diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_burning/api.lua b/mods/CORE/mcl_burning/api.lua
index a217d294d..723b29a8b 100644
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_burning/api.lua
+++ b/mods/CORE/mcl_burning/api.lua
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ function mcl_burning.is_burning(obj)
 end
 
 function mcl_burning.is_affected_by_rain(obj)
-	return mcl_weather.get_weather() == "rain" and mcl_weather.is_outdoor(obj:get_pos())
+	return mcl_weather and mcl_weather.get_weather() == "rain" and mcl_weather.is_outdoor(obj:get_pos())
 end
 
 function mcl_burning.get_collisionbox(obj, smaller)
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@ function mcl_burning.fire_entity_step(self, dtime)
 	if not parent or not mcl_burning.is_burning(parent) then
 		do_remove = true
 	else
-		for _, other in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(obj:get_pos(), 0)) do
+		for _, other in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(obj:get_pos(), 0)) do
 			local luaentity = obj:get_luaentity()
 			if luaentity and luaentity.name == "mcl_burning:fire" and not luaentity.doing_step and not luaentity.removed then
 				do_remove = true
diff --git a/mods/CORE/mcl_burning/init.lua b/mods/CORE/mcl_burning/init.lua
index 61ed12837..672036c78 100644
--- a/mods/CORE/mcl_burning/init.lua
+++ b/mods/CORE/mcl_burning/init.lua
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ minetest.register_entity("mcl_burning:fire", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
-	for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+	for _, player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		mcl_burning.tick(player, dtime)
 	end
 end)
diff --git a/mods/CORE/walkover/init.lua b/mods/CORE/walkover/init.lua
index 6bbd505d2..220157c8b 100644
--- a/mods/CORE/walkover/init.lua
+++ b/mods/CORE/walkover/init.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,10 @@
 -- register extra flavours of a base nodedef
+
+local get_connected_players = minetest.get_connected_players
+local get_node = minetest.get_node
+local vector_add = vector.add
+local ceil = math.ceil
+
 walkover = {}
 walkover.registered_globals = {}
 
@@ -6,25 +12,38 @@ function walkover.register_global(func)
 	table.insert(walkover.registered_globals, func)
 end
 
+local on_walk = {}
+local registered_globals = {}
+
+minetest.register_on_mods_loaded(function()
+	for name,def in pairs(minetest.registered_nodes) do
+		if def.on_walk_over then
+			on_walk[name] = def.on_walk_over
+		end
+	end
+	for _,func in ipairs(walkover.registered_globals) do --cache registered globals
+		table.insert(registered_globals, func)
+	end
+end)
+
 local timer = 0
 minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 	timer = timer + dtime;
 	if timer >= 0.3 then
-		for _,player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+		for _,player in pairs(get_connected_players()) do
 	    local pp = player:get_pos()
-	    pp.y = math.ceil(pp.y)
-            local loc = vector.add(pp, {x=0,y=-1,z=0})
+	    pp.y = ceil(pp.y)
+            local loc = vector_add(pp, {x=0,y=-1,z=0})
             if loc ~= nil then
                
-                local nodeiamon = minetest.get_node(loc)
+                local nodeiamon = get_node(loc)
                 
                 if nodeiamon ~= nil then
-                    local def = minetest.registered_nodes[nodeiamon.name]
-                    if def ~= nil and def.on_walk_over ~= nil then
-                        def.on_walk_over(loc, nodeiamon, player)
+                    if on_walk[nodeiamon.name] then
+                        on_walk[nodeiamon.name](loc, nodeiamon, player)
                     end
-                    for _, func in ipairs(walkover.registered_globals) do
-						func(loc, nodeiamon, player)
+                    for i = 1, #registered_globals do
+						registered_globals[i](loc, nodeiamon, player)
                     end
                 end   
             end
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/init.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/init.lua
index 168e76b70..c181a193b 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/init.lua
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ function boat.on_step(self, dtime, moveresult)
 	self._regen_timer = regen_timer
 
 	if moveresult and moveresult.collides then
-		for _, collision in ipairs(moveresult.collisions) do
+		for _, collision in pairs(moveresult.collisions) do
 			local pos = collision.node_pos
 			if collision.type == "node" and minetest.get_item_group(minetest.get_node(pos).name, "dig_by_boat") > 0 then
 				minetest.dig_node(pos)
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ function boat.on_step(self, dtime, moveresult)
 			self._animation = 0
 		end
 
