diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/spells/chroma.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/spells/chroma.dm
index a1d89ed253..d0d9f7cf37 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/spells/chroma.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/spells/chroma.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	invisibility = 101
 	time_to_die = 2 MINUTES //Despawn after this time, if set.
 
-/obj/effect/temporary_effect/chroma/Initialize(var/mapload, var/new_color = "#FFFFFF")
+/obj/effect/temporary_effect/chroma/Initialize(mapload, var/new_color = "#FFFFFF")
 	. = ..()
 	set_light(6, 5, l_color = new_color)
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/ai_core.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/ai_core.dm
index 1892ad3de9..220c516e6e 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/ai_core.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/ai_core.dm
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 	var/obj/item/mmi/brain = null
 
 // VOREstation edit: Respect map config's default
-/obj/structure/AIcore/Initialize(var/mapload)
+/obj/structure/AIcore/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	if(mapload)
 		laws = new global.using_map.default_law_type
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm b/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
index 74aca8d039..9006a66545 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ Class Procs:
 	if(ispath(circuit))
 		circuit = new circuit(src)
 
-/obj/machinery/Initialize(var/mapload)
+/obj/machinery/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	SSmachines.all_machines += src
 	if(ispath(circuit))
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/pipe/construction.dm b/code/game/machinery/pipe/construction.dm
index 1f4db6607f..8631ac873b 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/pipe/construction.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/pipe/construction.dm
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Buildable meters
  * @param loc Location
  * @pipe_type
  */
-/obj/item/pipe/Initialize(var/mapload, var/_pipe_type, var/_dir, var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/make_from)
+/obj/item/pipe/Initialize(mapload, var/_pipe_type, var/_dir, var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/make_from)
 	if(make_from)
 		make_from_existing(make_from)
 	else
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/upgrade_machinery.dm b/code/game/machinery/upgrade_machinery.dm
index e00ec2069a..110832244d 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/upgrade_machinery.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/upgrade_machinery.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 // Handles automagically upgrades to machines based on components placed on a machine during map init
-/obj/machinery/Initialize(var/mapload)
+/obj/machinery/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	// Handles automagically upgrades to machines based on components placed on a machine during map init
 	if(mapload)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/alien/aliens.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/alien/aliens.dm
index 58479417f7..bb2d11b860 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/alien/aliens.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/alien/aliens.dm
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 	var/obj/effect/alien/weeds/node/linked_node = null
 	var/static/list/weedImageCache
 
-/obj/effect/alien/weeds/Initialize(var/mapload, var/node) // CHOMPedit: No coloration.
+/obj/effect/alien/weeds/Initialize(mapload, var/node, var/newcolor)
 	. = ..()
 	if(isspace(loc))
 		return INITIALIZE_HINT_QDEL
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
 	var/node_range = NODERANGE
 //	var/set_color = "#321D37" // CHOMPedit:  Removing coloration.
 
-/obj/effect/alien/weeds/node/Initialize(var/mapload, var/node) // CHOMPedit: Removing coloration.
+/obj/effect/alien/weeds/node/Initialize(mapload, var/node, var/newcolor)
 	. = ..()
 
 	for(var/obj/effect/alien/weeds/existing in loc)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/chem/foam.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/chem/foam.dm
index 87a1180629..fe430d720c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/chem/foam.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/chem/foam.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 	var/dries = 1 //VOREStation Add
 	var/slips = 0 //VOREStation Add
 
-/obj/effect/effect/foam/Initialize(var/mapload, var/ismetal = 0)
+/obj/effect/effect/foam/Initialize(mapload, var/ismetal = 0)
 	. = ..()
 	//icon_state = "[ismetal? "m" : ""]foam" //VOREStation Removal
 	metal = ismetal
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/humans.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/humans.dm
index 4485c1feaf..6767cb1d0d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/humans.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/humans.dm
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ var/global/list/image/splatter_cache=list()
 					qdel(B)
 
 //VOREstation edit - Moved timer call to Init, and made it not call on mapload
-/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/Initialize(var/mapload, var/_age)
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/Initialize(mapload, var/_age)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!mapload)
 		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(dry)), DRYING_TIME * (amount+1))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/misc.dm
index f2cb824888..8978178f67 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/misc.dm
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 	icon_state = "dirt"
 	mouse_opacity = 0
 
