diff --git a/ai.c b/ai.c
index 415fd6f..078500e 100644
--- a/ai.c
+++ b/ai.c
@@ -19,6 +19,45 @@ extern enum ERROR reason;
 
 int wantdb = B_TRUE;
 
+void aiattack(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *victim, int timelimit) {
+	int db = B_FALSE;
+
+	if (lfhasflag(lf, F_DEBUG)) {
+		db = B_TRUE;
+	}
+
+	if (db) {
+		char lfname[BUFLEN],vicname[BUFLEN];
+		getlfname(lf, lfname);
+		getlfname(victim, vicname);
+		dblog(".oO { %s settings new target:  %s }", lfname, vicname);
+	}
+
+	killflagsofid(lf->flags, F_TARGET);
+	killflagsofid(lf->flags, F_TARGETCELL);
+
+
+	if ((timelimit == PERMENANT) || (timelimit == UNLIMITED)) {
+		addflag(lf->flags, F_TARGET, victim->id, victim->cell->x,  victim->cell->y, NULL);
+	} else {
+		addtempflag(lf->flags, F_TARGET, victim->id , victim->cell->x ,  victim->cell->y, NULL,timelimit);
+	}
+	// tell the player
+	if (cansee(player, lf)) {
+		makenoise(lf, N_GETANGRY);
+	}
+
+
+	// change allegience ?
+	if (!areenemies(lf, victim)) {
+		if (getallegiance(victim) == AL_FRIENDLY) {
+			if (!hasflag(lf->flags, F_HOSTILE)) {
+				addflag(lf->flags, F_HOSTILE, B_TRUE, NA, NA, NULL);
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+}
 
 enum OBTYPE aigetattackspell(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *victim) {
 	flag_t *f;
@@ -199,6 +238,30 @@ object_t *aigetwand(lifeform_t *lf, enum FLAG purpose) {
 	return NULL;
 }
 
+void aigoto(lifeform_t *lf, cell_t *c, int timelimit) {
+	int db = B_FALSE;
+
+	if (lfhasflag(lf, F_DEBUG)) {
+		db = B_TRUE;
+	}
+
+	if (db) {
+		char lfname[BUFLEN];
+		getlfname(lf, lfname);
+		dblog(".oO { %s going to targecell:  %d, %d }", lfname, c->x, c->y);
+	}
+
+	killflagsofid(lf->flags, F_TARGET);
+	killflagsofid(lf->flags, F_TARGETCELL);
+
+
+	if ((timelimit == PERMENANT) || (timelimit == UNLIMITED)) {
+		addflag(lf->flags, F_TARGETCELL, c->x, c->y, NA, NULL);
+	} else {
+		addtempflag(lf->flags, F_TARGETCELL, c->x, c->y, NA, NULL,timelimit);
+	}
+}
+
 void aimove(lifeform_t *lf) {
 	int db = B_FALSE;
 	object_t *curwep,*bestwep, *o;
@@ -231,7 +294,7 @@ void aimove(lifeform_t *lf) {
 
 	if (db) {
 		char lfname[BUFLEN];
-		getlfname(lf, lfname);
+		real_getlfname(lf, lfname, B_FALSE);
 		dblog("AIMOVE:  %s", lfname);
 	}
 
@@ -408,7 +471,7 @@ void aimove(lifeform_t *lf) {
 						}
 					}
 					if (spellfailed) {
-						if (db) dblog(".oO { cast spell/ability tried but failed (2)! }");
+						if (db) dblog(".oO { cast spell/ability tried but failed (2)! reason = %d }", reason);
 					} else {
 						// spell succesful
 						return;
@@ -503,13 +566,17 @@ void aimove(lifeform_t *lf) {
 					}
 				}
 			} else {
+				cell_t *targcell;
 				if (db) dblog(".oO { i cannot see my target. moving to last known loc %d/%d }",lastx,lasty);
 
 				// can't see target. 
 				// move towards their last known location instead
-				addflag(lf->flags, F_TARGETCELL, lastx, lasty, NA, NULL);
-				// remove f_target
-				killflag(f);
+				targcell = getcellat(lf->cell->map, lastx, lasty);
+				if (targcell) {
+					aigoto(lf, targcell, PERMENANT);
+				} else {
+					if (db) dblog(".oO { go to target's last known loc failed! }");
+				}
 
 				/*
 				// just try to move in a random direction
@@ -540,7 +607,7 @@ void aimove(lifeform_t *lf) {
 				// remember NOT to target this one.
 				lf->ignorecell = c;
 			} else {
-				if (db) dblog(".oO { successfully walked towards f_targetcell. }");
+				if (db) dblog(".oO { successfully walked towards f_targetcell. arrived at %d,%d }",lf->cell->x, lf->cell->y);
 				// moved towards it.
 				// reset lifetime
 				f->lifetime = AI_FOLLOWTIME;
@@ -586,12 +653,8 @@ void aimove(lifeform_t *lf) {
 				if (c->lf && cansee(lf, c->lf)) {
 					if (isplayer(c->lf)) { // TODO: change to if isenemy ?
 						if (db) dblog(".oO { found a target - lfid %d (%s) ! }",c->lf->id, c->lf->race->name);
-						// target them!
-						addtempflag(lf->flags, F_TARGET, c->lf->id, c->x, c->y, NULL, AI_FOLLOWTIME);
-						// tell the player
-						if (cansee(player, lf)) {
-							makenoise(lf, N_GETANGRY);
-						}
+						
+						aiattack(lf, c->lf, AI_FOLLOWTIME);
 						// then move towards them...
 						if (db) dblog(".oO { moving towards my new target }");
 
@@ -1064,9 +1127,7 @@ int lookforobs(lifeform_t *lf, int covetsonly) {
 
 				if (gothere) {
 					// start walking towards target cell
-					addtempflag(lf->flags, F_TARGETCELL, c->x, c->y, NA, NULL, AI_FOLLOWTIME);
-					// forget about people we are attacking
-					killflagsofid(lf->flags, F_TARGET);
+					aigoto(lf, c, AI_FOLLOWTIME);
 					return B_TRUE;
 				}
 			}
diff --git a/ai.h b/ai.h
index e9cf252..ac1798c 100644
--- a/ai.h
+++ b/ai.h
@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
 #include "defs.h"
 
+void aiattack(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *victim, int timelimit);
 enum OBTYPE aigetattackspell(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *victim);
 enum OBTYPE aigetfleespell(lifeform_t *lf);
 void aigetspelltarget(lifeform_t *lf, objecttype_t *spelltype, lifeform_t *victim, lifeform_t **spelllf, cell_t **spellcell, object_t **spellob, enum FLAG purpose);
 object_t * aigetwand(lifeform_t *lf, enum FLAG purpose);
+void aigoto(lifeform_t *lf, cell_t *c, int timelimit);
 void aimove(lifeform_t *lf);
 int aipickup(lifeform_t *lf, object_t *o);
 int aiobok(lifeform_t *lf, object_t *o, lifeform_t *target);
diff --git a/defs.h b/defs.h
index 578abdc..1b62811 100644
--- a/defs.h
+++ b/defs.h
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ enum GAMEMODE {
 	GM_LOADING,
 	GM_LOADED,
 	GM_GAMESTARTED,
+	GM_GAMEOVER,
 };
 
 enum ATTRIB {
@@ -1075,6 +1076,7 @@ enum FLAG {
 	F_NONE, // dummy flag
 	// object flags
 	F_DEAD,	// object will be removed
+	F_CREATEDBY, // object was made by lf id v0, text=real lfname
 	F_ENCHANTABLE,	// object can get +1/-1 ect
 	F_STACKABLE, // can stack multiple objects togethr
 	F_NO_PLURAL, // this obname doesn't need an 's' for plurals (eg. gold, money)
@@ -1573,6 +1575,7 @@ enum ERROR {
 enum COMMAND {
 	CMD_AIM,
 	CMD_CLOSE,
+	CMD_COMMS,
 	CMD_DOWN,
 	CMD_DROP,
 	CMD_DROPMULTI,
@@ -1601,6 +1604,7 @@ enum COMMAND {
 	CMD_RESTFULL,
 	CMD_SAVEQUIT,
 	CMD_TAKEOFF,
+	CMD_THROW,
 	CMD_UP,
 	CMD_WEAR,
 	CMD_WEILD,
diff --git a/flag.c b/flag.c
index c4d4b4e..062f5f5 100644
--- a/flag.c
+++ b/flag.c
@@ -307,7 +307,16 @@ void killflag(flag_t *f) {
 	if ((gamemode == GM_GAMESTARTED)) {
 		if (f->pile->owner) {
 			if (announceflagloss(f->pile->owner, f)) {
-				interrupt(f->pile->owner);
+				// don't include flags which interrupt will kill!
+				switch (f->id) {
+					case F_RESTING:
+					case F_RUNNING:
+					case F_AUTOCMD:
+						break;
+					default:
+						interrupt(f->pile->owner);
+						break;
+				}
 			}
 		} else if (f->pile->ob) {
 			announceobflagloss(f->pile->ob, f);
diff --git a/io.c b/io.c
index 70b5aea..090f129 100644
--- a/io.c
+++ b/io.c
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 #include <string.h>
 #include <ncurses.h>
 #include <unistd.h>
+#include "ai.h"
 #include "attack.h"
 #include "defs.h"
 #include "flag.h"
@@ -2227,7 +2228,9 @@ void describeob(object_t *o) {
 
 		f = hasflag(o->flags, F_ACCURACY);
 		if (f) {
-			mvwprintw(mainwin, y, 0, "It has %s accuracy.",getaccuracyname(f->val[0]));
+			int acc;
+			acc = getobaccuracy(o, NULL);
+			mvwprintw(mainwin, y, 0, "It has %s accuracy.",getaccuracyname(acc));
 			y++;
 		}
 