-		for _, obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(self.object:get_pos(), 1.3)) do
+		for _, obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(self.object:get_pos(), 1.3)) do
 			local entity = obj:get_luaentity()
 			if entity and entity._cmi_is_mob then
 				attach_object(self, obj)
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/init.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/init.lua
index e5863abbc..7546bd01c 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_item_entity/init.lua
@@ -54,14 +54,14 @@ local disable_physics = function(object, luaentity, ignore_check, reset_movement
 end
 
 minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
-	for _,player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+	for _,player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		if player:get_hp() > 0 or not minetest.settings:get_bool("enable_damage") then
 			local pos = player:get_pos()
 			local inv = player:get_inventory()
 			local checkpos = {x=pos.x,y=pos.y + item_drop_settings.player_collect_height,z=pos.z}
 
 			--magnet and collection
-			for _,object in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(checkpos, item_drop_settings.xp_radius_magnet)) do
+			for _,object in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(checkpos, item_drop_settings.xp_radius_magnet)) do
 				if not object:is_player() and vector.distance(checkpos, object:get_pos()) < item_drop_settings.radius_magnet and object:get_luaentity() and object:get_luaentity().name == "__builtin:item" and object:get_luaentity()._magnet_timer and (object:get_luaentity()._insta_collect or (object:get_luaentity().age > item_drop_settings.age)) then
 					object:get_luaentity()._magnet_timer = object:get_luaentity()._magnet_timer + dtime
 					local collected = false
@@ -785,7 +785,7 @@ minetest.register_entity(":__builtin:item", {
 			if self.physical_state then
 				local own_stack = ItemStack(self.object:get_luaentity().itemstring)
 				-- Merge with close entities of the same item
-				for _, object in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(p, 0.8)) do
+				for _, object in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(p, 0.8)) do
 					local obj = object:get_luaentity()
 					if obj and obj.name == "__builtin:item"
 							and obj.physical_state == false then
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua
index 0c8953079..3b929a119 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ local collision = function(self)
 	local z = 0
 	local width = -self.collisionbox[1] + self.collisionbox[4] + 0.5
 
-	for _,object in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, width)) do
+	for _,object in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, width)) do
 
 		if object:is_player()
 		or (object:get_luaentity()._cmi_is_mob == true and object ~= self.object) then
@@ -1047,8 +1047,13 @@ local do_env_damage = function(self)
 		end
 	end
 
+	-- Use get_node_light for Minetest version 5.3 where get_natural_light
+	-- does not exist yet.
+	local get_light = minetest.get_natural_light or minetest.get_node_light
+	local sunlight = get_light(pos, self.time_of_day)
+
 	-- bright light harms mob
-	if self.light_damage ~= 0 and (minetest.get_node_light(pos) or 0) > 12 then
+	if self.light_damage ~= 0 and (sunlight or 0) > 12 then
 		if deal_light_damage(self, pos, self.light_damage) then
 			return true
 		end
@@ -1057,7 +1062,7 @@ local do_env_damage = function(self)
 	if mod_worlds then
 		_, dim = mcl_worlds.y_to_layer(pos.y)
 	end
-	if (self.sunlight_damage ~= 0 or self.ignited_by_sunlight) and (minetest.get_node_light(pos) or 0) >= minetest.LIGHT_MAX and dim == "overworld" then
+	if (self.sunlight_damage ~= 0 or self.ignited_by_sunlight) and (sunlight or 0) >= minetest.LIGHT_MAX and dim == "overworld" then
 		if self.ignited_by_sunlight then
 			mcl_burning.set_on_fire(self.object, 10)
 		else
@@ -4576,9 +4581,9 @@ local timer = 0
 minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 	timer = timer + dtime
 	if timer < 1 then return end
-	for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+	for _, player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		local pos = player:get_pos()
-		for _, obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 47)) do
+		for _, obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 47)) do
 			local lua = obj:get_luaentity()
 			if lua and lua._cmi_is_mob then
 				lua.lifetimer = math.max(20, lua.lifetimer)
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/2_throwing.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/2_throwing.lua
index fd55fa32c..23ae86d80 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/2_throwing.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/2_throwing.lua
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ local arrows = {
 }
 
 local throwing_shoot_arrow = function(itemstack, player)
-	for _,arrow in ipairs(arrows) do
+	for _,arrow in pairs(arrows) do
 		if player:get_inventory():get_stack("main", player:get_wield_index()+1):get_name() == arrow[1] then
 			if not minetest.is_creative_enabled(player:get_player_name()) then
 				player:get_inventory():remove_item("main", arrow[1])
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/nether_dust.lua b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/nether_dust.lua
index 735676454..16cdc9487 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/nether_dust.lua
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/nether_dust.lua
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 	if timer < 0.7 then return end
 	timer = 0
 