-/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt/Initialize(var/mapload, var/_age, var/dirt)
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt/Initialize(mapload, var/_age, var/dirt)
 	.=..()
 	var/turf/simulated/our_turf = src.loc
 	if(our_turf && istype(our_turf) && our_turf.can_dirty)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable.dm
index fe146fd5ba..4f47975975 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ generic_filth = TRUE means when the decal is saved, it will be switched out for
 	var/age = 0
 	var/list/random_icon_states = list()
 
-/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/Initialize(var/mapload, var/_age)
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/Initialize(mapload, var/_age)
 	if(!isnull(_age))
 		age = _age
 	if(random_icon_states && length(src.random_icon_states) > 0)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
index 46e036bd0d..7499bc46a0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	var/art_color
 	var/art_shade
 
-/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/crayon/Initialize(var/ml, main = "#FFFFFF",shade = "#000000",var/type = "rune", new_age = 0)
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/crayon/Initialize(mapload, main = "#FFFFFF",shade = "#000000",var/type = "rune", new_age = 0)
 	name = type
 	desc = "A [type] drawn in crayon."
 
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 		if("graffiti")
 			type = pick("amyjon","face","matt","revolution","engie","guy","end","dwarf","uboa")
 
-	. = ..(ml, new_age) // mapload, age
+	. = ..(mapload, new_age) // mapload, age
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/crayon/update_icon()
 	cut_overlays()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/posters/posters.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/posters/posters.dm
index 024dc55d40..69781c6b97 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/posters/posters.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/posters/posters.dm
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 	var/decl/poster/poster_decl = null
 	var/poster_type = /obj/structure/sign/poster
 
-/obj/item/poster/Initialize(var/mapload, var/decl/poster/poster_decl = null)
+/obj/item/poster/Initialize(mapload, var/decl/poster/poster_decl = null)
 	if(ispath(src.poster_decl))
 		src.poster_decl = get_poster_decl(src.poster_decl, TRUE)
 	else if(istype(poster_decl))
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
 	var/roll_type = /obj/item/poster
 	var/ruined = FALSE
 
-/obj/structure/sign/poster/Initialize(var/newloc, var/placement_dir = null, var/obj/item/poster/P = null)
+/obj/structure/sign/poster/Initialize(mapload, var/placement_dir = null, var/obj/item/poster/P = null)
 	. = ..()
 
 	if(ispath(src.poster_decl))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplink.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplink.dm
index 486734673b..6ab9a8ad2a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplink.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/uplink.dm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/device.ogg'
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/device.ogg'
 
-/obj/item/uplink/Initialize(var/mapload)
+/obj/item/uplink/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(next_offer)), offer_time) //It seems like only the /hidden type actually makes use of this...
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sandbags.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sandbags.dm
index d6926f81d1..5c310e0602 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sandbags.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sandbags.dm
@@ -32,8 +32,8 @@
 
 	bag_material = MAT_SYNCLOTH
 
-/obj/item/stack/sandbags/Initialize(var/ml, var/amt, var/bag_mat)
-	. = ..(ml, amt)
+/obj/item/stack/sandbags/Initialize(mapload, var/amt, var/bag_mat)
+	. = ..(mapload, amt)
 	recipes = sandbag_recipes
 	update_icon()
 	if(bag_mat)
@@ -132,8 +132,8 @@ var/global/list/datum/stack_recipe/sandbag_recipes = list( \
 
 	var/bag_material = MAT_CLOTH
 
-/obj/item/stack/emptysandbag/Initialize(var/ml, var/amt, var/bag_mat)
-	. = ..(ml, amt)
+/obj/item/stack/emptysandbag/Initialize(mapload, var/amt, var/bag_mat)
+	. = ..(mapload, amt)
 	if(bag_mat)
 		bag_material = bag_mat
 	var/datum/material/M = get_material_by_name("[bag_material]")
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm
index 44af72f224..b32e61863d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	var/pass_color = FALSE // Will the item pass its own color var to the created item? Dyed cloth, wood, etc.
 	var/strict_color_stacking = FALSE // Will the stack merge with other stacks that are different colors? (Dyed cloth, wood, etc)
 
