diff --git a/code/__defines/misc.dm b/code/__defines/misc.dm
index dd6fd0c06e..379de557c6 100644
--- a/code/__defines/misc.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/misc.dm
@@ -48,10 +48,6 @@
 
 #define CLIENT_FROM_VAR(I) (ismob(I) ? I:client : (isclient(I) ? I : null))
 
-
-//Persistence
-#define AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT 8 // SSpersistence will not track values from this area.
-
 //	Shuttles.
 
 // These define the time taken for the shuttle to get to the space station, and the time before it leaves again.
@@ -99,7 +95,24 @@
 #define DEFAULT_JOB_TYPE /datum/job/assistant
 
 //Area flags, possibly more to come
-#define RAD_SHIELDED 1 //shielded from radiation, clearly
+#define RAD_SHIELDED 				0x1		//shielded from radiation, clearly
+#define BLUE_SHIELDED				0x2		// Shield from bluespace teleportation (telescience)
+#define AREA_SECRET_NAME			0x4		// This tells certain things that display areas' names that they shouldn't display this area's name.
+#define AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT 0x8		// SSpersistence will not track values from this area.
+#define AREA_FORBID_EVENTS			0x10	// random events will not start inside this area.
+#define AREA_FORBID_SINGULO			0x20	// singulo will not move in.
+#define AREA_NO_SPOILERS			0x40	// makes it much more difficult to see what is inside an area with things like mesons.
+#define AREA_SOUNDPROOF				0x80	// blocks sounds from other areas and prevents hearers on other areas from hearing the sounds within.
+#define AREA_BLOCK_PHASE_SHIFT		0x100	// Stops phase shifted mobs from entering
+#define AREA_BLOCK_GHOSTS			0x200	// Stops ghosts from entering
+#define AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE		0x400	// If mob size is limited in the area.
+#define AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS		0x800	// If suit sensors are blocked in the area.
+#define AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING			0x1000	// If camera tracking is blocked in the area.
+
+// CHOMPAdd Start/area
+#define PHASE_SHIELDED				0x200000 // A less rough way to prevent phase shifting without blocking access
+#define AREA_LIMIT_DARK_RESPITE		0x400000// Shadekin will die normally in those areas
+// CHOMPAdd End
 
 // OnTopic return values
 #define TOPIC_NOACTION 0
diff --git a/code/__defines/misc_ch.dm b/code/__defines/misc_ch.dm
index a468939a7d..8cc794c4a7 100644
--- a/code/__defines/misc_ch.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/misc_ch.dm
@@ -17,8 +17,6 @@
 #define MAT_CARPET_PURPLE		"purple carpet"
 #define MAT_CARPET_ORANGE		"orange carpet"
 
-#define PHASE_SHIELDED 16 // Prevents shadekin phasing in/out in this area
-
 #define RCD_FIRELOCK		"Firelock"			// Builds an emergency glass shutter
 #define RCD_WINDOOR			"Windoor"			// Build a window door
 #define RCD_FRAME			"Frame"				// Build a Machine or Computer frame
diff --git a/code/__defines/misc_vr.dm b/code/__defines/misc_vr.dm
index c8111b1af9..33be519e58 100644
--- a/code/__defines/misc_vr.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/misc_vr.dm
@@ -40,8 +40,6 @@
 //Shuttle madness!
 #define SHUTTLE_CRASHED 3 // Yup that can happen now
 
-#define BLUE_SHIELDED 2 // Shield from bluespace teleportation (telescience)
-
 //Herm Gender
 #define HERM "herm"
 
diff --git a/code/__defines/species_languages_vr.dm b/code/__defines/species_languages_vr.dm
index a1ac9e7c47..30be0fa730 100644
--- a/code/__defines/species_languages_vr.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/species_languages_vr.dm
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 #define LANGUAGE_ANIMAL "Animal"
 #define LANGUAGE_TEPPI "Teppi"
 #define LANGUAGE_MOUSE "Mouse"
+#define LANNGUAGE_DRAKE "Drake"
 
 #define LANGUAGE_SHADEKIN "Shadekin Empathy"
 #define LANGUAGE_LLEILL "Glamour Speak"
diff --git a/code/_helpers/unsorted_vr.dm b/code/_helpers/unsorted_vr.dm
index 88c6dba1b2..a21466983d 100644
--- a/code/_helpers/unsorted_vr.dm
+++ b/code/_helpers/unsorted_vr.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 		if(vent.welded)
 			continue
 		var/area/A = get_area(vent)
-		if(A.forbid_events)
+		if(A.flag_check(AREA_FORBID_EVENTS))
 			continue
 		vent_list += vent
 	if(!vent_list.len)
diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystems/persistence.dm b/code/controllers/subsystems/persistence.dm
index a89cd78b43..b9ffd2de0c 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystems/persistence.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystems/persistence.dm
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(persistence)
 		return
 
 	var/area/A = get_area(T)
-	if(!A || (A.flags & AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT))
+	if(!A || (A.flag_check(AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT)))
 		return
 
 	if(!(T.z in using_map.persist_levels))
diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystems/radiation.dm b/code/controllers/subsystems/radiation.dm
index e3e8ae1102..429a4d1b74 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystems/radiation.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystems/radiation.dm
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(radiation)
 
 		if(source.respect_maint)
 			var/area/A = T.loc
-			if(A.flags & RAD_SHIELDED)
+			if(A.flag_check(RAD_SHIELDED))
 				continue // In shielded area
 
 		var/dist = get_dist(source.source_turf, T)
diff --git a/code/datums/components/resize_guard.dm b/code/datums/components/resize_guard.dm
index d708002cc1..ca8adfab43 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/resize_guard.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/resize_guard.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@
 
 /datum/component/resize_guard/proc/check_resize()
 	var/area/A = get_area(parent)
-	if(A?.limit_mob_size)
-		var/mob/living/L = parent
-		L.resize(L.size_multiplier, ignore_prefs = TRUE)
-		qdel(src)
+	if(A?.flag_check(AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE))
+		return
+	var/mob/living/L = parent
+	L.resize(L.size_multiplier, ignore_prefs = TRUE)
+	qdel(src)
diff --git a/code/datums/repositories/crew.dm b/code/datums/repositories/crew.dm
index 861e02ae4b..ae94e78726 100644
--- a/code/datums/repositories/crew.dm
+++ b/code/datums/repositories/crew.dm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ var/global/datum/repository/crew/crew_repository = new()
 	for(var/obj/item/clothing/under/C in tracked)
 		var/turf/pos = get_turf(C)
 		var/area/B = pos?.loc //VOREStation Add: No sensor in Dorm
-		if((C.has_sensor) && (pos?.z == zLevel) && (C.sensor_mode != SUIT_SENSOR_OFF) && !(B.block_suit_sensors) && !(is_jammed(C)) && !(is_vore_jammed(C))) //VOREStation Edit
+		if((C.has_sensor) && (pos?.z == zLevel) && (C.sensor_mode != SUIT_SENSOR_OFF) && !(B.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS)) && !(is_jammed(C)) && !(is_vore_jammed(C))) //VOREStation Edit
 			if(istype(C.loc, /mob/living/carbon/human))
 				var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = C.loc
 				if(H.w_uniform != C)
diff --git a/code/game/area/CC_areas_vr.dm b/code/game/area/CC_areas_vr.dm
index 170fd71cc6..4bc526807b 100644
--- a/code/game/area/CC_areas_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/CC_areas_vr.dm
@@ -9,3 +9,27 @@
 	icon_state = "centcom_dock"
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_ARRIVALS
 	base_turf = /turf/simulated/floor/reinforced
+
+//////// Abductor Areas ////////
+/area/unknown
+	requires_power = 0
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE
+	icon_state = "red2"
+
+/area/unknown/dorm1
+	name = "Unknown Dorm 1"
+
+/area/unknown/dorm2
+	name = "Unknown Dorm 2"
+
+/area/unknown/dorm3
+	name = "Unknown Dorm 3"
+
+/area/unknown/dorm4
+	name = "Unknown Dorm 4"
+
+/area/unknown/dorm5
+	name = "Unknown Dorm 5"
+
+/area/unknown/dorm6
+	name = "Unknown Dorm 6"
diff --git a/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas.dm b/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas.dm
index e848d25c3d..8feee1d2be 100755
--- a/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas.dm	
+++ b/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas.dm	
@@ -70,10 +70,9 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 
 /area/shuttle
 	requires_power = 0
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 	sound_env = SMALL_ENCLOSED
 	base_turf = /turf/space
-	forbid_events = TRUE
 