@@ -2236,7 +2239,7 @@ void describeob(object_t *o) {
 	if (isarmour(o)) {
 		f = hasflag(o->flags, F_ARMOURRATING);
 		if (f) {
-			mvwprintw(mainwin, y, 0, "It has an Armour Rating of %d.",f->val[0]);
+			mvwprintw(mainwin, y, 0, "It has an Armour Rating of %d.",f->val[0] + getobbonus(o));
 			y++;
 		}
 		f = hasflag(o->flags, F_GOESON);
@@ -2690,15 +2693,134 @@ void doclose(void) {
 	}
 }
 
-void dodrop(obpile_t *op, int wantmulti) {
+void docomms(void) {
+	lifeform_t *lf = NULL;
+	cell_t *where;
+	char buf[BUFLEN];
+	char lfname[BUFLEN];
+	char ch;
+
+	where = askcoords("Talk to who?", TT_MONSTER);
+	if (where && where->lf && cansee(player, where->lf)) {
+		lf = where->lf;
+	}
+	if (!lf) {
+		msg("Cancelled.");
+		return;
+	}
+	getlfname(lf, lfname);
+
+	sprintf(buf, "What will you say to %s?",lfname);
+	initprompt(&prompt, buf);
+	prompt.maycancel = B_TRUE;
+	// are they friendly?
+	if (areallies(player, lf)) {
+		addchoice(&prompt, 'a', "Attack something", NULL, NULL);
+		if (!isadjacent(lf->cell, player->cell)) {
+			addchoice(&prompt, 'c', "Come here", NULL, NULL);
+		}
+		if (isadjacent(lf->cell, player->cell)) {
+			addchoice(&prompt, 't', "Trade items with me", NULL, NULL);
+		}
+	} else {
+		addchoice(&prompt, 'y', "Yeeeeeaaaargh!", NULL, NULL);
+	}
+	addchoice(&prompt, 'n', "(nothing)", NULL, NULL);
+
+	ch = getchoice(&prompt);
+	switch (ch) { 
+		cell_t *c;
+		lifeform_t *lf2 = NULL;
+		char lfname2[BUFLEN];
+		case 'a':
+			sprintf(buf, "Tell %s to attack who?",lfname);
+			c = askcoords(buf, TT_MONSTER);
+			if (c && c->lf && cansee(player, c->lf)) {
+				lf2 = c->lf;
+				
+			}
+			if (!lf2) {
+				msg("Cancelled.");
+				return;
+			}
+			getlfname(lf2, lfname2);
+			msg("You say \"Attack %s!\" to %s.",lfname2, lfname);
+			aiattack(lf, lf2, AI_FOLLOWTIME);
+			break;
+		case 'c':
+			msg("You say \"Come here!\" to %s.",lfname);
+			// find adjacent cell
+			c = getrandomadjcell(player->cell, WE_NOTSOLID);
+			if (c) {
+				aigoto(lf, c, AI_FOLLOWTIME);
+			}
+			break;
+		case 'n':
+			msg("Cancelled.");
+			return;
+		case 't':
+			// ask whtehr to give/take
+			initprompt(&prompt, "How will you trade?");
+			sprintf(buf, "Give items to %s",lfname);
+			addchoice(&prompt, 'i', buf, NULL, NULL);
+			sprintf(buf, "Take items from %s",lfname);
+			addchoice(&prompt, 'o', buf, NULL, NULL);
+			sprintf(buf, "Both");
+			addchoice(&prompt, 'b', buf, NULL, NULL);
+			sprintf(buf, "Neither");
+			addchoice(&prompt, 'n', buf, NULL, NULL);
+			ch = getchoice(&prompt);
+			switch (ch) {
+				case 'i':
+					dodrop(player->pack, B_MULTIPLE, lf->pack);
+					break;
+				case 'o':
+					dopickup(lf->pack);
+					break;
+				case 'b':
+					dodrop(player->pack, B_MULTIPLE, lf->pack);
+					dopickup(lf->pack);
+					break;
+				case 'n':
+					msg("Cancelled.");
+					return;
+			}
+			break;
+		case 'y':
+			msg("You shout at %s!", lfname);
+			noise(where, player, "someone shouting!", NULL);
+			break;
+	}
+	taketime(player, getactspeed(player));
+}
+
+void dodrop(obpile_t *op, int wantmulti, obpile_t *dst) {
 	object_t *o;
 	char buf[BUFLEN];
 	int count = ALL;
 	int i;
-	if (wantmulti) {
-		askobjectmulti(op, "Drop what", AO_NONE);
+	lifeform_t *tolf = NULL;
+	char lfname[BUFLEN];
+
+
+	// where is destination?
+	if (dst->owner) {
+		tolf = dst->owner;
+		getlfname(tolf, lfname);
 	} else {
-		o = askobject(op, "Drop what", &count, AO_NONE);
+		// on ground
+	}
+
+	if (tolf) {
+		sprintf(buf, "Give what to %s",lfname);
+	} else {
+		strcpy(buf, "Drop what");
+	}
+
+	if (wantmulti) {
+		askobjectmulti(op, buf, AO_NONE);
+	} else {
+		o = askobject(op, buf, &count, AO_NONE);
 		if (o) {
 			retobs[0] = o;
 			retobscount[0] = count;
@@ -2726,7 +2848,13 @@ void dodrop(obpile_t *op, int wantmulti) {
 			if (f->val[0] == BP_WEAPON) {
 				// first try to unweild it
 				if (unweild(player, o)) {
-					if (nretobs > 1) msg("Not dropping %s.",buf); more();
+					if (nretobs > 1) {
+						if (tolf) {
+							msg("Not giving %s to %s.",buf, lfname); more();
+						} else {
+							msg("Not dropping %s.",buf); more();
+						}
+					}
 					continue;
 				}
 			} else { // armour
@@ -2738,12 +2866,24 @@ void dodrop(obpile_t *op, int wantmulti) {
 				if (ch == 'y') {
 					if (takeoff(player, o)) {
 						// failed to take it off - can't drop it.
-						if (nretobs > 1) msg("Not dropping %s.",buf); more();
+						if (nretobs > 1) {
+							if (tolf) {
+								msg("Not giving %s to %s.",buf, lfname); more();
+							} else {
+								msg("Not dropping %s.",buf); more();
+							}
+						}
 						continue;
 						
 					} 
 				} else {
-					if (nretobs > 1) msg("Not dropping %s.",buf); more();
+					if (nretobs > 1) {
+						if (tolf) {
+							msg("Not giving %s to %s.",buf, lfname); more();
+						} else {
+							msg("Not dropping %s.",buf); more();
+						}
+					}
 					continue;
 				}
 			}
@@ -2751,7 +2891,17 @@ void dodrop(obpile_t *op, int wantmulti) {
 
 		if (count == ALL) count = o->amt;
 
-		drop(o, count);
+		if (tolf) {
+			o = moveob(o, dst, count);
+			if (o) {
+				getobname(o, buf, o->amt);
+				msg("%s takes %s from you.",lfname, buf);
+			} else {
+				msg("%s can't carry that.",lfname);
+			}
+		} else {
+			drop(o, count);
+		}
 	}
 }
 
