Persistent Trash/Dirt/Graffiti/Notices

code/__defines/misc.dm

@@ -46,6 +46,10 @@
 
 #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.
@@ -351,3 +355,28 @@ var/global/list/##LIST_NAME = list();\
 #define JOB_SILICON			0x6 // 2|4, probably don't set jobs to this, but good for checking
 
 #define DEFAULT_OVERMAP_RANGE 0 // Makes general computers and devices be able to connect to other overmap z-levels on the same tile.
+
+
+//Various stuff used in Persistence
+
+#define send_output(target, msg, control) target << output(msg, control)
+
+#define send_link(target, url) target << link(url)
+
+#define SPAN_NOTICE(X) "<span class='notice'>[X]</span>"
+
+#define SPAN_WARNING(X) "<span class='warning'>[X]</span>"
+
+#define SPAN_DANGER(X) "<span class='danger'>[X]</span>"
+
+#define SPAN_OCCULT(X) "<span class='cult'>[X]</span>"
+
+#define FONT_SMALL(X) "<font size='1'>[X]</font>"
+
+#define FONT_NORMAL(X) "<font size='2'>[X]</font>"
+
+#define FONT_LARGE(X) "<font size='3'>[X]</font>"
+
+#define FONT_HUGE(X) "<font size='4'>[X]</font>"
+
+#define FONT_GIANT(X) "<font size='5'>[X]</font>"

code/__defines/subsystems.dm

@@ -77,6 +77,7 @@ var/global/list/runlevel_flags = list(RUNLEVEL_LOBBY, RUNLEVEL_SETUP, RUNLEVEL_G
 #define INIT_ORDER_AI			-22
 #define INIT_ORDER_AI_FAST		-23
 #define INIT_ORDER_GAME_MASTER	-24
+#define INIT_ORDER_PERSISTENCE	-25
 #define INIT_ORDER_TICKER		-50
 #define INIT_ORDER_CHAT			-100 //Should be last to ensure chat remains smooth during init.
 

code/controllers/configuration.dm

@@ -236,6 +236,8 @@ var/list/gamemode_cache = list()
 	var/static/dooc_allowed = 1
 	var/static/dsay_allowed = 1
 
+	var/persistence_enabled = 1
+
 	var/allow_byond_links = 0
 	var/allow_discord_links = 0
 	var/allow_url_links = 0					// honestly if I were you i'd leave this one off, only use in dire situations
@@ -577,6 +579,9 @@ var/list/gamemode_cache = list()
 				if("protect_roles_from_antagonist")
 					config.protect_roles_from_antagonist = 1
 
+				if ("persistence_enabled")
+					config.persistence_enabled = 1
+
 				if ("probability")
 					var/prob_pos = findtext(value, " ")
 					var/prob_name = null

code/controllers/subsystems/persistence.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+SUBSYSTEM_DEF(persistence)
+	name = "Persistence"
+	init_order = INIT_ORDER_PERSISTENCE
+	flags = SS_NO_FIRE
+	var/list/tracking_values = list()
+	var/list/persistence_datums = list()
+
+/datum/controller/subsystem/persistence/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	for(var/thing in subtypesof(/datum/persistent))
+		var/datum/persistent/P = new thing
+		persistence_datums[thing] = P
+		P.Initialize()
+
+/datum/controller/subsystem/persistence/Shutdown()
+	for(var/thing in persistence_datums)
+		var/datum/persistent/P = persistence_datums[thing]
+		P.Shutdown()
+
+/datum/controller/subsystem/persistence/proc/track_value(var/atom/value, var/track_type)
+
+	if(config.persistence_enabled == 0) //if the config is not set to persistent nothing will save or load.
+		return
+
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(value)
+	if(!T)
+		return
+
+	var/area/A = get_area(T)
+	if(!A || (A.flags & AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT))
+		return
+
+//	if((!T.z in GLOB.using_map.station_levels) || !initialized)
+	if(!T.z in using_map.station_levels)
+		return
+
+	if(!tracking_values[track_type])
+		tracking_values[track_type] = list()
+	tracking_values[track_type] += value
+
+/datum/controller/subsystem/persistence/proc/forget_value(var/atom/value, var/track_type)
+	if(tracking_values[track_type])
+		tracking_values[track_type] -= value
+
+
+/datum/controller/subsystem/persistence/proc/show_info(var/mob/user)
+	if(!user.client.holder)
+		return
+
+	var/list/dat = list("<table width = '100%'>")
+	var/can_modify = check_rights(R_ADMIN, 0, user)
+	for(var/thing in persistence_datums)
+		var/datum/persistent/P = persistence_datums[thing]
+		if(P.has_admin_data)
+			dat += P.GetAdminSummary(user, can_modify)
+	dat += "</table>"
+	var/datum/browser/popup = new(user, "admin_persistence", "Persistence Data")
+	popup.set_content(jointext(dat, null))
+	popup.open()

code/datums/supplypacks/supply.dm

@@ -85,6 +85,12 @@
 	containertype = /obj/structure/closet/crate/ummarcar
 	containername = "Office supplies crate"
 
+/datum/supply_pack/supply/sticky_notes
+	name = "Stationery - sticky notes (50)"
+	contains = list(/obj/item/sticky_pad/random)
+	cost = 10
+	containername = "\improper Sticky notes crate"
+
 /datum/supply_pack/supply/spare_pda
 	name = "Spare PDAs"
 	cost = 10

code/game/area/Space Station 13 areas.dm

@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	power_environ = 0
 	base_turf = /turf/space
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/space/atmosalert()
 	return
@@ -68,7 +69,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 
 /area/shuttle
 	requires_power = 0
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 	sound_env = SMALL_ENCLOSED
 	base_turf = /turf/space
 	forbid_events = TRUE
@@ -201,6 +202,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	name = "\improper Alien base"
 	icon_state = "yellow"
 	requires_power = 0
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 // CENTCOM
 
@@ -209,6 +211,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	icon_state = "centcom"
 	requires_power = 0
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/centcom/control
 	name = "\improper CentCom Control"
@@ -286,6 +289,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	requires_power = 0
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/syndicate_mothership/control
 	name = "\improper Mercenary Control Room"
@@ -302,6 +306,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	icon_state = "asteroid"
 	requires_power = 0
 	sound_env = ASTEROID
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/asteroid/cave				// -- TLE
 	name = "\improper Moon - Underground"
@@ -325,6 +330,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	requires_power = 0
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
 	sound_env = ARENA
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/tdome/tdome1
 	name = "\improper Thunderdome (Team 1)"
@@ -352,6 +358,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
 	base_turf = /turf/space
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/syndicate_station/start
 	name = "\improper Mercenary Forward Operating Base"
@@ -407,6 +414,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	requires_power = 0
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_OTHERWORLDLY
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/skipjack_station
 	name = "\improper Skipjack"
@@ -414,6 +422,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	requires_power = 0
 	base_turf = /turf/space
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/skipjack_station/start
 	name = "\improper Skipjack"
@@ -448,6 +457,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	name = "\improper Prison Station"
 	icon_state = "brig"
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_HIGHSEC
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/prison/arrival_airlock
 	name = "\improper Prison Station Airlock"
@@ -633,6 +643,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/maintenance/disposal
 	name = "Waste Disposal"
 	icon_state = "disposal"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT //If trash items got this far, they can be safely deleted.
 
 /area/maintenance/engineering
 	name = "Engineering Maintenance"
@@ -946,10 +957,12 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/crew_quarters/heads/hop
 	name = "\improper Command - HoP's Office"
 	icon_state = "head_quarters"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/crew_quarters/heads/hor
 	name = "\improper Research - RD's Office"
 	icon_state = "head_quarters"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/crew_quarters/heads/chief
 	name = "\improper Engineering - CE's Office"
@@ -962,6 +975,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/crew_quarters/heads/cmo
 	name = "\improper Medbay - CMO's Office"
 	icon_state = "head_quarters"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/crew_quarters/courtroom
 	name = "\improper Courtroom"
@@ -1288,6 +1302,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
 	sound_env = LARGE_ENCLOSED
 	forbid_events = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/holodeck/alphadeck
 	name = "\improper Holodeck Alpha"
@@ -1648,10 +1663,12 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/medical/surgery
 	name = "\improper Operating Theatre 1"
 	icon_state = "surgery"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT //This WOULD become a filth pit
 
 /area/medical/surgery2
 	name = "\improper Operating Theatre 2"
 	icon_state = "surgery"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/medical/surgeryobs
 	name = "\improper Operation Observation Room"
@@ -1688,6 +1705,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/medical/sleeper
 	name = "\improper Emergency Treatment Centre"
 	icon_state = "exam_room"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT //Trust me.
 
 /area/medical/first_aid_station_starboard
 	name = "\improper Starboard First-Aid Station"
@@ -1902,6 +1920,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/quartermaster/delivery
 	name = "\improper Cargo - Delivery Office"
 	icon_state = "quart"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT //So trash doesn't pile up too hard.
 
 /area/quartermaster/miningdock
 	name = "\improper Cargo Mining Dock"
@@ -1941,6 +1960,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/rnd/rdoffice
 	name = "\improper Research Director's Office"
 	icon_state = "head_quarters"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/rnd/supermatter
 	name = "\improper Supermatter Lab"
@@ -2063,6 +2083,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	name = "\improper Derelict Station"
 	icon_state = "storage"
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/derelict/hallway/primary
 	name = "\improper Derelict Primary Hallway"
@@ -2163,6 +2184,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 /area/constructionsite
 	name = "\improper Construction Site"
 	icon_state = "storage"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/constructionsite/storage
 	name = "\improper Construction Site Storage Area"
@@ -2348,6 +2370,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 
 /area/wreck
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_RUINS
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/wreck/ai
 	name = "\improper AI Chamber"
@@ -2424,6 +2447,7 @@ NOTE: there are two lists of areas in the end of this file: centcom and station
 	name = "\improper Strange Location"
 	icon_state = "away"
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_FOREBODING
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/awaymission/gateway
 	name = "\improper Gateway"