 /area/shuttle/arrival
 	name = "\improper Arrival Shuttle"
@@ -784,7 +783,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	icon_state = "construction"
 
 /area/hallway/secondary/entry
-	forbid_events = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/hallway/secondary/entry/fore
 	name = "\improper Shuttle Dock Hallway - Mid"
@@ -806,13 +805,13 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	name = "\improper Shuttle Dock Hallway - Dock One"
 	icon_state = "entry_D1"
 	base_turf = /turf/space
-	forbid_events = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/hallway/secondary/entry/D2
 	name = "\improper Shuttle Dock Hallway - Dock Two"
 	icon_state = "entry_D2"
 	base_turf = /turf/space
-	forbid_events = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/hallway/secondary/entry/D2/arrivals
 	name = "\improper Shuttle Dock Hallway - Dock Two"
@@ -824,7 +823,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	name = "\improper Shuttle Dock Hallway - Dock Three"
 	icon_state = "entry_D3"
 	base_turf = /turf/space
-	forbid_events = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/hallway/secondary/entry/D4
 	name = "\improper Shuttle Dock Hallway - Dock Four"
@@ -964,9 +963,8 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/crew_quarters
 	name = "\improper Dormitories"
 	icon_state = "Sleep"
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_GENERIC
-	forbid_events = TRUE
-	forbid_singulo = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/toilet
 	name = "\improper Dormitory Toilets"
@@ -976,7 +974,6 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep
 	name = "\improper Dormitories"
 	icon_state = "Sleep"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Apartment_A1
 	name = "\improper Apartment A1"
@@ -1282,8 +1279,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	icon_state = "Holodeck"
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
 	sound_env = LARGE_ENCLOSED
-	forbid_events = TRUE
-	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/holodeck/alphadeck
 	name = "\improper Holodeck Alpha"
@@ -1388,7 +1384,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	name = "\improper Engine Room"
 	icon_state = "engine"
 	sound_env = LARGE_ENCLOSED
-	forbid_events = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/engineering/engine_airlock
 	name = "\improper Engine Room Airlock"
diff --git a/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas_ch.dm b/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas_ch.dm
index 938859baa7..ea2db10925 100644
--- a/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas_ch.dm	
+++ b/code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas_ch.dm	
@@ -1,49 +1,24 @@
 /area/surface/outpost/main/dorms
 	name = "\improper Main Outpost Dorms"
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	forbid_events = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/surface/outpost/main/dorms/dorm_1
 	name = "\improper Main Outpost Dorm One"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/surface/outpost/main/dorms/dorm_2
 	name = "\improper Main Outpost Dorm Two"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/surface/outpost/main/dorms/dorm_3
 	name = "\improper Main Outpost Dorm Three"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/surface/outpost/main/dorms/dorm_4
 	name = "\improper Main Outpost Dorm Four"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/surface/outpost/main/dorms/dorm_5
 	name = "\improper Main Outpost Dorm Five"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/surface/outpost/main/dorms/dorm_6
 	name = "\improper Main Outpost Dorm Six"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/cafeteria
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
@@ -61,84 +36,35 @@
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	forbid_events = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_1
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_2
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_3
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_4
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_5
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_6
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_7
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_8
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_9
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_10
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_11
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_12
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
 
 /area/medical/cryo/autoresleeve
 	name = "\improper Medical Autoresleeving"
-	forbid_events = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/rnd/research/particleaccelerator
 	name = "\improper Particle Accelerator Lab"
@@ -148,10 +74,8 @@
 	name = "\improper Shadekin Retreat"
 	icon_state = "blue"
 	requires_power = 0
-	limit_dark_respite = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_OTHERWORLDLY
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT | BLUE_SHIELDED
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_LIMIT_DARK_RESPITE
 
 /area/security/nuke_storage
 	flags = PHASE_SHIELDED
diff --git a/code/game/area/areas.dm b/code/game/area/areas.dm
index fa36417dfa..ac23d3a552 100644
--- a/code/game/area/areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/areas.dm
@@ -40,7 +40,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(areas_by_type)
 
 	var/music = null
 	var/has_gravity = 1 // Don't check this var directly; use get_gravity() instead
-	var/secret_name = FALSE // This tells certain things that display areas' names that they shouldn't display this area's name.
 	var/obj/machinery/power/apc/apc = null
 	var/no_air = null
 //	var/list/lights				// list of all lights on this area
@@ -52,12 +51,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(areas_by_type)
 	var/list/forced_ambience = null
 	var/sound_env = STANDARD_STATION
 	var/turf/base_turf //The base turf type of the area, which can be used to override the z-level's base turf
-	var/forbid_events = FALSE // If true, random events will not start inside this area.
-	var/forbid_singulo = FALSE // If true singulo will not move in.
-	var/no_spoilers = FALSE // If true, makes it much more difficult to see what is inside an area with things like mesons.
-	var/soundproofed = FALSE // If true, blocks sounds from other areas and prevents hearers on other areas from hearing the sounds within.
-	var/block_phase_shift = FALSE //Stops phase shifted mobs from entering // RS Port #658
-	var/block_ghosts = FALSE	//Stops ghosts from entering //RS Port #658
 
 /area/New()
 	// Used by the maploader, this must be done in New, not init
@@ -76,7 +69,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(areas_by_type)
 		power_equip = 0
 		power_environ = 0
 	power_change()		// all machines set to current power level, also updates lighting icon
-	if(no_spoilers)
+	if(flag_check(AREA_NO_SPOILERS))
 		set_spoiler_obfuscation(TRUE)
 
