
-/obj/structure/disposalpipe/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/disposalpipe/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	base_icon_state = icon_state
-	return
-
 
 // pipe is deleted
 // ensure if holder is present, it is expelled
@@ -1118,25 +1116,23 @@
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment
 	icon_state = "pipe-s"
 
-/obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(icon_state == "pipe-s")
 		dpdir = dir | turn(dir, 180)
 	else
 		dpdir = dir | turn(dir, -90)
 
 	update()
-	return
 
 ///// Z-Level stuff
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/up
 	icon_state = "pipe-u"
 
-/obj/structure/disposalpipe/up/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/disposalpipe/up/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	dpdir = dir
 	update()
-	return
 
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/up/nextdir(var/fromdir)
 	var/nextdir
@@ -1182,11 +1178,10 @@
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/down
 	icon_state = "pipe-d"
 
-/obj/structure/disposalpipe/down/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/disposalpipe/down/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	dpdir = dir
 	update()
-	return
 
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/down/nextdir(var/fromdir)
 	var/nextdir
@@ -1237,8 +1232,8 @@
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/junction
 	icon_state = "pipe-j1"
 
-/obj/structure/disposalpipe/junction/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/disposalpipe/junction/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(icon_state == "pipe-j1")
 		dpdir = dir | turn(dir, -90) | turn(dir,180)
 	else if(icon_state == "pipe-j2")
@@ -1295,7 +1290,7 @@
 	else
 		name = initial(name)
 
-/obj/structure/disposalpipe/tagger/New()
+/obj/structure/disposalpipe/tagger/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	dpdir = dir | turn(dir, 180)
 	if(sort_tag) GLOB.tagger_locations |= list("[sort_tag]" = get_z(src))
@@ -1362,7 +1357,7 @@
 
 	dpdir = sortdir | posdir | negdir
 
-/obj/structure/disposalpipe/sortjunction/New()
+/obj/structure/disposalpipe/sortjunction/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	if(sortType) GLOB.tagger_locations |= list("[sortType]" = get_z(src))
 
@@ -1552,10 +1547,9 @@
 					// i.e. will be treated as an empty turf
 	desc = "A broken piece of disposal pipe."
 
-/obj/structure/disposalpipe/broken/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/disposalpipe/broken/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	update()
-	return
 
 // called when welded
 // for broken pipe, remove and turn into scrap
diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/recycling.dm b/code/modules/recycling/recycling.dm
index 96ebbaf65d..648a094e4e 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/recycling.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/recycling.dm
@@ -228,9 +228,9 @@
 	icon_state = "debris"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 
-/obj/item/debris_pack/New(newloc, list/matter)
-	..()
-	src.matter = matter.Copy()
+/obj/item/debris_pack/Initialize(mapload, list/matter)
+	. = ..()
+	matter = matter.Copy()
 
 /obj/item/material_dust
 	name = "dust"
@@ -240,8 +240,8 @@
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
 	var/material_name
 
-/obj/item/material_dust/New(loc, mat)
-	..()
+/obj/item/material_dust/Initialize(mapload, mat)
+	. = ..()
 	material_name = mat
 	name = "[material_name] [initial(name)]"
 	var/datum/material/M = get_material_by_name(material_name)
diff --git a/code/modules/research/research.dm b/code/modules/research/research.dm
index 2675c16de9..c83b632784 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/research.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/research.dm
@@ -209,7 +209,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(design_datums, list())
 	matter = list(MAT_STEEL = 30, MAT_GLASS = 10)
 	var/datum/tech/stored
 
-/obj/item/disk/tech_disk/New()
+/obj/item/disk/tech_disk/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	randpixel_xy()
 
 /obj/item/disk/design_disk
@@ -223,5 +224,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(design_datums, list())
 	matter = list(MAT_STEEL = 30, MAT_GLASS = 10)
 	var/datum/design/blueprint
 
-/obj/item/disk/design_disk/New()
+/obj/item/disk/design_disk/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	randpixel_xy()
diff --git a/code/modules/resleeving/designer.dm b/code/modules/resleeving/designer.dm
index 009f11e590..4736e68952 100644
--- a/code/modules/resleeving/designer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/resleeving/designer.dm
@@ -85,8 +85,8 @@
 	desc = "A box of body record disks, apparently."
 	icon_state = "disk_kit"
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/body_record_disk/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/box/body_record_disk/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 0 to 7)
 		new /obj/item/disk/body_record(src)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/resleeving/implant.dm b/code/modules/resleeving/implant.dm
index eff24a0f53..bb5ed40cab 100644
--- a/code/modules/resleeving/implant.dm
+++ b/code/modules/resleeving/implant.dm
@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@
 <b>Integrity:</b> Generally very survivable. Susceptible to being destroyed by acid."}
 	return dat
 
-/obj/item/implant/backup/New(newloc, db_key)
+/obj/item/implant/backup/Initialize(mapload, db_key)
 	. = ..()
-	src.db_key = db_key
+	db_key = db_key
 
 /obj/item/implant/backup/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
@@ -66,8 +66,8 @@
 
 	var/db_key // To give to the baby implants
 
-/obj/item/backup_implanter/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/backup_implanter/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 1 to max_implants)
 		var/obj/item/implant/backup/imp = new(src, db_key)
 		imps |= imp
@@ -134,10 +134,9 @@
 	desc = "A case containing a backup implant."
 	icon_state = "implantcase-b"
 
-/obj/item/implantcase/backup/New()
-	src.imp = new /obj/item/implant/backup(src)
-	..()
-	return
+/obj/item/implantcase/backup/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	imp = new /obj/item/implant/backup(src)
 
 //The box of backup implants
 /obj/item/storage/box/backup_kit
@@ -146,8 +145,8 @@
 	icon_state = "implant"
 	item_state_slots = list(slot_r_hand_str = "syringe_kit", slot_l_hand_str = "syringe_kit")
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/backup_kit/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/storage/box/backup_kit/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/i = 1 to 7)
 		new /obj/item/implantcase/backup(src)
 	new /obj/item/implanter(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/resleeving/sleevecard.dm b/code/modules/resleeving/sleevecard.dm
index cba1107483..19bfa85ec6 100644
--- a/code/modules/resleeving/sleevecard.dm
+++ b/code/modules/resleeving/sleevecard.dm
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 				to_chat(our_infomorph, span_warning("You can feel the restricting binds of your card's directives taking hold of your mind as \the [user] swipes their [E] over you. You must serve your master."))
 