@@ -3364,21 +3514,39 @@ int dopickup(obpile_t *op) {
 	//object_t *o = NULL;
 	int howmany = ALL;
 	int i;
+	lifeform_t *fromlf = NULL;
+	char lfname[BUFLEN];
+	char buf[BUFLEN];
+
+	if (op->owner) {
+		fromlf = op->owner;
+		getlfname(fromlf, lfname);
+	}
+
 
 	obcount = countobs(op);
 	// anything here?
 	if (obcount == 0)  {
-		msg("There is nothing here to pick up!");
+		if (fromlf) {
+			msg("%s is not carrying anything!", lfname);
+		} else {
+			msg("There is nothing here to pick up!");
+		}
 		return B_TRUE;
-	} else if ((obcount == 1) && (op->first->amt == 1)) {
+	} else if (!fromlf && (obcount == 1) && (op->first->amt == 1)) {
 		// just get it
 		howmany = ALL;
 		retobs[0] = op->first;
 		retobscount[0] = op->first->amt;
 		nretobs = 1;
 	} else {
+		if (fromlf) {
+			sprintf(buf, "Take what from %s",lfname);
+		} else {
+			strcpy(buf, "Pick up what");
+		}
 		// prompt which one to pick up
-		askobjectmulti(op, "Pick up what", AO_NONE);
+		askobjectmulti(op, buf, AO_NONE);
 	}
 
 	if (nretobs <= 0) {
@@ -4771,14 +4939,17 @@ void handleinput(void) {
 				addflag(player->flags, F_LASTCMD, NA, NA, NA, temp);
 				doclose();
 				break;
+			case 'C': // communicate
+				docomms();
+				break;
 			case 'e': // eat
 				doeat(player->pack);
 				break;
 			case 'd': // drop
-				dodrop(player->pack, B_SINGLE);
+				dodrop(player->pack, B_SINGLE, player->cell->obpile);
 				break;
 			case 'D': // drop multiple things
-				dodrop(player->pack, B_MULTIPLE);
+				dodrop(player->pack, B_MULTIPLE, player->cell->obpile);
 				break;
 			case 'W': // wear
 				dowear(player->pack);
@@ -6403,6 +6574,9 @@ void tombstone(lifeform_t *lf) {
 	int y;
 	char *p, *dummy;
 
+
+	gamemode = GM_GAMEOVER;
+
 	getplayernamefull(pname);
 
 	// clear screen
diff --git a/io.h b/io.h
index eebc78d..ccac7aa 100644
--- a/io.h
+++ b/io.h
@@ -31,7 +31,8 @@ int contains(enum OBCLASS *array, int nargs, enum OBCLASS want);
 void describeob(object_t *o);
 void doattackcell(char dirch);
 void doclose(void);
-void dodrop(obpile_t *op, int wantmulti);
+void docomms(void);
+void dodrop(obpile_t *op, int wantmulti, obpile_t *dst);
 void doeat(obpile_t *op);
 void doenter(lifeform_t *lf);
 void doexplain(void);
diff --git a/lf.c b/lf.c
index 0a79d00..900157c 100644
--- a/lf.c
+++ b/lf.c
@@ -394,24 +394,33 @@ int areallies(lifeform_t *lf1, lifeform_t *lf2) {
 	return B_FALSE;
 }
 
-// make sure player has at least novice skill in their start weapon
+// make sure player has at least novice skill in all their start weapons
 void autoskill(lifeform_t *lf) {
-	object_t *wep;
 	skill_t *sk;
-	wep = getweapon(lf);
-	if (wep) {
-		sk = getobskill(wep);
+	object_t *o;
+	enum SKILLLEVEL slev;
+	int nweps = 0;
+
+	if (isplayer(lf)) {
+		slev = PR_NOVICE;
 	} else {
-		sk = findskill(SK_UNARMED);
+		slev = PR_ADEPT;
 	}
 
-	if (sk) {
-		if (isplayer(lf)) {
-			giveskilllev(lf, sk->id, PR_NOVICE);
-		} else {
-			giveskilllev(lf, sk->id, PR_ADEPT);
+	for (o = lf->pack->first ; o ; o = o->next) {
+		if (isweapon(o) && canweild(lf, o)) {
+			sk = getobskill(o);
+			if (sk) {
+				giveskilllev(lf, sk->id, slev);
+			}
+			nweps++;
 		}
 	}
+
+	if (!nweps) {
+		giveskilllev(lf, SK_UNARMED, slev);
+	}
+
 }
 
 void autotarget(lifeform_t *lf) {
@@ -523,9 +532,6 @@ void autoweild(lifeform_t *lf) {
 
 	// make sure it doesn't take any time
 	lf->timespent = pretimespent;
-
-	// make sure we are skilled in this.
-	autoskill(lf);
 }
 
 int appearsrandomly(enum RACE rid) {
@@ -1750,7 +1756,7 @@ void fightback(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *attacker) {
 			} else {
 				lifeform_t *l;
 
-				setlftarget(lf, attacker);
+				aiattack(lf, attacker, AI_FOLLOWTIME);
 			
 				// any nearby monsters which will help out?
 				if (getallegiance(lf) != AL_FRIENDLY) {
@@ -1758,7 +1764,7 @@ void fightback(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *attacker) {
 						if (l->race->baseid == lf->race->baseid) {
 							if (!isdead(l) && areallies(l,lf)) {
 								if (cansee(l, attacker)) {
-									setlftarget(l, attacker);
+									aiattack(l, attacker, AI_FOLLOWTIME);
 								}
 							}
 						}
@@ -2589,52 +2595,26 @@ int getlfaccuracy(lifeform_t *lf) {
 	// get weapon 
 	wep = getweapon(lf);
 	if (wep) {
-		acc = getobaccuracy(wep);
+		acc = getobaccuracy(wep, lf);
 	} else {
 		// ie. unarmed
 		op = getunarmedweapon(lf,  NULL);
 
 		if (op->first) {
 			wep = op->first;
-			acc = getobaccuracy(wep);
+			acc = getobaccuracy(wep, lf);
 		} else {
 			// cannot attack
 			acc = 0;
 		}
 	}
 
-	// modify for skill level
-	if (wep) {
-		skill_t *sk;
-		sk = getobskill(wep);
-		if (sk) {
-			switch (getskill(lf, sk->id)) {
-				case PR_INEPT:
-					acc -= 75;
-					break;
-				case PR_NOVICE:
-					acc -= 25;
-					break;
-				case PR_BEGINNER:
-					acc -= 5;
-					break;
-				case PR_ADEPT:
-					break;
-				case PR_SKILLED:
-					acc += 25;
-					break;
-				case PR_EXPERT:
-					acc += 50;
-					break;
-				case PR_MASTER:
-					acc += 75;
-					break;
-			}
-		}
-	}
-
 	if (op) killobpile(op);
 
+	// modify for weilder's level
+	acc += (lf->level * 2);
+
+
 	//  modify with dexterity
 	acc += getstatmod(lf, A_DEX);
 
@@ -3014,11 +2994,15 @@ char *real_getlfname(lifeform_t *lf, char *buf, int usevis) {
 }
 
 char *getlfnamea(lifeform_t *lf, char *buf) {
+	return real_getlfnamea(lf, buf, B_TRUE);
+}
+
+char *real_getlfnamea(lifeform_t *lf, char *buf, int usevis) {
 	if (lf == player) {
 		sprintf(buf, "you");
 	} else {
 		char buf2[BUFLEN];
-		getlfname(lf, buf2);
+		real_getlfname(lf, buf2, usevis);
 		sprintf(buf, "%s %s",
 			isvowel(lf->race->name[0]) ? "an" : "a",
 			noprefix(buf2));
@@ -3662,6 +3646,7 @@ void givejob(lifeform_t *lf, enum JOB jobid) {
 	// now give start obs/skills from it
 	givestartobs(lf, lf->flags);
 	givestartskills(lf, lf->flags);
+	autoskill(lf);
 
 
 	// override hp/mp from race
@@ -4255,6 +4240,7 @@ int haslof(lifeform_t *viewer, cell_t *dest, enum LOFTYPE loftype, cell_t **newd
 	cell_t *retcell[MAXRETCELLS];
 
 	reason = E_OK;
+	if (newdest)  *newdest = viewer->cell;
 
 	if (!viewer) return B_FALSE;
 	if (!viewer->cell) return B_FALSE;
@@ -4279,8 +4265,6 @@ int haslof(lifeform_t *viewer, cell_t *dest, enum LOFTYPE loftype, cell_t **newd
 	calcbresnham(map,  x1,  y1,  x2,  y2, retcell,  &numpixels);
 
 
-	if (newdest)  *newdest = viewer->cell;
-
         for (i = 0; i < numpixels ; i++) {
 		cell_t *cell;
 		object_t *blockob;
@@ -4512,6 +4496,9 @@ void initjobs(void) {
 		}
 	}
 	addjob(J_ADVENTURER, "Adventurer");
+	addflag(lastjob->flags, F_STARTATT, A_STR, ST_AVERAGE, NA, NULL);
+	addflag(lastjob->flags, F_STARTATT, A_DEX, DX_AVERAGE, NA, NULL);
+	addflag(lastjob->flags, F_STARTATT, A_IQ, IQ_AVERAGE, NA, NULL);
 	addflag(lastjob->flags, F_STARTOB, 100, NA, NA, "short sword");
 	addflag(lastjob->flags, F_STARTOB, 100, NA, NA, "2 bananas");
 	addflag(lastjob->flags, F_STARTOB, 100, NA, NA, "leather armour");
@@ -6548,6 +6535,7 @@ void noise(cell_t *c, lifeform_t *noisemaker, char *text, char *seetext) {
 void outfitlf(lifeform_t *lf) {
 	givestartobs(lf, lf->flags);
 	givestartskills(lf, lf->flags);
+	autoskill(lf);
 