 // Changes the area of T to A. Do not do this manually.
@@ -398,7 +391,7 @@ var/list/mob/living/forced_ambiance_list = new
 	L.lastarea = src
 	L.lastareachange = world.time
 	play_ambience(L, initial = TRUE)
-	if(no_spoilers)
+	if(flag_check(AREA_NO_SPOILERS))
 		L.disable_spoiler_vision()
 	check_phase_shift(M)	//RS Port #658
 
@@ -542,7 +535,7 @@ var/list/ghostteleportlocs = list()
 	return 1
 
 /area/proc/get_name()
-	if(secret_name)
+	if(flag_check(AREA_SECRET_NAME))
 		return "Unknown Area"
 	return name
 
@@ -558,9 +551,14 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM(spoiler_obfuscation_image, /image)
 	else
 		cut_overlay(GLOB.spoiler_obfuscation_image)
 
+/area/proc/flag_check(var/flag, var/match_all = FALSE)
+    if(match_all)
+        return (flags & flag) == flag
+    return flags & flag
+
 // RS Port #658 Start
 /area/proc/check_phase_shift(var/mob/ourmob)
-	if(!block_phase_shift || !ourmob.incorporeal_move)
+	if(!flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_PHASE_SHIFT) || !ourmob.incorporeal_move)
 		return
 	if(!isliving(ourmob))
 		return
diff --git a/code/game/area/areas_ch.dm b/code/game/area/areas_ch.dm
deleted file mode 100644
index 5187cea206..0000000000
--- a/code/game/area/areas_ch.dm
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-/area
-	var/limit_dark_respite = FALSE // Shadekin will die normally in an area where this is set to true
diff --git a/code/game/area/areas_vr.dm b/code/game/area/areas_vr.dm
index b2b67b089f..8a067d08a8 100644
--- a/code/game/area/areas_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/areas_vr.dm
@@ -1,9 +1,6 @@
 /area
 	var/enter_message
 	var/exit_message
-	var/limit_mob_size = TRUE //If mob size is limited in the area.
-	var/block_suit_sensors = FALSE //If suit sensors are blocked in the area.
-	var/block_tracking = FALSE //If camera tracking is blocked in the area.
 	var/turf/ceiling_type
 
 	// Size of the area in open turfs, only calculated for indoors areas.
@@ -71,5 +68,5 @@
 		power_equip = 0
 		power_environ = 0
 	power_change()		// all machines set to current power level, also updates lighting icon
-	if(no_spoilers)
+	if(flag_check(AREA_NO_SPOILERS))
 		set_spoiler_obfuscation(TRUE)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/camera/tracking.dm b/code/game/machinery/camera/tracking.dm
index a7f06b78da..c1e8cce3a9 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/camera/tracking.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/camera/tracking.dm
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@
 		return TRACKING_TERMINATE
 	var/turf/pos = get_turf(src)
 	var/area/B = pos?.loc // No cam tracking in dorms!
-	if(InvalidPlayerTurf(pos) || B.block_tracking)
+	if(InvalidPlayerTurf(pos) || B.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING))
 		return TRACKING_TERMINATE
 	if(invisibility >= INVISIBILITY_LEVEL_ONE) //cloaked
 		return TRACKING_TERMINATE
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/blueprints_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/items/blueprints_vr.dm
index 4546922f99..a2b3f6f2b1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/blueprints_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/blueprints_vr.dm
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@
 		if(in_use)
 			return
 		var/area/A = get_area(usr)
-		if(A.flags & BLUE_SHIELDED)
+		if(A.flag_check(BLUE_SHIELDED))
 			to_chat(usr, span_warning("You cannot edit restricted areas."))
 			return
 		in_use = TRUE
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@
 			return
 		in_use = TRUE
 		var/area/A = create_area_whole(usr, src)
-		if(A && (A.flags & BLUE_SHIELDED))
+		if(A?.flag_check(BLUE_SHIELDED))
 			to_chat(usr, span_warning("You cannot edit restricted areas."))
 			in_use = FALSE
 			return
@@ -485,7 +485,7 @@
 		var/area/place = get_area(turfs[i])
 		if(blacklisted_areas[place.type])
 			continue
-		if(!place.requires_power || (place.flags & BLUE_SHIELDED))
+		if(!place.requires_power || (place.flag_check(BLUE_SHIELDED)))
 			continue // No expanding powerless rooms etc
 		areas[place.name] = place
 
@@ -587,7 +587,7 @@
 				continue
 		if(!BUILDABLE_AREA_TYPES[place.type]) //TODOTODOTODO
 			can_make_new_area = 0
-		if(!place.requires_power || (place.flags & BLUE_SHIELDED))
+		if(!place.requires_power || (place.flag_check(BLUE_SHIELDED)))
 			continue // No expanding powerless rooms etc
 		areas[place.name] = place
 
diff --git a/code/game/sound.dm b/code/game/sound.dm
index 8aeb477fbc..435bfe7155 100644
--- a/code/game/sound.dm
+++ b/code/game/sound.dm
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 		if(!T)
 			continue
 		var/area/A = T.loc
-		if((A.soundproofed || area_source.soundproofed) && (A != area_source))
+		if((A.flag_check(AREA_SOUNDPROOF) || area_source.flag_check(AREA_SOUNDPROOF)) && (A != area_source))
 			continue
 		//var/distance = get_dist(T, turf_source) Save get_dist for later because it's more expensive
 
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
index f2002c95c6..28c2b41a28 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ BLIND     // can't see anything
 	// Prevent people from just turning their goggles back on.
 	if(!active && (vision_flags & (SEE_TURFS|SEE_OBJS)))
 		var/area/A = get_area(src)
-		if(A.no_spoilers)
+		if(A.flag_check(AREA_NO_SPOILERS))
 			return FALSE
 
 	return TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/events/disease_outbreak.dm b/code/modules/events/disease_outbreak.dm
index e17fa254d0..be8ee51f25 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/disease_outbreak.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/disease_outbreak.dm
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(current_pending_diseases)
 				continue
 			if(!(A.z in using_map.station_levels))
 				continue
-			if(A.flags & RAD_SHIELDED)
+			if(A.flag_check(RAD_SHIELDED))
 				continue
 			if(isbelly(G.loc))
 				continue
diff --git a/code/modules/events/grubinfestation_vr.dm b/code/modules/events/grubinfestation_vr.dm
index d22b169168..79d193af8b 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/grubinfestation_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/grubinfestation_vr.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 
 	for(var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/temp_vent in machines)
 		var/area/A = get_area(temp_vent)
-		if(A.forbid_events)
+		if(A.flag_check(AREA_FORBID_EVENTS))
 			continue
 		if(!temp_vent.welded && temp_vent.network && (temp_vent.loc.z in using_map.station_levels))
 			if(temp_vent.network.normal_members.len > 10) //CHOMP Edit: Most our networks are 40. SM is 4 and toxins is 2. This needed to change in order to spawn.
diff --git a/code/modules/events/horde_infestation.dm b/code/modules/events/horde_infestation.dm
index d12cccf8cf..efa6cdbf78 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/horde_infestation.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/horde_infestation.dm
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 			if(!temp_vent.welded && temp_vent.network && (temp_vent.loc.z in using_map.station_levels))
 				if(temp_vent.network.normal_members.len > 10) //CHOMP Edit: Most our networks are 40. SM is 4 and toxins is 2. This needed to change to 10 from 50 in order for spawns to work.
 					var/area/A = get_area(temp_vent)
-					if(!(A.forbid_events))
+					if(!(A.flag_check(AREA_FORBID_EVENTS)))
 						vents += temp_vent
 