-/obj/item/stack/Initialize(var/ml, var/starting_amount)
+/obj/item/stack/Initialize(mapload, var/starting_amount)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!stacktype)
 		stacktype = type
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/_closets_appearance_definitions.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/_closets_appearance_definitions.dm
index a6bd2fa1f3..87c6554fb0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/_closets_appearance_definitions.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/_closets_appearance_definitions.dm
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/obj/structure/closet/debug/Initialize(var/maploading, var/newappearance)
+/obj/structure/closet/debug/Initialize(mapload, var/newappearance)
 	closet_appearance = newappearance
 	. = ..()
 
@@ -1942,4 +1942,4 @@
 	color = COLOR_DESATTI_PRPLOW
 	extra_decals = list(
 		"lid_stripes" = COLOR_DESATTI_PRPHI
-	)
\ No newline at end of file
+	)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm
index 3c160b70d7..d67b848a05 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	var/obj/item/extinguisher/has_extinguisher
 	var/opened = 0
 
-/obj/structure/extinguisher_cabinet/Initialize(var/mapload, var/dir, var/building = 0)
+/obj/structure/extinguisher_cabinet/Initialize(mapload, var/dir, var/building = 0)
 	. = ..()
 
 	if(building)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/ghost_pods_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/ghost_pods_vr.dm
index 2a97db7473..1ca00bc6b7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/ghost_pods_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_pods/ghost_pods_vr.dm
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
 	if(notify)
 		trigger()
 
-/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/Initialize(var/mapload)
+/obj/structure/ghost_pod/ghost_activated/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!mapload)
 		ghostpod_startup(spawn_active)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/low_wall.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/low_wall.dm
index b642ea80ae..cee261f739 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/low_wall.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/low_wall.dm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 	var/datum/material/material
 	var/grille_type
 
-/obj/structure/low_wall/Initialize(var/mapload, var/materialtype)
+/obj/structure/low_wall/Initialize(mapload, var/materialtype)
 	. = ..()
 	icon_state = "blank"
 	var/turf/T = loc
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/bed.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/bed.dm
index 465d674138..529df9bbd8 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/bed.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/bed.dm
@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@
 	var/applies_material_colour = 1
 	var/flippable = TRUE
 
-/obj/structure/bed/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	..(newloc)
+/obj/structure/bed/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	..()
 	color = null
 	if(!new_material)
 		new_material = MAT_STEEL
@@ -203,19 +203,19 @@
 	icon_state = "psychbed"
 	base_icon = "psychbed"
 
-/obj/structure/bed/psych/Initialize(var/newloc)
-	. = ..(newloc,MAT_WOOD,MAT_LEATHER)
+/obj/structure/bed/psych/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload,MAT_WOOD,MAT_LEATHER)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/padded/Initialize(var/newloc)
-	. = ..(newloc,MAT_PLASTIC,MAT_COTTON)
+/obj/structure/bed/padded/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload,MAT_PLASTIC,MAT_COTTON)
 
 /obj/structure/bed/double
 	name = "double bed"
 	icon_state = "doublebed"
 	base_icon = "doublebed"
 
-/obj/structure/bed/double/padded/Initialize(var/newloc)
-	. = ..(newloc,MAT_WOOD,MAT_COTTON)
+/obj/structure/bed/double/padded/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload,MAT_WOOD,MAT_COTTON)
 
 /obj/structure/bed/double/post_buckle_mob(mob/living/M as mob)
 	if(M.buckled == src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs.dm
index 1889ea2617..6bf4ac9f07 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	buckle_lying = 0 //force people to sit up in chairs when buckled
 	var/propelled = 0 // Check for fire-extinguisher-driven chairs
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
 	. = ..()
 	update_layer()
 
@@ -127,38 +127,38 @@
 		I.color = padding_material.icon_colour
 		add_overlay(I)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/brown/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_LEATHER)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/brown/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_LEATHER)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/red/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CARPET)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/red/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CARPET)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/teal/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_TEAL)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/teal/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_TEAL)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/black/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BLACK)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/black/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BLACK)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/green/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_GREEN)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/green/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_GREEN)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/purp/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_PURPLE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/purp/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_PURPLE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/blue/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BLUE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/blue/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BLUE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/beige/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BEIGE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/beige/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BEIGE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/lime/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_LIME)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/lime/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_LIME)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/yellow/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_YELLOW)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/yellow/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_YELLOW)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/orange/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_ORANGE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/orange/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_ORANGE)
 