-	for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+	for _, player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		if not mcl_worlds.has_dust(player:get_pos()) then
 			return false
 		end
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/rain.lua b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/rain.lua
index 0afbb5539..d8425784a 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/rain.lua
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/rain.lua
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 local PARTICLES_COUNT_RAIN = 30
 local PARTICLES_COUNT_THUNDER = 45
 
+local get_connected_players = minetest.get_connected_players
+
 mcl_weather.rain = {
 	-- max rain particles created at time
 	particles_count = PARTICLES_COUNT_RAIN,
@@ -36,7 +38,7 @@ mcl_weather.rain.set_sky_box = function()
 			{r=85, g=86, b=98},
 			{r=0, g=0, b=0}})
 		mcl_weather.skycolor.active = true
-		for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+		for _, player in pairs(get_connected_players()) do
 			player:set_clouds({color="#5D5D5FE8"})
 		end
 	end
@@ -154,7 +156,7 @@ mcl_weather.rain.clear = function()
 	mcl_weather.rain.init_done = false
 	mcl_weather.rain.set_particles_mode("rain")
 	mcl_weather.skycolor.remove_layer("weather-pack-rain-sky")
-	for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+	for _, player in pairs(get_connected_players()) do
 		mcl_weather.rain.remove_sound(player)
 		mcl_weather.rain.remove_player(player)
 	end
@@ -176,7 +178,7 @@ mcl_weather.rain.make_weather = function()
 		mcl_weather.rain.init_done = true
 	end
 
-	for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+	for _, player in pairs(get_connected_players()) do
 		if (mcl_weather.is_underwater(player) or not mcl_worlds.has_weather(player:get_pos())) then
 			mcl_weather.rain.remove_sound(player)
 			return false
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/skycolor.lua b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/skycolor.lua
index 6cc94b5c1..061634fcb 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/skycolor.lua
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/skycolor.lua
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ mcl_weather.skycolor = {
 
 	-- Remove layer from colors table
 	remove_layer = function(layer_name)
-		for k, name in ipairs(mcl_weather.skycolor.layer_names) do
+		for k, name in pairs(mcl_weather.skycolor.layer_names) do
 			if name == layer_name then
 				table.remove(mcl_weather.skycolor.layer_names, k)
 				mcl_weather.skycolor.force_update = true
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/snow.lua b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/snow.lua
index afe23c150..3a0c539e3 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/snow.lua
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/snow.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+local get_connected_players = minetest.get_connected_players
+
 mcl_weather.snow = {}
 
 mcl_weather.snow.particles_count = 15
@@ -37,7 +39,7 @@ mcl_weather.snow.set_sky_box = function()
     {r=85, g=86, b=86},
     {r=0, g=0, b=0}})
   mcl_weather.skycolor.active = true
-  for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+  for _, player in pairs(get_connected_players()) do
     player:set_clouds({color="#ADADADE8"})
   end
   mcl_weather.skycolor.active = true
@@ -71,7 +73,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
     mcl_weather.snow.init_done = true
   end
 
-  for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+  for _, player in pairs(get_connected_players()) do
     if (mcl_weather.is_underwater(player) or not mcl_worlds.has_weather(player:get_pos())) then
       return false
     end
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/thunder.lua b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/thunder.lua
index 7da3308db..ece673170 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/thunder.lua
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/thunder.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+local get_connected_players = minetest.get_connected_players
+
 -- turn off lightning mod 'auto mode'
 lightning.auto = false
 