 		while((spawncount >= 1) && vents.len)
diff --git a/code/modules/events/ian_storm_vr.dm b/code/modules/events/ian_storm_vr.dm
index 831d0af512..d6768fc818 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/ian_storm_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/ian_storm_vr.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 			if(!(T.z in using_map.station_levels))
 				continue
 			var/area/A = get_area(T)
-			if(A.flags & RAD_SHIELDED || A.flags & BLUE_SHIELDED)
+			if(A.flag_check(RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED))
 				continue
 			place_ian(T)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/events/ion_storm.dm b/code/modules/events/ion_storm.dm
index 9c69be4a9b..d8e37629e6 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/ion_storm.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/ion_storm.dm
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 		if(!(S.z in affecting_z))
 			continue
 		var/area/A = get_area(S)
-		if(!A || A.flags & RAD_SHIELDED) // Rad shielding will protect from ions too
+		if(!A || A.flag_check(RAD_SHIELDED)) // Rad shielding will protect from ions too
 			continue
 		to_chat(S, span_warning("Your integrated sensors detect an ionospheric anomaly. Your systems will be impacted as you begin a partial restart."))
 		var/ionbug = rand(3, 9)
diff --git a/code/modules/events/radiation_storm.dm b/code/modules/events/radiation_storm.dm
index 07a077f6bd..5d4d7a4771 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/radiation_storm.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/radiation_storm.dm
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 		var/area/A = get_area(C)
 		if(!A)
 			continue
-		if(A.flags & RAD_SHIELDED)
+		if(A.flag_check(RAD_SHIELDED))
 			continue
 		if(istype(C,/mob/living/carbon/human))
 			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = C
diff --git a/code/modules/events/spider_infestation.dm b/code/modules/events/spider_infestation.dm
index 0618bd4ccc..4db2deaf27 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/spider_infestation.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/spider_infestation.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 		if(!temp_vent.welded && temp_vent.network && (temp_vent.loc.z in using_map.station_levels))
 			if(temp_vent.network.normal_members.len > 10) //CHOMP Edit: Most our networks are 40. SM is 4 and toxins is 2. This needed to change to 10 from 50 in order for spawns to work.
 				var/area/A = get_area(temp_vent)
-				if(!(A.forbid_events))
+				if(!(A.flag_check(AREA_FORBID_EVENTS)))
 					vents += temp_vent
 
 	while((spawncount >= 1) && vents.len)
diff --git a/code/modules/events/spontaneous_appendicitis_vr.dm b/code/modules/events/spontaneous_appendicitis_vr.dm
index d4d34894b9..0d5cf212e9 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/spontaneous_appendicitis_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/spontaneous_appendicitis_vr.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 			continue
 		if(!(A.z in using_map.station_levels))
 			continue
-		if(A.flags & RAD_SHIELDED)
+		if(A.flag_check(RAD_SHIELDED))
 			continue
 		if(isbelly(H.loc))
 			continue
diff --git a/code/modules/events/wallrot.dm b/code/modules/events/wallrot.dm
index ad7c8bc967..0cce794536 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/wallrot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/wallrot.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 		if(istype(candidate, /turf/simulated/wall))
 			center = candidate
 			var/area/A = get_area(candidate)
-			if(!A.forbid_events)
+			if(!A.flag_check(AREA_FORBID_EVENTS))
 				return 1
 	return 0
 
@@ -36,4 +36,4 @@
 
 				// Only rot up to severity walls
 				if(rotcount >= actual_severity)
-					break
\ No newline at end of file
+					break
diff --git a/code/modules/gamemaster/event2/event.dm b/code/modules/gamemaster/event2/event.dm
index 50be78a14b..bc99179f17 100644
--- a/code/modules/gamemaster/event2/event.dm
+++ b/code/modules/gamemaster/event2/event.dm
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ This allows for events that have their announcement happen after the end itself.
 	var/list/area/grand_list_of_areas = get_all_existing_areas_of_types(specific_areas)
 	. = list()
 	for(var/area/A as anything in shuffle(grand_list_of_areas))
-		if(A.forbid_events)
+		if(A.flag_check(AREA_FORBID_EVENTS))
 			continue
 		if(!(A.z in get_location_z_levels()))
 			continue
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm b/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
index a7392c2e94..8a111fac38 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ Works together with spawning an observer, noted above.
 	if(!isturf(loc))
 		return
 	var/area/A = get_area(src)
-	if(A.block_ghosts)
+	if(A.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_GHOSTS))
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("Ghosts can't enter this location."))
 		return_to_spawn()
 
@@ -454,7 +454,7 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 
 	//RS Port #658 Start
 	var/area/A = get_area(destination)
-	if(A.block_ghosts)
+	if(A.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_GHOSTS))
 		to_chat(src,span_warning("Sorry, that area does not allow ghosts."))
 		if(following)
 			stop_following()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
index d960fffb93..5686c831c7 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
@@ -1702,7 +1702,7 @@
 
 		// Do this early so certain stuff gets turned off before vision is assigned.
 		var/area/A = get_area(src)
-		if(A?.no_spoilers)
+		if(A?.flag_check(AREA_NO_SPOILERS))
 			disable_spoiler_vision()
 
 		if(XRAY in mutations)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin.dm
index 7e9add25b1..a17b91ce05 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin.dm
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
 	if(respite_activating)
 		return TRUE
 	var/area/current_area = get_area(H)
-	if((H.ability_flags & AB_DARK_RESPITE) || H.has_modifier_of_type(/datum/modifier/dark_respite) || current_area.limit_dark_respite)
+	if((H.ability_flags & AB_DARK_RESPITE) || H.has_modifier_of_type(/datum/modifier/dark_respite) || current_area.flag_check(AREA_LIMIT_DARK_RESPITE))
 		return
 	var/list/floors = list()
 	for(var/turf/unsimulated/floor/dark/floor in get_area_turfs(/area/shadekin))
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
index 6e1ed92b77..b735d0be89 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 
 	//RS Port #658 Start
 	var/area/A = get_area(src)
-	if(!client?.holder && A.block_phase_shift)
+	if(!client?.holder && A.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_PHASE_SHIFT))
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("You can't do that here!"))
 		return
 	//RS Port #658 End
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm
index 5cacedeeb5..b0faae2e31 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@
 	var/seejanhud = src.sight_mode & BORGJAN
 
 	var/area/A = get_area(src)
-	if(A?.no_spoilers)
+	if(A?.flag_check(AREA_NO_SPOILERS))
 		disable_spoiler_vision()
 
 	if (src.stat == DEAD || (XRAY in mutations) || (src.sight_mode & BORGXRAY))
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/animal/sif/grafadreka.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/animal/sif/grafadreka.dm
index 127295f615..3d05b68abb 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/animal/sif/grafadreka.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/animal/sif/grafadreka.dm
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ Field studies suggest analytical abilities on par with some species of cepholapo
 	bitesize = 10
 	gender = NEUTER
 