 /obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded
 	name = "rounded chair"
@@ -166,38 +166,38 @@
 	icon_state = "roundedchair"
 	base_icon = "roundedchair"
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/brown/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_LEATHER)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/brown/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_LEATHER)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/red/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CARPET)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/red/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CARPET)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/teal/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_TEAL)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/teal/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_TEAL)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/black/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BLACK)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/black/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BLACK)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/green/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_GREEN)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/green/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_GREEN)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/purple/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_PURPLE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/purple/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_PURPLE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/blue/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BLUE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/blue/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BLUE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/beige/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BEIGE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/beige/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BEIGE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/lime/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_LIME)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/lime/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_LIME)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/yellow/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_YELLOW)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/yellow/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_YELLOW)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/orange/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_ORANGE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/rounded/orange/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_ORANGE)
 
 /obj/structure/bed/chair/office
 	anchored = FALSE
@@ -277,8 +277,8 @@
 		return
 	..()
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/wood/Initialize(var/newloc)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_WOOD)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/wood/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_WOOD)
 
 /obj/structure/bed/chair/wood/wings
 	icon_state = "wooden_chair_wings"
@@ -364,7 +364,7 @@
 	color = null
 	var/padding_color = "#CC0000"
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/sofa/bench/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/sofa/bench/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
 	. = ..()
 	var/mutable_appearance/MA
 	// If we're north-facing, metal goes above mob, padding overlay goes below mob.
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs_vr.dm
index 1b0ad52153..7b497b5cbb 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs_vr.dm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 	base_icon = "modern_chair"
 	applies_material_colour = 0
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/modern_chair/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/modern_chair/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
 	. = ..()
 	var/image/I = image(icon, "[base_icon]_over")
 	I.layer = ABOVE_MOB_LAYER
@@ -141,35 +141,35 @@
 	base_icon = "bay_chair"
 	buckle_movable = 1
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/red/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CARPET)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/red/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CARPET)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/brown/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_LEATHER)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/brown/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_LEATHER)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/teal/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_TEAL)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/teal/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_TEAL)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/black/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BLACK)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/black/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BLACK)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/green/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_GREEN)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/green/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_GREEN)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/purple/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_PURPLE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/purple/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_PURPLE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/blue/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BLUE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/blue/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BLUE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/beige/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BEIGE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/beige/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BEIGE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/lime/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_LIME)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/lime/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_LIME)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/yellow/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_YELLOW)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/chair/padded/yellow/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_YELLOW)
 
 /obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy
 	name = "comfy mounted chair"
@@ -177,35 +177,35 @@
 	icon_state = "bay_comfychair_preview"
 	base_icon = "bay_comfychair"
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/red/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CARPET)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/red/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CARPET)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/brown/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_LEATHER)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/brown/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_LEATHER)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/teal/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_TEAL)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/teal/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_TEAL)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/black/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BLACK)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/black/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BLACK)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/green/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_GREEN)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/green/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_GREEN)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/purple/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_PURPLE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/purple/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_PURPLE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/blue/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BLUE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/blue/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BLUE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/beige/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BEIGE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/beige/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_BEIGE)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/lime/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_LIME)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/lime/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_LIME)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/yellow/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_YELLOW)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/yellow/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, new_material, MAT_CLOTH_YELLOW)
 
 /obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/captain
 	name = "captain chair"
@@ -220,8 +220,8 @@
 	I.layer = ABOVE_MOB_LAYER
 	add_overlay(I)
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/captain/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BLUE)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/comfy/captain/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_CLOTH_BLUE)
 
 /obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/shuttle
 	name = "shuttle seat"
@@ -232,8 +232,8 @@
 	var/buckling_sound = 'sound/effects/metal_close.ogg'
 	var/padding = MAT_CLOTH_BLUE
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/shuttle/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, padding)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/shuttle/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, padding)
 
 /obj/structure/bed/chair/bay/shuttle/post_buckle_mob()
 	playsound(src,buckling_sound,75,1)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/wheelchair.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/wheelchair.dm
index 4b1703de78..d2fb4e5346 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/wheelchair.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/wheelchair.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	var/min_mob_buckle_size = MOB_SMALL
 	var/max_mob_buckle_size = MOB_LARGE
 