code/game/area/asteroid_areas.dm

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 /area/mine
 	icon_state = "mining"
 	sound_env = ASTEROID
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/mine/explored
 	name = "Mine"
@@ -27,18 +28,22 @@
 /area/outpost/mining_north
 	name = "North Mining Outpost"
 	icon_state = "outpost_mine_north"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/outpost/mining_west
 	name = "West Mining Outpost"
 	icon_state = "outpost_mine_west"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/outpost/abandoned
 	name = "Abandoned Outpost"
 	icon_state = "dark"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 // Main mining outpost
 /area/outpost/mining_main
 	icon_state = "outpost_mine_main"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/outpost/mining_main/airlock
 	name = "Mining Outpost Airlock"
@@ -90,6 +95,7 @@
 // Engineering Outpost
 /area/outpost/engineering
 	icon_state = "outpost_engine"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/outpost/engineering/hallway
 	name = "Engineering Outpost Hallway"
@@ -163,6 +169,7 @@
 // Research Outpost
 /area/outpost/research
 	icon_state = "outpost_research"
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/outpost/research/hallway
 	name = "Research Outpost Hallway"

code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/humans.dm

@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ var/global/list/image/splatter_cache=list()
 	var/synthblood = 0
 	var/list/datum/disease2/disease/virus2 = list()
 	var/amount = 5
+	generic_filth = TRUE
+	persistent = FALSE
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/reveal_blood()
 	if(!fluorescent)

code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/robots.dm

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@
 	icon_state = "gib1"
 	basecolor = SYNTH_BLOOD_COLOUR
 	random_icon_states = list("gib1", "gib2", "gib3", "gib4", "gib5", "gib6", "gib7")
+	generic_filth = FALSE
+	persistent = FALSE
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/gibs/robot/update_icon()
 	color = "#FFFFFF"
@@ -39,6 +41,8 @@
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/oil
 	basecolor = SYNTH_BLOOD_COLOUR
+	generic_filth = FALSE
+	persistent = FALSE
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/oil/dry()
 	return

code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable.dm

@@ -1,7 +1,22 @@
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable
 	plane = DIRTY_PLANE
+	var/persistent = FALSE
+	var/generic_filth = FALSE
+	var/age = 0
 	var/list/random_icon_states = list()
 
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/Initialize(var/ml, var/_age)
+	if(!isnull(_age))
+		age = _age
+	if(random_icon_states && length(src.random_icon_states) > 0)
+		src.icon_state = pick(src.random_icon_states)
+	SSpersistence.track_value(src, /datum/persistent/filth)
+	. = ..()
+
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/Destroy()
+	SSpersistence.forget_value(src, /datum/persistent/filth)
+	. = ..()
+
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/clean_blood(var/ignore = 0)
 	if(!ignore)
 		qdel(src)

code/game/objects/items/devices/chameleonproj.dm

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_ILLEGAL = 4, TECH_MAGNET = 4)
 	var/can_use = 1
 	var/obj/effect/dummy/chameleon/active_dummy = null
-	var/saved_item = /obj/item/weapon/cigbutt
+	var/saved_item = /obj/item/trash/cigbutt
 	var/saved_icon = 'icons/obj/clothing/masks.dmi'
 	var/saved_icon_state = "cigbutt"
 	var/saved_overlays

code/game/objects/items/trash.dm

@@ -7,6 +7,20 @@
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
 	desc = "This is rubbish."
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/wrapper.ogg'
+	var/age = 0
+
+/obj/item/trash/New(var/newloc, var/_age)
+	..(newloc)
+	if(!isnull(_age))
+		age = _age
+
+/obj/item/trash/Initialize()
+	SSpersistence.track_value(src, /datum/persistent/filth/trash)
+	. = ..()
+
+/obj/item/trash/Destroy()
+	SSpersistence.forget_value(src, /datum/persistent/filth/trash)
+	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/trash/raisins
 	name = "\improper 4no raisins"

code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs_lighters.dm

@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_TINY
 	slot_flags = SLOT_EARS | SLOT_MASK
 	attack_verb = list("burnt", "singed")
-	type_butt = /obj/item/weapon/cigbutt
+	type_butt = /obj/item/trash/cigbutt
 	chem_volume = 15
 	max_smoketime = 300
 	smoketime = 300
@@ -341,7 +341,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	name = "premium cigar"
 	desc = "A brown roll of tobacco and... well, you're not quite sure. This thing's huge!"
 	icon_state = "cigar2"
-	type_butt = /obj/item/weapon/cigbutt/cigarbutt
+	type_butt = /obj/item/trash/cigbutt/cigarbutt
 	throw_speed = 0.5
 	item_state = "cigar"
 	max_smoketime = 1500
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	chem_volume = 30
 	nicotine_amt = 10
 
-/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt
+/obj/item/trash/cigbutt
 	name = "cigarette butt"
 	desc = "A manky old cigarette butt."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/clothing/masks.dmi'
@@ -379,12 +379,12 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	slot_flags = SLOT_EARS
 	throwforce = 1
 
-/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt/Initialize()
+/obj/item/trash/cigbutt/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	randpixel_xy()
 	transform = turn(transform,rand(0,360))
 
-/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt/cigarbutt
+/obj/item/trash/cigbutt/cigarbutt
 	name = "cigar butt"
 	desc = "A manky old cigar butt."
 	icon_state = "cigarbutt"

code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/ashtray.dm

@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ var/global/list/ashtray_cache = list()
 /obj/item/weapon/material/ashtray/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if (health <= 0)
 		return
-	if (istype(W,/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt) || istype(W,/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette) || istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/flame/match))
+	if (istype(W,/obj/item/trash/cigbutt) || istype(W,/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette) || istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/flame/match))
 		if (contents.len >= max_butts)
 			to_chat(user, "\The [src] is full.")
 			return

code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/fancy.dm

@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@
 	throwforce = 2
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	storage_slots = 6
-	can_hold = list(/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette, /obj/item/weapon/flame/lighter, /obj/item/weapon/cigbutt)
+	can_hold = list(/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette, /obj/item/weapon/flame/lighter, /obj/item/trash/cigbutt)
 	icon_type = "cigarette"
 	starts_with = list(/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette = 6)
 	var/brand = "\improper Trans-Stellar Duty-free"
@@ -316,7 +316,7 @@
 	throwforce = 2
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	storage_slots = 7
-	can_hold = list(/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette/cigar, /obj/item/weapon/cigbutt/cigarbutt)
+	can_hold = list(/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette/cigar, /obj/item/trash/cigbutt/cigarbutt)
 	icon_type = "cigar"
 	starts_with = list(/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette/cigar = 7)
 

code/game/objects/items/weapons/tape.dm

@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
 			return 1
 
 /obj/item/weapon/tape_roll/proc/stick(var/obj/item/weapon/W, mob/user)
-	if(!istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/paper))
+	if(!istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/paper) || istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky) || !user.unEquip(W))
 		return
 	user.drop_from_inventory(W)
 	var/obj/item/weapon/ducttape/tape = new(get_turf(src))

code/game/objects/random/_random.dm

@@ -48,7 +48,6 @@ var/list/random_useful_
 	if(prob(70)) // Misc. junk
 		if(!random_junk_)
 			random_junk_ = subtypesof(/obj/item/trash)
-			random_junk_ += typesof(/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt)
 			random_junk_ += /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/spiderling_remains
 			random_junk_ += /obj/effect/decal/remains/mouse
 			random_junk_ += /obj/effect/decal/remains/robot

code/game/objects/random/misc.dm

@@ -542,8 +542,8 @@
 				/obj/item/device/assembly/mousetrap/armed,
 				/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/spiderling_remains,
 				/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/ash,
-				/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt,
+				/obj/item/trash/cigbutt,
-				/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt/cigarbutt,
+				/obj/item/trash/cigbutt/cigarbutt,
 				/obj/effect/decal/remains/mouse)
 
 /obj/random/janusmodule

code/game/objects/structures/noticeboard.dm

@@ -1,98 +0,0 @@
-/obj/structure/noticeboard
-	name = "notice board"
-	desc = "A board for pinning important notices upon."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/stationobjs.dmi'
-	icon_state = "nboard00"
-	density = 0
-	anchored = 1
-	var/notices = 0
-
-/obj/structure/noticeboard/New(var/loc, var/dir, var/building = 0)
-	..()
-
-	if(building)
-		if(loc)
-			src.loc = loc
-
-		pixel_x = (dir & 3)? 0 : (dir == 4 ? -32 : 32)
-		pixel_y = (dir & 3)? (dir ==1 ? -27 : 27) : 0
-		update_icon()
-		return
-
-/obj/structure/noticeboard/Initialize()
-	for(var/obj/item/I in loc)
-		if(notices > 4) break
-		if(istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/paper))
-			I.loc = src
-			notices++
-	icon_state = "nboard0[notices]"
-	. = ..()
-
-//attaching papers!!
-/obj/structure/noticeboard/attackby(var/obj/item/weapon/O as obj, var/mob/user as mob)
-	if(istype(O, /obj/item/weapon/paper))
-		if(notices < 5)
-			O.add_fingerprint(user)
-			add_fingerprint(user)
-			user.drop_from_inventory(O)
-			O.loc = src
-			notices++
-			icon_state = "nboard0[notices]"	//update sprite
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You pin the paper to the noticeboard.</span>")
-		else
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You reach to pin your paper to the board but hesitate. You are certain your paper will not be seen among the many others already attached.</span>")
-	if(O.is_wrench())
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to unwrench the noticeboard.</span>")
-		playsound(src, O.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 15 * O.toolspeed))
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unwrench the noticeboard.</span>")
-			new /obj/item/frame/noticeboard( src.loc )
-			qdel(src)
-		return
-
-/obj/structure/noticeboard/attack_hand(var/mob/user)
-	user.examinate(src)
-
-// Since Topic() never seems to interact with usr on more than a superficial
-// level, it should be fine to let anyone mess with the board other than ghosts.
-/obj/structure/noticeboard/examine(var/mob/user)
-	. = ..()
-	if(Adjacent(user))
-		var/dat = "<B>Noticeboard</B><BR>"
-		for(var/obj/item/weapon/paper/P in src)
-			dat += "<A href='?src=\ref[src];read=\ref[P]'>[P.name]</A> <A href='?src=\ref[src];write=\ref[P]'>Write</A> <A href='?src=\ref[src];remove=\ref[P]'>Remove</A><BR>"
-		user << browse("<HEAD><TITLE>Notices</TITLE></HEAD>[dat]","window=noticeboard")
-		onclose(user, "noticeboard")
-
-/obj/structure/noticeboard/Topic(href, href_list)
-	..()
-	usr.set_machine(src)
-	if(href_list["remove"])
-		if((usr.stat || usr.restrained()))	//For when a player is handcuffed while they have the notice window open
-			return
-		var/obj/item/P = locate(href_list["remove"])
-		if(P && P.loc == src)
-			P.loc = get_turf(src)	//dump paper on the floor because you're a clumsy fuck
-			P.add_fingerprint(usr)
-			add_fingerprint(usr)
-			notices--
-			icon_state = "nboard0[notices]"
-	if(href_list["write"])
-		if((usr.stat || usr.restrained())) //For when a player is handcuffed while they have the notice window open
-			return
-		var/obj/item/P = locate(href_list["write"])
-		if((P && P.loc == src)) //ifthe paper's on the board
-			var/mob/living/M = usr
-			if(istype(M))
-				var/obj/item/weapon/pen/E = M.get_type_in_hands(/obj/item/weapon/pen)
-				if(E)
-					add_fingerprint(M)
-					P.attackby(E, usr)
-				else
-					to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>You'll need something to write with!</span>")
-	if(href_list["read"])
-		var/obj/item/weapon/paper/P = locate(href_list["read"])
-		if((P && P.loc == src))
-			usr << browse("<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>[P.name]</TITLE></HEAD><BODY><TT>[P.info]</TT></BODY></HTML>", "window=[P.name]")
-			onclose(usr, "[P.name]")
-	return