@@ -25,7 +27,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
       {r=40, g=40, b=40},
       {r=0, g=0, b=0}})
     mcl_weather.skycolor.active = true
-    for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+    for _, player in pairs(get_connected_players()) do
       player:set_clouds({color="#3D3D3FE8"})
     end
     mcl_weather.thunder.init_done = true
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_hbarmor/init.lua b/mods/HUD/mcl_hbarmor/init.lua
index 57978359c..4434f5dad 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_hbarmor/init.lua
+++ b/mods/HUD/mcl_hbarmor/init.lua
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 	if main_timer > mcl_hbarmor.tick or timer > 4 then
 		if minetest.settings:get_bool("enable_damage") then
 			if main_timer > mcl_hbarmor.tick then main_timer = 0 end
-			for _,player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+			for _,player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 				local name = player:get_player_name()
 				if mcl_hbarmor.player_active[name] == true then
 					local ret = mcl_hbarmor.get_armor(player)
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/actionqueue.lua b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/actionqueue.lua
index f3479ce59..eabe73d1a 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/actionqueue.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/actionqueue.lua
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ function mesecon.queue:add_action(pos, func, params, time, overwritecheck, prior
 	local toremove = nil
 	-- Otherwise, add the action to the queue
 	if overwritecheck then -- check if old action has to be overwritten / removed:
-		for i, ac in ipairs(mesecon.queue.actions) do
+		for i, ac in pairs(mesecon.queue.actions) do
 			if(vector.equals(pos, ac.pos)
 			and mesecon.cmpAny(overwritecheck, ac.owcheck)) then
 				toremove = i
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/init.lua
index 93d299f06..18965287e 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons/init.lua
@@ -75,10 +75,10 @@ mesecon.queue:add_function("receptor_on", function (pos, rules)
 	rules = rules or mesecon.rules.default
 
 	-- Call turnon on all linking positions
-	for _, rule in ipairs(mesecon.flattenrules(rules)) do
+	for _, rule in pairs(mesecon.flattenrules(rules)) do
 		local np = vector.add(pos, rule)
 		local rulenames = mesecon.rules_link_rule_all(pos, rule)
-		for _, rulename in ipairs(rulenames) do
+		for _, rulename in pairs(rulenames) do
 			mesecon.turnon(np, rulename)
 		end
 	end
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/armor.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/armor.lua
index a879f7240..ec06f19ee 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/armor.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/armor.lua
@@ -149,8 +149,8 @@ armor.set_player_armor = function(self, player)
 					if level then
 						local texture = def.texture or item:gsub("%:", "_")
 						local enchanted_addition = (mcl_enchanting.is_enchanted(item) and mcl_enchanting.overlay or "")
-						table.insert(textures, "("..texture..".png"..enchanted_addition..")")
-						preview = "(player.png^[opacity:0^"..texture.."_preview.png"..enchanted_addition..")"..(preview and "^"..preview or "")
+						table.insert(textures, texture..".png"..enchanted_addition)
+						preview = "player.png^[opacity:0^"..texture.."_preview.png"..enchanted_addition..""..(preview and "^"..preview or "")
 						armor_level = armor_level + level
 						items = items + 1
 						mcl_armor_points = mcl_armor_points + (def.groups["mcl_armor_points"] or 0)
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
index 33c38c6cb..86f6a6852 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ local function check_in_beds(players)
 		players = minetest.get_connected_players()
 	end
 
-	for n, player in ipairs(players) do
+	for n, player in pairs(players) do
 		local name = player:get_player_name()
 		if not in_bed[name] then
 			return false
@@ -102,8 +102,7 @@ local function lay_down(player, pos, bed_pos, state, skip)
 		-- No sleeping if monsters nearby.
 		-- The exceptions above apply.
 		-- Zombie pigmen only prevent sleep while they are hostle.
-		local objs = minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(bed_pos, 8)
-		for _, obj in ipairs(objs) do
+		for _, obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(bed_pos, 8)) do
 			if obj ~= nil and not obj:is_player() then
 				local ent = obj:get_luaentity()
 				local mobname = ent.name
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
index efa465ddf..5f2713fd0 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
@@ -15,6 +15,26 @@ local dir_to_pitch = function(dir)
 	return -math.atan2(-dir.y, xz)
 end
 
+local random_arrow_positions = function(positions, placement)
+	local min = 0
+	local max = 0
+	if positions == 'x' then
+		min = -4
+		max = 4
+	elseif positions == 'y' then
+		min = 0
+		max = 10
+	end
+	if placement == 'front' and positions == 'z' then
+		min = 3
+		max = 3
+	elseif placement == 'back' and positions == 'z' then
+		min = -3
+		max = -3
+	end
+	return math.random(max, min)
+end
+
 local mod_awards = minetest.get_modpath("awards") and minetest.get_modpath("mcl_achievements")
 local mod_button = minetest.get_modpath("mesecons_button")
 
@@ -101,6 +121,14 @@ ARROW_ENTITY.on_step = function(self, dtime)
 	dpos = vector.round(dpos)
 	local node = minetest.get_node(dpos)
 