-	has_langs = list("Drake")
+	has_langs = list(LANNGUAGE_DRAKE)
 
 	see_in_dark = 8 // on par with Taj
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/ability_procs.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/ability_procs.dm
index 6f3491f0e4..ce0f2d6574 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/ability_procs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/ability_procs.dm
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 		return FALSE
 	//CHOMPAdd End
 	//RS Port #658 Start
-	if(!client?.holder && A.block_phase_shift)
+	if(!client?.holder && A.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_PHASE_SHIFT))
 		to_chat(src,span_warning("You can't use that here!"))
 		return FALSE
 	//RS Port #658 End
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/shadekin.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/shadekin.dm
index 731d26be9b..e70822c922 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/shadekin.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/shadekin.dm
@@ -258,7 +258,7 @@
 
 	//CHOMPEdit Begin - Actually phase to the dark on death
 	var/area/current_area = get_area(src)
-	if((ability_flags & AB_DARK_RESPITE) || current_area.limit_dark_respite)
+	if((ability_flags & AB_DARK_RESPITE) || current_area.flag_check(AREA_LIMIT_DARK_RESPITE))
 		icon_state = ""
 		spawn(1 SECOND)
 			qdel(src) //Back from whence you came!
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob_movement.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob_movement.dm
index f9fb13d061..a1b0d2b06e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob_movement.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob_movement.dm
@@ -407,13 +407,13 @@
 			//CHOMPEdit end
 			//RS Port #658 Start
 			if(!holder)
-				if(isliving(mob) && A.block_phase_shift)
+				if(isliving(mob) && A.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_PHASE_SHIFT))
 					to_chat(mob, span_warning("Something blocks you from entering this location while phased out."))
 					return
-				if(isobserver(mob) && A.block_ghosts)
+				if(isobserver(mob) && A.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_GHOSTS))
 					to_chat(mob, span_warning("Ghosts can't enter this location."))
 					var/area/our_area = mobloc.loc
-					if(our_area.block_ghosts)
+					if(our_area.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_GHOSTS))
 						var/mob/observer/dead/D = mob
 						D.return_to_spawn()
 					return
diff --git a/code/modules/persistence/datum/persistence_datum.dm b/code/modules/persistence/datum/persistence_datum.dm
index 818363b967..11fbe4c8be 100644
--- a/code/modules/persistence/datum/persistence_datum.dm
+++ b/code/modules/persistence/datum/persistence_datum.dm
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@
 	if(!T || !(T.z in using_map.persist_levels) )
 		return FALSE
 	var/area/A = get_area(T)
-	if(!A || (A.flags & AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT))
+	if(!A || (A.flag_check(AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT)))
 		return FALSE
 	return TRUE
 
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/singularity.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/singularity.dm
index 6d7da776df..a8c47362de 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/singularity.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/singularity.dm
@@ -366,7 +366,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_BOILERPLATE(all_singularities, /obj/singularity)
 
 	// VOREStation Edit Start
 	var/area/A = get_area(T)
-	if(A.forbid_singulo) //No going to dorms
+	if(A.flag_check(AREA_FORBID_SINGULO)) //No going to dorms
 		return 0
 	// VOREStation Edit End
 
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/bsharpoon_vr.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/bsharpoon_vr.dm
index 49456e9bd4..e77ef54b38 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/bsharpoon_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/bsharpoon_vr.dm
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@
 	if(ownturf.z != T.z || get_dist(T,ownturf) > world.view)
 		to_chat(user, span_warning("The target is out of range!"))
 		return
-	if((get_area(A).flags & BLUE_SHIELDED) || (T.block_tele) || (ownturf.block_tele))	//CHOMPedit, consistency smh
+	if((get_area(A).flag_check(BLUE_SHIELDED)) || (T.block_tele) || (ownturf.block_tele))	//CHOMPedit, consistency smh
 		to_chat(user, span_warning("The target area protected by bluespace shielding!"))
 		return
 	if(!(A in view(user, world.view)))
diff --git a/code/modules/telesci/telesci_computer.dm b/code/modules/telesci/telesci_computer.dm
index d0daa4fb20..1645a05ce7 100644
--- a/code/modules/telesci/telesci_computer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/telesci/telesci_computer.dm
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@
 			S.set_up(5, 1, get_turf(telepad))
 			S.start()
 
-			if(!A || (A.flags & BLUE_SHIELDED) || (target.block_tele)) //CHOMPedit, consistency smh
+			if(!A || (A.flag_check(BLUE_SHIELDED)) || (target.block_tele)) //CHOMPedit, consistency smh
 				telefail()
 				temp_msg = "ERROR! Target is shielded from bluespace intersection!"
 				return
diff --git a/code/modules/tgui/modules/camera.dm b/code/modules/tgui/modules/camera.dm
index e66d4bc96d..793029a601 100644
--- a/code/modules/tgui/modules/camera.dm
+++ b/code/modules/tgui/modules/camera.dm
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@
 	var/turf/newturf = get_turf(active_camera)
 	var/area/B = newturf?.loc // No cam tracking in dorms!
 	// Show static if can't use the camera
-	if(!active_camera?.can_use() || B.block_tracking)
+	if(!active_camera?.can_use() || B.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING))
 		show_camera_static()
 	if(!ui)
 		var/user_ref = REF(user)
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@
 	var/turf/newturf = get_turf(active_camera)
 	var/area/B = newturf?.loc // No cam tracking in dorms!
 	// Show static if can't use the camera
-	if(!active_camera?.can_use() || B.block_tracking)
+	if(!active_camera?.can_use() || B.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING))
 		show_camera_static()
 		return TRUE
 
diff --git a/code/modules/ventcrawl/ventcrawl_atmospherics.dm b/code/modules/ventcrawl/ventcrawl_atmospherics.dm
index 2c2cb6ca9d..fb04e89857 100644
--- a/code/modules/ventcrawl/ventcrawl_atmospherics.dm
+++ b/code/modules/ventcrawl/ventcrawl_atmospherics.dm
@@ -48,10 +48,10 @@
 					prob(90);"* clunk *",
 					prob(90);"* thud *",
 					prob(90);"* clatter *",
-					prob(1);"* <span style='font-size:2em'>ඞ</span> *"
+					prob(1);"* " + span_giganteus("ඞ") + " *"
 				)
 				T.runechat_message(message)
-				
+
 	else
 		if((direction & initialize_directions) || is_type_in_list(src, ventcrawl_machinery) && src.can_crawl_through()) //if we move in a way the pipe can connect, but doesn't - or we're in a vent
 			user.remove_ventcrawl()
diff --git a/code/modules/vore/resizing/resize_vr.dm b/code/modules/vore/resizing/resize_vr.dm
index 6f27508bf8..56aef43350 100644
--- a/code/modules/vore/resizing/resize_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vore/resizing/resize_vr.dm
@@ -62,13 +62,14 @@
 