code/game/turfs/flooring/flooring.dm

@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ var/list/flooring_types
 	var/descriptor = "tiles"
 	var/flags
 	var/can_paint
+	var/can_engrave = FALSE
 	var/list/footstep_sounds = list() // key=species name, value = list of sounds,
 									  // For instance, footstep_sounds = list("key" = list(sound.ogg))
 	var/is_plating = FALSE
@@ -320,6 +321,7 @@ var/list/flooring_types
 	flags = TURF_REMOVE_CROWBAR | TURF_CAN_BREAK | TURF_CAN_BURN
 	build_type = /obj/item/stack/tile/floor
 	can_paint = 1
+	can_engrave = TRUE
 	footstep_sounds = list("human" = list(
 		'sound/effects/footstep/floor1.ogg',
 		'sound/effects/footstep/floor2.ogg',

code/game/turfs/initialization/maintenance.dm

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ var/global/list/random_junk
 		return /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/generic
 	if(!random_junk)
 		random_junk = subtypesof(/obj/item/trash)
-		random_junk += typesof(/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt)
+		random_junk += typesof(/obj/item/trash/cigbutt)
 		random_junk += /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/spiderling_remains
 		random_junk += /obj/effect/decal/remains/mouse
 		random_junk += /obj/effect/decal/remains/robot

code/game/turfs/simulated/floor.dm

@@ -73,6 +73,9 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/proc/make_plating(var/place_product, var/defer_icon_update)
 	cut_overlays()
 
+	for(var/obj/effect/decal/writing/W in src)
+		qdel(W)
+
 	name = base_name
 	desc = base_desc
 	icon = base_icon
@@ -103,6 +106,9 @@
 	for(var/obj/O in src)
 		O.hide(O.hides_under_flooring() && floored_over)
 
+/turf/simulated/floor/can_engrave()
+	return (!flooring || flooring.can_engrave)
+
 /turf/simulated/floor/rcd_values(mob/living/user, obj/item/weapon/rcd/the_rcd, passed_mode)
 	switch(passed_mode)
 		if(RCD_FLOORWALL)

code/game/turfs/simulated/floor_attackby.dm

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/turf/simulated/floor/attackby(obj/item/C as obj, mob/user as mob)
+/turf/simulated/floor/attackby(var/obj/item/C, var/mob/user)
 
 	if(!C || !user)
 		return 0
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@
 			attack_tile(C, L) // Be on help intent if you want to decon something.
 			return
 
+	if(!(C.is_screwdriver() && flooring && (flooring.flags & TURF_REMOVE_SCREWDRIVER)) && try_graffiti(user, C))
+		return
+
 	if(istype(C, /obj/item/stack/tile/roofing))
 		var/expended_tile = FALSE // To track the case. If a ceiling is built in a multiz zlevel, it also necessarily roofs it against weather
 		var/turf/T = GetAbove(src)

code/game/turfs/simulated/wall_attacks.dm

@@ -135,9 +135,13 @@
 		return success_smash(user)
 	return fail_smash(user)
 
-/turf/simulated/wall/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
+/turf/simulated/wall/attackby(var/obj/item/weapon/W, var/mob/user)
 
 	user.setClickCooldown(user.get_attack_speed(W))
+
+	if(!construction_stage && try_graffiti(user, W))
+		return
+
 	if (!user.IsAdvancedToolUser())
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You don't have the dexterity to do this!</span>")
 		return

code/game/turfs/simulated/walls.dm

@@ -305,6 +305,9 @@
 			for(var/obj/machinery/door/airlock/phoron/D in range(3,src))
 				D.ignite(temperature/4)
 
+/turf/simulated/wall/can_engrave()
+	return (material && material.hardness >= 10 && material.hardness <= 100)
+
 /turf/simulated/wall/rcd_values(mob/living/user, obj/item/weapon/rcd/the_rcd, passed_mode)
 	if(material.integrity > 1000) // Don't decon things like elevatorium.
 		return FALSE

code/game/turfs/turf.dm

@@ -285,6 +285,47 @@ turf/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 /turf/AllowDrop()
 	return TRUE
 
+/turf/proc/can_engrave()
+	return FALSE
+
+/turf/proc/try_graffiti(var/mob/vandal, var/obj/item/tool)
+
+	if(!tool.sharp || !can_engrave())
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(jobban_isbanned(vandal, "Graffiti"))
+		to_chat(vandal, SPAN_WARNING("You are banned from leaving persistent information across rounds."))
+		return
+
+	var/too_much_graffiti = 0
+	for(var/obj/effect/decal/writing/W in src)
+		too_much_graffiti++
+	if(too_much_graffiti >= 5)
+		to_chat(vandal, "<span class='warning'>There's too much graffiti here to add more.</span>")
+		return FALSE
+
+	var/message = sanitize(input("Enter a message to engrave.", "Graffiti") as null|text, trim = TRUE)
+	if(!message)
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(!vandal || vandal.incapacitated() || !Adjacent(vandal) || !tool.loc == vandal)
+		return FALSE
+
+	vandal.visible_message("<span class='warning'>\The [vandal] begins carving something into \the [src].</span>")
+
+	if(!do_after(vandal, max(20, length(message)), src))
+		return FALSE
+
+	vandal.visible_message("<span class='danger'>\The [vandal] carves some graffiti into \the [src].</span>")
+	var/obj/effect/decal/writing/graffiti = new(src)
+	graffiti.message = message
+	graffiti.author = vandal.ckey
+
+	if(lowertext(message) == "elbereth")
+		to_chat(vandal, "<span class='notice'>You feel much safer.</span>")
+
+	return TRUE
+
 // Returns false if stepping into a tile would cause harm (e.g. open space while unable to fly, water tile while a slime, lava, etc).
 /turf/proc/is_safe_to_enter(mob/living/L)
 	if(LAZYLEN(dangerous_objects))

code/game/world.dm

@@ -108,6 +108,7 @@ var/world_topic_spam_protect_time = world.timeofday
 		s["version"] = game_version
 		s["mode"] = master_mode
 		s["respawn"] = config.abandon_allowed
+		s["persistance"] = config.persistence_enabled
 		s["enter"] = config.enter_allowed
 		s["vote"] = config.allow_vote_mode
 		s["ai"] = config.allow_ai
@@ -410,6 +411,7 @@ var/world_topic_spam_protect_time = world.timeofday
 			to_world("<span class='boldannounce'>Rebooting world immediately due to host request</span>")
 	else
 		Master.Shutdown()	//run SS shutdowns
+		processScheduler.stop()
 		for(var/client/C in GLOB.clients)
 			if(config.server)	//if you set a server location in config.txt, it sends you there instead of trying to reconnect to the same world address. -- NeoFite
 				C << link("byond://[config.server]")
@@ -527,6 +529,8 @@ var/world_topic_spam_protect_time = world.timeofday
 
 	features += config.abandon_allowed ? "respawn" : "no respawn"
 
+	features += config.persistence_enabled ? "persistence enabled" : "persistence disabled"
+
 	if (config && config.allow_vote_mode)
 		features += "vote"
 

code/modules/admin/admin.dm

@@ -933,6 +933,20 @@ var/datum/announcement/minor/admin_min_announcer = new
 	world.update_status()
 	feedback_add_details("admin_verb","TR") //If you are copy-pasting this, ensure the 2nd parameter is unique to the new proc!
 
+/datum/admins/proc/togglepersistence()
+	set category = "Server"
+	set desc="Whether persistent data will be saved from now on."
+	set name="Toggle Persistent Data"
+	config.persistence_enabled = !(config.persistence_enabled)
+	if(config.persistence_enabled)
+		to_world("<B>Persistence is now enabled..</B>")
+	else
+		to_world("<B>Persistence is no longer enabled.</B>")
+	message_admins("<font color='blue'>[key_name_admin(usr)] toggled persistence to [config.persistence_enabled ? "On" : "Off"].</font>", 1)
+	log_admin("[key_name(usr)] toggled persistence to [config.persistence_enabled ? "On" : "Off"].")
+	world.update_status()
+	feedback_add_details("admin_verb","TPD") //If you are copy-pasting this, ensure the 2nd parameter is unique to the new proc!
+
 /datum/admins/proc/toggle_aliens()
 	set category = "Server"
 	set desc="Toggle alien mobs"

code/modules/admin/admin_verb_lists.dm

@@ -166,6 +166,7 @@ var/list/admin_verbs_server = list(
 	/datum/admins/proc/restart,
 	/datum/admins/proc/delay,
 	/datum/admins/proc/toggleaban,
+	/datum/admins/proc/togglepersistence,
 	/client/proc/cmd_mod_say,
 	/client/proc/toggle_log_hrefs,
 	/datum/admins/proc/immreboot,
@@ -354,6 +355,7 @@ var/list/admin_verbs_mod = list(
 	/client/proc/allow_character_respawn,   // Allows a ghost to respawn ,
 	/datum/admins/proc/sendFax,
 	/client/proc/getserverlog,			//allows us to fetch server logs (diary) for other days,
+	/datum/admins/proc/view_persistent_data,
 	/datum/admins/proc/view_txt_log,	//shows the server log (diary) for today,
 	/datum/admins/proc/view_atk_log		//shows the server combat-log, doesn't do anything presently,
 )

code/modules/admin/banjob.dm

@@ -26,8 +26,12 @@ var/jobban_keylist[0]		//to store the keys & ranks
 			if(config.usewhitelist && !check_whitelist(M))
 				return "Whitelisted Job"
 