 /obj/item/paicard/sleevecard/proc/sleeveInto(var/datum/transhuman/mind_record/MR, var/db_key)
-	var/mob/living/silicon/pai/infomorph/infomorph = new(src,MR.mindname,db_key=db_key)
+	var/mob/living/silicon/pai/infomorph/infomorph = new(src,MR.mindname,db_key)
 
 	for(var/datum/language/L in MR.languages)
 		infomorph.add_language(L.name)
@@ -83,8 +83,8 @@
 	ram = 35
 	var/emagged = FALSE
 
-/mob/living/silicon/pai/infomorph/New(var/obj/item/paicard/sleevecard/SC, var/our_name = "Unknown", var/db_key)
-	..()
+/mob/living/silicon/pai/infomorph/Initialize(mapload, var/our_name = "Unknown", var/db_key)
+	. = ..()
 
 	name = our_name
 
diff --git a/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/landmarks.dm b/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/landmarks.dm
index 881c0aa813..87d2a6df9f 100644
--- a/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/landmarks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/landmarks.dm
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
 	anchored = TRUE
 	var/datum/rogue/asteroid/myasteroid
 
-/obj/asteroid_spawner/New()
+/obj/asteroid_spawner/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(loc && istype(loc,/turf/space) && istype(loc.loc,/area/asteroid/rogue))
 		var/area/asteroid/rogue/A = loc.loc
 		A.asteroid_spawns += src
@@ -24,7 +25,8 @@
 	anchored = TRUE
 	var/mob/mymob
 
-/obj/rogue_mobspawner/New()
+/obj/rogue_mobspawner/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	if(loc && istype(loc,/turf/space) && istype(loc.loc,/area/asteroid/rogue))
 		var/area/asteroid/rogue/A = loc.loc
 		A.mob_spawns += src
diff --git a/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/wrappers.dm b/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/wrappers.dm
index f1d8d5c78c..d9d456a405 100644
--- a/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/wrappers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/rogueminer_vr/wrappers.dm
@@ -1,23 +1,23 @@
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/roguemine_loop/north/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/roguemine_loop/north/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = x
 	teleport_y = 16
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/roguemine_loop/south/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/roguemine_loop/south/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = x
 	teleport_y = world.maxy - 16
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/roguemine_loop/west/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/roguemine_loop/west/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = world.maxx - 16
 	teleport_y = y
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/roguemine_loop/east/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/roguemine_loop/east/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = 16
 	teleport_y = y
 	teleport_z = z
@@ -45,8 +45,8 @@
 	var/rel_x
 	var/rel_y
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/random/rogue/fourbyfour/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/random/rogue/fourbyfour/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 
 
 	//Figure out where I am on the map and set up vars.
@@ -82,29 +82,29 @@
 		return
 
 //These are placed ON the side they are named after.
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/random/rogue/fourbyfour/onleft/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/random/rogue/fourbyfour/onleft/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = quad_R - margin
 	teleport_x_offset = quad_R - margin
 	teleport_y = quad_D + margin
 	teleport_y_offset = quad_U - margin
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/random/rogue/fourbyfour/onright/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/random/rogue/fourbyfour/onright/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = quad_L + margin
 	teleport_x_offset = quad_L + margin
 	teleport_y = quad_D + margin
 	teleport_y_offset = quad_U - margin
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/random/rogue/fourbyfour/ontop/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/random/rogue/fourbyfour/ontop/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = quad_L + margin
 	teleport_x_offset = quad_R - margin
 	teleport_y = quad_D + margin
 	teleport_y_offset = quad_D + margin
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/random/rogue/fourbyfour/onbottom/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/random/rogue/fourbyfour/onbottom/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = quad_L + margin
 	teleport_x_offset = quad_R - margin
 	teleport_y = quad_U - margin
diff --git a/code/modules/samples/container.dm b/code/modules/samples/container.dm
index 0aef5333a9..f7eebc9482 100644
--- a/code/modules/samples/container.dm
+++ b/code/modules/samples/container.dm
@@ -36,15 +36,15 @@
 			to_chat(user, span_notice("You scoop \the [S] into \the [src]."))
 
 //Splice research sample containers into the list of valid items for these belts *without* overriding the lists entirely
-/obj/item/storage/belt/explorer/New()
+/obj/item/storage/belt/explorer/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	can_hold.Add(/obj/item/storage/sample_container)
 
-/obj/item/storage/belt/miner/New()
+/obj/item/storage/belt/miner/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	can_hold.Add(/obj/item/storage/sample_container)
 
-/obj/item/storage/belt/archaeology/New()
+/obj/item/storage/belt/archaeology/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	can_hold.Add(/obj/item/storage/sample_container)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/samples/samples.dm b/code/modules/samples/samples.dm
index 22aabcbbd1..fd0a61479a 100644
--- a/code/modules/samples/samples.dm
+++ b/code/modules/samples/samples.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,8 @@
 	var/max_ore			= 5
 	var/list/resource_list	=	list(/obj/item/ore/glass,/obj/item/ore/coal,/obj/item/ore/iron,/obj/item/ore/lead,/obj/item/ore/marble,/obj/item/ore/phoron,/obj/item/ore/silver,/obj/item/ore/gold)
 
-/obj/item/research_sample/New()
+/obj/item/research_sample/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	var/tech_mod = rand(0,rand_level)
 	var/tech_value = tech_level+tech_mod
 	if(fixed_tech)
@@ -261,8 +262,8 @@
 	max_ore			= 1
 	resource_list	=	list(/obj/item/bluespace_crystal)
 
-/obj/item/research_sample/bluespace/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/research_sample/bluespace/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	set_light(1, 3, lightcolor)
 
 //catalogue data
diff --git a/code/modules/shieldgen/directional_shield.dm b/code/modules/shieldgen/directional_shield.dm
index b6297f80ae..d4776d24e5 100644
--- a/code/modules/shieldgen/directional_shield.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shieldgen/directional_shield.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@
 	var/x_offset = 0 // Offset from the 'center' of where the projector is, so that if it moves, the shield can recalc its position.
 	var/y_offset = 0 // Ditto.
 
