diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/ender_dragon.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/ender_dragon.lua
index db29b63ae..a6f404275 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/ender_dragon.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/ender_dragon.lua
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:enderdragon", {
 	},
 	ignores_nametag = true,
 	do_custom = function(self)
-		mcl_bossbars.update_boss(self, "Ender Dragon", "light_purple")
+		mcl_bossbars.update_boss(self.object, "Ender Dragon", "light_purple")
 		for _, obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(self.object:get_pos(), 80)) do
 			local luaentity = obj:get_luaentity()
 			if luaentity and luaentity.name == "mcl_end:crystal" then
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/wither.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/wither.lua
index 8e7f7eb95..2d53cc547 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/wither.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/wither.lua
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:wither", {
 			self.object:set_properties({textures={self.base_texture}})
 			self.armor = {undead = 80, fleshy = 80}
 		end
-		mcl_bossbars.update_boss(self, "Wither", "dark_purple")
+		mcl_bossbars.update_boss(self.object, "Wither", "dark_purple")
 	end,
 	on_spawn = function(self)
 		minetest.sound_play("mobs_mc_wither_spawn", {object=self.object, gain=1.0, max_hear_distance=64})
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_bossbars/init.lua b/mods/HUD/mcl_bossbars/init.lua
index a95d533ce..08eb527bf 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_bossbars/init.lua
+++ b/mods/HUD/mcl_bossbars/init.lua
@@ -60,12 +60,12 @@ function mcl_bossbars.add_bar(player, def, dynamic, priority)
 		bar.id = last_id + 1
 		last_id = bar.id
 		mcl_bossbars.static[bar.id] = bar
-		return id
+		return bar.id
 	end
 end
 
 function mcl_bossbars.remove_bar(id)
-	mcl_bossbars.static[id].bar.static = false
+	mcl_bossbars.static[id].bar.id = nil
 	mcl_bossbars.static[id] = nil
 end
 
@@ -76,16 +76,23 @@ function mcl_bossbars.update_bar(id, def, priority)
 	old.priority = priority or old.priority
 end
 
-function mcl_bossbars.update_boss(luaentity, name, color)
-	local object = luaentity.object
+function mcl_bossbars.update_boss(object, name, color)
+	local props = object:get_luaentity()
+	if not props or not props._cmi_is_mob then
+		props = object:get_properties()
+		props.health = object:get_hp()
+	end
+
 	local bardef = {
-		text = luaentity.nametag,
-		percentage = math.floor(luaentity.health / luaentity.hp_max * 100),
 		color = color,
+		text = props.nametag,
+		percentage = math.floor(props.health / props.hp_max * 100),
 	}
+
 	if not bardef.text or bardef.text == "" then
 		bardef.text = name
 	end
+
 	local pos = object:get_pos()
 	for _, player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		local d = vector.distance(pos, player:get_pos())
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/init.lua
index 897382e01..b1b2b9d35 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/init.lua
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ mcl_autogroup.register_diggroup("shearsy_wool")
 mcl_autogroup.register_diggroup("shearsy_cobweb")
 mcl_autogroup.register_diggroup("swordy")
 mcl_autogroup.register_diggroup("swordy_cobweb")
-mcl_autogroup.register_diggroup("hoey")
 
 -- Load files
 local modpath = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core")
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua
index 4af3eef34..fd6641552 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua
@@ -268,19 +268,7 @@ local register_leaves = function(subname, description, longdesc, tiles, sapling,
 		tiles = tiles,
 		paramtype = "light",
 		stack_max = 64,
-		groups = {
-			handy=1,
-			hoey=1,
-			shearsy=1,
-			swordy=1,
-			leafdecay=leafdecay_distance,
-			flammable=2,
-			leaves=1,
-			deco_block=1,
-			dig_by_piston=1,
-			fire_encouragement=30,
-			fire_flammability=60
-		},
+		groups = {handy=1,shearsy=1,swordy=1, leafdecay=leafdecay_distance, flammable=2, leaves=1, deco_block=1, dig_by_piston=1, fire_encouragement=30, fire_flammability=60},
 		drop = get_drops(0),
 		_mcl_shears_drop = true,
 		sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/hoes.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/hoes.lua
index db470b999..e2e8342d7 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/hoes.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/hoes.lua
@@ -78,9 +78,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_farming:hoe_wood", {
 	},
 	_repair_material = "group:wood",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
-	_mcl_diggroups = {
-		hoey = { speed = 2, level = 1, uses = 60 }
-	},
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -121,9 +118,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_farming:hoe_stone", {
 	},
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:cobble",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
-	_mcl_diggroups = {
-		hoey = { speed = 4, level = 3, uses = 132 }
-	},
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -160,9 +154,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_farming:hoe_iron", {
 	},
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:iron_ingot",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
-	_mcl_diggroups = {
-		hoey = { speed = 6, level = 4, uses = 251 }
-	},
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -205,9 +196,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_farming:hoe_gold", {
 	},
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:gold_ingot",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
-	_mcl_diggroups = {
-		hoey = { speed = 12, level = 2, uses = 33 }
-	},
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -252,9 +240,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_farming:hoe_diamond", {
 	},
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:diamond",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
-	_mcl_diggroups = {
-		hoey = { speed = 8, level = 5, uses = 1562 }
-	},
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/wheat.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/wheat.lua
index e3ee79ead..9a8a9f65e 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/wheat.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/wheat.lua
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_farming:hay_block", {
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	is_ground_content = false,
 	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1, hoey=1, flammable=2, fire_encouragement=60, fire_flammability=20, building_block=1, fall_damage_add_percent=-80},
+	groups = {handy=1, flammable=2, fire_encouragement=60, fire_flammability=20, building_block=1, fall_damage_add_percent=-80},
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
 	on_rotate = on_rotate,
 	_mcl_blast_resistance = 0.5,
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/init.lua
index 467054767..f4b203acc 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/init.lua
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_nether:nether_wart_block", {
 	stack_max = 64,
 	tiles = {"mcl_nether_nether_wart_block.png"},
 	is_ground_content = false,
-	groups = {handy=1, hoey=1, building_block=1},
+	groups = {handy=1, building_block=1},
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(
 		{
 			footstep={name="default_dirt_footstep", gain=0.7},
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/kelp.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/kelp.lua
index 9670943da..15d155fc8 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/kelp.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/kelp.lua
@@ -779,7 +779,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_ocean:dried_kelp_block", {
 	description = S("Dried Kelp Block"),
 	_doc_items_longdesc = S("A decorative block that serves as a great furnace fuel."),
 	tiles = { "mcl_ocean_dried_kelp_top.png", "mcl_ocean_dried_kelp_bottom.png", "mcl_ocean_dried_kelp_side.png" },
-	groups = { handy = 1, hoey = 1, building_block = 1, flammable = 2, fire_encouragement = 30, fire_flammability = 60 },
+	groups = { handy = 1, building_block = 1, flammable = 2, fire_encouragement = 30, fire_flammability = 60 },
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/init.lua
index 75a99b0f1..aeacecd6f 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/init.lua
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_sponges:sponge", {
 	buildable_to = false,
 	stack_max = 64,
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_dirt_defaults(),
-	groups = {handy=1, hoey=1, building_block=1},
+	groups = {handy=1, building_block=1},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		local pn = placer:get_player_name()
 		if pointed_thing.type ~= "node" then
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_sponges:sponge_wet", {
 	buildable_to = false,
 	stack_max = 64,
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_dirt_defaults(),
-	groups = {handy=1, hoey=1, building_block=1},
+	groups = {handy=1, building_block=1},
 	on_place = place_wet_sponge,
 	_mcl_blast_resistance = 0.6,
 	_mcl_hardness = 0.6,
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua
index cbd93ada8..8c8b784b2 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 
 	for _,player in pairs(get_connected_players()) do
 