-		for (var/s in jobban_keylist)
+		return ckey_is_jobbanned(M.ckey, rank)
-			if( findtext(s,"[M.ckey] - [rank]") == 1 )
+	return 0
+
+/proc/ckey_is_jobbanned(var/check_key, var/rank)
+	for(var/s in jobban_keylist)
+		if(findtext(s,"[check_key] - [rank]") == 1 )
 			var/startpos = findtext(s, "## ")+3
 			if(startpos && startpos<length(s))
 				var/text = copytext(s, startpos, 0)

code/modules/admin/persistence.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+/datum/admins/proc/view_persistent_data()
+	set category = "Admin"
+	set name = "View Persistent Data"
+	set desc = "Shows a list of persistent data for this round. Allows modification by admins."
+
+	SSpersistence.show_info(usr)

code/modules/admin/topic.dm

@@ -614,14 +614,14 @@
 
 		jobs += "</tr></table>"
 
-		//Other races  (BLUE, because I have no idea what other color to make this)
+	//Other races (Blue) ... And also graffiti.
-		jobs += "<table cellpadding='1' cellspacing='0' width='100%'>"
+		var/list/misc_roles = list("Dionaea", "Graffiti")
-		jobs += "<tr bgcolor='ccccff'><th colspan='1'>Other Races</th></tr><tr align='center'>"
+		jobs += "<tr bgcolor='ccccff'><th colspan='[LAZYLEN(misc_roles)]'>Other Roles</th></tr><tr align='center'>"
-
+		for(var/entry in misc_roles)
-		if(jobban_isbanned(M, "Dionaea"))
+			if(jobban_isbanned(M, entry))
-			jobs += "<td width='20%'><a href='?src=\ref[src];jobban3=Dionaea;jobban4=\ref[M]'><font color=red>Dionaea</font></a></td>"
+				jobs += "<td width='20%'><a href='?src=\ref[src];jobban3=[entry];jobban4=\ref[M]'><font color=red>[entry]</font></a></td>"
 			else
-			jobs += "<td width='20%'><a href='?src=\ref[src];jobban3=Dionaea;jobban4=\ref[M]'>Dionaea</a></td>"
+				jobs += "<td width='20%'><a href='?src=\ref[src];jobban3=[entry];jobban4=\ref[M]'>[entry]</a></td>"
 				jobs += "</tr></table>"
 		body = "<body>[jobs]</body>"
 		dat = "<tt>[header][body]</tt>"
@@ -726,7 +726,7 @@
 			switch(alert("Temporary Ban?",,"Yes","No", "Cancel"))
 				if("Yes")
 					if(!check_rights(R_MOD,0) && !check_rights(R_BAN, 0))
-						to_chat(usr, "<span class='filter_adminlog warning'> You Cannot issue temporary job-bans!</span>")
+						to_chat(usr, "<span class='filter_adminlog warning'> You cannot issue temporary job-bans!</span>")
 						return
 					if(config.ban_legacy_system)
 						to_chat(usr, "<span class='filter_adminlog warning'>Your server is using the legacy banning system, which does not support temporary job bans. Consider upgrading. Aborting ban.</span>")

code/modules/materials/material_recipes.dm

@@ -158,7 +158,11 @@
 	recipes += new/datum/stack_recipe("wooden bucket", /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/bucket/wood, 2, time = 4, one_per_turf = 0, on_floor = 0, pass_stack_color = TRUE)
 	recipes += new/datum/stack_recipe("coilgun stock", /obj/item/weapon/coilgun_assembly, 5, pass_stack_color = TRUE)
 	recipes += new/datum/stack_recipe("crude fishing rod", /obj/item/weapon/material/fishing_rod/built, 8, time = 10 SECONDS, pass_stack_color = TRUE)
+<<<<<<< HEAD
 	recipes += new/datum/stack_recipe("wooden standup figure", /obj/structure/barricade/cutout, 5, time = 10 SECONDS, pass_stack_color = TRUE) //VOREStation Add
+=======
+	recipes += new/datum/stack_recipe("noticeboard", /obj/structure/noticeboard, 1)
+>>>>>>> 03b7a0e... Persistent Trash/Dirt/Graffiti/Notices (#7337)
 
 /material/wood/log/generate_recipes()
 	recipes = list()

code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/drone/drone_items.dm

@@ -469,7 +469,7 @@
 
 	for(var/obj/W in T)
 		//Different classes of items give different commodities.
-		if(istype(W,/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt))
+		if(istype(W,/obj/item/trash/cigbutt))
 			if(plastic)
 				plastic.add_charge(500)
 		else if(istype(W,/obj/effect/spider/spiderling))

code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_items.dm

@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@
 // Copied over from paper's rename verb
 // see code\modules\paperwork\paper.dm line 62
 
-/obj/item/weapon/pen/robopen/proc/RenamePaper(mob/user as mob,obj/paper as obj)
+/obj/item/weapon/pen/robopen/proc/RenamePaper(mob/user, obj/item/weapon/paper/paper)
 	if ( !user || !paper )
 		return
 	var/n_name = sanitizeSafe(input(user, "What would you like to label the paper?", "Paper Labelling", null)  as text, 32)
@@ -306,6 +306,7 @@
 	//n_name = copytext(n_name, 1, 32)
 	if(( get_dist(user,paper) <= 1  && user.stat == 0))
 		paper.name = "paper[(n_name ? text("- '[n_name]'") : null)]"
+		paper.last_modified_ckey = user.ckey
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 	return
 

code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm

@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@
 	var/list/offset_y[0] //usage by the photocopier
 	var/rigged = 0
 	var/spam_flag = 0
+	var/age = 0
+	var/last_modified_ckey
 
 	var/const/deffont = "Verdana"
 	var/const/signfont = "Times New Roman"
@@ -231,6 +233,15 @@
 					H.lip_style = null
 					H.update_icons_body()
 
+/obj/item/weapon/paper/proc/set_content(text,title)
+	if(title)
+		name = title
+	info = html_encode(text)
+	info = parsepencode(text)
+	update_icon()
+	update_space(info)
+	updateinfolinks()
+
 /obj/item/weapon/paper/proc/addtofield(var/id, var/text, var/links = 0)
 	var/locid = 0
 	var/laststart = 1
@@ -465,6 +476,8 @@
 			info += t // Oh, he wants to edit to the end of the file, let him.
 			updateinfolinks()
 
+		last_modified_ckey = usr.ckey
+
 		update_space(t)
 
 		usr << browse("<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>[name]</TITLE></HEAD><BODY>[info_links][stamps]</BODY></HTML>", "window=[name]") // Update the window

code/modules/paperwork/paper_sticky.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,137 @@
+/obj/item/sticky_pad
+	name = "sticky note pad"
+	desc = "A pad of densely packed sticky notes."
+	color = COLOR_YELLOW
+	icon = 'icons/obj/stickynotes.dmi'
+	icon_state = "pad_full"
+	item_state = "paper"
+	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
+
+	var/papers = 50
+	var/written_text
+	var/written_by
+	var/paper_type = /obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky
+
+/obj/item/sticky_pad/update_icon()
+	if(papers <= 15)
+		icon_state = "pad_empty"
+	else if(papers <= 50)
+		icon_state = "pad_used"
+	else
+		icon_state = "pad_full"
+	if(written_text)
+		icon_state = "[icon_state]_writing"
+
+/obj/item/sticky_pad/attackby(var/obj/item/weapon/thing, var/mob/user)
+	if(istype(thing, /obj/item/weapon/pen))
+
+		if(jobban_isbanned(user, "Graffiti"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You are banned from leaving persistent information across rounds."))
+			return
+
+		var/writing_space = MAX_MESSAGE_LEN - length(written_text)
+		if(writing_space <= 0)
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There is no room left on \the [src]."))
+			return
+		var/text = sanitizeSafe(input("What would you like to write?") as text, writing_space)
+		if(!text || thing.loc != user || (!Adjacent(user) && loc != user) || user.incapacitated())
+			return
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] jots a note down on \the [src]."))
+		written_by = user.ckey
+		if(written_text)
+			written_text = "[written_text] [text]"
+		else
+			written_text = text
+		update_icon()
+		return
+	..()
+
+/obj/item/sticky_pad/examine(var/mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(.)
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It has [papers] sticky note\s left."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You can click it on grab intent to pick it up."))
+
+/obj/item/sticky_pad/attack_hand(var/mob/user)
+	if(user.a_intent == I_GRAB)
+		..()
+	else
+		var/obj/item/weapon/paper/paper = new paper_type(get_turf(src))
+		paper.set_content(written_text, "sticky note")
+		paper.last_modified_ckey = written_by
+		paper.color = color
+		written_text = null
+		user.put_in_hands(paper)
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You pull \the [paper] off \the [src]."))
+		papers--
+		if(papers <= 0)
+			qdel(src)
+		else
+			update_icon()
+
+/obj/item/sticky_pad/random/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	color = pick(COLOR_YELLOW, COLOR_LIME, COLOR_CYAN, COLOR_ORANGE, COLOR_PINK)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky
+	name = "sticky note"
+	desc = "Note to self: buy more sticky notes."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/stickynotes.dmi'
+	color = COLOR_YELLOW
+	slot_flags = 0
+
+/obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	GLOB.moved_event.register(src, src, /obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky/proc/reset_persistence_tracking)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky/proc/reset_persistence_tracking()
+	SSpersistence.forget_value(src, /datum/persistent/paper/sticky)
+	pixel_x = 0
+	pixel_y = 0
+
+/obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky/Destroy()
+	reset_persistence_tracking()
+	GLOB.moved_event.unregister(src, src)
+	. = ..()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky/update_icon()
+	if(icon_state != "scrap")
+		icon_state = info ? "paper_words" : "paper"
+
+// Copied from duct tape.
+/obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky/attack_hand()
+	. = ..()
+	if(!istype(loc, /turf))
+		reset_persistence_tracking()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky/afterattack(var/A, var/mob/user, var/flag, var/params)
+
+	if(!in_range(user, A) || istype(A, /obj/machinery/door) || icon_state == "scrap")
+		return
+
+	var/turf/target_turf = get_turf(A)
+	var/turf/source_turf = get_turf(user)
+
+	var/dir_offset = 0
+	if(target_turf != source_turf)
+		dir_offset = get_dir(source_turf, target_turf)
+		if(!(dir_offset in GLOB.cardinal))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You cannot reach that from here."))
+			return
+
+	if(user.unEquip(src, source_turf))
+		SSpersistence.track_value(src, /datum/persistent/paper/sticky)
+		if(params)
+			var/list/mouse_control = params2list(params)
+			if(mouse_control["icon-x"])
+				pixel_x = text2num(mouse_control["icon-x"]) - 16
+				if(dir_offset & EAST)
+					pixel_x += 32
+				else if(dir_offset & WEST)
+					pixel_x -= 32
+			if(mouse_control["icon-y"])
+				pixel_y = text2num(mouse_control["icon-y"]) - 16
+				if(dir_offset & NORTH)
+					pixel_y += 32
+				else if(dir_offset & SOUTH)
+					pixel_y -= 32