-/obj/structure/bed/chair/wheelchair/Initialize(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
+/obj/structure/bed/chair/wheelchair/Initialize(mapload, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material)
 	. = ..()
 	update_icon()
 
diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/grown.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/grown.dm
index 07134ae23a..3bc48017f3 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/grown.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/grown.dm
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 	var/potency = -1
 
 
-/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/Initialize(var/mapload, var/planttype)
+/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/Initialize(mapload, var/planttype)
 	. = ..()
 
 	if(!dried_type)
diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/seed_packets.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/seed_packets.dm
index baae35d32e..384681978c 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/seed_packets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/seed_packets.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_BOILERPLATE(all_seed_packs, /obj/item/seeds)
 	var/datum/seed/seed
 	var/modified = 0
 
-/obj/item/seeds/Initialize(var/ml, var/_seed_type)
+/obj/item/seeds/Initialize(mapload, var/_seed_type)
 	if(_seed_type in SSplants.seeds)
 		seed_type = _seed_type
 	update_seed()
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
index 299a336d04..b563cd9a69 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@
 	item_state = "whiteshovel"
 	var/datum/material/material
 
-/obj/item/shovel/wood/Initialize(var/ml, var/_mat)
+/obj/item/shovel/wood/Initialize(mapload, var/_mat)
 	. = ..()
 	material = get_material_by_name(_mat)
 	if(!istype(material))
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_vr.dm b/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_vr.dm
index 9f0aaee098..610c9b3a52 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/shelter_atoms_vr.dm
@@ -260,8 +260,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(unique_deployable)
 	icon = 'icons/obj/survival_pod.dmi'
 	icon_state = "bed"
 
-/obj/structure/bed/pod/Initialize(var/newloc)
-	. = ..(newloc, MAT_STEEL, MAT_COTTON)
+/obj/structure/bed/pod/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, MAT_STEEL, MAT_COTTON)
 
 //Survival Storage Unit
 /obj/machinery/smartfridge/survival_pod
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/farmbot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/farmbot.dm
index 5c77d173ae..efe153b30c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/farmbot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/farmbot.dm
@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@
 	var/obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/watertank/tank
 