-/obj/effect/directional_shield/New(var/newloc, var/new_projector)
+/obj/effect/directional_shield/Initialize(mapload, var/new_projector)
+	. = ..()
 	if(new_projector)
 		projector = new_projector
 		var/turf/us = get_turf(src)
@@ -26,7 +27,6 @@
 			y_offset = us.y - them.y
 	else
 		update_color()
-	..(newloc)
 
 /obj/effect/directional_shield/proc/relocate()
 	if(!projector)
diff --git a/code/modules/shieldgen/energy_field.dm b/code/modules/shieldgen/energy_field.dm
index 897aed87ce..5149957adb 100644
--- a/code/modules/shieldgen/energy_field.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shieldgen/energy_field.dm
@@ -24,8 +24,8 @@
 	var/ticks_recovering = 10
 	var/max_strength = 10
 
-/obj/effect/energy_field/New(var/newloc, var/new_gen)
-	..(newloc)
+/obj/effect/energy_field/Initialize(mapload, var/new_gen)
+	. = ..()
 	my_gen = new_gen
 	update_nearby_tiles()
 
diff --git a/code/modules/spells/targeted/ethereal_jaunt.dm b/code/modules/spells/targeted/ethereal_jaunt.dm
index d60a930448..28a0404967 100644
--- a/code/modules/spells/targeted/ethereal_jaunt.dm
+++ b/code/modules/spells/targeted/ethereal_jaunt.dm
@@ -78,9 +78,9 @@
 	anchored = TRUE
 	var/turf/last_valid_turf
 
-/obj/effect/dummy/spell_jaunt/New(var/location)
-	..()
-	last_valid_turf = get_turf(location)
+/obj/effect/dummy/spell_jaunt/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	last_valid_turf = get_turf(loc)
 
 /obj/effect/dummy/spell_jaunt/Destroy()
 	// Eject contents if deleted somehow
diff --git a/code/modules/tables/rack.dm b/code/modules/tables/rack.dm
index 349fc17223..d7a48ca4d5 100644
--- a/code/modules/tables/rack.dm
+++ b/code/modules/tables/rack.dm
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
 	can_reinforce = 0
 	flipped = -1
 
-/obj/structure/table/rack/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/table/rack/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	verbs -= /obj/structure/table/verb/do_flip
 	verbs -= /obj/structure/table/proc/do_put
 
diff --git a/code/modules/tables/rack_vr.dm b/code/modules/tables/rack_vr.dm
index eae2442fa5..feca9a13b9 100644
--- a/code/modules/tables/rack_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/tables/rack_vr.dm
@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@
 /obj/structure/table/rack/steel
 	color = "#666666"
 
-/obj/structure/table/rack/steel/New()
+/obj/structure/table/rack/steel/Initialize(mapload)
 	material = get_material_by_name(MAT_STEEL)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/structure/table/rack/shelf
 	name = "shelving"
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@
 /obj/structure/table/rack/shelf/steel
 	color = "#666666"
 
-/obj/structure/table/rack/shelf/steel/New()
+/obj/structure/table/rack/shelf/steel/Initialize(mapload)
 	material = get_material_by_name(MAT_STEEL)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 // SOMEONE should add cool overlay stuff to this
 /obj/structure/table/rack/gun_rack
@@ -29,20 +29,20 @@
 /obj/structure/table/rack/gun_rack/steel
 	color = "#666666"
 
-/obj/structure/table/rack/gun_rack/steel/New()
+/obj/structure/table/rack/gun_rack/steel/Initialize(mapload)
 	material = get_material_by_name(MAT_STEEL)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/structure/table/rack/wood
 	color = "#A1662F"
 
-/obj/structure/table/rack/wood/New()
+/obj/structure/table/rack/wood/Initialize(mapload)
 	material = get_material_by_name(MAT_WOOD)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/structure/table/rack/shelf/wood
 	color = "#A1662F"
 
-/obj/structure/table/rack/shelf/wood/New()
+/obj/structure/table/rack/shelf/wood/Initialize(mapload)
 	material = get_material_by_name(MAT_WOOD)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/tables/update_triggers.dm b/code/modules/tables/update_triggers.dm
index c9f5dfcc5d..b4c346a54b 100644
--- a/code/modules/tables/update_triggers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/tables/update_triggers.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-/obj/structure/window/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/window/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/obj/structure/table/T in view(src, 1))
 		T.update_connections()
 		T.update_icon()
diff --git a/code/modules/telesci/bscyrstal.dm b/code/modules/telesci/bscyrstal.dm
index c6d0c5742b..b63dba5d6c 100644
--- a/code/modules/telesci/bscyrstal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/telesci/bscyrstal.dm
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_BLUESPACE = 6, TECH_MATERIAL = 3)
 	var/blink_range = 8 // The teleport range when crushed/thrown at someone.
 
-/obj/item/bluespace_crystal/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/bluespace_crystal/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	pixel_x = rand(-5, 5)
 	pixel_y = rand(-5, 5)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/vore/eating/digest_act_vr.dm b/code/modules/vore/eating/digest_act_vr.dm
index bd0912ed49..e708569c91 100644
--- a/code/modules/vore/eating/digest_act_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vore/eating/digest_act_vr.dm
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@
 		if(istype(B) && recycled)
 			g_damage = w_class / 2
 			if(B.item_digest_logs)
-				to_chat(B.owner,span_notice("[src] was digested inside your [lowertext(B.name)]."))
+				to_chat(B.owner, span_vnotice("[src] was digested inside your [lowertext(B.name)]."))
 			qdel(src)
 		else if(istype(src,/obj/item/stack))
 			var/obj/item/stack/S = src
@@ -142,8 +142,8 @@
 						new goodmeal.package_trash(src)
 					if(goodmeal.trash)
 						new goodmeal.trash(src)
-			if(B.item_digest_logs)
-				to_chat(B.owner,span_notice("[src] was digested inside your [lowertext(B.name)]."))
+			if(istype(B) && B.item_digest_logs)
+				to_chat(B.owner, span_vnotice("[src] was digested inside your [lowertext(B.name)]."))
 			qdel(src)
 	if(g_damage > w_class)
 		return w_class
diff --git a/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/Weapons/archeo_guns.dm b/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/Weapons/archeo_guns.dm
index 93bc69c121..dd3b1ec24f 100644
--- a/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/Weapons/archeo_guns.dm
+++ b/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/Weapons/archeo_guns.dm
@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/ring.ogg'
 	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/bullet/cap //Just a placeholder. Doesn't actually matter what this is. All that matters is what the projecttile_type of our BB is.
 