code/modules/persistence/datum/datum_filth.dm

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+/datum/persistent/filth
+	name = "filth"
+	tokens_per_line = 5
+	entries_expire_at = 5
+
+/datum/persistent/filth/LabelTokens(var/list/tokens)
+	var/list/labelled_tokens = ..()
+	labelled_tokens["path"] = text2path(tokens[LAZYLEN(labelled_tokens)+1])
+	return labelled_tokens
+
+/datum/persistent/filth/IsValidEntry(var/atom/entry)
+	. = ..() && entry.invisibility == 0
+
+/datum/persistent/filth/CheckTokenSanity(var/list/tokens)
+	return ..() && ispath(tokens["path"])
+
+/datum/persistent/filth/CheckTurfContents(var/turf/T, var/list/tokens)
+	var/_path = tokens["path"]
+	return (locate(_path) in T) ? FALSE : TRUE
+
+/datum/persistent/filth/CreateEntryInstance(var/turf/creating, var/list/tokens)
+	var/_path = tokens["path"]
+	new _path(creating, tokens["age"]+1)
+
+/datum/persistent/filth/GetEntryAge(var/atom/entry)
+	var/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/filth = entry
+	return filth.age
+
+/datum/persistent/filth/proc/GetEntryPath(var/atom/entry)
+	var/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/filth = entry
+	return filth.generic_filth ? /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/filth : filth.type
+
+/datum/persistent/filth/CompileEntry(var/atom/entry)
+	. = ..()
+	LAZYADD(., "[GetEntryPath(entry)]")

code/modules/persistence/datum/datum_graffiti.dm

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+/datum/persistent/graffiti
+	name = "graffiti"
+	tokens_per_line = 6
+	entries_expire_at = 50
+	has_admin_data = TRUE
+
+/datum/persistent/graffiti/LabelTokens(var/list/tokens)
+	var/list/labelled_tokens = ..()
+	var/entries = LAZYLEN(labelled_tokens)
+	labelled_tokens["author"] =  tokens[entries+1]
+	labelled_tokens["message"] = tokens[entries+2]
+	return labelled_tokens
+
+/datum/persistent/graffiti/GetValidTurf(var/turf/T, var/list/tokens)
+	var/turf/checking_turf = ..()
+	if(istype(checking_turf) && checking_turf.can_engrave())
+		return checking_turf
+
+/datum/persistent/graffiti/CheckTurfContents(var/turf/T, var/list/tokens)
+	var/too_much_graffiti = 0
+	for(var/obj/effect/decal/writing/W in .)
+		too_much_graffiti++
+		if(too_much_graffiti >= 5)
+			return FALSE
+	return TRUE
+
+/datum/persistent/graffiti/CreateEntryInstance(var/turf/creating, var/list/tokens)
+	new /obj/effect/decal/writing(creating, tokens["age"]+1, tokens["message"], tokens["author"])
+
+/datum/persistent/graffiti/IsValidEntry(var/atom/entry)
+	. = ..()
+	if(.)
+		var/turf/T = entry.loc
+		. = T.can_engrave()
+
+/datum/persistent/graffiti/GetEntryAge(var/atom/entry)
+	var/obj/effect/decal/writing/save_graffiti = entry
+	return save_graffiti.graffiti_age
+
+/datum/persistent/graffiti/CompileEntry(var/atom/entry, var/write_file)
+	. = ..()
+	var/obj/effect/decal/writing/save_graffiti = entry
+	LAZYADD(., "[save_graffiti.author ? save_graffiti.author : "unknown"]")
+	LAZYADD(., "[save_graffiti.message]")
+
+/datum/persistent/graffiti/GetAdminDataStringFor(var/thing, var/can_modify, var/mob/user)
+	var/obj/effect/decal/writing/save_graffiti = thing
+	if(can_modify)
+		. = "<td colspan = 2>[save_graffiti.message]</td><td>[save_graffiti.author]</td><td><a href='byond://?src=\ref[src];caller=\ref[user];remove_entry=\ref[thing]'>Destroy</a></td>"
+	else
+		. = "<td colspan = 3>[save_graffiti.message]</td><td>[save_graffiti.author]</td>"

code/modules/persistence/datum/datum_paper.dm

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+/datum/persistent/paper
+	name = "paper"
+	tokens_per_line = 7
+	entries_expire_at = 50
+	has_admin_data = TRUE
+	var/paper_type = /obj/item/weapon/paper
+	var/requires_noticeboard = TRUE
+
+/datum/persistent/paper/LabelTokens(var/list/tokens)
+	var/list/labelled_tokens = ..()
+	var/entries = LAZYLEN(labelled_tokens)
+	labelled_tokens["author"] =  tokens[entries+1]
+	labelled_tokens["message"] = tokens[entries+2]
+	labelled_tokens["title"] = tokens[entries+3]
+	return labelled_tokens
+
+/datum/persistent/paper/CheckTurfContents(var/turf/T, var/list/tokens)
+	if(requires_noticeboard && !(locate(/obj/structure/noticeboard) in T))
+		new /obj/structure/noticeboard(T)
+	. = ..()
+
+/datum/persistent/paper/CreateEntryInstance(var/turf/creating, var/list/tokens)
+	var/obj/structure/noticeboard/board = locate() in creating
+	if(requires_noticeboard && LAZYLEN(board.notices) >= board.max_notices)
+		return
+	var/obj/item/weapon/paper/paper = new paper_type(creating)
+	paper.set_content(tokens["message"], tokens["title"])
+	paper.last_modified_ckey = tokens["author"]
+	if(requires_noticeboard)
+		board.add_paper(paper)
+	SSpersistence.track_value(paper, type)
+	return paper
+
+/datum/persistent/paper/GetEntryAge(var/atom/entry)
+	var/obj/item/weapon/paper/paper = entry
+	return paper.age
+
+/datum/persistent/paper/CompileEntry(var/atom/entry, var/write_file)
+	. = ..()
+	var/obj/item/weapon/paper/paper = entry
+	LAZYADD(., "[paper.last_modified_ckey ? paper.last_modified_ckey : "unknown"]")
+	LAZYADD(., "[paper.info]")
+	LAZYADD(., "[paper.name]")
+
+/datum/persistent/paper/GetAdminDataStringFor(var/thing, var/can_modify, var/mob/user)
+	var/obj/item/weapon/paper/paper = thing
+	if(can_modify)
+		. = "<td style='background-color:[paper.color]'>[paper.info]</td><td>[paper.name]</td><td>[paper.last_modified_ckey]</td><td><a href='byond://?src=\ref[src];caller=\ref[user];remove_entry=\ref[thing]'>Destroy</a></td>"
+	else
+		. = "<td colspan = 2;style='background-color:[paper.color]'>[paper.info]</td><td>[paper.name]</td><td>[paper.last_modified_ckey]</td>"
+
+/datum/persistent/paper/RemoveValue(var/atom/value)
+	var/obj/structure/noticeboard/board = value.loc
+	if(istype(board))
+		board.remove_paper(value)
+	qdel(value)

code/modules/persistence/datum/datum_paper_sticky.dm

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+/datum/persistent/paper/sticky
+	name = "stickynotes"
+	paper_type = /obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky
+	requires_noticeboard = FALSE
+	tokens_per_line = 10
+
+/datum/persistent/paper/sticky/LabelTokens(var/list/tokens)
+	var/list/labelled_tokens = ..()
+	var/entries = LAZYLEN(labelled_tokens)
+	labelled_tokens["offset_x"] = tokens[entries+1]
+	labelled_tokens["offset_y"] = tokens[entries+2]
+	labelled_tokens["color"] =    tokens[entries+3]
+	return labelled_tokens
+
+/datum/persistent/paper/sticky/CreateEntryInstance(var/turf/creating, var/list/tokens)
+	var/atom/paper = ..()
+	if(paper)
+		paper.pixel_x = text2num(tokens["offset_x"])
+		paper.pixel_y = text2num(tokens["offset_y"])
+		paper.color =   tokens["color"]
+	return paper
+
+/datum/persistent/paper/sticky/CompileEntry(var/atom/entry, var/write_file)
+	. = ..()
+	var/obj/item/weapon/paper/sticky/paper = entry
+	LAZYADD(., "[paper.pixel_x]")
+	LAZYADD(., "[paper.pixel_y]")
+	LAZYADD(., "[paper.color]")

code/modules/persistence/datum/datum_trash.dm

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+/datum/persistent/filth/trash
+	name = "trash"
+
+/datum/persistent/filth/trash/CheckTurfContents(var/turf/T, var/list/tokens)
+	var/too_much_trash = 0
+	for(var/obj/item/trash/trash in T)
+		too_much_trash++
+		if(too_much_trash >= 5)
+			return FALSE
+	return TRUE
+
+/datum/persistent/filth/trash/GetEntryAge(var/atom/entry)
+	var/obj/item/trash/trash = entry
+	return trash.age
+
+/datum/persistent/filth/trash/GetEntryPath(var/atom/entry)
+	return entry.type