 
-/mob/living/bot/farmbot/Initialize(var/newloc, var/newTank)
-	. = ..(newloc)
+/mob/living/bot/farmbot/Initialize(mapload, var/newTank)
+	. = ..()
 	if(!newTank)
 		newTank = new /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/watertank(src)
 	tank = newTank
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_species.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_species.dm
index 25d30c4844..71702d7033 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_species.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_species.dm
@@ -64,87 +64,87 @@
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/tajaran
 	icon = 'icons/mob/human_races/r_tajaran.dmi'
-/mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/tajaran/Initialize(var/new_loc)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/tajaran/Initialize(mapload)
 	h_style = "Tajaran Ears"
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_TAJARAN)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_TAJARAN)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/unathi
 	icon = 'icons/mob/human_races/r_lizard.dmi'
-/mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/unathi/Initialize(var/new_loc)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/unathi/Initialize(mapload)
 	h_style = "Unathi Horns"
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_UNATHI)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_UNATHI)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/sergal
 	icon = 'modular_chomp/icons/mob/human_races/r_sergal.dmi' //ChompEDIT - our icons
-/mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/sergal/Initialize(var/new_loc)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/sergal/Initialize(mapload)
 	h_style = "Sergal Ears"
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_SERGAL)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_SERGAL)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/vulpkanin
 	icon = 'icons/mob/human_races/r_vulpkanin.dmi'
-/mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/vulpkanin/Initialize(var/new_loc)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/vulpkanin/Initialize(mapload)
 	h_style = "vulpkanin, dual-color"
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_VULPKANIN)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_VULPKANIN)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/teshari
 	icon = 'icons/mob/human_races/r_teshari.dmi'
-/mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/teshari/Initialize(var/new_loc)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/dummy/mannequin/autoequip/teshari/Initialize(mapload)
 	//h_style = "teshari, dual-color"
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_TESHARI)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_TESHARI)
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/skrell/Initialize(var/new_loc)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/skrell/Initialize(mapload)
 	h_style = "Skrell Short Tentacles"
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_SKRELL)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_SKRELL)
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/tajaran/Initialize(var/new_loc)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/tajaran/Initialize(mapload)
 	h_style = "Tajaran Ears"
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_TAJARAN)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_TAJARAN)
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/unathi/Initialize(var/new_loc)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/unathi/Initialize(mapload)
 	h_style = "Unathi Horns"
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_UNATHI)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_UNATHI)
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/vox/Initialize(var/new_loc)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/vox/Initialize(mapload)
 	h_style = "Short Vox Quills"
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_VOX)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_VOX)
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/diona/Initialize(var/new_loc)
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_DIONA)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/diona/Initialize(mapload)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_DIONA)
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/teshari/Initialize(var/new_loc)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/teshari/Initialize(mapload)
 	h_style = "Teshari Default"
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_TESHARI)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_TESHARI)
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/promethean/Initialize(var/new_loc)
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_PROMETHEAN)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/promethean/Initialize(mapload)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_PROMETHEAN)
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/zaddat/Initialize(var/new_loc)
-	return ..(new_loc, SPECIES_ZADDAT)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/zaddat/Initialize(mapload)
+	return ..(mapload, SPECIES_ZADDAT)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/monkey
 	low_sorting_priority = TRUE
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/monkey/Initialize(var/new_loc)
-	. = ..(new_loc, SPECIES_MONKEY)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/monkey/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, SPECIES_MONKEY)
 	species.produceCopy(species.traits.Copy(),src,null,FALSE)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/farwa
 	low_sorting_priority = TRUE
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/farwa/Initialize(var/new_loc)
-	. = .. (new_loc, SPECIES_MONKEY_TAJ)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/farwa/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = .. (mapload, SPECIES_MONKEY_TAJ)
 	species.produceCopy(species.traits.Copy(),src,null,FALSE)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/neaera
 	low_sorting_priority = TRUE
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/neaera/Initialize(var/new_loc)
-	. = ..(new_loc, SPECIES_MONKEY_SKRELL)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/neaera/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, SPECIES_MONKEY_SKRELL)
 	species.produceCopy(species.traits.Copy(),src,null,FALSE)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/stok
 	low_sorting_priority = TRUE
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/stok/Initialize(var/new_loc)
-	. = ..(new_loc, SPECIES_MONKEY_UNATHI)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/stok/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, SPECIES_MONKEY_UNATHI)
 	species.produceCopy(species.traits.Copy(),src,null,FALSE)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/monkey_vr.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/monkey_vr.dm
index bfb3f98395..5c08ebfe59 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/monkey_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/monkey_vr.dm
@@ -68,27 +68,27 @@
 /mob/living/carbon/human/sharkm
 	low_sorting_priority = TRUE
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/sharkm/Initialize(var/new_loc)
-	. = ..(new_loc, SPECIES_MONKEY_AKULA)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/sharkm/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, SPECIES_MONKEY_AKULA)
 	species.produceCopy(species.traits.Copy(),src,null,FALSE)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/sergallingm
 	low_sorting_priority = TRUE
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/sergallingm/Initialize(var/new_loc)
-	. = ..(new_loc, SPECIES_MONKEY_SERGAL)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/sergallingm/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, SPECIES_MONKEY_SERGAL)
 	species.produceCopy(species.traits.Copy(),src,null,FALSE)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/sparram
 	low_sorting_priority = TRUE
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/sparram/Initialize(var/new_loc)
-	. = ..(new_loc, SPECIES_MONKEY_NEVREAN)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/sparram/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, SPECIES_MONKEY_NEVREAN)
 	species.produceCopy(species.traits.Copy(),src,null,FALSE)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/wolpin
 	low_sorting_priority = TRUE
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/wolpin/Initialize(var/new_loc)
-	. = ..(new_loc, SPECIES_MONKEY_VULPKANIN)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/wolpin/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload, SPECIES_MONKEY_VULPKANIN)
 	species.produceCopy(species.traits.Copy(),src,null,FALSE)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/_thinktank.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/_thinktank.dm
index ed003d1c78..15cc89eaf5 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/_thinktank.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/_thinktank.dm
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
 	if(mind)
 		mind.name = real_name
 
-/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/Initialize(var/mapload)
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!mmi)
 		mmi = new /obj/item/mmi/digital/robot(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/overmap/bluespace_rift_vr.dm b/code/modules/overmap/bluespace_rift_vr.dm
index 0af937164a..51189e1e13 100644
--- a/code/modules/overmap/bluespace_rift_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/overmap/bluespace_rift_vr.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	var/obj/effect/overmap/bluespace_rift/partner
 	var/paused
 