 /atom/movable/proc/size_range_check(size_select)		//both objects and mobs needs to have that
 	var/area/A = get_area(src) //Get the atom's area to check for size limit.
-	if((A?.limit_mob_size && (size_select > 200 || size_select < 25)) || (size_select > 600 || size_select <1))
+	size_select = size_select / 100
+	if((!A?.flag_check(AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE) && (size_select > RESIZE_MAXIMUM || size_select < RESIZE_MINIMUM)) || (size_select > RESIZE_MAXIMUM_DORMS || size_select < RESIZE_MINIMUM_DORMS))
 		return FALSE
 	return TRUE
 
 /atom/movable/proc/has_large_resize_bounds()
 	var/area/A = get_area(src) //Get the atom's area to check for size limit.
-	return A ? !A.limit_mob_size : FALSE //CHOMPEdit
+	return A ? A.flag_check(AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE) : FALSE
 
 /proc/is_extreme_size(size)
 	return (size < RESIZE_MINIMUM || size > RESIZE_MAXIMUM)
diff --git a/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/effect.dm b/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/effect.dm
index f17f0d7b17..c19c0592d4 100644
--- a/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/effect.dm
+++ b/code/modules/xenoarcheaology/effect.dm
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@
 	if(!istype(H))
 		return 1
 	var/area/A = get_area(H)
-	if(A.forbid_events)
+	if(A.flag_check(AREA_FORBID_EVENTS))
 		return 0
 	var/protected = 0
 
diff --git a/maps/expedition_vr/space/_debrisfield.dm b/maps/expedition_vr/space/_debrisfield.dm
index 47a90bd0b2..1a3269790f 100644
--- a/maps/expedition_vr/space/_debrisfield.dm
+++ b/maps/expedition_vr/space/_debrisfield.dm
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@
 
 
 /area/submap/debrisfield/luxury_boat
-	secret_name = 0
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/submap/debrisfield/luxury_boat/bridge
 	name = "Captain's Quarters"
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@
 	name = "POI - Destroyed Mining Outpost"
 
 /area/submap/debrisfield/tinyshuttle
-	secret_name = 0
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/submap/debrisfield/tinyshuttle/crew
 	name = "Crew Bay"
diff --git a/maps/groundbase/groundbase_areas.dm b/maps/groundbase/groundbase_areas.dm
index 4831ef8750..a32e5727c1 100644
--- a/maps/groundbase/groundbase_areas.dm
+++ b/maps/groundbase/groundbase_areas.dm
@@ -359,18 +359,21 @@
 	icon_state = "grewhisqu"
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
 	lightswitch = 0
+
 /area/groundbase/civilian/arrivals
 	name = "Arrivals"
 	lightswitch = 1
-	forbid_events = TRUE
-	forbid_singulo = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
+
 /area/groundbase/civilian/toolstorage
 	name = "Tool Storage"
 	lightswitch = 1
+
 /area/groundbase/civilian/bar
 	name = "Bar"
 	sound_env = LARGE_ENCLOSED
 	lightswitch = 1
+
 /area/groundbase/civilian/bar/upper
 	name = "Bar Balcony"
 	base_turf = /turf/simulated/open/virgo3c
@@ -379,14 +382,17 @@
 	name = "Cafe"
 	sound_env = SMALL_SOFTFLOOR
 	lightswitch = 1
+
 /area/groundbase/civilian/hydroponics
 	name = "Hydroponics"
 	lightswitch = 1
+
 /area/groundbase/civilian/hydroponics/out
 	name = "Hydroponics Animal Pen"
 /area/groundbase/civilian/kitchen
 	name = "Kitchen"
 	lightswitch = 1
+
 /area/groundbase/civilian/kitchen/freezer
 	name = "Kitchen Freezer"
 /area/groundbase/civilian/kitchen/backroom
@@ -420,14 +426,15 @@
 	sound_env = SMALL_SOFTFLOOR
 /area/groundbase/civilian/mensrestroom
 	name = "Men's Restroom"
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 	sound_env = SOUND_ENVIRONMENT_BATHROOM
 	lightswitch = 1
-	forbid_events = TRUE
+
 /area/groundbase/civilian/womensrestroom
 	name = "Women's Restroom"
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 	sound_env = SOUND_ENVIRONMENT_BATHROOM
 	lightswitch = 1
-	forbid_events = TRUE
 
 /area/groundbase/civilian/entrepreneur
 	name = "\improper Shared Office"
@@ -456,13 +463,7 @@
 	holomap_color = HOLOMAP_AREACOLOR_DORMS
 	icon_state = "grawhisqu"
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_GENERIC
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED| BLUE_SHIELDED |AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
-	forbid_events = TRUE
-	forbid_singulo = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/groundbase/dorms/bathroom
 	name = "Dormitory Bathroom"
diff --git a/maps/stellar_delight/stellar_delight_areas.dm b/maps/stellar_delight/stellar_delight_areas.dm
index 8af4a0b4b6..762cb74700 100644
--- a/maps/stellar_delight/stellar_delight_areas.dm
+++ b/maps/stellar_delight/stellar_delight_areas.dm
@@ -125,13 +125,7 @@
 /area/stellardelight/deck1/dorms
 	name = "Dormitory"
 	sound_env = SMALL_SOFTFLOOR
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED| BLUE_SHIELDED |AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
-	forbid_events = TRUE
-	forbid_singulo = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED| BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/stellardelight/deck1/dorms/dorm1
 	name = "Dormitory One"
@@ -274,21 +268,16 @@
 
 /area/stellardelight/deck3/transitgateway
 	name = "Transit Gateway"
-	forbid_events = TRUE
-	forbid_singulo = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
+
 /area/stellardelight/deck3/cryo
 	name = "Cryogenic Storage"
-	forbid_events = TRUE
-	forbid_singulo = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
 
 /area/stellardelight/deck3/readingroom
 	name = "Reading Rooms"
 	sound_env = SMALL_SOFTFLOOR
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED| BLUE_SHIELDED |AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
-	forbid_events = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED| BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/stellardelight/deck3/portdock
 	name = "Port Dock"
diff --git a/maps/submaps/admin_use_vr/event_autonomous_drone.dm b/maps/submaps/admin_use_vr/event_autonomous_drone.dm
index 2bdb6e59af..aad643108b 100644
--- a/maps/submaps/admin_use_vr/event_autonomous_drone.dm
+++ b/maps/submaps/admin_use_vr/event_autonomous_drone.dm
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
 	req_one_access = list()
 
 /area/submap/event_autonomous_drone
-	secret_name = FALSE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/submap/event_autonomous_drone/engineering
 	name = "Engine Bay"
diff --git a/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm b/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm
index a710a77fa0..fa5e1482d5 100644
--- a/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm
+++ b/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm
@@ -1,10 +1,8 @@
 /area/submap
 	name = "Submap Area"
 	icon_state = "submap"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_SECRET_NAME
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
-	secret_name = TRUE
-	forbid_events = TRUE
 	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/submap/event //To be used for Events not for regular PoIs
@@ -210,4 +208,4 @@
 