code/modules/persistence/datum/persistence_datum.dm

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+// This is a set of datums instantiated by SSpersistence.
+// They basically just handle loading, processing and saving specific forms
+// of persistent data like graffiti and round to round filth.
+
+/datum/persistent
+	var/name
+	var/filename
+	var/tokens_per_line
+	var/entries_expire_at
+	var/entries_decay_at
+	var/entry_decay_weight = 0.5
+	var/file_entry_split_character = "\t"
+	var/file_entry_substitute_character = " "
+	var/file_line_split_character =  "\n"
+	var/has_admin_data
+
+/datum/persistent/New()
+	SetFilename()
+	..()
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/SetFilename()
+	if(name)
+		filename = "data/persistent/[lowertext(using_map.name)]-[lowertext(name)].txt"
+	if(!isnull(entries_decay_at) && !isnull(entries_expire_at))
+		entries_decay_at = round(entries_expire_at * entries_decay_at)
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/LabelTokens(var/list/tokens)
+	var/list/labelled_tokens = list()
+	labelled_tokens["x"] = text2num(tokens[1])
+	labelled_tokens["y"] = text2num(tokens[2])
+	labelled_tokens["z"] = text2num(tokens[3])
+	labelled_tokens["age"] = text2num(tokens[4])
+	return labelled_tokens
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/GetValidTurf(var/turf/T, var/list/tokens)
+	if(T && CheckTurfContents(T, tokens))
+		return T
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/CheckTurfContents(var/turf/T, var/list/tokens)
+	return TRUE
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/CheckTokenSanity(var/list/tokens)
+	return ( \
+		!isnull(tokens["x"]) && \
+		!isnull(tokens["y"]) && \
+		!isnull(tokens["z"]) && \
+		!isnull(tokens["age"]) && \
+		tokens["age"] <= entries_expire_at \
+	)
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/CreateEntryInstance(var/turf/creating, var/list/tokens)
+	return
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/ProcessAndApplyTokens(var/list/tokens)
+
+	// If it's old enough we start to trim down any textual information and scramble strings.
+	if(tokens["message"] && !isnull(entries_decay_at) && !isnull(entry_decay_weight))
+		var/_n =       tokens["age"]
+		var/_message = tokens["message"]
+		if(_n >= entries_decay_at)
+			var/decayed_message = ""
+			for(var/i = 1 to length(_message))
+				var/char = copytext(_message, i, i + 1)
+				if(prob(round(_n * entry_decay_weight)))
+					if(prob(99))
+						decayed_message += pick(".",",","-","'","\\","/","\"",":",";")
+				else
+					decayed_message += char
+			_message = decayed_message
+		if(length(_message))
+			tokens["message"] = _message
+		else
+			return
+
+	var/_z = tokens["z"]
+	if(_z in using_map.station_levels)
+		. = GetValidTurf(locate(tokens["x"], tokens["y"], _z), tokens)
+		if(.)
+			CreateEntryInstance(., tokens)
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/IsValidEntry(var/atom/entry)
+	if(!istype(entry))
+		return FALSE
+	if(GetEntryAge(entry) >= entries_expire_at)
+		return FALSE
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(entry)
+	if(!T || !(T.z in using_map.station_levels) )
+		return FALSE
+	var/area/A = get_area(T)
+	if(!A || (A.flags & AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT))
+		return FALSE
+	return TRUE
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/GetEntryAge(var/atom/entry)
+	return 0
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/CompileEntry(var/atom/entry)
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(entry)
+	. = list(
+		T.x,
+		T.y,
+		T.z,
+		GetEntryAge(entry)
+	)
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/Initialize()
+	if(fexists(filename))
+		for(var/entry_line in file2list(filename, file_line_split_character))
+			if(!entry_line)
+				continue
+			var/list/tokens = splittext(entry_line, file_entry_split_character)
+			if(LAZYLEN(tokens) < tokens_per_line)
+				continue
+			tokens = LabelTokens(tokens)
+			if(!CheckTokenSanity(tokens))
+				continue
+			ProcessAndApplyTokens(tokens)
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/Shutdown()
+	if(fexists(filename))
+		fdel(filename)
+	var/write_file = file(filename)
+	for(var/thing in SSpersistence.tracking_values[type])
+		if(IsValidEntry(thing))
+			var/list/entry = CompileEntry(thing)
+			if(LAZYLEN(entry) == tokens_per_line)
+				for(var/i = 1 to LAZYLEN(entry))
+					if(istext(entry[i]))
+						entry[i] = replacetext(entry[i], file_entry_split_character, file_entry_substitute_character)
+				to_file(write_file, jointext(entry, file_entry_split_character))
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/RemoveValue(var/atom/value)
+	qdel(value)
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/GetAdminSummary(var/mob/user, var/can_modify)
+	. = list("<tr><td colspan = 4><b>[capitalize(name)]</b></td></tr>")
+	. += "<tr><td colspan = 4><hr></td></tr>"
+	for(var/thing in SSpersistence.tracking_values[type])
+		. += "<tr>[GetAdminDataStringFor(thing, can_modify, user)]</tr>"
+	. += "<tr><td colspan = 4><hr></td></tr>"
+
+
+/datum/persistent/proc/GetAdminDataStringFor(var/thing, var/can_modify, var/mob/user)
+	if(can_modify)
+		. = "<td colspan = 3>[thing]</td><td><a href='byond://?src=\ref[src];caller=\ref[user];remove_entry=\ref[thing]'>Destroy</a></td>"
+	else
+		. = "<td colspan = 4>[thing]</td>"
+
+/datum/persistent/Topic(var/href, var/href_list)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		if(href_list["remove_entry"])
+			var/datum/value = locate(href_list["remove_entry"])
+			if(istype(value))
+				RemoveValue(value)
+				. = TRUE
+		if(.)
+			var/mob/user = locate(href_list["caller"])
+			if(user)
+				SSpersistence.show_info(user)

code/modules/persistence/filth.dm

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+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/filth
+	name = "filth"
+	desc = "Disgusting. Someone from last shift didn't do their job properly."
+	icon = 'icons/effects/blood.dmi'
+	icon_state = "mfloor1"
+	random_icon_states = list("mfloor1", "mfloor2", "mfloor3", "mfloor4", "mfloor5", "mfloor6", "mfloor7")
+	color = "#464f33"
+	persistent = TRUE
+
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/filth/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	alpha = rand(180,220)

code/modules/persistence/graffiti.dm

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+/obj/effect/decal/writing
+	name = "hand graffiti"
+	icon_state = "writing1"
+	icon = 'icons/effects/writing.dmi'
+	desc = "It looks like someone has scratched something here."
+	plane = DIRTY_PLANE
+	gender = PLURAL
+	blend_mode = BLEND_MULTIPLY
+	color = "#000000"
+	alpha = 120
+
+	var/message
+	var/graffiti_age = 0
+	var/author = "unknown"
+
+/obj/effect/decal/writing/New(var/newloc, var/_age, var/_message, var/_author)
+	..(newloc)
+	if(!isnull(_age))
+		graffiti_age = _age
+	message = _message
+	if(!isnull(author))
+		author = _author
+
+/obj/effect/decal/writing/Initialize()
+	var/list/random_icon_states = icon_states(icon)
+	for(var/obj/effect/decal/writing/W in loc)
+		random_icon_states.Remove(W.icon_state)
+	if(random_icon_states.len)
+		icon_state = pick(random_icon_states)
+	SSpersistence.track_value(src, /datum/persistent/graffiti)
+	. = ..()
+
+/obj/effect/decal/writing/Destroy()
+	SSpersistence.forget_value(src, /datum/persistent/graffiti)
+	. = ..()
+
+/obj/effect/decal/writing/examine(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	to_chat(user,  "It reads \"[message]\".")
+
+/obj/effect/decal/writing/attackby(var/obj/item/thing, var/mob/user)
+	if(is_hot(thing))
+		var/obj/item/weapon/weldingtool/welder = thing
+		if(welder.isOn() && welder.remove_fuel(0,user) && do_after(user, 5, src) && !QDELETED(src))
+			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
+			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>\The [user] clears away some graffiti.</span>")
+			qdel(src)
+	else if(thing.sharp)
+
+		if(jobban_isbanned(user, "Graffiti"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You are banned from leaving persistent information across rounds."))
+			return
+
+		var/_message = sanitize(input("Enter an additional message to engrave.", "Graffiti") as null|text, trim = TRUE)
+		if(_message && loc && user && !user.incapacitated() && user.Adjacent(loc) && thing.loc == user)
+			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>\The [user] begins carving something into \the [loc].</span>")
+			if(do_after(user, max(20, length(_message)), src) && loc)
+				user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>\The [user] carves some graffiti into \the [loc].</span>")
+				message = "[message] [_message]"
+				author = user.ckey
+				if(lowertext(message) == "elbereth")
+					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You feel much safer.</span>")
+	else
+		. = ..()