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/artifact/New() //These should ONLY ever be in artifact weapons. If you spawn outside of artifact weapons, it'll have a riot foam dart inside of it as the bullet.
-	..()
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/artifact/Initialize(mapload) //These should ONLY ever be in artifact weapons. If you spawn outside of artifact weapons, it'll have a riot foam dart inside of it as the bullet.
+	. = ..()
 	BB = null
 	if(istype(loc, /obj/item/gun/projectile/artifact)) //If we are IN an artifact gun
 		var/obj/item/gun/projectile/artifact/our_gun = loc
diff --git a/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/finds.dm b/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/finds.dm
index 876683fb8e..e73a47b962 100644
--- a/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/finds.dm
+++ b/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/finds.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 5)
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
 
-/obj/item/strangerock/New(loc, var/inside_item_type = 0)
+/obj/item/strangerock/Initialize(mapload, var/inside_item_type = 0)
+	. = ..()
 	pixel_x = rand(0,16)-8
 	pixel_y = rand(0,8)-8
 	var/d100 = rand(1,100)
diff --git a/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/special.dm b/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/special.dm
index f85b1c25b9..3035a108ca 100644
--- a/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/finds/special.dm
@@ -35,7 +35,8 @@
 	var/last_twitch = 0
 	var/max_stored_messages = 100
 
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/poltergeist/New()
+/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/poltergeist/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/poltergeist/process()
@@ -68,8 +69,8 @@
 	var/wight_check_index = 1
 	var/list/shadow_wights = list()
 
-/obj/item/vampiric/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/vampiric/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 
 /obj/item/vampiric/process()
@@ -157,8 +158,8 @@
 	var/turf/target_turf
 	var/loc_last_process
 
-/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/splatter/animated/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/splatter/animated/Initialize(mapload, _age)
+	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 	loc_last_process = src.loc
 
@@ -188,7 +189,8 @@
 	icon_state = "shade"
 	density = TRUE
 
-/obj/effect/shadow_wight/New()
+/obj/effect/shadow_wight/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 
 /obj/effect/shadow_wight/process()
diff --git a/code/modules/xenobio/items/extracts.dm b/code/modules/xenobio/items/extracts.dm
index 38f0fa17bd..204ae28f5c 100644
--- a/code/modules/xenobio/items/extracts.dm
+++ b/code/modules/xenobio/items/extracts.dm
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@
 	flags = OPENCONTAINER
 
 
-/obj/item/slime_extract/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/slime_extract/Initialize(mapload)
 	create_reagents(60)
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/slime_extract/attackby(obj/item/O, mob/user)
 	if(istype(O, /obj/item/slimepotion/enhancer))
diff --git a/code/modules/xenobio2/mob/slime/slime.dm b/code/modules/xenobio2/mob/slime/slime.dm
index 2d56f2800b..70a00afe03 100644
--- a/code/modules/xenobio2/mob/slime/slime.dm
+++ b/code/modules/xenobio2/mob/slime/slime.dm
@@ -80,8 +80,8 @@ Slime definitions, Life and New live here.
 						REAGENT_ID_WOODPULP = list(XENO_CHEM_HEAL = 0.1, XENO_CHEM_NUTRI = 0.7),
 						REAGENT_ID_MUTATIONTOXIN = list(XENO_CHEM_NUTRI = 0.3)	)
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/xeno/slime/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/xeno/slime/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	for(var/datum/language/L in subtypesof(/datum/language))
 		languages += L
 	speak += "[station_name()]?"
@@ -90,4 +90,3 @@ Slime definitions, Life and New live here.
 	resistances[BRUTE] = 0.2
 	resistances[TOX] = 1.5
 	GenerateChild()
-	return 1
diff --git a/maps/common/common_things.dm b/maps/common/common_things.dm
index 8ddfe13016..a3f6e9f887 100644
--- a/maps/common/common_things.dm
+++ b/maps/common/common_things.dm
@@ -254,9 +254,6 @@
 	item_state = "newscodex"
 	author = "Central Command"		 // Who wrote the thing, can be changed by pen or PC. It is not automatically assigned
 	title = "Stellar Delight User's Guide"
-
-/obj/item/book/manual/sd_guide/New()
-	..()
 	dat = {"<html>
 				<head>
 				<style>
diff --git a/maps/expedition_vr/space/_debrisfield.dm b/maps/expedition_vr/space/_debrisfield.dm
index 73983004cc..64ca06cb27 100644
--- a/maps/expedition_vr/space/_debrisfield.dm
+++ b/maps/expedition_vr/space/_debrisfield.dm
@@ -16,26 +16,26 @@
 // -- Objs -- //
 
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/north/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/north/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = x
 	teleport_y = 2
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/south/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/south/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = x
 	teleport_y = world.maxy - 1
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/west/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/west/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = world.maxx - 1
 	teleport_y = y
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/east/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/east/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = 2
 	teleport_y = y
 	teleport_z = z
diff --git a/maps/offmap_vr/talon/talon_v2.dm b/maps/offmap_vr/talon/talon_v2.dm
index 3db197f39b..11723f5c97 100644
--- a/maps/offmap_vr/talon/talon_v2.dm
+++ b/maps/offmap_vr/talon/talon_v2.dm
@@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ var/global/list/latejoin_talon = list()
 	name = "JoinLateTalon"
 	delete_me = 1
 
-/obj/effect/landmark/talon/New()
+/obj/effect/landmark/talon/Initialize(mapload)
 	latejoin_talon += loc // Register this turf as tram latejoin.
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /datum/spawnpoint/talon
 	display_name = "ITV Talon Cryo"
diff --git a/maps/submaps/engine_submaps/engine.dm b/maps/submaps/engine_submaps/engine.dm
index 9daea64a29..042afd4efe 100644
--- a/maps/submaps/engine_submaps/engine.dm
+++ b/maps/submaps/engine_submaps/engine.dm
@@ -3,9 +3,7 @@
 	name = "Engine Loader"
 	var/clean_turfs // A list of lists, where each list is (x, )
 
-/obj/effect/landmark/engine_loader/New()
 INITIALIZE_IMMEDIATE(/obj/effect/landmark/engine_loader)
-
 /obj/effect/landmark/engine_loader/Initialize(mapload)
 	if(SSmapping.engine_loader)
 		warning("Duplicate engine_loader landmarks: [log_info_line(src)] and [log_info_line(SSmapping.engine_loader)]")
diff --git a/maps/submaps/pois_vr/debris_field/debrisfield_things.dm b/maps/submaps/pois_vr/debris_field/debrisfield_things.dm
index cc81455c2f..f235fefa3a 100644
--- a/maps/submaps/pois_vr/debris_field/debrisfield_things.dm
+++ b/maps/submaps/pois_vr/debris_field/debrisfield_things.dm
@@ -305,7 +305,8 @@ i just hope whatever happens, she finds the mercy we werent equipped to give her
 	goal: RETURN HOME status: Successful \n \
 	goal: PRO-PRO"
 