 /area/submap/drgnplateu
 	name = "POI - Dragon Plateu"
-	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
\ No newline at end of file
+	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
diff --git a/maps/tether/tether_areas.dm b/maps/tether/tether_areas.dm
index aedc4ef9f7..3087f997c5 100644
--- a/maps/tether/tether_areas.dm
+++ b/maps/tether/tether_areas.dm
@@ -1000,192 +1000,88 @@
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/maintDorm1
 	name = "\improper Construction Dorm 1"
 	icon_state = "Sleep"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/maintDorm2
 	name = "\improper Construction Dorm 2"
 	icon_state = "Sleep"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/maintDorm3
 	name = "\improper Construction Dorm 3"
 	icon_state = "Sleep"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/maintDorm4
 	name = "\improper Construction Dorm 4"
 	icon_state = "Sleep"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_1
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_2
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_3
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_4
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_5
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_6
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_7
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_8
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_9
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_10
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_11
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_12
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dorm_1
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dorm_2
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dorm_3
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dorm_4
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dorm_5
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dorm_6
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dorm_7
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dorm_8
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dorm_9
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dorm_10
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dorm_1/holo
 	name = "\improper Dorm 1 Holodeck"
@@ -1207,113 +1103,61 @@
 	name = "\improper Visitor Lodging 1"
 	icon_state = "dk_yellow"
 	lightswitch = 0
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/spacedorm2
 	name = "\improper Visitor Lodging 2"
 	icon_state = "dk_yellow"
 	lightswitch = 0
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/spacedorm3
 	name = "\improper Visitor Lodging 3"
 	icon_state = "dk_yellow"
 	lightswitch = 0
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/spacedorm4
 	name = "\improper Visitor Lodging 4"
 	icon_state = "dk_yellow"
 	lightswitch = 0
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/holodeck/holodorm/source_basic
 	name = "\improper Holodeck Source"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/holodeck/holodorm/source_desert
 	name = "\improper Holodeck Source"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/holodeck/holodorm/source_seating
 	name = "\improper Holodeck Source"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/holodeck/holodorm/source_beach
 	name = "\improper Holodeck Source"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/holodeck/holodorm/source_garden
 	name = "\improper Holodeck Source"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/holodeck/holodorm/source_boxing
 	name = "\improper Holodeck Source"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/holodeck/holodorm/source_snow
 	name = "\improper Holodeck Source"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/holodeck/holodorm/source_space
 	name = "\improper Holodeck Source"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/holodeck/holodorm/source_off
 	name = "\improper Holodeck Source"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | BLUE_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/ai_core_foyer
 	name = "\improper AI Core Access"
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/casino/casino_map_atoms.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/casino/casino_map_atoms.dm
index ca574175ca..98c686b590 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/casino/casino_map_atoms.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/casino/casino_map_atoms.dm
@@ -8,86 +8,30 @@
 	outdoors = FALSE
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
 
+/area/casino/dorms
+	name = "\improper Casino dorm"
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
+
 // Areas for the actual casino
-/area/casino/dorm1
-	name = "\improper Casino dorm"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+/area/casino/dorms/dorm1
 
-/area/casino/dorm2
-	name = "\improper Casino dorm"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+/area/casino/dorms/dorm2
 
-/area/casino/dorm3
-	name = "\improper Casino dorm"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+/area/casino/dorms/dorm3
 
-/area/casino/dorm4
-	name = "\improper Casino dorm"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+/area/casino/dorms/dorm4
 
-/area/casino/dorm5
-	name = "\improper Casino dorm"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+/area/casino/dorms/dorm5
 
-/area/casino/dorm6
-	name = "\improper Casino dorm"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+/area/casino/dorms/dorm6
 
-/area/casino/dorm7
-	name = "\improper Casino dorm"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+/area/casino/dorms/dorm7
 
-/area/casino/dorm8
-	name = "\improper Casino dorm"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+/area/casino/dorms/dorm8
 
-/area/casino/dorm9
-	name = "\improper Casino dorm"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+/area/casino/dorms/dorm9
 
-/area/casino/dorm10
-	name = "\improper Casino dorm"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+/area/casino/dorms/dorm10
 
 /area/casino/helm
 	name = "\improper Casino helm"
@@ -145,37 +89,6 @@
 /area/casino/wizard_home
 	name = "\improper That's pretty wizard"
 
-// Old casino areas. Apparently we don't want these.
-/*
-/area/casino/casino_ship
-	name = "\improper Casino Ship"
-	icon_state = "yellow"
-	requires_power = 0
-	dynamic_lighting = 1
-
-/area/casino/casino_ship/wing_left
-	name = "\improper Casino Ship left wing"
-	icon_state = "yellow"
-
-/area/casino/casino_ship/wing_right
-	name = "\improper Casino Ship right wing"
-	icon_state = "yellow"
-
-/area/casino/casino_ship/dorms
-	name = "\improper Casino Ship dorms"
-	icon_state = "yellow"
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-
-/area/casino/casino_ship/cockpit
-	name = "\improper Casino Ship left wing"
-	icon_state = "yellow"
-
-/area/shuttle/casino/
-	name = "\improper Casino Shuttle"
-	dynamic_lighting = 0
-	icon_state = "shuttlegrn"
-*/
-
 // Gear dispenser datums. Organized alphabetically by typepath for your viewing pleasure.
 /datum/gear_disp/casino_buried_reward
 	name = "Buried treasure"
diff --git a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_ch.dm b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_ch.dm
index 17e09f03d8..d293a01179 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_ch.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_ch.dm
@@ -146,11 +146,11 @@
 /area/survivalpod/superpose/XenoBotanySetup
 
 /area/survivalpod/superpose/secondlifebar
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE //Second life bars dont have ceilings
+	flags = AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE
 
 /area/survivalpod/superpose/secondlifebar/dorms
 	icon_state = "toilet"
-	soundproofed = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_SOUNDPROOF
 
 /obj/item/survivalcapsule/superpose
 	name = "superposed surfluid shelter capsule"
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 8dfb46ad00..6454914f2c 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
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 		return FALSE
 	//RS Port #658 Start
 	var/area/A = get_area(src)
-	if(!client?.holder && A.block_phase_shift)
+	if(!client?.holder && A.flag_check(AREA_BLOCK_PHASE_SHIFT))
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("You can't do that here!"))
 		return FALSE
 	//RS Port #658 End
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/overmap/space_pois/space_areas.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/overmap/space_pois/space_areas.dm
index 5564f27610..c7bdbcf996 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/overmap/space_pois/space_areas.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/overmap/space_pois/space_areas.dm
@@ -3,10 +3,8 @@
 /area/submap
 	name = "Submap Area"
 	icon_state = "submap"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SECRET_NAME | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
-	secret_name = TRUE
-	forbid_events = TRUE
 	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/submap/abandonedtele
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/relicbase_areas.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/relicbase_areas.dm
index 2a4126974f..74721344a9 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/relicbase_areas.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/relic_base/relicbase_areas.dm
@@ -1003,7 +1003,7 @@ z
 /area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/
 	name = "\improper Command - Head Office"
 	icon_state = "head_quarters"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
 	sound_env = MEDIUM_SOFTFLOOR
 
 /area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hop
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/soluna_nexus/soluna_nexus_areas.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/soluna_nexus/soluna_nexus_areas.dm
index e2dbb3ae2c..d6adeefa4a 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/soluna_nexus/soluna_nexus_areas.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/soluna_nexus/soluna_nexus_areas.dm
@@ -1085,12 +1085,7 @@
 