code/modules/persistence/noticeboard.dm

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+/obj/structure/noticeboard
+	name = "notice board"
+	desc = "A board for pinning important notices upon."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/stationobjs.dmi'
+	icon_state = "nboard00"
+	density = 0
+	anchored = 1
+	var/list/notices
+	var/base_icon_state = "nboard0"
+	var/const/max_notices = 5
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+
+	// Grab any mapped notices.
+	notices = list()
+	for(var/obj/item/weapon/paper/note in get_turf(src))
+		note.forceMove(src)
+		LAZYADD(notices, note)
+		if(LAZYLEN(notices) >= max_notices)
+			break
+
+	// Automatically place noticeboards that aren't mapped to specific positions.
+	if(pixel_x == 0 && pixel_y == 0)
+
+		var/turf/here = get_turf(src)
+		var/placing = 0
+		for(var/checkdir in GLOB.cardinal)
+			var/turf/T = get_step(here, checkdir)
+			if(T.density)
+				placing = checkdir
+				break
+			for(var/thing in T)
+				var/atom/A = thing
+				if(A.simulated && !A.CanPass(src, T))
+					placing = checkdir
+					break
+
+		switch(placing)
+			if(NORTH)
+				pixel_x = 0
+				pixel_y = 32
+			if(SOUTH)
+				pixel_x = 0
+				pixel_y = -32
+			if(EAST)
+				pixel_x = 32
+				pixel_y = 0
+			if(WEST)
+				pixel_x = -32
+				pixel_y = 0
+
+	update_icon()
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/proc/add_paper(var/atom/movable/paper, var/skip_icon_update)
+	if(istype(paper))
+		LAZYDISTINCTADD(notices, paper)
+		paper.forceMove(src)
+		if(!skip_icon_update)
+			update_icon()
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/proc/remove_paper(var/atom/movable/paper, var/skip_icon_update)
+	if(istype(paper) && paper.loc == src)
+		paper.dropInto(loc)
+		LAZYREMOVE(notices, paper)
+		SSpersistence.forget_value(paper, /datum/persistent/paper)
+		if(!skip_icon_update)
+			update_icon()
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/proc/dismantle()
+	for(var/thing in notices)
+		remove_paper(thing, skip_icon_update = TRUE)
+	new /obj/item/stack/material/wood(get_turf(src))
+	qdel(src)
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/Destroy()
+	QDEL_NULL_LIST(notices)
+	. = ..()
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/ex_act(var/severity)
+	dismantle()
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/update_icon()
+	icon_state = "[base_icon_state][LAZYLEN(notices)]"
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/attackby(var/obj/item/weapon/thing, var/mob/user)
+	if(thing.is_screwdriver())
+		var/choice = input("Which direction do you wish to place the noticeboard?", "Noticeboard Offset") as null|anything in list("North", "South", "East", "West")
+		if(choice && Adjacent(user) && thing.loc == user && !user.incapacitated())
+			playsound(loc, 'sound/items/Screwdriver.ogg', 50, 1)
+			switch(choice)
+				if("North")
+					pixel_x = 0
+					pixel_y = 32
+				if("South")
+					pixel_x = 0
+					pixel_y = -32
+				if("East")
+					pixel_x = 32
+					pixel_y = 0
+				if("West")
+					pixel_x = -32
+					pixel_y = 0
+		return
+	else if(thing.is_wrench())
+		visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("\The [user] begins dismantling \the [src]."))
+		playsound(loc, 'sound/items/Ratchet.ogg', 50, 1)
+		if(do_after(user, 50, src))
+			visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [user] has dismantled \the [src]!"))
+			dismantle()
+		return
+	else if(istype(thing, /obj/item/weapon/paper) || istype(thing, /obj/item/weapon/photo))
+		if(jobban_isbanned(user, "Graffiti"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You are banned from leaving persistent information across rounds."))
+		else
+			if(LAZYLEN(notices) < max_notices && user.unEquip(thing, src))
+				add_fingerprint(user)
+				add_paper(thing)
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You pin \the [thing] to \the [src]."))
+				SSpersistence.track_value(thing, /datum/persistent/paper)
+			else
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You hesitate, certain \the [thing] will not be seen among the many others already attached to \the [src]."))
+		return
+	..()
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/attack_ai(var/mob/user)
+	examine(user)
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/attack_hand(var/mob/user)
+	examine(user)
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/examine(var/mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(.)
+		var/list/dat = list("<table>")
+		for(var/thing in notices)
+			LAZYADD(dat, "<tr><td>[thing]</td><td>")
+			if(istype(thing, /obj/item/weapon/paper))
+				LAZYADD(dat, "<a href='?src=\ref[src];read=\ref[thing]'>Read</a><a href='?src=\ref[src];write=\ref[thing]'>Write</a>")
+			else if(istype(thing, /obj/item/weapon/photo))
+				LAZYADD(dat, "<a href='?src=\ref[src];look=\ref[thing]'>Look</a>")
+			LAZYADD(dat, "<a href='?src=\ref[src];remove=\ref[thing]'>Remove</a></td></tr>")
+		var/datum/browser/popup = new(user, "noticeboard-\ref[src]", "Noticeboard")
+		popup.set_content(jointext(dat, null))
+		popup.open()
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/Topic(var/mob/user, var/list/href_list)
+	if(href_list["read"])
+		var/obj/item/weapon/paper/P = locate(href_list["read"])
+		if(P && P.loc == src)
+			P.show_content(user)
+		. = TOPIC_HANDLED
+
+	if(href_list["look"])
+		var/obj/item/weapon/photo/P = locate(href_list["look"])
+		if(P && P.loc == src)
+			P.show(user)
+		. = TOPIC_HANDLED
+
+	if(href_list["remove"])
+		remove_paper(locate(href_list["remove"]))
+		add_fingerprint(user)
+		. = TOPIC_REFRESH
+
+	if(href_list["write"])
+		if((usr.stat || usr.restrained())) //For when a player is handcuffed while they have the notice window open
+			return
+		var/obj/item/P = locate(href_list["write"])
+		if((P && P.loc == src)) //ifthe paper's on the board
+			var/mob/living/M = usr
+			if(istype(M))
+				var/obj/item/weapon/pen/E = M.get_type_in_hands(/obj/item/weapon/pen)
+				if(E)
+					add_fingerprint(M)
+					P.attackby(E, usr)
+				else
+					to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>You'll need something to write with!</span>")
+					. = TOPIC_REFRESH
+
+	if(. == TOPIC_REFRESH)
+		interact(user)
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/anomaly
+	notices = 5
+	icon_state = "nboard05"
+
+/obj/structure/noticeboard/anomaly/New()
+	var/obj/item/weapon/paper/P = new()
+	P.name = "Memo RE: proper analysis procedure"
+	P.info = "<br>We keep test dummies in pens here for a reason, so standard procedure should be to activate newfound alien artifacts and place the two in close proximity. Promising items I might even approve monkey testing on."
+	P.stamped = list(/obj/item/weapon/stamp/rd)
+	P.overlays = list("paper_stamped_rd")
+	src.contents += P
+
+	P = new()
+	P.name = "Memo RE: materials gathering"
+	P.info = "Corasang,<br>the hands-on approach to gathering our samples may very well be slow at times, but it's safer than allowing the blundering miners to roll willy-nilly over our dig sites in their mechs, destroying everything in the process. And don't forget the escavation tools on your way out there!<br>- R.W"
+	P.stamped = list(/obj/item/weapon/stamp/rd)
+	P.overlays = list("paper_stamped_rd")
+	src.contents += P
+
+	P = new()
+	P.name = "Memo RE: ethical quandaries"
+	P.info = "Darion-<br><br>I don't care what his rank is, our business is that of science and knowledge - questions of moral application do not come into this. Sure, so there are those who would employ the energy-wave particles my modified device has managed to abscond for their own personal gain, but I can hardly see the practical benefits of some of these artifacts our benefactors left behind. Ward--"
+	P.stamped = list(/obj/item/weapon/stamp/rd)
+	P.overlays = list("paper_stamped_rd")
+	src.contents += P
+
+	P = new()
+	P.name = "READ ME! Before you people destroy any more samples"
+	P.info = "how many times do i have to tell you people, these xeno-arch samples are del-i-cate, and should be handled so! careful application of a focussed, concentrated heat or some corrosive liquids should clear away the extraneous carbon matter, while application of an energy beam will most decidedly destroy it entirely - like someone did to the chemical dispenser! W, <b>the one who signs your paychecks</b>"
+	P.stamped = list(/obj/item/weapon/stamp/rd)
+	P.overlays = list("paper_stamped_rd")
+	src.contents += P
+
+	P = new()
+	P.name = "Reminder regarding the anomalous material suits"
+	P.info = "Do you people think the anomaly suits are cheap to come by? I'm about a hair trigger away from instituting a log book for the damn things. Only wear them if you're going out for a dig, and for god's sake don't go tramping around in them unless you're field testing something, R"
+	P.stamped = list(/obj/item/weapon/stamp/rd)
+	P.overlays = list("paper_stamped_rd")
+	src.contents += P

code/modules/xenoarcheaology/misc.dm

@@ -1,43 +1,3 @@
-/obj/structure/noticeboard/anomaly
-	notices = 5
-	icon_state = "nboard05"
-
-/obj/structure/noticeboard/anomaly/New()
-	var/obj/item/weapon/paper/P = new()
-	P.name = "Memo RE: proper analysis procedure"
-	P.info = "<br>We keep test dummies in pens here for a reason, so standard procedure should be to activate newfound alien artifacts and place the two in close proximity. Promising items I might even approve monkey testing on."
-	P.stamped = list(/obj/item/weapon/stamp/rd)
-	P.overlays = list("paper_stamped_rd")
-	src.contents += P
-
-	P = new()
-	P.name = "Memo RE: materials gathering"
-	P.info = "Corasang,<br>the hands-on approach to gathering our samples may very well be slow at times, but it's safer than allowing the blundering miners to roll willy-nilly over our dig sites in their mechs, destroying everything in the process. And don't forget the escavation tools on your way out there!<br>- R.W"
-	P.stamped = list(/obj/item/weapon/stamp/rd)
-	P.overlays = list("paper_stamped_rd")
-	src.contents += P
-
-	P = new()
-	P.name = "Memo RE: ethical quandaries"
-	P.info = "Darion-<br><br>I don't care what his rank is, our business is that of science and knowledge - questions of moral application do not come into this. Sure, so there are those who would employ the energy-wave particles my modified device has managed to abscond for their own personal gain, but I can hardly see the practical benefits of some of these artifacts our benefactors left behind. Ward--"
-	P.stamped = list(/obj/item/weapon/stamp/rd)
-	P.overlays = list("paper_stamped_rd")
-	src.contents += P
-
-	P = new()
-	P.name = "READ ME! Before you people destroy any more samples"
-	P.info = "how many times do i have to tell you people, these xeno-arch samples are del-i-cate, and should be handled so! careful application of a focussed, concentrated heat or some corrosive liquids should clear away the extraneous carbon matter, while application of an energy beam will most decidedly destroy it entirely - like someone did to the chemical dispenser! W, <b>the one who signs your paychecks</b>"
-	P.stamped = list(/obj/item/weapon/stamp/rd)
-	P.overlays = list("paper_stamped_rd")
-	src.contents += P
-
-	P = new()
-	P.name = "Reminder regarding the anomalous material suits"
-	P.info = "Do you people think the anomaly suits are cheap to come by? I'm about a hair trigger away from instituting a log book for the damn things. Only wear them if you're going out for a dig, and for god's sake don't go tramping around in them unless you're field testing something, R"
-	P.stamped = list(/obj/item/weapon/stamp/rd)
-	P.overlays = list("paper_stamped_rd")
-	src.contents += P
-
 /obj/structure/bookcase/manuals/xenoarchaeology
 	name = "Xenoarchaeology Manuals bookcase"
 

html/changelogs/cerebulon - persistence.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+################################
+# Example Changelog File
+#
+# Note: This file, and files beginning with ".", and files that don't end in ".yml" will not be read. If you change this file, you will look really dumb.
+#
+# Your changelog will be merged with a master changelog. (New stuff added only, and only on the date entry for the day it was merged.)
+# When it is, any changes listed below will disappear.
+#
+# Valid Prefixes: 
+#   bugfix
+#   wip (For works in progress)
+#   tweak
+#   soundadd
+#   sounddel
+#   rscadd (general adding of nice things)
+#   rscdel (general deleting of nice things)
+#   imageadd
+#   imagedel
+#   maptweak
+#   spellcheck (typo fixes)
+#   experiment
+#################################
+
+# Your name.  
+author: Cerebulon
+
+# Optional: Remove this file after generating master changelog.  Useful for PR changelogs that won't get used again.
+delete-after: True
+
+# Any changes you've made.  See valid prefix list above.
+# INDENT WITH TWO SPACES.  NOT TABS.  SPACES.
+# SCREW THIS UP AND IT WON'T WORK.
+# Also, all entries are changed into a single [] after a master changelog generation. Just remove the brackets when you add new entries.
+# Please surround your changes in  double quotes ("), as certain characters otherwise screws up compiling. The quotes will not show up in the changelog.
+changes: 
+  - rscadd: "Added sticky notes, orderable from cargo"
+  -rscadd: "You can now carve graffiti into suitable walls/floors with sharp objects."
+  - rscadd: "Trash, graffiti, dirt (Not blood), noticeboards and stickynotes are now persistent across rounds. This is admin-toggleable."