 	// weild/wear stuff
 	autoweild(lf);
@@ -7346,6 +7334,8 @@ void interrupt(lifeform_t *lf) {
 	stoprunning(lf);
 	killflagsofid(lf->flags, F_AUTOCMD);
 }
+
+/*j
 void setlftarget(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *victim) {
 	// first remove existing targets
 	killflagsofid(lf->flags, F_TARGET);
@@ -7362,6 +7352,7 @@ void setlftarget(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *victim) {
 		}
 	}
 }
+*/
 
 int shoot(lifeform_t *lf) {
 	object_t *gun,*ammo;
@@ -7562,6 +7553,10 @@ int slipon(lifeform_t *lf, object_t *o) {
 			moveob(o, new->obpile, 1);
 		}
 	}
+	// stop sprinting
+	killflagsofid(lf->flags, F_SPRINTING);
+	// boost spells end
+	stopallspells(lf);
 	return B_FALSE;
 }
 
@@ -8061,9 +8056,22 @@ void turneffectslf(lifeform_t *lf) {
 		f = hasflag(o->flags, F_WALKDAM);
 		if (f) {
 			int dam;
+			flag_t *fromlfflag;
+			lifeform_t *fromlf = NULL;
+			char damstring[BUFLEN];
+
 			dam = roll(f->text);
 			getobname(o, buf, o->amt);
-			dam = losehp(lf, dam, f->val[0], NULL, buf);
+
+			fromlfflag = hasflag(o->flags, F_CREATEDBY);
+			if (fromlfflag) {
+				sprintf(damstring, "%s^created by %s",buf, fromlfflag->text);
+			} else {
+				strcpy(damstring, buf);
+			}
+			
+
+			dam = losehp(lf, dam, f->val[0], fromlf, damstring);
 			if (dam > 0) {
 				if (f->val[0] == DT_POISONGAS) {
 					if (isplayer(lf) || cansee(player, lf)) {
diff --git a/lf.h b/lf.h
index f325c32..5ab3beb 100644
--- a/lf.h
+++ b/lf.h
@@ -94,6 +94,7 @@ lifeform_t *getnearbypeaceful(lifeform_t *lf);
 char *getlfname(lifeform_t *lf, char *buf);
 char *real_getlfname(lifeform_t *lf, char *buf, int usevis);
 char *getlfnamea(lifeform_t *lf, char *buf);
+char *real_getlfnamea(lifeform_t *lf, char *buf, int usevis);
 enum LFSIZE getlfsize(lifeform_t *lf);
 float getlfweight(lifeform_t *lf, int withobs);
 int getspellspeed(lifeform_t *lf);
@@ -188,7 +189,7 @@ void setattr(lifeform_t *lf, enum ATTRIB attr, int val);
 void setguntarget(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *targ);
 void setrace(lifeform_t *lf, enum RACE rid);
 void setlastdam(lifeform_t *lf, char *buf);
-void setlftarget(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *victim);
+//void setlftarget(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *victim);
 int shoot(lifeform_t *lf);
 int skillcheck(lifeform_t *lf, enum CHECKTYPE ct, int diff, int mod);
 int real_skillcheck(lifeform_t *lf, enum CHECKTYPE ct, int diff, int mod, int *result);
diff --git a/log.txt b/log.txt
index b362097..6dc257c 100644
--- a/log.txt
+++ b/log.txt
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ xxx
 xxx
 xxx
 xxx
-xxx
 finding random lf with rarity val 85-100
 
 -> possibility: goblin, rarity=85
@@ -116,3 +115,183 @@ finding random lf with rarity val 85-100
 -> possibility: giant fly, rarity=85
 -> possibility: glowbug, rarity=85
 got 9 possibilities.
+finding random lf with rarity val 85-100
+
+-> possibility: goblin, rarity=85
+-> possibility: xat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: giant bat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: giant worker ant, rarity=85
+-> possibility: giant newt, rarity=100
+-> possibility: giant rat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: brown snake, rarity=85
+-> possibility: giant fly, rarity=85
+-> possibility: glowbug, rarity=85
+got 9 possibilities.
+finding random lf with rarity val 85-100
+
+-> possibility: goblin, rarity=85
+-> possibility: xat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: giant bat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: giant worker ant, rarity=85
+-> possibility: giant newt, rarity=100
+-> possibility: giant rat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: brown snake, rarity=85
+-> possibility: giant fly, rarity=85
+-> possibility: glowbug, rarity=85
+got 9 possibilities.
+finding random lf with rarity val 85-100
+
+-> possibility: goblin, rarity=85
+-> possibility: xat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: giant bat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: giant worker ant, rarity=85
+-> possibility: giant newt, rarity=100
+-> possibility: giant rat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: brown snake, rarity=85
+-> possibility: giant fly, rarity=85
+-> possibility: glowbug, rarity=85
+got 9 possibilities.
+finding random lf with rarity val 85-100
+
+-> possibility: goblin, rarity=85
+-> possibility: xat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: giant bat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: giant worker ant, rarity=85
+-> possibility: giant newt, rarity=100
+-> possibility: giant rat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: brown snake, rarity=85
+-> possibility: giant fly, rarity=85
+-> possibility: glowbug, rarity=85
+got 9 possibilities.
+finding random lf with rarity val 85-100
+
+-> possibility: goblin, rarity=85
+-> possibility: xat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: giant bat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: giant worker ant, rarity=85
+-> possibility: giant newt, rarity=100
+-> possibility: giant rat, rarity=90
+-> possibility: brown snake, rarity=85
+-> possibility: giant fly, rarity=85
+-> possibility: glowbug, rarity=85
+got 9 possibilities.
+rollhitdice() - rolling 2d4 + 2
+rollhitdice() - mod is +-5%
+rollhitdice() ---- die 1/2 == 5
+rollhitdice() ---- die 2/2 == 6
+TOTAL: 11
+  -> modified to: 11
+givejob() starting.
+
+processing normal flag: 186
+processing normal flag: 145
+processing normal flag: 145
+processing normal flag: 145
+processing normal flag: 145
+processing normal flag: 145
+processing normal flag: 145
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+processing normal flag: 212
+processing normal flag: 212
+fireat(): dam = throwdam(2) * speed(2) = 4
+AIMOVE:  something
+.oO { looking for covetted objects... }
+.oO { no targetcell, so looking for remote objects }
+.oO { didn't find any obs i want }
+.oO { i have a target... }
+.oO { my target is lfid 31 (human). }
+.oO { i cannot see my target. moving to last known loc 12/15 }
+.oO { something going to targecell:  12, 15 }
+.oO { walking from 12,17 towards f_targetcell (12,15) ... }
+.oO { successfully walked towards f_targetcell. }
+AIMOVE:  something
+.oO { looking for covetted objects... }
+.oO { didn't find any obs i want }
+.oO { walking from 11,18 towards f_targetcell (12,15) ... }
+.oO { successfully walked towards f_targetcell. }
diff --git a/map.c b/map.c
index aa37ce4..0bd95b8 100644
--- a/map.c
+++ b/map.c
@@ -167,6 +167,19 @@ lifeform_t *addmonster(cell_t *c, enum RACE raceid, int jobok, int amt) {
 				}
 				free(moncell);
 			}
+
+			// sometimes give the lf random objects (extra monsters through 
+			// 'numappears' don't get them.
+			if (!lfhasflag(lf, F_NOPACK)) {
+				if (rnd(1,3) == 1) {
+					int nobs = rnd(1,3);
+					char buf[BUFLEN];
+					int i;
+					for (i = 0; i < nobs; i++) {
+						if (getrandomob(c->map, buf)) addob(lf->pack, buf);
+					}
+				}
+			}
 			lf->born = B_TRUE;
 		} // end if lf
 	} 
diff --git a/move.c b/move.c
index f07675a..49ffe34 100644
--- a/move.c
+++ b/move.c
@@ -81,24 +81,53 @@ int canmove(lifeform_t *lf, int dir, enum ERROR *error) {
 }
 
