New respawn system is in yay!

code/WorkInProgress/ZomgPonies/mobs/metroid/powers.dm

@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@
 			new_slime.key = key
 
 			new_slime << "<B>You are now a slime!</B>"
-
+/*
 			if(new_slime.client)
 				if(babies.len)
 					var/list/candidates = get_active_candidates()
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@
 
 
 				else
-					new_slime << "<i>You're an only child!</i>"
+					new_slime << "<i>You're an only child!</i>"*/
 		else
 			src << "<i>I am not ready to reproduce yet...</i>"
 	else

code/__HELPERS/game.dm

@@ -287,7 +287,7 @@ proc/isInSight(var/atom/A, var/atom/B)
 	var/list/candidates = list() //List of candidate KEYS to assume control of the new larva ~Carn
 	var/i = 0
 	while(candidates.len <= 0 && i < 5)
-		for(var/mob/dead/observer/G in player_list)
+		for(var/mob/G in respawnable_list)
 			if(((G.client.inactivity/10)/60) <= buffer + i) // the most active players are more likely to become an alien
 				if(!(G.mind && G.mind.current && G.mind.current.stat != DEAD))
 					candidates += G.key
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@ proc/isInSight(var/atom/A, var/atom/B)
 	var/list/candidates = list() //List of candidate KEYS to assume control of the new larva ~Carn
 	var/i = 0
 	while(candidates.len <= 0 && i < 5)
-		for(var/mob/dead/observer/G in player_list)
+		for(var/mob/G in respawnable_list)
 			if(G.client.prefs.be_special & BE_ALIEN)
 				if(((G.client.inactivity/10)/60) <= ALIEN_SELECT_AFK_BUFFER + i) // the most active players are more likely to become an alien
 					if(!(G.mind && G.mind.current && G.mind.current.stat != DEAD))
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ proc/isInSight(var/atom/A, var/atom/B)
 
 proc/get_candidates(be_special_flag=0)
 	. = list()
-	for(var/mob/dead/observer/G in player_list)
+	for(var/mob/G in respawnable_list)
 		if(!(G.mind && G.mind.current && G.mind.current.stat != DEAD))
 			if(!G.client.is_afk() && (G.client.prefs.be_special & be_special_flag))
 				. += G.client

code/__HELPERS/global_lists.dm

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ var/global/list/player_list = list()				//List of all mobs **with clients attach
 var/global/list/mob_list = list()					//List of all mobs, including clientless
 var/global/list/living_mob_list = list()			//List of all alive mobs, including clientless. Excludes /mob/new_player
 var/global/list/dead_mob_list = list()				//List of all dead mobs, including clientless. Excludes /mob/new_player
+var/global/list/respawnable_list = list()				//List of all mobs, dead or in mindless creatures that still be respawned.
 
 var/global/list/portals = list()					//for use by portals
 var/global/list/cable_list = list()					//Index for all cables, so that powernets don't have to look through the entire world all the time

code/game/gamemodes/blob/blobs/core.dm

@@ -82,6 +82,7 @@
 			C = new_overmind
 
 		if(C)
+			respawnable_list -= C
 			var/mob/camera/blob/B = new(src.loc)
 			B.key = C.key
 			B.blob_core = src

code/game/gamemodes/events.dm

@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@
 
 		var/mob/living/carbon/alien/larva/new_xeno = new(vent.loc)
 		new_xeno.key = candidate
-
+		respawnable_list -= candidate
 		candidates -= candidate
 		vents -= vent
 		spawncount--

code/game/gamemodes/events/space_ninja.dm

@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ Malf AIs/silicons aren't added. Monkeys aren't added. Messes with objective comp
 	else
 
 		var/list/candidates = list()	//list of candidate keys
-		for(var/mob/dead/observer/G in player_list)
+		for(var/mob/G in respawnable_list)
 			if(G.client && !G.client.holder && !G.client.is_afk() && G.client.prefs.be_special & BE_NINJA)
 				if(!(G.mind && G.mind.current && G.mind.current.stat != DEAD))
 					candidates += G

code/game/machinery/podmen.dm

@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ Growing it to term with nothing injected will grab a ghost from the observers. *
 			return
 