-/obj/item/poi/broken_drone_circuit/phoron_tanker/New()
+/obj/item/poi/broken_drone_circuit/phoron_tanker/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	drone_name = "NED-[pick(list("ADA","DOS","GNU","MAC","WIN","NJS","SKS","DRD","IOS","CRM","IBM","TEX","LVM","BSD",))]-[rand(1000, 9999)]]"
 	tanker = locate("POI_NT_TANKER_BOAT")	//actual .dmm area has this
 	var/tankername = "Unknown Ship"
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/datums/crafting/items.dm b/modular_chomp/code/datums/crafting/items.dm
index d9d6d6acdc..f0f343f704 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/datums/crafting/items.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/datums/crafting/items.dm
@@ -283,9 +283,9 @@
 			H.custom_pain("Your hands hurt like hell!",1)
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/clothing/gloves/toxinregen/New()
+/obj/item/clothing/gloves/toxinregen/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
-	..()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/toxinregen/Destroy()
 	wearer = null
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/game/mecha/mecha_parts.dm b/modular_chomp/code/game/mecha/mecha_parts.dm
index 12d801dde4..e0ce619f84 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/game/mecha/mecha_parts.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/game/mecha/mecha_parts.dm
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 	name = "Hades Chassis"
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 7)
 
-/obj/item/mecha_parts/chassis/hades/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/mecha_parts/chassis/hades/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	construct = new /datum/construction/mecha/hades_chassis(src)
 
 /obj/item/mecha_parts/part/hades_torso
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/effects/dark_growth.dm b/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/effects/dark_growth.dm
index 4d4d357716..7c260d0bbb 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/effects/dark_growth.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/effects/dark_growth.dm
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
 		if(!linked_node)
 			qdel(src)
 
-/obj/effect/dark/floor/New(loc, var/node)
+/obj/effect/dark/floor/Initialize(mapload, var/node)
 	. = ..()
 	if(isspace(loc))
 		return INITIALIZE_HINT_QDEL
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@
 	light_range = 3
 	var/node_range = 9
 
-/obj/structure/prop/dark_node/New()
+/obj/structure/prop/dark_node/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	set_light(light_range, -20, "#FFFFFF")
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/devices/mind_binder.dm b/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/devices/mind_binder.dm
index 98db60c6f6..0d58002612 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/devices/mind_binder.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/devices/mind_binder.dm
@@ -11,10 +11,7 @@
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_MAGNET = 2, TECH_BIO = 2, TECH_ILLEGAL = 1)
 	possessed_voice = list()
 	var/self_bind = FALSE
-
-/obj/item/mindbinder/New()
-	..()
-	flags |= NOBLUDGEON //So borgs don't spark.
+	flags = NOBLUDGEON
 
 /obj/item/mindbinder/attack(mob/living/M, mob/living/user)
 	usr.setClickCooldown(DEFAULT_ATTACK_COOLDOWN)
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/devices/vacpack.dm b/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/devices/vacpack.dm
index 7e9fca2c90..8291ab474b 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/devices/vacpack.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/devices/vacpack.dm
@@ -21,10 +21,7 @@
 			"output destination" = 8
 			)
 	var/vac_owner = null
-
-/obj/item/vac_attachment/New()
-	..()
-	flags |= NOBLUDGEON //No more attack messages
+	flags = NOBLUDGEON
 
 /obj/item/vac_attachment/attack_self(mob/living/user)
 	var/set_input = null
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/target_toy.dm b/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/target_toy.dm
index 7b4d79aca3..e02445a293 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/target_toy.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/items/target_toy.dm
@@ -8,5 +8,6 @@
 /obj/item/paper/target
 	name = "target notice"
 
-/obj/item/paper/target/New()
+/obj/item/paper/target/Initialize(mapload, text, title)
+	. = ..()
 	info = "Your target is " + span_bold("[random_name(pick(MALE,FEMALE))]") + ". Make sure they don't get out of there alive."
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/mob_spawner.dm b/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/mob_spawner.dm
index 667ea882de..1b4311922e 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/mob_spawner.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/game/objects/mob_spawner.dm
@@ -53,6 +53,6 @@
 	/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/passive/mouse/rat/strong = 10, // Because I'm a horrible person. <3
 	/obj/effect/spider/spiderling/non_growing = 5)
 
-/obj/structure/mob_spawner/mouse_nest/mousehole/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/mob_spawner/mouse_nest/mousehole/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	icon_state = "tunnel_hole"
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/clothing/gateway/gateway.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/clothing/gateway/gateway.dm
index a911b383ec..d570e58949 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/clothing/gateway/gateway.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/clothing/gateway/gateway.dm
@@ -91,9 +91,9 @@
 			H.custom_pain("Your hands feel strange",1)
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/clothing/gloves/stamina/New()
+/obj/item/clothing/gloves/stamina/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
-	..()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/stamina/Destroy()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/exploration/lootsafe.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/exploration/lootsafe.dm
index 63ea3def8a..5f0d190a8d 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/exploration/lootsafe.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/exploration/lootsafe.dm
@@ -102,8 +102,8 @@
 	hackguard = 5
 	codelen = 3
 
-/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/lootsafe/numberlock/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/lootsafe/numberlock/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	var/list/digits = list("1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9", "0")
 
 	for(var/i in 1 to codelen)
@@ -203,8 +203,8 @@
 	access = list(150)
 
 
-/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/lootsafe/devillock/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/lootsafe/devillock/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	var/list/digits = list("1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9", "0", "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", "H", "I", "J", "K", "L", "M", "N", "O", "P", "Q", "R", "S", "T", "U", "V", "W", "X", "Y", "Z")
 
 	for(var/i in 1 to codelen)
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/exploration/tyr_tribal_gear.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/exploration/tyr_tribal_gear.dm
index b03f07db22..3999c7d38e 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/exploration/tyr_tribal_gear.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/exploration/tyr_tribal_gear.dm
@@ -109,8 +109,8 @@
 	desc = "A strange plant."
 	icon_state = "tyrflora"
 
-/obj/structure/flora/tyr/flowers/New()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/flora/tyr/flowers/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	icon_state = "tyrflora[rand(1, 5)]gb"
 