 
+// lf is the one moving, lf2 is the one who is being forced to swap
+int canswapwith(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *lf2) {
+	// player can never be forced to swap
+	if (isplayer(lf2)) {
+		return B_FALSE;
+	}
+	// cannot swap if lf's cell is dangerous to lf2
+	if (celldangerous(lf2, lf->cell, B_FALSE, NULL)) {
+		return B_FALSE;
+	}
+	
+	// allies can always swap
+	if (areallies(lf, lf2)) {
+		return B_TRUE;
+	}
+	if (isplayer(lf) && !areenemies(lf, lf2)) {
+		// player can swap with peaceful lgs
+		// if they are a lot smaller
+		if (getlfsize(lf) - getlfsize(lf2) >= 2) {
+			return B_TRUE;
+		}
+	}
+	return B_FALSE;
+}
+
 // will populate rdata
-int celldangerous(lifeform_t *lf, cell_t *cell, enum ERROR *error) {
+//  onlyifknown = true means "check for _known_ dangerous objects"
+//  onlyifknown = false means "check for _any dangerous objects, doesn't matter if we know about them"
+int celldangerous(lifeform_t *lf, cell_t *cell, int onlyifknown, enum ERROR *error) {
 	enum IQBRACKET iq;
+	int include_nonobvious = B_FALSE;
+	flag_t *f;
+	object_t *o;
+
 	// default
 	if (error) {
 		*error = E_OK;
 		rdata = NULL;
 	}
 
-	// check for _known_ dangerous objects
-	iq = getiqname(getattr(lf, A_IQ), NULL);
-	if ((iq >= IQ_AVERAGE) && !isblind(lf)) {
-		flag_t *f;
-		object_t *o;
+	// obvious things that you can see
+	if (!onlyifknown || haslos(lf, cell)) {
 		for (o = cell->obpile->first ; o ; o = o->next) {
-			// don't walk on sharp objects without boots
-			if (hasflag(o->flags, F_SHARP)) {
-				if (!getequippedob(lf->pack, BP_FEET)) {
+			f = hasflag(o->flags, F_WALKDAM);
+			if (f) {
+				// are we immune to this?
+				if (!lfhasflagval(lf, F_DTIMMUNE, f->val[0], NA, NA, NULL)) {
 					if (error) {
 						*error = E_AVOIDOB;
 						rdata = o;
@@ -106,10 +135,23 @@ int celldangerous(lifeform_t *lf, cell_t *cell, enum ERROR *error) {
 					return B_TRUE;
 				}
 			}
-			f = hasflag(o->flags, F_WALKDAM);
-			if (f) {
-				// are we immune to this?
-				if (!lfhasflagval(lf, F_DTIMMUNE, f->val[0], NA, NA, NULL)) {
+		}
+	}
+
+	// non-obvious things - only include these if we are smart enough
+	if (!onlyifknown) {
+		include_nonobvious = B_TRUE;
+	} else {
+		iq = getiqname(getattr(lf, A_IQ), NULL);
+		if ((iq >= IQ_AVERAGE) && haslos(lf, cell)) {
+			include_nonobvious = B_TRUE;	
+		}
+	}
+	if (include_nonobvious) {
+		for (o = cell->obpile->first ; o ; o = o->next) {
+			// don't walk on sharp objects without boots
+			if (hasflag(o->flags, F_SHARP)) {
+				if (!getequippedob(lf->pack, BP_FEET)) {
 					if (error) {
 						*error = E_AVOIDOB;
 						rdata = o;
@@ -616,7 +658,6 @@ int movelf(lifeform_t *lf, cell_t *newcell) {
 				if (haslos(l, newcell)) {
 					int dointerrupt = B_FALSE;
 
-
 					if (isplayer(l)) {
 						if (areenemies(lf, l)) {
 							if (lfhasflag(l, F_RUNNING) || lfhasflag(l, F_RESTING)) {
@@ -1213,31 +1254,31 @@ int trymove(lifeform_t *lf, int dir, int onpurpose) {
 				}
 				break;
 			case E_LFINWAY:
-				if (areallies(lf, cell->lf)) {
-					// if it's the player in the way...
-					if (isplayer(cell->lf)) {
-						return attacklf(lf, cell->lf);
-					} else {
-						lifeform_t *lfinway;
-						cell_t *oldcell;
-						// otherwise swap locations.
-						
-						// make lf who is there vanish temporarily...
-						lfinway = cell->lf;
-						cell->lf = NULL;
-						lfinway->cell = NULL;
+				if (canswapwith(lf, cell->lf)) {
+					lifeform_t *lfinway;
+					cell_t *oldcell;
+					// otherwise swap locations.
+					
+					// make lf who is there vanish temporarily...
+					lfinway = cell->lf;
+					cell->lf = NULL;
+					lfinway->cell = NULL;
 
-						// remember your cell
-						oldcell = lf->cell;
+					// remember your cell
+					oldcell = lf->cell;
 
-						// move you..
-						moveto(lf, cell, onpurpose);
-						taketime(lf, getmovespeed(lf));
+					// move you..
+					moveto(lf, cell, onpurpose);
+					taketime(lf, getmovespeed(lf));
 
-						// move them...
-						lfinway->cell = oldcell;
-						oldcell->lf = lfinway;
-						reason = E_OK;
+					// move them...
+					lfinway->cell = oldcell;
+					oldcell->lf = lfinway;
+					reason = E_OK;
+					if (isplayer(lf)) {
+						char lfname[BUFLEN];
+						getlfname(lfinway, lfname);
+						msg("You swap places with %s.", lfname);
 					}
 				} else {
 					// attack!
@@ -1315,7 +1356,7 @@ int willmove(lifeform_t *lf, int dir, enum ERROR *error) {
 	}
 
 	cell = getcellindir(lf->cell, dir);
-	if (celldangerous(lf, cell, error)) {
+	if (celldangerous(lf, cell, B_TRUE,  error)) {
 		return B_FALSE;
 	}
 
diff --git a/move.h b/move.h
index 9868e6a..1c054a8 100644
--- a/move.h
+++ b/move.h
@@ -2,7 +2,8 @@
 
 int canandwillmove(lifeform_t *lf, int dir, enum ERROR *error);
 int canmove(lifeform_t *lf, int dir, enum ERROR *error);
-int celldangerous(lifeform_t *lf, cell_t *cell, enum ERROR *error);
+int canswapwith(lifeform_t *lf, lifeform_t *lf2);
+int celldangerous(lifeform_t *lf, cell_t *cell, int onlyifknown, enum ERROR *error);
 int cellwalkable(lifeform_t *lf, cell_t *cell, enum ERROR *error);
 int closedoorat(lifeform_t *lf, cell_t *c);
 int closedoor(lifeform_t *lf, object_t *o);
diff --git a/nexus.c b/nexus.c
index 48a2cd4..dd7e3ef 100644
--- a/nexus.c
+++ b/nexus.c
@@ -631,6 +631,7 @@ void initcommands(void) {
 	addcommand(CMD_REST, '.', "Rest once.");
 	addcommand(CMD_PICKUP, ',', "Pick up something from the ground.");
 	addcommand(CMD_CLOSE, 'c', "Close a door.");
+	addcommand(CMD_COMMS, 'C', "Communicate with an ally.");
 	addcommand(CMD_DROP, 'd', "Drop an item.");
 	addcommand(CMD_DROPMULTI, 'D', "Drop multiple items.");
 	addcommand(CMD_EAT, 'e', "Eat something.");
@@ -643,6 +644,7 @@ void initcommands(void) {
 	addcommand(CMD_QUAFF, 'q', "Quaff (drink) a potion.");
 	addcommand(CMD_READ, 'r', "Read a scroll/book.");
 	addcommand(CMD_RESTFULL, 'R', "Rest until healed, or train your skills.");
+	addcommand(CMD_THROW, 't', "Throw an object.");
 	addcommand(CMD_TAKEOFF, 'T', "Take off an item of clothing/jewelery.");
 	addcommand(CMD_WEILD, 'w', "Weild a weapon.");
 	addcommand(CMD_WEAR, 'W', "Wear an item of clothing/jewelery.");
diff --git a/objects.c b/objects.c
index d68b675..5a5d50b 100644
--- a/objects.c
+++ b/objects.c
@@ -975,7 +975,7 @@ object_t *addobject(obpile_t *where, char *name, int canstack) {
 
 // add objects in a circle
 // returns # added.
-int addobburst(cell_t *where, int range, int dirtype, char *name) {
+int addobburst(cell_t *where, int range, int dirtype, char *name, lifeform_t *fromlf) {
 	int (*distfunc)(cell_t *, cell_t *);
 	int x,y;
 	cell_t *c;
@@ -994,7 +994,12 @@ int addobburst(cell_t *where, int range, int dirtype, char *name) {
 			c = getcellat(where->map, x,y);
 			if (distfunc(where, c) <= range) {
 				if (!c->type->solid) {
-					if (addob(c->obpile, name)) nadded++;
+					object_t *o;
+					o = addob(c->obpile, name);
+					if (o) {
+						if (fromlf) setobcreatedby(o, fromlf);
+						nadded++;
+					}
 				}
 			}
 		}
@@ -1245,6 +1250,7 @@ void adjustdamob(object_t *o, unsigned int *dam, enum DAMTYPE damtype) {
 				}
 				o->blessknown = B_TRUE;
 			}
+			*dam = 0;
 			return;
 		}
 	} else if (o->blessed == B_CURSED) {
@@ -2044,7 +2050,7 @@ int getcharges(object_t *o) {
 	return amt;
 }
 