+	if self.object:get_attach() ~= nil and self.object:get_attach(parent):get_hp() < 1 then
+		self.object:remove()
+	end
+
+	if self.object:get_attach() and not self.object:get_attach(parent) then
+		self.object:remove()
+	end
+
 	if self._stuck then
 		self._stucktimer = self._stucktimer + dtime
 		self._stuckrechecktimer = self._stuckrechecktimer + dtime
@@ -146,7 +174,7 @@ ARROW_ENTITY.on_step = function(self, dtime)
 	-- Check for object "collision". Done every tick (hopefully this is not too stressing)
 	else
 
-		if self._damage >= 9 then
+		if self._damage >= 9 and self._in_player == false then
 			minetest.add_particlespawner({
 				amount = 1,
 				time = .001,
@@ -230,19 +258,60 @@ ARROW_ENTITY.on_step = function(self, dtime)
 						if obj:is_player() and rawget(_G, "armor") and armor.last_damage_types then
 							armor.last_damage_types[obj:get_player_name()] = "projectile"
 						end
-						damage_particles(self.object:get_pos(), self._is_critical)
+						if self._in_player == false then
+							damage_particles(self.object:get_pos(), self._is_critical)
+						end
 						if mcl_burning.is_burning(self.object) then
 							mcl_burning.set_on_fire(obj, 5)
 						end
-						obj:punch(self.object, 1.0, {
-							full_punch_interval=1.0,
-							damage_groups={fleshy=self._damage},
-						}, self.object:get_velocity())
+						if self._in_player == false then
+							obj:punch(self.object, 1.0, {
+								full_punch_interval=1.0,
+								damage_groups={fleshy=self._damage},
+							}, self.object:get_velocity())
+							if obj:is_player() then
+								local placement = ''
+								self._placement = math.random(1, 2)
+								if self._placement == 1 then
+									placement = 'front'
+								else
+									placement = 'back'
+								end
+								self._in_player = true
+								if self._placement == 2 then
+									self._rotation_station = 90
+								else
+									self._rotation_station = -90
+								end
+								self._y_position = random_arrow_positions('y', placement)
+								self._x_position = random_arrow_positions('x', placement)
+								if self._y_position > 6 and self._x_position < 2 and self._x_position > -2 then
+									self._attach_parent = 'Head'
+									self._y_position = self._y_position - 6
+								elseif self._x_position > 2 then
+									self._attach_parent = 'Arm_Right'
+									self._y_position = self._y_position - 3
+									self._x_position = self._x_position - 2
+								elseif self._x_position < -2 then
+									self._attach_parent = 'Arm_Left'
+									self._y_position = self._y_position - 3
+									self._x_position = self._x_position + 2
+								else
+									self._attach_parent = 'Body'
+								end
+								self._z_rotation = math.random(30, -30)
+								self._y_rotation = math.random(30, -30)
+								self.object:set_attach(obj, self._attach_parent, {x=self._x_position,y=self._y_position,z=random_arrow_positions('z', placement)}, {x=0,y=self._rotation_station + self._y_rotation,z=self._z_rotation})
+								minetest.after(150, function()
+									self.object:remove()
+								end)
+							end
+						end
 					end
 
 
 					if is_player then
-						if self._shooter and self._shooter:is_player() then
+						if self._shooter and self._shooter:is_player() and self._in_player == false then
 							-- “Ding” sound for hitting another player
 							minetest.sound_play({name="mcl_bows_hit_player", gain=0.1}, {to_player=self._shooter:get_player_name()}, true)
 						end
@@ -259,10 +328,14 @@ ARROW_ENTITY.on_step = function(self, dtime)
 							end
 						end
 					end
-					minetest.sound_play({name="mcl_bows_hit_other", gain=0.3}, {pos=self.object:get_pos(), max_hear_distance=16}, true)
+					if self._in_player == false then
+						minetest.sound_play({name="mcl_bows_hit_other", gain=0.3}, {pos=self.object:get_pos(), max_hear_distance=16}, true)
+					end
 				end
 				mcl_burning.extinguish(self.object)
-				self.object:remove()
+				if not obj:is_player() then
+					self.object:remove()
+				end
 				return
 			end
 		end
@@ -389,6 +462,7 @@ ARROW_ENTITY.get_staticdata = function(self)
 end
 
