diff --git a/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm b/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
index 4786b6ce954..9ef78511495 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ Works together with spawning an observer, noted above.
 	if(key)
 		var/mob/dead/observer/ghost = new(src)	//Transfer safety to observer spawning proc.
 		ghost.can_reenter_corpse = can_reenter_corpse
+		ghost.timeofdeath = timeofdeath //BS12 EDIT
 		ghost.key = key
 		return ghost
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
index 80acad49420..b43afb0b1fa 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
@@ -331,14 +331,35 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 	set category = "OOC"
 
 	if (!( abandon_allowed ))
+		usr << "\blue Respawn is disabled."
 		return
 	if ((stat != 2 || !( ticker )))
 		usr << "\blue <B>You must be dead to use this!</B>"
 		return
+	if (ticker.mode.name == "meteor" || ticker.mode.name == "epidemic") //BS12 EDIT
+		usr << "\blue Respawn is disabled."
+		return
+	else
+		var/deathtime = world.time - src.timeofdeath
+		var/deathtimeminutes = round(deathtime / 600)
+		var/pluralcheck = "minute"
+		if(deathtimeminutes == 0)
+			pluralcheck = ""
+		else if(deathtimeminutes == 1)
+			pluralcheck = " [deathtimeminutes] minute and"
+		else if(deathtimeminutes > 1)
+			pluralcheck = " [deathtimeminutes] minutes and"
+		var/deathtimeseconds = round((deathtime - deathtimeminutes * 600) / 10,1)
+		usr << "You have been dead for[pluralcheck] [deathtimeseconds] seconds."
+		if (deathtime < 18000)
+			usr << "You must wait 30 minutes to respawn!"
+			return
+		else
+			usr << "You can respawn now, enjoy your new life!"
 
 	log_game("[usr.name]/[usr.key] used abandon mob.")
 
-	usr << "\blue <B>Please roleplay correctly!</B>"
+	usr << "\blue <B>Make sure to play a different character, and please roleplay correctly!</B>"
 
 	if(!client)
 		log_game("[usr.key] AM failed due to disconnect.")