-		c_x, c_y = unpack(player_collision(player))
+		local c_x, c_y = unpack(player_collision(player))
 
 		if player:get_velocity().x + player:get_velocity().y < .5 and c_x + c_y > 0 then
 			--minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), "pushed at " .. c_x + c_y .. " parsecs.")
@@ -210,26 +210,26 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 
 		if parent then
 			local parent_yaw = degrees(parent:get_yaw())
-			player:set_properties({collisionbox = {-0.35,0,-0.35,0.35,1.8,0.35}, eye_height = 1.5, nametag_color = { r = 225, b = 225, a = 225, g = 225 }})
+			player:set_properties({collisionbox = {-0.312,0,-0.312,0.312,1.8,0.312}, eye_height = 1.5, nametag_color = { r = 225, b = 225, a = 225, g = 225 }})
 			player:set_bone_position("Head", vector.new(0,6.3,0), vector.new(pitch, -limit_vel_yaw(yaw, parent_yaw) + parent_yaw, 0))
 			player:set_bone_position("Body_Control", vector.new(0,6.3,0), vector.new(0,0,0))
 		elseif controls.sneak then
 			-- controls head pitch when sneaking
 			player:set_bone_position("Head", vector.new(0,6.3,0), vector.new(pitch+36,0,0))
 			-- sets eye height, and nametag color accordingly
-			player:set_properties({collisionbox = {-0.35,0,-0.35,0.35,1.8,0.35}, eye_height = 1.35, nametag_color = { r = 225, b = 225, a = 0, g = 225 }})
+			player:set_properties({collisionbox = {-0.312,0,-0.312,0.312,1.8,0.312}, eye_height = 1.35, nametag_color = { r = 225, b = 225, a = 0, g = 225 }})
 			-- sneaking body conrols
 			player:set_bone_position("Body_Control", vector.new(0,6.3,0), vector.new(0,0,0))
 		elseif get_item_group(mcl_playerinfo[name].node_head, "water") ~= 0 and is_sprinting(name) == true then
 			-- set head pitch and yaw when swimming
 			player:set_bone_position("Head", vector.new(0,6.3,0), vector.new(pitch+90-degrees(dir_to_pitch(player_velocity)),player_vel_yaw - yaw,0))
 			-- sets eye height, and nametag color accordingly
-			player:set_properties({collisionbox = {-0.35,0,-0.35,0.35,0.8,0.35}, eye_height = 0.5, nametag_color = { r = 225, b = 225, a = 225, g = 225 }})
+			player:set_properties({collisionbox = {-0.312,0,-0.312,0.312,0.8,0.312}, eye_height = 0.5, nametag_color = { r = 225, b = 225, a = 225, g = 225 }})
 			-- control body bone when swimming
 			player:set_bone_position("Body_Control", vector.new(0,6.3,0), vector.new(degrees(dir_to_pitch(player_velocity)) - 90,-player_vel_yaw + yaw + 180,0))
 		else
 			-- sets eye height, and nametag color accordingly
-			player:set_properties({collisionbox = {-0.35,0,-0.35,0.35,1.8,0.35}, eye_height = 1.5, nametag_color = { r = 225, b = 225, a = 225, g = 225 }})
+			player:set_properties({collisionbox = {-0.312,0,-0.312,0.312,1.8,0.312}, eye_height = 1.5, nametag_color = { r = 225, b = 225, a = 225, g = 225 }})
 
 			player:set_bone_position("Head", vector.new(0,6.3,0), vector.new(pitch, player_vel_yaw - yaw, 0))
 			player:set_bone_position("Body_Control", vector.new(0,6.3,0), vector.new(0, -player_vel_yaw + yaw, 0))