 ARROW_ENTITY.on_activate = function(self, staticdata, dtime_s)
+	self._in_player = false
 	local data = minetest.deserialize(staticdata)
 	if data then
 		self._stuck = data.stuck
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/bow.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/bow.lua
index 4ea2066b0..87820071d 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/bow.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/bow.lua
@@ -341,7 +341,7 @@ controls.register_on_hold(function(player, key, time)
 end)
 
 minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
-	for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+	for _, player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		local name = player:get_player_name()
 		local wielditem = player:get_wielded_item()
 		local wieldindex = player:get_wield_index()
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_buckets/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_buckets/init.lua
index 9e830fd73..523b10ef9 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_buckets/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_buckets/init.lua
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ function mcl_buckets.register_liquid(def)
 			_doc_items_usagehelp = def.usagehelp,
 			_tt_help = def.tt_help,
 			inventory_image = def.inventory_image,
-			stack_max = 16,
+			stack_max = 1,
 			groups = def.groups,
 			on_place = function(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
 				-- Must be pointing to node
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cauldrons/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cauldrons/init.lua
index 5c8d93160..f4356d27b 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cauldrons/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_cauldrons/init.lua
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 	interval = 0.5,
 	chance = 1,
 	action = function(pos, node)
-		for _, obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 0.4)) do
+		for _, obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 0.4)) do
 			if mcl_burning.is_burning(obj) then
 				mcl_burning.extinguish(obj)
 				local new_group = minetest.get_item_group(node.name, "cauldron_filled") - 1
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_chests/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_chests/init.lua
index ec65ad120..900c772b5 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_chests/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_chests/init.lua
@@ -11,10 +11,8 @@ local entity_animations = {
 	},
 	chest = {
 		speed = 25,
-		open = {x = 0, y = 10},
-		open_partly = {x = 0, y = 7},
-		close = {x = 10, y = 20},
-		close_partly = {x = 13, y = 20},
+		open = {x = 0, y = 7},
+		close = {x = 13, y = 20},
 	}
 }
 
@@ -34,15 +32,14 @@ minetest.register_entity("mcl_chests:chest", {
 		self.object:set_animation(anim, anim_table.speed, 0, false)
 	end,
 
-	open = function(self, playername, partly)
+	open = function(self, playername)
 		self.players[playername] = true
 		if not self.is_open then
-			self:set_animation(partly and "open_partly" or "open")
+			self:set_animation("open")
 			minetest.sound_play(self.sound_prefix .. "_open", {
 				pos = self.node_pos,
 			})
 			self.is_open = true
-			self.opened_partly = partly
 		end
 	end,
 
@@ -53,12 +50,11 @@ minetest.register_entity("mcl_chests:chest", {
 			for _ in pairs(playerlist) do
 				return
 			end
-			self:set_animation(self.opened_partly and "close_partly" or "close")
+			self:set_animation("close")
 			minetest.sound_play(self.sound_prefix .. "_close", {
 				pos = self.node_pos,
 			})
 			self.is_open = false
-			self.opened_partly = false
 		end
 	end,
 
@@ -118,7 +114,7 @@ local function get_entity_pos(pos, dir, double)
 end
 
 local function find_entity(pos)
-	for _, obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 0)) do
+	for _, obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 0)) do
 		local luaentity = obj:get_luaentity()
 		if luaentity and luaentity.name == "mcl_chests:chest" then
 			return luaentity
@@ -179,8 +175,7 @@ local player_chest_open = function(player, pos, node_name, textures, param2, dou
 	open_chests[name] = {pos = pos, node_name = node_name, textures = textures, param2 = param2, double = double, sound = sound, mesh = mesh, shulker = shulker}
 	if animate_chests then
 		local dir = minetest.facedir_to_dir(param2)
-		local blocked = not shulker and (back_is_blocked(pos, dir) or double and back_is_blocked(mcl_util.get_double_container_neighbor_pos(pos, param2, node_name:sub(-4)), dir))
-		find_or_create_entity(pos, node_name, textures, param2, double, sound, mesh, shulker and "shulker" or "chest", dir):open(name, blocked)
+		find_or_create_entity(pos, node_name, textures, param2, double, sound, mesh, shulker and "shulker" or "chest", dir):open(name)
 	end
 end
 
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/init.lua
index 0532bf5f7..d53d75076 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_clock/init.lua
@@ -94,9 +94,8 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 
 	watch.old_time = now
 