 //tier 2
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
index 0a44910dad..1d017ce1dc 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
@@ -3,10 +3,12 @@
 	if(!istype(SK))
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("Only a shadekin can use that!"))
 		return FALSE
-	else if(stat)
+
+	if(stat)
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("Can't use that ability in your state!"))
 		return FALSE
-	else if((ability_flags & AB_DARK_RESPITE || has_modifier_of_type(/datum/modifier/dark_respite)) && !(ability_flags & AB_PHASE_SHIFTED))
+
+	if((ability_flags & AB_DARK_RESPITE || has_modifier_of_type(/datum/modifier/dark_respite)) && !(ability_flags & AB_PHASE_SHIFTED))
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("You can't use that so soon after an emergency warp!"))
 		return FALSE
 	return TRUE
@@ -47,10 +49,12 @@
 
 	if(!shadekin_ability_check())
 		return FALSE
-	else if(ability_flags & AB_PHASE_SHIFTED)
+
+	if(ability_flags & AB_PHASE_SHIFTED)
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("You can't use that while phase shifted!"))
 		return FALSE
-	else if(ability_flags & AB_DARK_TUNNEL)
+
+	if(ability_flags & AB_DARK_TUNNEL)
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("You have already made a tunnel to the Dark!"))
 		return FALSE
 
@@ -95,8 +99,7 @@
 		ability_flags |= AB_DARK_TUNNEL
 		shadekin_adjust_energy(-(ability_cost - 10)) //Leaving enough energy to actually activate the portal
 		return TRUE
-	else
-		return FALSE
+	return FALSE
 
 /datum/power/shadekin/dark_respite
 	name = "Dark Respite (Only in Dark)"
@@ -113,18 +116,23 @@
 	if(!istype(SK))
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("Only a shadekin can use that!"))
 		return FALSE
-	else if(!istype(get_area(src), /area/shadekin))
+
+	if(!istype(get_area(src), /area/shadekin))
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("Can only trigger Dark Respite in the Dark!"))
 		return FALSE
-	else if(stat)
+
+	if(stat)
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("Can't use that ability in your state!"))
 		return FALSE
-	else if(ability_flags & AB_DARK_RESPITE)
+
+	if(ability_flags & AB_DARK_RESPITE)
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("You can't use that so soon after an emergency warp!"))
 		return FALSE
-	else if(has_modifier_of_type(/datum/modifier/dark_respite) && !SK.manual_respite)
+
+	if(has_modifier_of_type(/datum/modifier/dark_respite) && !SK.manual_respite)
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("You cannot manually end a Dark Respite triggered by an emergency warp!"))
-	else if(ability_flags & AB_PHASE_SHIFTED)
+
+	if(ability_flags & AB_PHASE_SHIFTED)
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("You can't use that while phase shifted!"))
 		return FALSE
 
@@ -155,26 +163,28 @@
 	icon = 'modular_chomp/icons/obj/Shadekin_powers_2.dmi'
 	icon_state = "dark_maw_waiting"
 
-/obj/effect/abstract/dark_maw/New(loc, var/mob/living/user, var/trigger_now = 0)
+/obj/effect/abstract/dark_maw/Initialize(mapload, var/mob/living/user, var/trigger_now = 0)
 	. = ..()
-	if(istype(user))
-		owner = user
-		target = owner.vore_selected
 
 	if(!isturf(loc))
 		return INITIALIZE_HINT_QDEL
+
 	var/turf/T = loc
 	if(T.get_lumcount() >= 0.5)
 		visible_message(span_notice("A set of shadowy lines flickers away in the light."))
 		icon_state = "dark_maw_used"
-		qdel(src)
-		return
+		return INITIALIZE_HINT_QDEL
+
+	if(istype(user))
+		owner = user
+		target = owner.vore_selected
 
 	var/mob/living/target_user = null
 	for(var/mob/living/L in T)
 		if(L != owner && !L.incorporeal_move)
 			target_user = L
 			break
+
 	if(istype(target_user))
 		triggered_by(target_user, 1)
 		// to trigger rebuild
@@ -182,8 +192,7 @@
 		icon_state = "dark_maw_used"
 		flick("dark_maw_tr", src)
 		visible_message(span_warning("A set of crystals suddenly springs from the ground and shadowy tendrils wrap around nothing before vanishing."))
-		spawn(30)
-			qdel(src)
+		QDEL_IN(src, 3 SECONDS)
 	else
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/carbon_owner = owner
 		var/mob/living/simple_mob/shadekin/sm_owner = owner
@@ -207,6 +216,8 @@
 				SK.active_dark_maws -= src
 		else if(istype(sm_owner))
 			sm_owner.active_dark_maws -= src
+	target = null
+	owner = null
 	return ..()
 
 /obj/effect/abstract/dark_maw/Crossed(O)
@@ -240,30 +251,35 @@
 	visible_message(span_warning("A set of crystals spring out of the ground and shadowy tendrils start wrapping around [L]."))
 	if(owner && !triggered_instantly)
 		to_chat(owner, span_warning("A dark maw you deployed has triggered!"))
-	spawn(10)
-		var/will_vore = 1
+	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(do_trigger), L), 1 SECOND, TIMER_DELETE_ME)
 
-		if(!owner || !(target in owner) || !L.devourable || !L.can_be_drop_prey || !owner.can_be_drop_pred || !L.phase_vore)
-			will_vore = 0
+/obj/effect/abstract/dark_maw/proc/do_trigger(var/mob/living/L)
+	var/will_vore = 1
 
-		if(!src || src.gc_destroyed)
-			//We got deleted probably, do nothing more
-			return
+	if(!owner || !(target in owner) || !L.devourable || !L.can_be_drop_prey || !owner.can_be_drop_pred || !L.phase_vore)
+		will_vore = 0
 
-		if(L.loc != get_turf(src))
-			visible_message(span_notice("The shadowy tendrils fail to catch anything and dissipate."))
-			qdel(src)
-		else if(will_vore)
-			visible_message(span_warning("The shadowy tendrils grab around [L] and drag them into the floor, leaving nothing behind."))
-			L.forceMove(target)
-			qdel(src)
-		else
-			var/obj/effect/energy_net/dark/net = new /obj/effect/energy_net/dark(get_turf(src))
-			if(net.buckle_mob(L))
-				visible_message(span_warning("The shadowy tendrils wrap around [L] and traps them in a net of dark energy."))
-			else
-				visible_message(span_notice("The shadowy tendrils wrap around [L] and then dissipate, leaving them in place."))
-			qdel(src)
+	if(!src || src.gc_destroyed)
+		//We got deleted probably, do nothing more
+		return
+
+	if(L.loc != get_turf(src))
+		visible_message(span_notice("The shadowy tendrils fail to catch anything and dissipate."))
+		qdel(src)
+		return
+
+	if(will_vore)
+		visible_message(span_warning("The shadowy tendrils grab around [L] and drag them into the floor, leaving nothing behind."))
+		L.forceMove(target)
+		qdel(src)
+		return
+
+	var/obj/effect/energy_net/dark/net = new /obj/effect/energy_net/dark(get_turf(src))
+	if(net.buckle_mob(L))
+		visible_message(span_warning("The shadowy tendrils wrap around [L] and traps them in a net of dark energy."))
+	else
+		visible_message(span_notice("The shadowy tendrils wrap around [L] and then dissipate, leaving them in place."))
+	qdel(src)
 