 /area/bridge/sleep
     icon_state = "bridge"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-    limit_mob_size = FALSE
-    block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-    block_tracking = TRUE
-    soundproofed = TRUE
-    forbid_events = TRUE
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/bridge/sleep/HoP_Quarters
     name = "\improper HoP Quarters"
@@ -1817,12 +1812,12 @@
 /area/crew_quarters/Midnight_Bar
     name = "\improper Midnight Bar"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Midnight_Kitchen
     name = "\improper Midnight Kitchen"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Gallery
     name = "\improper Gallery"
@@ -1858,31 +1853,31 @@
 /area/crew_quarters/Central_Restroom
     name = "\improper Central Restroom"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
     lightswitch = 1
 
 /area/crew_quarters/For_Restroom
     name = "\improper For Restroom"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
     lightswitch = 1
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Star_Restroom
     name = "\improper Star Restroom"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
     lightswitch = 1
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Aft_Restroom
     name = "\improper Aft Restroom"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
     lightswitch = 1
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Port_Restroom
     name = "\improper Port Restroom"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
     lightswitch = 1
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Library
@@ -1911,34 +1906,34 @@
 /area/crew_quarters/Chomp_Hydroponics
     name = "\improper Chomp Hydroponics"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Chomp_Stage
     name = "\improper Chomp Convention Stage"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Chomp_Kitchen
     name = "\improper Chomp Kitchen"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Chomp_Dinner_1
     name = "\improper Chomp Dinner 1"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
     lightswitch = 1
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Chomp_Dinner_2
     name = "\improper Chomp Dinner 2"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
     lightswitch = 1
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Chomp_Lounge
     name = "\improper Chomp Lounge"
     icon_state = "gaming"
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
 
 /area/crew_quarters/Public_Hydroponics
     name = "\improper Public Hydroponics"
@@ -1961,13 +1956,8 @@
     icon_state = "gaming"
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep
-    flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+    flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
     lightswitch = 0
-    limit_mob_size = FALSE
-    block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-    block_tracking = TRUE
-    soundproofed = TRUE
-    forbid_events = TRUE
     icon_state = "gaming"
 
 /area/crew_quarters/sleep/Dormitory_01
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/overmap/planets/thor/thor.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/overmap/planets/thor/thor.dm
index d02b715b6f..c118756908 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/overmap/planets/thor/thor.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/overmap/planets/thor/thor.dm
@@ -84,11 +84,7 @@
 /area/surface/thor/dorms
 	name = "Jungle Outpost Generic Dorms"
 	icon_state = "Sleep"
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/surface/thor/dorms/pool1
 	name = "Jungle Outpost Pool Shack 1"
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas.dm
index 4dc553db9a..516e90be8b 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas.dm
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@
 /area/hallway/primary/firstdeck/auxdockaft
 	name = "\improper First Deck Aft Auxiliary Dock"
 	icon_state = "docking_hallway"
-	forbid_events = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 
 /area/hallway/primary/firstdeck/auxdockfore
 	name = "\improper First Deck Fore Auxiliary Dock"
@@ -432,7 +432,7 @@
 /area/crew_quarters/thirddeck/vrroom
 	name = "\improper Virtual Reality Room"
 	icon_state = "gaming"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED //Depending on the video game, you might still get figuative cancer
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO //Depending on the video game, you might still get figuative cancer
 
 //CHOMPStation Edit End
 
@@ -448,7 +448,7 @@
 /area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/
 	name = "\improper Command - Head Office"
 	icon_state = "head_quarters"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS | AREA_FORBID_SINGULO
 	sound_env = MEDIUM_SOFTFLOOR
 
 /area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hop
@@ -1712,11 +1712,7 @@ End Chompstation Edit*/
 /area/maintenance/bar/dorms
 	name = "Maintenance Bar Dorms"
 	icon_state = "Sleep"
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF |AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/maintenance/bar/dorms/dorm_1
 	name = "Maintenance Deck Bar Dorms 1"
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas_planet.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas_planet.dm
index 904390d8a8..0a8208b67b 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas_planet.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas_planet.dm
@@ -173,11 +173,7 @@
 /area/surface/outpost/shelter/dorms
 	name = "Wilderness Shelter Dorms"
 	icon_state = "Sleep"
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING
 
 /area/surface/outpost/shelter/exterior
 	name = "Wilderness Shelter Exterior"
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm
index eba81b4ce4..cbd3b3ae4a 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm
@@ -2,10 +2,8 @@
 /area/submap
 	name = "Submap Area"
 	icon_state = "submap"
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT | AREA_SECRET_NAME | AREA_FORBID_EVENTS
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
-	secret_name = TRUE
-	forbid_events = TRUE
 
 /area/submap/event //To be used for Events not for regular PoIs
 	name = "Unknown"
diff --git a/modular_chomp/maps/virtual_reality/constructVR.dm b/modular_chomp/maps/virtual_reality/constructVR.dm
index 062a365064..96b23ea387 100644
--- a/modular_chomp/maps/virtual_reality/constructVR.dm
+++ b/modular_chomp/maps/virtual_reality/constructVR.dm
@@ -4,8 +4,7 @@
 	name = "VR world"
 	icon_state = "green"
 	base_turf = /turf/simulated/floor/outdoors/dirt
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	limit_dark_respite = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_LIMIT_DARK_RESPITE
 
 /area/vr/space
 	name = "VR Space" //copypasta time
@@ -20,7 +19,7 @@
 	ambience = list('sound/ambience/ambispace.ogg','sound/music/title2.ogg','sound/music/space.ogg','sound/music/main.ogg','sound/music/traitor.ogg','sound/ambience/space/space_serithi.ogg','sound/music/freefallin.mid')
 	base_turf = /turf/space
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
-	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_LIMIT_DARK_RESPITE
 
 /area/space/atmosalert()
 	return
@@ -163,11 +162,7 @@
 /area/vr/powered/mall/dorms
 	name = "VR Mall Dorms"
 	icon_state = "Sleep"
-	soundproofed = TRUE
-	limit_mob_size = FALSE
-	block_suit_sensors = TRUE
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
-	block_tracking = TRUE
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_SOUNDPROOF | AREA_ALLOW_LARGE_SIZE | AREA_BLOCK_SUIT_SENSORS | AREA_BLOCK_TRACKING | AREA_LIMIT_DARK_RESPITE
 
 /area/vr/powered/mall/dorms/dorms1
 
diff --git a/vorestation.dme b/vorestation.dme
index 4aa937e4e2..2b5b28a194 100644
--- a/vorestation.dme
+++ b/vorestation.dme
@@ -772,7 +772,6 @@
 #include "code\game\antagonist\station\traitor.dm"
 #include "code\game\area\ai_monitored.dm"
 #include "code\game\area\areas.dm"
-#include "code\game\area\areas_ch.dm"
 #include "code\game\area\areas_vr.dm"
 #include "code\game\area\asteroid_areas.dm"
 #include "code\game\area\Away Mission areas.dm"