-/obj/effect/overmap/bluespace_rift/Initialize(var/mapload, var/new_partner)
+/obj/effect/overmap/bluespace_rift/Initialize(mapload, var/new_partner)
 	. = ..()
 	if(new_partner)
 		pair(new_partner)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/lightswitch_vr.dm b/code/modules/power/lightswitch_vr.dm
index 3753999571..e4268a83ce 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/lightswitch_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/lightswitch_vr.dm
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 	var/x_offset = 26
 	var/y_offset = 26
 
-/obj/structure/construction/Initialize(var/mapload, var/ndir, var/building = FALSE)
+/obj/structure/construction/Initialize(mapload, var/ndir, var/building = FALSE)
 	. = ..()
 	if(ndir)
 		set_dir(ndir)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/smes_construction.dm b/code/modules/power/smes_construction.dm
index c490dda9f0..ba18e91413 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/smes_construction.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/smes_construction.dm
@@ -122,14 +122,14 @@
 // Proc: New()
 // Parameters: None
 // Description: Adds standard components for this SMES, and forces recalculation of properties.
-/obj/machinery/power/smes/buildable/Initialize(var/install_coils = 1)
+/obj/machinery/power/smes/buildable/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	component_parts = list()
 	component_parts += new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(src,30)
 	wires = new /datum/wires/smes(src)
 
 	// Allows for mapped-in SMESs with larger capacity/IO
-	if(install_coils)
+	if(mapload)
 		for(var/i = 1, i <= cur_coils, i++)
 			component_parts += new /obj/item/smes_coil(src)
 		recalc_coils()
diff --git a/code/modules/random_map/drop/droppod_doors.dm b/code/modules/random_map/drop/droppod_doors.dm
index 84828b76f2..869b999b04 100644
--- a/code/modules/random_map/drop/droppod_doors.dm
+++ b/code/modules/random_map/drop/droppod_doors.dm
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 	var/deploying
 	var/deployed
 
-/obj/structure/droppod_door/Initialize(var/mapload, var/autoopen)
+/obj/structure/droppod_door/Initialize(mapload, var/autoopen)
 	. = ..()
 	if(autoopen)
 		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(deploy)), 10 SECONDS)
diff --git a/code/modules/vore/eating/leave_remains_vr.dm b/code/modules/vore/eating/leave_remains_vr.dm
index 6ac7e70fb4..ece022f889 100644
--- a/code/modules/vore/eating/leave_remains_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vore/eating/leave_remains_vr.dm
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/device.ogg'   //not organic bones, so they get different sounds
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/device.ogg'
 
-/obj/item/digestion_remains/Initialize(var/mapload, var/mob/living/pred, var/mob/living/prey) //CHOMPEdit
+/obj/item/digestion_remains/Initialize(mapload, var/mob/living/pred, var/mob/living/prey) //CHOMPEdit
 	. = ..()
 	if(!mapload)
 		pred_ckey = pred?.ckey
diff --git a/code/modules/vore/fluffstuff/custom_items_vr.dm b/code/modules/vore/fluffstuff/custom_items_vr.dm
index c9ed09d6c8..f793bf8318 100644
--- a/code/modules/vore/fluffstuff/custom_items_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vore/fluffstuff/custom_items_vr.dm
@@ -902,8 +902,8 @@
 				slot_r_hand_str = 'icons/vore/custom_items_right_hand_vr.dmi',
 				)
 
-/obj/item/material/twohanded/fluff/Initialize(var/newloc)
-	. = ..(newloc," ") //See materials_vr_dmi for more information as to why this is a blank space.
+/obj/item/material/twohanded/fluff/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..(mapload," ") //See materials_vr_dmi for more information as to why this is a blank space.
 
 //jacknoir413:Areax Third
 /obj/item/melee/baton/fluff/stunstaff
diff --git a/maps/submaps/_helpers.dm b/maps/submaps/_helpers.dm
index 83ea7b9530..a7e21c270a 100644
--- a/maps/submaps/_helpers.dm
+++ b/maps/submaps/_helpers.dm
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 	var/obj/structure/fake_stairs/target //Don't set this manually, let it do it!
 	var/stepoff_dir
 
-/obj/structure/fake_stairs/Initialize(var/mapload)
+/obj/structure/fake_stairs/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 
 	for(var/obj/structure/fake_stairs/FS in world)