-	local players = minetest.get_connected_players()
-	for p, player in ipairs(players) do
-		for s, stack in ipairs(player:get_inventory():get_list("main")) do
+	for p, player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+		for s, stack in pairs(player:get_inventory():get_list("main")) do
 			local dim = mcl_worlds.pos_to_dimension(player:get_pos())
 			local frame
 			-- Clocks do not work in certain zones
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/init.lua
index b0cf5627e..f15459303 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_compass/init.lua
@@ -14,15 +14,14 @@ local random_frame = math.random(0, compass_frames-1)
 
 minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 	random_timer = random_timer + dtime
-	local players  = minetest.get_connected_players()
 
 	if random_timer >= random_timer_trigger then
 		random_frame = (random_frame + math.random(-1, 1)) % compass_frames
 		random_timer = 0
 	end
-	for i,player in ipairs(players) do
+	for i,player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		local function has_compass(player)
-			for _,stack in ipairs(player:get_inventory():get_list("main")) do
+			for _,stack in pairs(player:get_inventory():get_list("main")) do
 				if minetest.get_item_group(stack:get_name(), "compass") ~= 0 then
 					return true
 				end
@@ -53,7 +52,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 				compass_image = math.floor((angle_relative/11.25) + 0.5) % compass_frames
 			end
 
-			for j,stack in ipairs(player:get_inventory():get_list("main")) do
+			for j,stack in pairs(player:get_inventory():get_list("main")) do
 				if minetest.get_item_group(stack:get_name(), "compass") ~= 0 and
 						minetest.get_item_group(stack:get_name(), "compass")-1 ~= compass_image then
 					local itemname = "mcl_compass:"..compass_image
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/functions.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/functions.lua
index 3d47336f3..0c25de94f 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/functions.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/functions.lua
@@ -1378,7 +1378,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		if not do_preserve then
 			-- Drop stuff other than the node itself
 			local itemstacks = minetest.get_node_drops(n0.name)
-			for _, itemname in ipairs(itemstacks) do
+			for _, itemname in pairs(itemstacks) do
 				local p_drop = {
 					x = p0.x - 0.5 + math.random(),
 					y = p0.y - 0.5 + math.random(),
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_doors/api_doors.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_doors/api_doors.lua
index 716fb22ec..f3dd0f469 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_doors/api_doors.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_doors/api_doors.lua
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ local S = minetest.get_translator("mcl_doors")
 local function on_place_node(place_to, newnode,
 	placer, oldnode, itemstack, pointed_thing)
 	-- Run script hook
-	for _, callback in ipairs(minetest.registered_on_placenodes) do
+	for _, callback in pairs(minetest.registered_on_placenodes) do
 		-- Deep-copy pos, node and pointed_thing because callback can modify them
 		local place_to_copy = {x = place_to.x, y = place_to.y, z = place_to.z}
 		local newnode_copy =
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_enchanting/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_enchanting/init.lua
index a53350a70..4918e3776 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_enchanting/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_enchanting/init.lua
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ minetest.register_entity("mcl_enchanting:book", {
 		local old_player_near = self._player_near
 		local player_near = false
 		local player
-		for _, obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(vector.subtract(self.object:get_pos(), mcl_enchanting.book_offset), 2.5)) do
+		for _, obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(vector.subtract(self.object:get_pos(), mcl_enchanting.book_offset), 2.5)) do
 			if obj:is_player() then
 				player_near = true
 				player = obj
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 	nodenames = "mcl_enchanting:table",
 	action = function(pos)
 		local playernames = {}
-		for _, obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 15)) do
+		for _, obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 15)) do
 			if obj:is_player() then
 				table.insert(playernames, obj:get_player_name())
 			end
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_end/chorus_plant.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_end/chorus_plant.lua
index 1363debf7..9622e618f 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_end/chorus_plant.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_end/chorus_plant.lua
@@ -419,7 +419,7 @@ mcl_end.grow_chorus_plant_step = function(pos, node)
 				end
 			end
 
-			for _, f in ipairs(new_flowers) do
+			for _, f in pairs(new_flowers) do
 				if age >= MAX_FLOWER_AGE then
 					local nn = minetest.get_node(f).name
 					if nn ~= "mcl_end:chorus_flower" and nn ~= "mcl_end:chorus_flower_dead" then
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/init.lua
index 52cb60874..3ff549e4f 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_hoppers/init.lua
@@ -349,7 +349,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 
-		for _,object in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 2)) do
+		for _,object in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 2)) do
 			if not object:is_player() and object:get_luaentity() and object:get_luaentity().name == "__builtin:item" then
 				if inv and inv:room_for_item("main", ItemStack(object:get_luaentity().itemstring)) then
 					-- Item must get sucked in when the item just TOUCHES the block above the hopper
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobspawners/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobspawners/init.lua
index f12c893d9..d95395642 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobspawners/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_mobspawners/init.lua
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ local function get_mob_textures(mob)
 end
 