 /obj/effect/energy_net/dark
 	name = "dark net"
@@ -278,7 +294,8 @@
 		visible_message(span_danger("[user] dissipates \the [src] with a touch!"))
 		unbuckle_mob(buckled_mob)
 		return
-	else if(istype(user,/mob/living/carbon/human))
+
+	if(istype(user,/mob/living/carbon/human))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
 		var/datum/species/shadekin/SK = H.species
 		if(istype(SK))
@@ -309,14 +326,17 @@
 
 	if(!shadekin_ability_check())
 		return FALSE
-	else if(shadekin_get_energy() < ability_cost)
+
+	if(shadekin_get_energy() < ability_cost)
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("Not enough energy for that ability!"))
 		return FALSE
+
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
 	if(!istype(T))
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("You don't seem to be able to set a trap here!"))
 		return FALSE
-	else if(T.get_lumcount() >= 0.5)
+
+	if(T.get_lumcount() >= 0.5)
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("There is too much light here for your trap to last!"))
 		return FALSE
 
@@ -328,8 +348,7 @@
 		shadekin_adjust_energy(-ability_cost)
 
 		return TRUE
-	else
-		return FALSE
+	return FALSE
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/proc/clear_dark_maws()
 	set name = "Dispel dark maws"
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index 8dcf20f037..fd3f4ce1b7 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -51,8 +51,8 @@ Maybe later, gotta figure out a way to click yourself when in a locker etc.
 
 	ClickOn(src)
 
-/mob/living/New(var/newloc)
-	..()
+/mob/living/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	add_verb(src,/mob/living/proc/click_self) //CHOMPEdit TGPanel
 */
 
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/aliens/synx.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/aliens/synx.dm
index 97a1e4033d..859ae056ed 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/aliens/synx.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/aliens/synx.dm
@@ -217,9 +217,9 @@
 	)
 */
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/synx/New() //this is really cool. Should be able to ventcrawl canonicaly, contort, and make random speech.
+/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/synx/Initialize(mapload) //this is really cool. Should be able to ventcrawl canonicaly, contort, and make random speech.
 //some things should be here that arent tho.
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 	add_verb(src,/mob/living/proc/ventcrawl) //CHOMPEdit TGPanel
 	add_verb(src,/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/synx/proc/distend_stomach) //CHOMPEdit TGPanel
 	add_verb(src,/mob/living/simple_mob/proc/contort) //CHOMPEdit TGPanel
@@ -901,8 +901,8 @@
 	faction = "SYN"
 
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/synx/ai/pet/greed/synth/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/synx/ai/pet/greed/synth/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	name = "SYN-KinC-([rand(100,999)])"
 
 /mob/living/simple_mob/animal/synx/ai/pet/greed/synth/goodboy
@@ -969,7 +969,8 @@
 	set category = "DEBUG"
 	icon_state = input(usr, "What would you like to change icon_state to?", "Respriting", null)
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/synx/ai/pet/debug/New()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/synx/ai/pet/debug/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	add_verb(src,/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/synx/ai/pet/debug/proc/rename) //CHOMPEdit TGPanel
 	add_verb(src,/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/synx/ai/pet/debug/proc/resprite) //CHOMPEdit TGPanel
 	add_verb(src,/mob/living/simple_mob/animal/synx/ai/pet/debug/proc/redesc) //CHOMPEdit TGPanel
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/simple_mob.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/simple_mob.dm
index fc1004aa67..323e7d4b6d 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/simple_mob.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/simple_mob.dm
@@ -99,8 +99,8 @@
 	else
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("Your mob does not have a PDA in its ID slot."))
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/New(var/newloc)
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	add_verb(src,/mob/living/simple_mob/proc/use_headset) //CHOMPEdit TGPanel
 	add_verb(src,/mob/living/simple_mob/proc/use_pda) //CHOMPEdit TGPanel
 
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/fleshtaker.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/fleshtaker.dm
index b55fc832eb..51e7d7de6d 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/fleshtaker.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/fleshtaker.dm
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ Only physical attributes are copied.
 	ai_holder_type = /datum/ai_holder/simple_mob/melee/pack_mob //A pack of these would be absolutely terrifying.
 	var/flesh_mimic = FALSE //are we currently posing as something else?
 
-/mob/living/simple_mob/fleshtaker/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/fleshtaker/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	base_values["name"] = name
 	base_values["desc"] = desc
 	base_values["icon"] = icon
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/metroid/metObjects.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/metroid/metObjects.dm
index c51366c90e..fb3500339d 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/metroid/metObjects.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/metroid/metObjects.dm
@@ -21,15 +21,12 @@
 	var/amount_grown = 0
 	var/metroid_type = /mob/living/simple_mob/metroid/juvenile/baby
 
-/obj/effect/metroid/egg/Initialize(mapload)
+/obj/effect/metroid/egg/Initialize(mapload, var/atom/parent)
+	get_light_and_color(parent)
+	. = ..()
 	pixel_x = rand(3,-3)
 	pixel_y = rand(3,-3)
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
-	return ..()
-
-/obj/effect/metroid/egg/New(var/location, var/atom/parent)
-	get_light_and_color(parent)
-	..()
 
 /obj/effect/metroid/egg/Destroy()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/syndimobs.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/syndimobs.dm
index 4f4cc16db3..936157643a 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/syndimobs.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/syndimobs.dm
@@ -312,8 +312,8 @@
 				"bio" = 100,
 				"rad" = 100
 				)
-/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/wolftaur/New()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_mob/vore/wolftaur/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	var/oursize = rand(90, 200) / 100
 	resize(oursize)
 