 /obj/item/seeds/replicapod/proc/request_player()
-	for(var/mob/dead/observer/O in player_list)
+	for(var/mob/O in respawnable_list)
 		if(O.client)
 			if(O.client.prefs.be_special & BE_PLANT)
 				question(O.client)
@@ -110,9 +110,8 @@ Growing it to term with nothing injected will grab a ghost from the observers. *
 /obj/item/seeds/replicapod/proc/transfer_personality(var/client/player)
 
 	if(!player) return
-
+	respawnable_list -= player
 	found_player = 1
-
 	var/mob/living/carbon/monkey/diona/podman = new(parent.loc)
 	podman.ckey = player.ckey
 

code/modules/admin/verbs/one_click_antag.dm

@@ -146,11 +146,11 @@ client/proc/one_click_antag()
 	return 0
 
 /datum/admins/proc/makeWizard()
-	var/list/mob/dead/observer/candidates = list()
-	var/mob/dead/observer/theghost = null
+	var/list/mob/candidates = list()
+	var/mob/theghost = null
 	var/time_passed = world.time
 
-	for(var/mob/dead/observer/G in player_list)
+	for(var/mob/G in respawnable_list)
 		if(!jobban_isbanned(G, "wizard") && !jobban_isbanned(G, "Syndicate"))
 			spawn(0)
 				switch(alert(G, "Do you wish to be considered for the position of Space Wizard Foundation 'diplomat'?","Please answer in 30 seconds!","Yes","No"))
@@ -216,11 +216,11 @@ client/proc/one_click_antag()
 
 /datum/admins/proc/makeNukeTeam()
 
-	var/list/mob/dead/observer/candidates = list()
-	var/mob/dead/observer/theghost = null
+	var/list/mob/candidates = list()
+	var/mob/theghost = null
 	var/time_passed = world.time
 
-	for(var/mob/dead/observer/G in player_list)
+	for(var/mob/G in respawnable_list)
 		if(!jobban_isbanned(G, "operative") && !jobban_isbanned(G, "Syndicate"))
 			spawn(0)
 				switch(alert(G,"Do you wish to be considered for a nuke team being sent in?","Please answer in 30 seconds!","Yes","No"))
@@ -315,8 +315,8 @@ client/proc/one_click_antag()
 	return 1
 
 /datum/admins/proc/makeDeathsquad()
-	var/list/mob/dead/observer/candidates = list()
-	var/mob/dead/observer/theghost = null
+	var/list/mob/candidates = list()
+	var/mob/theghost = null
 	var/time_passed = world.time
 	var/input = "Purify the station."
 	if(prob(10))
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ client/proc/one_click_antag()
 	var/syndicate_leader_selected = 0 //when the leader is chosen. The last person spawned.
 
 	//Generates a list of commandos from active ghosts. Then the user picks which characters to respawn as the commandos.
-	for(var/mob/dead/observer/G in player_list)
+	for(var/mob/G in respawnable_list)
 		spawn(0)
 			switch(alert(G,"Do you wish to be considered for an elite syndicate strike team being sent in?","Please answer in 30 seconds!","Yes","No"))
 				if("Yes")
@@ -434,15 +434,15 @@ client/proc/one_click_antag()
 
 /datum/admins/proc/makeVoxRaiders()
 
-	var/list/mob/dead/observer/candidates = list()
-	var/mob/dead/observer/theghost = null
+	var/list/mob/candidates = list()
+	var/mob/theghost = null
 	var/time_passed = world.time
 	var/input = "Disregard shinies, acquire hardware."
 
 	var/leader_chosen = 0 //when the leader is chosen. The last person spawned.
 
 	//Generates a list of candidates from active ghosts.
-	for(var/mob/dead/observer/G in player_list)
+	for(var/mob/G in respawnable_list)
 		spawn(0)
 			switch(alert(G,"Do you wish to be considered for a vox raiding party arriving on the station?","Please answer in 30 seconds!","Yes","No"))
 				if("Yes")

code/modules/events/tgevents/alien_infestation.dm

@@ -31,9 +31,10 @@
 	while(spawncount > 0 && vents.len && candidates.len)
 		var/obj/vent = pick_n_take(vents)
 		var/client/C = pick_n_take(candidates)
+		if(C)
+			respawnable_list -= C
+			var/mob/living/carbon/alien/larva/new_xeno = new(vent.loc)
+			new_xeno.key = C.key
 
-		var/mob/living/carbon/alien/larva/new_xeno = new(vent.loc)
-		new_xeno.key = C.key
-
-		spawncount--
-		successSpawn = 1
+			spawncount--
+			successSpawn = 1

code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm

@@ -91,11 +91,11 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 	if(stat == DEAD)
 		resting = 1
 		ghost.timeofdeath = world.time // Because the living mob won't have a time of death and we want the respawn timer to work properly.
+	respawnable_list -= src
 
 
 	return
 
-
 /mob/dead/observer/Move(NewLoc, direct)
 	dir = direct
 	if(NewLoc)
@@ -146,6 +146,9 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 	set category = "Ghost"
 	set name = "Re-enter Corpse"
 	if(!client)	return
+	if(!can_reenter_corpse)
+		src << "<span class='warning'>You've given up your right to respawn!</span>"
+		return
 	if(!(mind && mind.current && can_reenter_corpse))
 		src << "<span class='warning'>You have no body.</span>"
 		return
@@ -273,7 +276,7 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 
 /mob/dead/observer/verb/become_mouse()
 	set name = "Become mouse"
-	set category = "Ghost"
+	set category = "OOC"
 