 local function find_doll(pos)
-	for  _,obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 0.5)) do
+	for  _,obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 0.5)) do
 		if not obj:is_player() then
 			if obj ~= nil and obj:get_luaentity().name == "mcl_mobspawners:doll" then
 				return obj
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/portal_end.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/portal_end.lua
index 045993530..0bc0ce57e 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/portal_end.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/portal_end.lua
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ function mcl_portals.end_teleport(obj, pos)
 end
 
 function mcl_portals.end_portal_teleport(pos, node)
-	for _,obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 1)) do
+	for _,obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 1)) do
 		local lua_entity = obj:get_luaentity() --maikerumine added for objects to travel
 		if obj:is_player() or lua_entity then
 			local objpos = obj:get_pos()
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/portal_nether.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/portal_nether.lua
index 32a24e092..ff9df2b4d 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/portal_nether.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_portals/portal_nether.lua
@@ -798,7 +798,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 			end
 		end
 		distance = vector.subtract(pos, distance)
-		for _, obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 15)) do
+		for _, obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 15)) do
 			if obj:is_player() then
 				minetest.add_particlespawner({
 					amount = node_particles_allowed_level + 1,
@@ -818,7 +818,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 				})
 			end
 		end
-		for _, obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 1)) do	--maikerumine added for objects to travel
+		for _, obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 1)) do	--maikerumine added for objects to travel
 			local lua_entity = obj:get_luaentity()				--maikerumine added for objects to travel
 			if (obj:is_player() or lua_entity) and prevent_portal_chatter(obj) then
 				teleport(obj, pos)
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/functions.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/functions.lua
index cd4939c2f..996637aa7 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/functions.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/functions.lua
@@ -539,7 +539,7 @@ end)
 
 minetest.register_on_shutdown(function()
 	-- save player effects on server shutdown
-	for _,player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+	for _,player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		mcl_potions._save_player_effects(player)
 	end
 
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/init.lua b/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/init.lua
index 982edcd0d..893f3d739 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/init.lua
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/tsm_railcorridors/init.lua
@@ -393,7 +393,7 @@ local function RecheckCartHack(params)
 	local pos = params[1]
 	local cart_id = params[2]
 	-- Find cart
-	for _, obj in ipairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 1)) do
+	for _, obj in pairs(minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, 1)) do
 		if obj ~= nil and obj:get_luaentity().name == cart_id then
 			-- Cart found! We can now safely call the callback func.
 			-- (calling it earlier has the danger of failing)
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/init.lua b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/init.lua
index 01d74a80d..5ae45591c 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/init.lua
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/init.lua
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 	timer = timer + dtime
 	if main_timer > mcl_hunger.HUD_TICK or timer > 0.5 then
 		if main_timer > mcl_hunger.HUD_TICK then main_timer = 0 end
-		for _,player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+		for _,player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		local name = player:get_player_name()
 
 		local h = tonumber(mcl_hunger.get_hunger(player))
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_player_model/init.lua b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_player_model/init.lua
index 449b062c5..9e6790ea0 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_player_model/init.lua
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_player_model/init.lua
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ local player_attached = mcl_player.player_attached
 
 -- Check each player and apply animations
 minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
-	for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+	for _, player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		local name = player:get_player_name()
 		local model_name = player_model[name]
 		local model = model_name and models[model_name]
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerinfo/init.lua b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerinfo/init.lua
index 4c1454d95..5086f3195 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerinfo/init.lua
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerinfo/init.lua
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 	time = 0
 
 	-- check players
-	for _,player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+	for _,player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		-- who am I?
 		local name = player:get_player_name()
 
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua
index ab8487396..e376c0f0a 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 
 	-- Update jump status immediately since we need this info in real time.
 	-- WARNING: This section is HACKY as hell since it is all just based on heuristics.
-	for _,player in ipairs(get_connected_players()) do
+	for _,player in pairs(get_connected_players()) do
 		local controls = player:get_player_control()
 		name = player:get_player_name()
 
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 	time = 0
 
 	-- check players
-	for _,player in ipairs(get_connected_players()) do
+	for _,player in pairs(get_connected_players()) do
 		-- who am I?
 		local name = player:get_player_name()
 
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/init.lua b/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/init.lua
index 4514ca5e6..dea44b2a2 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/init.lua
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/wieldview/init.lua
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ minetest.register_on_joinplayer(function(player)
 end)
 
 minetest.register_globalstep(function()
-	for _,player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+	for _,player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		wieldview:update_wielded_item(player)
 	end
 end)