-int getobaccuracy(object_t *wep) {
+int getobaccuracy(object_t *wep, lifeform_t *weilder) {
 	int acc;
 	flag_t *f;
 
@@ -2063,6 +2069,36 @@ int getobaccuracy(object_t *wep) {
 			acc = f->val[0];
 		}
 
+		if (weilder) {
+			skill_t *sk;
+			// modify for weilder's skill
+			sk = getobskill(wep);
+			if (sk) {
+				switch (getskill(weilder, sk->id)) {
+					case PR_INEPT:
+						acc -= 75;
+						break;
+					case PR_NOVICE:
+						acc -= 25;
+						break;
+					case PR_BEGINNER:
+						acc -= 5;
+						break;
+					case PR_ADEPT:
+						break;
+					case PR_SKILLED:
+						acc += 25;
+						break;
+					case PR_EXPERT:
+						acc += 50;
+						break;
+					case PR_MASTER:
+						acc += 75;
+						break;
+				}
+			}
+		}
+
 		// modify for attacker's level
 		if (wep->pile->owner) {
 			acc += (wep->pile->owner->level * 2);
@@ -4400,7 +4436,7 @@ void initobjects(void) {
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_AIFLEEITEM, B_TRUE, NA, NA, NULL);
 
 	addot(OT_SCR_REMOVECURSE, "scroll of remove curse", "Removes curses from all weilded equipment.", MT_PAPER, 0.5, OC_SCROLL);
-	addflag(lastot->flags, F_RARITY, H_DUNGEON, 85,  NA, NULL);
+	addflag(lastot->flags, F_RARITY, H_DUNGEON, 100,  NA, NULL);
 
 	addot(OT_SCR_TURNUNDEAD, "scroll of turn undead", "Instills fear in undead creatures.", MT_PAPER, 0.5, OC_SCROLL);
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_LINKSPELL, OT_S_TURNUNDEAD, NA, NA, NULL);
@@ -4583,7 +4619,7 @@ void initobjects(void) {
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_SPELLLEVEL, 5, NA, NA, NULL);
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_ONGOING, B_TRUE, NA, NA, NULL);
 	// l6
-	addot(OT_S_FLIGHT, "flight", "Allows the caster to fly.", MT_NOTHING, 0, OC_SPELL);
+	addot(OT_S_FLIGHT, "fly", "Allows the caster to fly.", MT_NOTHING, 0, OC_SPELL);
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_SPELLSCHOOL, SS_GRAVITY, NA, NA, NULL);
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_SPELLLEVEL, 6, NA, NA, NULL);
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_ONGOING, B_TRUE, NA, NA, NULL);
@@ -4844,7 +4880,7 @@ void initobjects(void) {
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_MANUALOF, SK_SS_GRAVITY, NA, NA, NULL);
 	addot(OT_MAN_SS_LIFE, "manual of life magic", "Teaches you the skill 'life magic'.", MT_PAPER, 3, OC_BOOK);
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_MANUALOF, SK_SS_LIFE, NA, NA, NULL);
-	addot(OT_MAN_SS_MODIFICATION, "manual of modification", "Teaches you the skill 'modification'.", MT_PAPER, 3, OC_BOOK);
+	addot(OT_MAN_SS_MODIFICATION, "manual of modification magic", "Teaches you the skill 'modification magic'.", MT_PAPER, 3, OC_BOOK);
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_MANUALOF, SK_SS_MODIFICATION, NA, NA, NULL);
 	addot(OT_MAN_SS_MENTAL, "manual of psionics", "Teaches you the skill 'psionics'.", MT_PAPER, 3, OC_BOOK);
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_MANUALOF, SK_SS_MENTAL, NA, NA, NULL);
@@ -4901,7 +4937,7 @@ void initobjects(void) {
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_LINKSPELL, OT_S_GRAVLOWER, NA, NA, NULL);
 	addot(OT_SB_GRAVBOOST, "spellbook of boost gravity", "Teaches the spell 'boost gravity'.", MT_PAPER, 1.5, OC_BOOK);
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_LINKSPELL, OT_S_GRAVBOOST, NA, NA, NULL);
-	addot(OT_SB_FLIGHT, "spellbook of flight", "Teaches the spell 'flight'.", MT_PAPER, 1.5, OC_BOOK);
+	addot(OT_SB_FLIGHT, "spellbook of fly", "Teaches the spell 'fly'.", MT_PAPER, 1.5, OC_BOOK);
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_LINKSPELL, OT_S_FLIGHT, NA, NA, NULL);
 	addot(OT_SB_HASTE, "spellbook of haste", "Teaches the spell 'haste'.", MT_PAPER, 1.5, OC_BOOK);
 	addflag(lastot->flags, F_LINKSPELL, OT_S_HASTE, NA, NA, NULL);
@@ -6348,33 +6384,63 @@ int isbetterarmourthan(object_t *a, object_t *b) {
 
 // compare weapons using max damage
 int isbetterwepthan(object_t *a, object_t *b) {
-	flag_t *f;
+	//flag_t *f;
 	int dama,damb;
+	float acca,accb;
+	int db = B_FALSE;
+	char namea[BUFLEN];
+	char nameb[BUFLEN];
 
 	if (!a) return B_FALSE;
 	if (!b) return B_TRUE;
 
-	f = hasflag(a->flags, F_DAM);
-	if (f) {
-		dama = (f->val[0]  * f->val[1]) + f->val[2];
-	} else {
-		dama = 0;
+	/* if (a->pile->owner && lfhasflag(a->pile->owner, F_DEBUG)) {
+		db = B_TRUE;
+	}
+	if (b->pile->owner && lfhasflag(b->pile->owner, F_DEBUG)) {
+		db = B_TRUE;
+	} */
+
+
+	if (db) {
+		getobname(a, namea, a->amt);
+		getobname(b, nameb, b->amt);
 	}
 
-	f = hasflag(b->flags, F_DAM);
-	if (f) {
-		damb = (f->val[0]  * f->val[1]) + f->val[2];
-	} else {
-		damb = 0;
-	}
+	getdamrange(a->flags, NULL, &dama);
+	getdamrange(b->flags, NULL, &damb);
 
 	// modify based on extra props
 	if (hasflag(a->flags, F_HASBRAND)) {
 		dama *= 3;
 	}
+	if (hasflag(a->flags, F_ONFIRE)) {
+		dama += 8;
+	} 
+
+
 	if (hasflag(b->flags, F_HASBRAND)) {
 		damb *= 3;
 	}
+	if (hasflag(b->flags, F_ONFIRE)) {
+		damb += 8;
+	} 
+
+	// modify with accuracy
+	acca = getobaccuracy(a, a->pile->owner);
+	accb = getobaccuracy(b, b->pile->owner);
+
+
+	if (db) {
+		msg("PREACC:a=%s:%d(acc %d), b=%s:%d(acc %d)",namea,dama,(int)acca, nameb, damb,(int)accb);
+	}
+	
+	dama = (int)((float)dama * (acca/100));
+	damb = (int)((float)damb * (accb/100));
+
+	if (db) {
+		msg("POST:a=%s:%d(acc %d), b=%s:%d(acc %d)",namea,dama,(int)acca, nameb, damb,(int)accb);
+	}
 
 	if (dama > damb) return B_TRUE;
 	return B_FALSE;
@@ -8972,6 +9038,15 @@ void setinscription(object_t *o, char *text) {
 	o->inscription = strdup(text);
 }
 
+void setobcreatedby(object_t *o, lifeform_t *lf) {
+	char lfname[BUFLEN];
+	if (!lf) {
+		return;
+	}
+	real_getlfnamea(lf, lfname, B_FALSE);
+	addflag(o->flags, F_CREATEDBY, lf->id, NA, NA, lfname);
+}
+
 // randomizes hidden names
 void shufflehiddennames(void) {
 	int i,n;
@@ -9240,6 +9315,7 @@ int fireat(lifeform_t *thrower, object_t *o, int amt, cell_t *where, int speed,
 	object_t *newob;
 	cell_t *newloc;
 	int db = B_TRUE;
+	int willcatch = B_FALSE;
 
 	reason = E_OK;
 
@@ -9333,6 +9409,9 @@ int fireat(lifeform_t *thrower, object_t *o, int amt, cell_t *where, int speed,
 	}
 	if (target) {
 		getlfname(target, targetname);
+		if (areallies(thrower, target) && !firearm) {
+			willcatch = B_TRUE;
+		}
 	}
 