 	var/timedifference = world.time - client.time_died_as_mouse
 	if(client.time_died_as_mouse && timedifference <= mouse_respawn_time * 600)

code/modules/mob/death.dm

@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@
 	gibs(loc, viruses, dna)
 
 	dead_mob_list -= src
+	if(client)
+		respawnable_list += src
 	spawn(15)
 		if(animation)	del(animation)
 		if(src)			del(src)
@@ -42,6 +44,8 @@
 	new /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/ash(loc)
 
 	dead_mob_list -= src
+	if(client)
+		respawnable_list += src
 	spawn(15)
 		if(animation)	del(animation)
 		if(src)			del(src)
@@ -52,4 +56,6 @@
 
 	living_mob_list -= src
 	dead_mob_list += src
+	if(client)
+		respawnable_list += src
 	return ..(gibbed)

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/special/alien_embryo.dm

@@ -95,6 +95,7 @@
 	spawn(6)
 		var/mob/living/carbon/alien/larva/new_xeno = new(affected_mob.loc)
 		new_xeno.key = picked
+		respawnable_list -= picked
 		new_xeno << sound('sound/voice/hiss5.ogg',0,0,0,100)	//To get the player's attention
 		if(gib_on_success)
 			affected_mob.gib()

code/modules/mob/living/living.dm

@@ -643,3 +643,59 @@
 						CM.legcuffed.loc = usr.loc
 						CM.legcuffed = null
 						CM.update_inv_legcuffed()
+
+
+/mob/living/verb/respawn()
+	set name = "Respawn as Mindless"
+	set category = "OOC"
+
+	if(usr in respawnable_list)
+		var/list/creatures = list("Mouse")
+		for(var/mob/living/simple_animal/S in living_mob_list)
+			if(safe_animal(S.type))
+				if(!S.key)
+					creatures += S
+		var/picked = input("Please select a creature to respawn as", "Respawn as Mindless Creature")  as null|anything in creatures
+		switch(picked)
+			if("Mouse")
+				become_mouse()
+			else
+				var/mob/living/simple_animal/picked_animal = picked
+				if(istype(picked_animal) && !picked_animal.key)
+					picked_animal.key = key
+				else
+					message_admins("Failed to check type")
+	else
+		usr << "You are not dead or you have given up your right to be respawned!"
+		return
+
+
+
+/mob/living/verb/become_mouse()
+	if(usr in respawnable_list)
+		var/timedifference = world.time - client.time_died_as_mouse
+		if(client.time_died_as_mouse && timedifference <= mouse_respawn_time * 600)
+			var/timedifference_text
+			timedifference_text = time2text(mouse_respawn_time * 600 - timedifference,"mm:ss")
+			src << "<span class='warning'>You may only spawn again as a mouse more than [mouse_respawn_time] minutes after your death. You have [timedifference_text] left.</span>"
+			return
+
+		//find a viable mouse candidate
+		var/mob/living/simple_animal/mouse/host
+		var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/vent_found
+		var/list/found_vents = list()
+		for(var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/v in world)
+			if(!v.welded && v.z == src.z)
+				found_vents.Add(v)
+		if(found_vents.len)
+			vent_found = pick(found_vents)
+			host = new /mob/living/simple_animal/mouse(vent_found.loc)
+		else
+			src << "<span class='warning'>Unable to find any unwelded vents to spawn mice at.</span>"
+
+		if(host)
+			host.ckey = src.ckey
+			host << "<span class='info'>You are now a mouse. Try to avoid interaction with players, and do not give hints away that you are more than a simple rodent.</span>"
+	else
+		usr << "You are not dead or you have given up your right to be respawned!"
+		return

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/simple_animal.dm

@@ -426,6 +426,8 @@
 /mob/living/simple_animal/proc/Die()
 	living_mob_list -= src
 	dead_mob_list += src
+	if(key)
+		respawnable_list += src
 	icon_state = icon_dead
 	stat = DEAD
 	density = 0

code/modules/mob/mob.dm

@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 	src << browse('html/help.html', "window=help")
 	return
 */
-
+/*
 /mob/verb/abandon_mob()
 	set name = "Respawn"
 	set category = "OOC"
@@ -384,7 +384,7 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 	M.key = key
 //	M.Login()	//wat
 	return
-
+*/
 /mob/verb/observe()
 	set name = "Observe"
 	set category = "OOC"