maps/southern_cross/southern_cross-6.dmm

@@ -2174,7 +2174,7 @@
 "PP" = (/obj/machinery/light{dir = 8; icon_state = "tube1"; pixel_y = 0},/obj/machinery/computer/station_alert{dir = 4},/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor/voidcraft/light,/area/ninja_dojo/start)
 "PQ" = (/obj/machinery/light{dir = 4; icon_state = "tube1"; pixel_x = 0},/obj/machinery/computer/security{dir = 8},/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor/voidcraft/light,/area/ninja_dojo/start)
 "PR" = (/obj/structure/closet/crate/freezer/rations,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor/voidcraft,/area/syndicate_station/start)
-"PS" = (/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor/voidcraft/dark,/area/syndicate_station/start)
+"PS" = (/obj/item/trash/cigbutt,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor/voidcraft/dark,/area/syndicate_station/start)
 "PT" = (/obj/machinery/light/small{dir = 1},/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor/voidcraft/dark,/area/syndicate_station/start)
 "PU" = (/obj/machinery/light{dir = 1},/obj/structure/table/steel,/obj/item/roller,/obj/item/roller,/obj/item/roller,/obj/item/device/defib_kit/compact/combat/loaded,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor/voidcraft/light,/area/syndicate_station/start)
 "PV" = (/obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/medical_wall{pixel_y = 32; req_access = list(150)},/obj/item/bodybag,/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/syringe/antiviral,/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/syringe/antiviral,/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/syringe/antiviral,/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/bottle/antitoxin{pixel_x = -4; pixel_y = 8},/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/bottle/inaprovaline{pixel_x = 4; pixel_y = 7},/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/syringe,/obj/item/weapon/storage/firstaid/combat,/obj/item/weapon/storage/firstaid/clotting,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor/voidcraft/light,/area/syndicate_station/start)

maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_areas.dm

@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@
 /area/surface/outside
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_SIF
 	always_unpowered = TRUE
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 // The area near the outpost, so POIs don't show up right next to the outpost.
 /area/surface/outside/plains/outpost
@@ -123,7 +124,7 @@
 
 
 /area/surface/cave
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 	always_unpowered = TRUE
 
 /area/surface/cave
@@ -398,7 +399,7 @@
 	icon_state = "shuttle"
 	requires_power = 0
 	dynamic_lighting = 1
-	flags = RAD_SHIELDED
+	flags = RAD_SHIELDED | AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/turbolift/start
 	name = "\improper Turbolift Start"
@@ -753,11 +754,13 @@
 	name = "\improper Command - HoP's Office"
 	icon_state = "head_quarters"
 	holomap_color = HOLOMAP_AREACOLOR_COMMAND
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hor
 	name = "\improper Research - RD's Office"
 	icon_state = "head_quarters"
 	holomap_color = HOLOMAP_AREACOLOR_SCIENCE
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/chief
 	name = "\improper Engineering - CE's Office"
@@ -773,6 +776,7 @@
 	name = "\improper Medbay - CMO's Office"
 	icon_state = "head_quarters"
 	holomap_color = HOLOMAP_AREACOLOR_MEDICAL
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 /area/engineering/engineer_eva
 	name = "\improper Engineering EVA"
@@ -1052,6 +1056,7 @@ area/crew_quarters/heads/sc/hop/quarters
 	name = "\improper Third Deck Plating"
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
 	ambience = AMBIENCE_SPACE
+	flags = AREA_FLAG_IS_NOT_PERSISTENT
 
 // Shuttles
 

maps/submaps/surface_submaps/mountains/deadBeacon.dmm

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 "A" = (/obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/broken,/turf/simulated/mineral/floor/ignore_mapgen,/area/submap/cave/deadBeacon)
 "B" = (/obj/structure/grille/broken,/obj/structure/window/reinforced{dir = 4},/turf/simulated/floor/plating,/area/submap/cave/deadBeacon)
 "C" = (/obj/structure/loot_pile/maint/junk,/turf/simulated/floor/plating,/area/submap/cave/deadBeacon)
-"D" = (/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt,/obj/item/weapon/tool/wrench,/obj/machinery/light,/turf/simulated/floor/tiled/asteroid_steel,/area/submap/cave/deadBeacon)
+"D" = (/obj/item/trash/cigbutt,/obj/item/weapon/tool/wrench,/obj/machinery/light,/turf/simulated/floor/tiled/asteroid_steel,/area/submap/cave/deadBeacon)
 "E" = (/obj/item/weapon/material/shard,/turf/simulated/floor/tiled/asteroid_steel,/area/submap/cave/deadBeacon)
 "F" = (/obj/machinery/recharge_station,/turf/simulated/floor/tiled/asteroid_steel,/area/submap/cave/deadBeacon)
 "G" = (/obj/structure/grille,/obj/structure/window/reinforced{dir = 4},/obj/structure/window/reinforced{dir = 8},/obj/structure/window/reinforced,/turf/simulated/floor/plating,/area/submap/cave/deadBeacon)

maps/submaps/surface_submaps/mountains/quarantineshuttle.dmm

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 "ay" = (/obj/effect/decal/remains/xeno,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_yellow"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
 "az" = (/obj/item/trash/syndi_cakes,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_yellow"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
 "aA" = (/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_yellow"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
-"aB" = (/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt,/obj/item/weapon/tank/emergency/oxygen,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_yellow"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
+"aB" = (/obj/item/trash/cigbutt,/obj/item/weapon/tank/emergency/oxygen,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_yellow"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
 "aC" = (/obj/item/weapon/material/knife/tacknife/boot,/obj/item/clothing/mask/breath,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_yellow"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
 "aD" = (/obj/effect/decal/remains/human,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_white"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
 "aE" = (/obj/item/trash/sosjerky,/obj/item/weapon/storage/box/donut/empty,/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/drinks/sillycup,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_white"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 "aX" = (/obj/item/device/paicard,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_yellow"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
 "aY" = (/obj/machinery/door/blast/regular{name = "Cargo Door"},/obj/item/tape/medical{dir = 4; icon_state = "tape_door_0"; layer = 3.4},/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_yellow"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
 "aZ" = (/obj/effect/decal/remains/human,/obj/item/clothing/under/mbill{desc = "A uniform belonging to Major Bill's Transportation, a shipping megacorporation. This looks at least a few decades out of date."; name = "\improper old Major Bill's uniform"},/obj/item/clothing/head/soft/mbill{desc = "It's a ballcap bearing the colors of Major Bill's Shipping. This one looks at least a few decades out of date."; name = "old shipping cap"},/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor,/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
-"ba" = (/obj/item/weapon/cigbutt,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_white"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
+"ba" = (/obj/item/trash/cigbutt,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_white"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
 "bb" = (/obj/machinery/door/airlock/command{icon_state = "door_locked"; locked = 1},/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_white"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
 "bc" = (/obj/item/weapon/tank/emergency/oxygen/engi,/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_white"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)
 "bd" = (/obj/effect/decal/remains/human,/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/emergency,/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/emergency,/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,/turf/simulated/shuttle/floor{icon_state = "floor_yellow"},/area/submap/cave/qShuttle)

maps/submaps/surface_submaps/wilderness/wilderness_areas.dm

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 	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
 	name = "Unknown"

vorestation.dme

@@ -256,7 +256,11 @@
 #include "code\controllers\subsystems\open_space.dm"
 #include "code\controllers\subsystems\orbits.dm"
 #include "code\controllers\subsystems\overlays.dm"
+<<<<<<< HEAD:vorestation.dme
 #include "code\controllers\subsystems\persist_vr.dm"
+=======
+#include "code\controllers\subsystems\persistence.dm"
+>>>>>>> 03b7a0e... Persistent Trash/Dirt/Graffiti/Notices (#7337):polaris.dme
 #include "code\controllers\subsystems\planets.dm"
 #include "code\controllers\subsystems\radiation.dm"
 #include "code\controllers\subsystems\shuttles.dm"
@@ -1388,7 +1392,6 @@
 #include "code\game\objects\structures\morgue.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\structures\morgue_vr.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\structures\musician.dm"
-#include "code\game\objects\structures\noticeboard.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\structures\plasticflaps.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\structures\railing.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\structures\safe.dm"
@@ -1551,6 +1554,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\admin\map_capture.dm"
 #include "code\modules\admin\NewBan.dm"
 #include "code\modules\admin\news.dm"
+#include "code\modules\admin\persistence.dm"
 #include "code\modules\admin\player_notes.dm"
 #include "code\modules\admin\player_panel.dm"
 #include "code\modules\admin\topic.dm"
@@ -3027,6 +3031,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\paperwork\handlabeler.dm"
 #include "code\modules\paperwork\paper.dm"
 #include "code\modules\paperwork\paper_bundle.dm"
+#include "code\modules\paperwork\paper_sticky.dm"
 #include "code\modules\paperwork\paperbin.dm"
 #include "code\modules\paperwork\paperplane.dm"
 #include "code\modules\paperwork\papershredder.dm"
@@ -3035,7 +3040,19 @@
 #include "code\modules\paperwork\photography.dm"
 #include "code\modules\paperwork\silicon_photography.dm"
 #include "code\modules\paperwork\stamps.dm"
+<<<<<<< HEAD:vorestation.dme
 #include "code\modules\persistence\persistence.dm"
+=======
+#include "code\modules\persistence\filth.dm"
+#include "code\modules\persistence\graffiti.dm"
+#include "code\modules\persistence\noticeboard.dm"
+#include "code\modules\persistence\datum\datum_filth.dm"
+#include "code\modules\persistence\datum\datum_graffiti.dm"
+#include "code\modules\persistence\datum\datum_paper.dm"
+#include "code\modules\persistence\datum\datum_paper_sticky.dm"
+#include "code\modules\persistence\datum\datum_trash.dm"
+#include "code\modules\persistence\datum\persistence_datum.dm"
+>>>>>>> 03b7a0e... Persistent Trash/Dirt/Graffiti/Notices (#7337):polaris.dme
 #include "code\modules\planet\planet.dm"
 #include "code\modules\planet\time.dm"
 #include "code\modules\planet\virgo3b_vr.dm"