 	// touch effects
@@ -9346,7 +9425,7 @@ int fireat(lifeform_t *thrower, object_t *o, int amt, cell_t *where, int speed,
 	if (thrower && isplayer(thrower)) {
 		// player is throwing something
 		if (target) {
-			msg("You %s %s at %s.", throwverbpres, obname, targetname);
+			msg("You %s %s %s %s.", throwverbpres, obname, willcatch ? "to" : "at", targetname);
 		} else {
 			msg("You %s %s.",throwverbpres, obname);
 		}
@@ -9358,7 +9437,7 @@ int fireat(lifeform_t *thrower, object_t *o, int amt, cell_t *where, int speed,
 			obname);
 
 		if (target && haslos(player, where)) {
-			strcat(throwstring, " at ");
+			strcat(throwstring, willcatch ? " to " : " at ");
 			strcat(throwstring, targetname);
 		} 
 		strcat(throwstring, ".");
@@ -9430,7 +9509,11 @@ int fireat(lifeform_t *thrower, object_t *o, int amt, cell_t *where, int speed,
 	// find out your chances of hitting
 	if (target) {
 		if (thrower) {
-			acc = getmissileaccuracy(thrower, where, o, firearm, A_DEX);
+			if (willcatch) {
+				acc = 100;
+			} else {
+				acc = getmissileaccuracy(thrower, where, o, firearm, A_DEX);
+			}
 		} else {
 			// purely based on saving throw...
 			acc = 100;
@@ -9450,7 +9533,7 @@ int fireat(lifeform_t *thrower, object_t *o, int amt, cell_t *where, int speed,
 		}
 
 		// saving throw
-		if (youhit) {
+		if (youhit && !willcatch) {
 			if (skillcheck(target, SC_DODGE, 20, 0)) {
 				youhit = B_FALSE;
 			}
@@ -9462,77 +9545,87 @@ int fireat(lifeform_t *thrower, object_t *o, int amt, cell_t *where, int speed,
 				msg("%s recoils in fear!", targetname);
 			}
 			o->blessknown = B_TRUE;
+			// ... but undead won't catch blessed things
+			willcatch = B_FALSE;
 		}
 
 
 		// if someone is there, they take damage and the object might die
 		// this should be "if target && youhit"
 		if (youhit) {
-			int dam = 0,shatterdam = 0;
-			char damstring[BUFLEN];
-			int reduceamt = 0;
-			int throwdam;
-
-			throwdam = getthrowdam(o);
-			dam = throwdam * speed;
-			if (db) dblog("fireat(): dam = throwdam(%d) * speed(%d) = %d",throwdam, speed, dam);
-
-			// special case
-			if (o->type->id == OT_RUBBERBULLET) {
-				dam = 1;
-			}
-
-			// deal extra cutting damage afterwards?
-			shatterdam = getshatterdam(o);
-			if (shatterdam > 0) {
-				shattered = B_TRUE;
-			}
-
-			// announce
-			if (seen) {
-				char buf2[BUFLEN];
-				sprintf(buf2, "%s hit%s %s%s",obname,(amt == 1) ? "s" : "", targetname,
-					(willshatter(o->material->id)) ? " and shatters!" : "."
-					);
-				if (lfhasflag(player, F_EXTRAINFO)) {
-					char damstring[BUFLEN];
-					sprintf(damstring, " [%d dmg]",dam);
-					strcat(buf2, damstring);
-				}
-				msg("%s", buf2);
-			} else {
-				if (willshatter(o->material->id)) {
-					noise(where, NULL, "shattering glass.", NULL);
-				}
-			}
-			sprintf(damstring, "%s (%s by %s)",obname,throwverbpast, realthrowernamea);
-
-			reduceamt = getarmourdamreduction(target, o, dam, DT_PROJECTILE);
-
-			applyarmourdamreduction(target, o, reduceamt, &dam, DT_PROJECTILE);
-
-			if (dam > 0) {
-				lifeform_t *whogetsxp = NULL;
-				// TODO: at the moment you won't get experience if you telekenetically
-				// throw an object at something.  is this okay?
-				if (thrower && (thrower->cell == srcloc)) {
-					whogetsxp = thrower;
-				} 
-				losehp(target, dam, DT_PROJECTILE, whogetsxp, damstring);
-			}
-			
-			if (reduceamt && (speed >= 3)) {
-				applyarmourdamage(target, o, reduceamt, DT_PROJECTILE);
-			}
-		
-			if (shatterdam && !isdead(target)) {
-				// extra glass damage
+			if (willcatch) {
 				if (seen) {
-					msg("%s %s showered in glass shards!", targetname, isplayer(target) ? "are" : "is");
+					msg("%s catches %s.", targetname, obname);
+				}
+				moveob(o, target->pack, amt);
+				return B_FALSE;
+			} else {
+				int dam = 0,shatterdam = 0;
+				char damstring[BUFLEN];
+				int reduceamt = 0;
+				int throwdam;
+
+				throwdam = getthrowdam(o);
+				dam = throwdam * speed;
+				if (db) dblog("fireat(): dam = throwdam(%d) * speed(%d) = %d",throwdam, speed, dam);
+
+				// special case
+				if (o->type->id == OT_RUBBERBULLET) {
+					dam = 1;
+				}
+
+				// deal extra cutting damage afterwards?
+				shatterdam = getshatterdam(o);
+				if (shatterdam > 0) {
+					shattered = B_TRUE;
+				}
+
+				// announce
+				if (seen) {
+					char buf2[BUFLEN];
+					sprintf(buf2, "%s hit%s %s%s",obname,(amt == 1) ? "s" : "", targetname,
+						(willshatter(o->material->id)) ? " and shatters!" : "."
+						);
+					if (lfhasflag(player, F_EXTRAINFO)) {
+						char damstring[BUFLEN];
+						sprintf(damstring, " [%d dmg]",dam);
+						strcat(buf2, damstring);
+					}
+					msg("%s", buf2);
+				} else {
+					if (willshatter(o->material->id)) {
+						noise(where, NULL, "shattering glass.", NULL);
+					}
 				}
 				sprintf(damstring, "%s (%s by %s)",obname,throwverbpast, realthrowernamea);
-				losehp(target, shatterdam, DT_SLASH, thrower, damstring);
-			}	
+
+				reduceamt = getarmourdamreduction(target, o, dam, DT_PROJECTILE);
+
+				applyarmourdamreduction(target, o, reduceamt, &dam, DT_PROJECTILE);
+
+				if (dam > 0) {
+					lifeform_t *whogetsxp = NULL;
+					// TODO: at the moment you won't get experience if you telekenetically
+					// throw an object at something.  is this okay?
+					if (thrower && (thrower->cell == srcloc)) {
+						whogetsxp = thrower;
+					} 
+					losehp(target, dam, DT_PROJECTILE, whogetsxp, damstring);
+				}
+				
+				if (reduceamt && (speed >= 3)) {
+					applyarmourdamage(target, o, reduceamt, DT_PROJECTILE);
+				}
+			
+				if (shatterdam && !isdead(target)) {
+					// extra glass damage
+					if (seen) {
+						msg("%s %s showered in glass shards!", targetname, isplayer(target) ? "are" : "is");
+					}
+					sprintf(damstring, "%s (%s by %s)",obname,throwverbpast, realthrowernamea);
+					losehp(target, shatterdam, DT_SLASH, thrower, damstring);
+				}	
+			}
 		} else {
 			if (isplayer(thrower)) {
 				msg("Your %s misses %s.", noprefix(obname), targetname);
@@ -10298,7 +10391,7 @@ int getmissileaccuracy(lifeform_t *thrower, cell_t *where, object_t *missile, ob
 	