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/projectiles/ammo_refactor/ammo_magazine_override.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/projectiles/ammo_refactor/ammo_magazine_override.dm
index 94206b952c..0e9e8a6c99 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/projectiles/ammo_refactor/ammo_magazine_override.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/projectiles/ammo_refactor/ammo_magazine_override.dm
@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
 //Replace old magazine with new
-/obj/item/ammo_magazine/New(loc)
+/obj/item/ammo_magazine/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	var/replacement_type = magazine_overrides[type]
 	if(replacement_type)
-		qdel(src)
-		return new replacement_type(loc)
+		new replacement_type(loc)
+		return INITIALIZE_HINT_QDEL
 	. = ..()
 
 
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/projectiles/ammo_refactor/ammo_types.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/projectiles/ammo_refactor/ammo_types.dm
index 272e6ab20a..647312ce7c 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/projectiles/ammo_refactor/ammo_types.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/projectiles/ammo_refactor/ammo_types.dm
@@ -62,8 +62,8 @@
 	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/simple_bullet
 	var/ammo_flags = 0
 
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/simple/New()
-	..()
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/simple/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	var/obj/item/projectile/simple_bullet/P = BB
 	if(istype(P))
 		P.ammo_flags = ammo_flags
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/spells/spells.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/spells/spells.dm
index dee3af075d..6c466fe084 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/spells/spells.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/spells/spells.dm
@@ -42,11 +42,12 @@
 	cast_sound = null			// Sound file played when this is used.
 	var/last_castcheck = null	// The last time this spell was cast.
 
-/obj/item/spell/unrestricted/New()
+/obj/item/spell/unrestricted/Initialize(mapload, coreless)
+	. = ..()
 	if(isliving(loc))
 		owner = loc
 	if(!owner)
-		qdel(src)
+		return INITIALIZE_HINT_QDEL
 	update_icon()
 
 /obj/item/spell/unrestricted/run_checks()
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/tickets/tickets.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/tickets/tickets.dm
index 7a427c0d15..fc1155c5d3 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/tickets/tickets.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/tickets/tickets.dm
@@ -175,9 +175,10 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(tickets, /datum/tickets, new)
 /obj/effect/statclick/ticket_list
 	var/current_state
 
-/obj/effect/statclick/ticket_list/New(loc, name, state)
+INITIALIZE_IMMEDIATE(/obj/effect/statclick/ticket_list)
+/obj/effect/statclick/ticket_list/Initialize(mapload, name, state)
 	current_state = state
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/effect/statclick/ticket_list/Click()
 	GLOB.tickets.BrowseTickets(current_state)
@@ -657,9 +658,10 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(tickets, /datum/tickets, new)
 /obj/effect/statclick/ticket
 	var/datum/ticket/ticket_datum
 
-/obj/effect/statclick/ticket/New(loc, datum/ticket/T)
+INITIALIZE_IMMEDIATE(/obj/effect/statclick/ticket)
+/obj/effect/statclick/ticket/Initialize(mapload, datum/ticket/T)
 	ticket_datum = T
-	..(loc)
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/effect/statclick/ticket/update()
 	return ..(ticket_datum.name)
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/relicbase_defines.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/relicbase_defines.dm
index fe15aa2428..5a8560d2d0 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/relicbase_defines.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/relicbase_defines.dm
@@ -307,28 +307,28 @@
 /* KSC 9/29/20 = No longer relevant code as we have nonencludian portals to jump between outpost,caves and wilderness
 //Teleport to Mine
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/mine/to_mining/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/mine/to_mining/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = src.x
 	teleport_y = 2
 	teleport_z = Z_LEVEL_SURFACE_MINE
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/mine/from_mining/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/mine/from_mining/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = src.x
 	teleport_y = world.maxy - 1
 	teleport_z = Z_LEVEL_SURFACE
 
 //Teleport to Wild
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/wild/to_wild/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/wild/to_wild/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = src.x
 	teleport_y = 2
 	teleport_z = Z_LEVEL_SURFACE_WILD
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/wild/from_wild/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/wild/from_wild/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = src.x
 	teleport_y = world.maxy - 1
 	teleport_z = Z_LEVEL_SURFACE_MINE
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/submaps/asteroid_belt/belt_miner_things.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/submaps/asteroid_belt/belt_miner_things.dm
index 563d7a712f..1988b7aa43 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/submaps/asteroid_belt/belt_miner_things.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/submaps/asteroid_belt/belt_miner_things.dm
@@ -69,26 +69,26 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "spickaxe"
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/north/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/north/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = x
 	teleport_y = 2
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/south/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/south/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = x
 	teleport_y = world.maxy - 1
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/west/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/west/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = world.maxx - 1
 	teleport_y = y
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/east/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/east/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = 2
 	teleport_y = y
 	teleport_z = z
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/shuttles/crew_shuttles_ch.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/shuttles/crew_shuttles_ch.dm
index 83065704a4..b8b88c2647 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/shuttles/crew_shuttles_ch.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/shuttles/crew_shuttles_ch.dm
@@ -123,8 +123,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(shuttdisp_list)
 		SD.get_my_shuttle()
 	return TRUE
 
-/obj/machinery/status_display/shuttle_display/New()
-	..()
+/obj/machinery/status_display/shuttle_display/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	get_my_shuttle()
 	update()
 
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/submaps/asteroid_belt/belt_miner_things.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/submaps/asteroid_belt/belt_miner_things.dm
index 563d7a712f..1988b7aa43 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/submaps/asteroid_belt/belt_miner_things.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/submaps/asteroid_belt/belt_miner_things.dm
@@ -69,26 +69,26 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "spickaxe"
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/north/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/north/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = x
 	teleport_y = 2
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/south/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/south/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = x
 	teleport_y = world.maxy - 1
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/west/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/west/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = world.maxx - 1
 	teleport_y = y
 	teleport_z = z
 
-/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/east/New()
-	..()
+/obj/effect/step_trigger/teleporter/debrisfield_loop/east/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
 	teleport_x = 2
 	teleport_y = y
 	teleport_z = z
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/submaps/engine_submaps/engine.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/submaps/engine_submaps/engine.dm
index 9daea64a29..042afd4efe 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/submaps/engine_submaps/engine.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/submaps/engine_submaps/engine.dm
@@ -3,9 +3,7 @@
 	name = "Engine Loader"
 	var/clean_turfs // A list of lists, where each list is (x, )
 
-/obj/effect/landmark/engine_loader/New()
 INITIALIZE_IMMEDIATE(/obj/effect/landmark/engine_loader)
-
 /obj/effect/landmark/engine_loader/Initialize(mapload)
 	if(SSmapping.engine_loader)
 		warning("Duplicate engine_loader landmarks: [log_info_line(src)] and [log_info_line(SSmapping.engine_loader)]")