 	// base accuracy
 	if (firearm) {
-		acc = getobaccuracy(firearm);
+		acc = getobaccuracy(firearm, thrower);
 	} else {
 		acc = 50;
 	}
diff --git a/objects.h b/objects.h
index 080de43..b17d84a 100644
--- a/objects.h
+++ b/objects.h
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ material_t *addmaterial(enum MATERIAL id, char *name, float weightrating);
 objectclass_t *addoc(enum OBCLASS id, char *name, char *desc, char glyph);
 object_t *addob(obpile_t *where, char *name);
 object_t *addobject(obpile_t *where, char *name, int canstack);
-int addobburst(cell_t *where, int range, int dirtype, char *name);
+int addobburst(cell_t *where, int range, int dirtype, char *name, lifeform_t *fromlf);
 obmod_t *addobmod(enum OBMOD id, char *prefix);
 obpile_t *addobpile(lifeform_t *owner, cell_t *where);
 objecttype_t *addot(int id, char *name, char *description, int material, float weight, int obclassid);
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ int geteffecttime(int min, int max, enum BLESSTYPE isblessed);
 objecttype_t *getlinkspell(object_t *o);
 enum MATSTATE getmaterialstate(enum MATERIAL mat);
 int getmissileaccuracy(lifeform_t *thrower, cell_t *where, object_t *missile, object_t *firearm, enum ATTRIB whichatt);
-int getobaccuracy(object_t *wep);
+int getobaccuracy(object_t *wep, lifeform_t *weilder);
 int getobbonus(object_t *o);
 skill_t *getobskill(object_t *o);
 int getobvalue(object_t *o);
@@ -170,6 +170,7 @@ int removeob(object_t *o, int howmany);
 object_t *relinkob(object_t *src, obpile_t *dst);
 void setblessed(object_t *o, enum BLESSTYPE wantbless);
 void setinscription(object_t *o, char *text);
+void setobcreatedby(object_t *o, lifeform_t *lf);
 void shufflehiddennames(void);
 object_t *splitob(object_t *o);
 int takedamage(object_t *o, unsigned int howmuch, int damtype);
diff --git a/spell.c b/spell.c
index 107672e..cf78890 100644
--- a/spell.c
+++ b/spell.c
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@
 extern lifeform_t *player;
 extern skill_t *firstskill, *lastskill;
 
+extern int needredraw;
+
 extern prompt_t prompt;
 
 extern WINDOW *msgwin;
@@ -830,7 +832,7 @@ int dospelleffects(lifeform_t *caster, enum OBTYPE spellid, int power, lifeform_
 			int tries = 0,maxtries = 10;
 			// pick a random location
 			targcell = NULL;
-			while (!targcell || !cellwalkable(caster, targcell, NULL) || celldangerous(caster, targcell, NULL)) {
+			while (!targcell || !cellwalkable(caster, targcell, NULL) || celldangerous(caster, targcell, B_FALSE, NULL)) {
 				int i;
 				i = rnd(0,caster->nlos-1);
 				targcell = caster->los[i];
@@ -858,19 +860,31 @@ int dospelleffects(lifeform_t *caster, enum OBTYPE spellid, int power, lifeform_
 		// don't set caster's cell on fire!
 		for (i = 1; i < nretcell; i++) {
 			cell_t *c;
+			object_t *o;
 			c = retcell[i];
 
 			// set on fire
-			addob(c->obpile, "medium fire");
-			if (c->lf) {
-				char buf[BUFLEN];
-				getlfname(c->lf,buf);
-				if (!isimmuneto(c->lf->flags, DT_FIRE)) {
-					msg("%s burn%s!",buf,isplayer(c->lf) ? "" : "s");
+			o = addob(c->obpile, "medium fire");
+		
+			if (o) {
+				setobcreatedby(o, caster);
+				if (c->lf) {
+					char buf[BUFLEN];
+					char damstring[BUFLEN];
+					char realcname[BUFLEN];
+					getlfname(c->lf,buf);
+					if (!isimmuneto(c->lf->flags, DT_FIRE)) {
+						msg("%s burn%s!",buf,isplayer(c->lf) ? "" : "s");
+					}
+					real_getlfname(caster, realcname, B_FALSE);
+					sprintf(damstring, "%s%s wave of fire", realcname, getpossessive(realcname));
+					losehp(c->lf, rolldie(2,10), DT_FIRE, caster, damstring);
 				}
-				losehp(c->lf, rolldie(2,10), DT_FIRE, caster, "a wave of fire");
 			}
 		}
+		if (cansee(player, caster)) {
+			needredraw = B_TRUE;
+		}
 
 	} else if (spellid == OT_S_CLOUDKILL) {
 		if (!validatespellcell(caster, &targcell, TT_MONSTER, B_FALSE, LOF_NEED, spellid, power)) return B_TRUE;
@@ -880,7 +894,7 @@ int dospelleffects(lifeform_t *caster, enum OBTYPE spellid, int power, lifeform_
 			return B_FALSE;
 		}
 
-		addobburst(targcell, (power/3), DT_COMPASS, "cloud of gas");
+		addobburst(targcell, (power/3), DT_COMPASS, "cloud of gas", caster);
 	
 		if (haslos(player, targcell)) {
 			msg("A cloud of poison gas appears!");
@@ -1331,6 +1345,7 @@ int dospelleffects(lifeform_t *caster, enum OBTYPE spellid, int power, lifeform_
 			if (!targcell->type->solid || hasflag(targcell->type->material->flags, F_FLAMMABLE)) {
 				int dir;
 				cell_t *c;
+				object_t *o;
 				//  centre fireball here...
 				if (isplayer(caster)) {
 					msg("You launch an enormous ball of fire!");
@@ -1356,14 +1371,20 @@ int dospelleffects(lifeform_t *caster, enum OBTYPE spellid, int power, lifeform_
 				for (dir = D_N; dir <= D_W; dir++) {
 					c = getcellindir(targcell, dir);
 					if (c && (!c->type->solid || hasflag(c->type->material->flags, F_FLAMMABLE)) ) {
-						addob(c->obpile, "large fire");
+						o = addob(c->obpile, "large fire");
+						if (o) {
+							setobcreatedby(o, caster);
+						}
 					}
 				}
 				for (dir = DC_NE; dir <= DC_NW; dir += 2) {
 					cell_t *c;
 					c = getcellindir(targcell, dir);
 					if (c && (!c->type->solid || hasflag(c->type->material->flags, F_FLAMMABLE)) ) {
-						addob(c->obpile, "medium fire");
+						o = addob(c->obpile, "medium fire");
+						if (o) {
+							setobcreatedby(o, caster);
+						}
 					}
 				}
 				for (dir = D_N; dir <= D_W; dir++) {
@@ -1372,7 +1393,10 @@ int dospelleffects(lifeform_t *caster, enum OBTYPE spellid, int power, lifeform_
 					if (c) {
 						c = getcellindir(c, dir);
 						if (c && (!c->type->solid || hasflag(c->type->material->flags, F_FLAMMABLE)) ) {
-							addob(c->obpile, "small fire");
+							o = addob(c->obpile, "small fire");
+							if (o) {
+								setobcreatedby(o, caster);
+							}
 						}
 					}
 				}
@@ -1476,6 +1500,7 @@ int dospelleffects(lifeform_t *caster, enum OBTYPE spellid, int power, lifeform_
 					f->val[0] += power;
 					f->val[1] += power;
 				}
+				setobcreatedby(o, caster);
 			} else {
 				failed = B_TRUE;
 			}
@@ -1659,7 +1684,7 @@ int dospelleffects(lifeform_t *caster, enum OBTYPE spellid, int power, lifeform_
 			if (seenbyplayer) *seenbyplayer = B_TRUE;
 		}
 
-		if (skillcheck(target, SC_RESISTMAG, 20 + power, 0)) {
+		if (getmr(target) && skillcheck(target, SC_RESISTMAG, 20 + power, 0)) {
 			if (isplayer(target) || haslos(player, target->cell)) {
 				getlfname(target, buf);
 				msg("%s blur%s for a moment.",buf, isplayer(target) ? "" : "s");
@@ -1819,7 +1844,11 @@ int dospelleffects(lifeform_t *caster, enum OBTYPE spellid, int power, lifeform_
 						if (seenbyplayer) *seenbyplayer = B_TRUE;
 					}
 				} else {
-					losehp(l, 9999, DT_DIRECT, NULL, "an infinite death spell");
+					char dambuf[BUFLEN];
+					char cname[BUFLEN];
+					real_getlfname(caster, cname, B_FALSE);
+					sprintf(dambuf, "%s%s infinite death spell", cname, getpossessive(cname));
+					losehp(l, 9999, DT_DIRECT, NULL, dambuf);
 				}
 			}
 		}
@@ -2303,6 +2332,7 @@ int dospelleffects(lifeform_t *caster, enum OBTYPE spellid, int power, lifeform_
 			}
 			// create the source portal
 			srcportal = addob(srccell->obpile, "magic portal");
+			setobcreatedby(srcportal, caster);
 
 			// announce, because we might have a delay creating the level...
 			if (isplayer(caster)) {
@@ -2327,6 +2357,7 @@ int dospelleffects(lifeform_t *caster, enum OBTYPE spellid, int power, lifeform_
 			}
 			// add the dst portal
 			dstportal = addob(newcell->obpile, "magic portal");
+			setobcreatedby(dstportal, caster);
 			// link the dst portal
 			addflag_real(dstportal->flags, F_MAPLINK, caster->cell->map->id, srccell->x, srccell->y, NULL, PERMENANT, B_FALSE, -1);
 
@@ -3367,6 +3398,8 @@ cell_t *validatespellcell(lifeform_t *caster, cell_t **targcell, int targtype, i
 
 	maxrange = getspellrange(spellid, power);
 
+	if (*targcell) where = *targcell;
+
 	while (!done) {
 		if (where) {
 			cell_t *newwhere = NULL;