diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/init.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/init.lua
index aab1999627..c878dc2867 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_boats/init.lua
@@ -70,39 +70,31 @@ end
 minetest.register_on_respawnplayer(detach_player)
 
 function boat.on_rightclick(self, clicker)
-	if not clicker or not clicker:is_player() then
+	if self._driver or not clicker or not clicker:is_player() or clicker:get_attach() then
 		return
 	end
 	local name = clicker:get_player_name()
-	if self._driver and clicker == self._driver then
-		self._driver = nil
-		detach_player(clicker)
-		local pos = clicker:get_pos()
-		pos = {x = pos.x, y = pos.y + 0.2, z = pos.z}
-		clicker:set_pos(pos)
-	elseif not self._driver then
-		local attach = clicker:get_attach()
-		if attach and attach:get_luaentity() then
-			local luaentity = attach:get_luaentity()
-			if luaentity._driver then
-				luaentity._driver = nil
-			end
-			clicker:set_detach()
-			clicker:set_properties({visual_size = {x=1, y=1}})
+	--[[if attach and attach:get_luaentity() then
+		local luaentity = attach:get_luaentity()
+		if luaentity._driver then
+			luaentity._driver = nil
 		end
-		self._driver = clicker
-		clicker:set_attach(self.object, "",
-			{x = 0, y = 0.42, z = -1}, {x = 0, y = 0, z = 0})
-		clicker:set_properties({ visual_size = driver_visual_size })
-		mcl_player.player_attached[name] = true
-		minetest.after(0.2, function(name)
-			local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(name)
-			if player then
-				mcl_player.player_set_animation(player, "sit" , 30)
-			end
-		end, name)
-		clicker:set_look_horizontal(self.object:get_yaw())
-	end
+		clicker:set_detach()
+		clicker:set_properties({visual_size = {x=1, y=1}})
+	end--]]
+	self._driver = clicker
+	clicker:set_attach(self.object, "",
+		{x = 0, y = 0.42, z = -1}, {x = 0, y = 0, z = 0})
+	clicker:set_properties({ visual_size = driver_visual_size })
+	mcl_player.player_attached[name] = true
+	minetest.after(0.2, function(name)
+		local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(name)
+		if player then
+			mcl_player.player_set_animation(player, "sit" , 30)
+		end
+	end, name)
+	clicker:set_look_horizontal(self.object:get_yaw())
+	mcl_tmp_message.message(clicker, S("Sneak to dismount"))
 end
 
 
@@ -142,7 +134,7 @@ function boat.on_death(self, killer)
 	self._driver = nil
 end
 
-function boat.on_step(self, dtime)
+function boat.on_step(self, dtime, moveresult)
 	self._v = get_v(self.object:get_velocity()) * get_sign(self._v)
 	local on_water = true
 	local in_water = false
@@ -160,8 +152,25 @@ function boat.on_step(self, dtime)
 		v_slowdown = 0.05
 	end
 
+	if moveresult and moveresult.collides then
+		for _, collision in ipairs(moveresult.collisions) do
+			local pos = collision.node_pos
+			if collision.type == "node" and minetest.get_node_group(minetest.get_node(pos).name, "dig_by_boat") > 0 then
+				minetest.dig_node(pos)
+			end
+		end
+	end
+
 	if self._driver then
 		local ctrl = self._driver:get_player_control()
+		if ctrl.sneak then
+			detach_player(self._driver)
+			local pos = self._driver:get_pos()
+			pos = {x = pos.x, y = pos.y + 0.2, z = pos.z}
+			self._driver:set_pos(pos)
+			self._driver = nil
+			return
+		end
 		local yaw = self.object:get_yaw()
 		if ctrl.up then
 			-- Forwards
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/init.lua b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/init.lua
index c7b8fb6deb..e4ebfb2dc5 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/init.lua
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
-local modpath = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_weather");
+local modpath = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_weather")
 
 mcl_weather = {}
 
 -- If not located then embeded skycolor mod version will be loaded.
 if minetest.get_modpath("skycolor") == nil then
-  dofile(modpath.."/skycolor.lua")
+	dofile(modpath.."/skycolor.lua")
 end
 
 dofile(modpath.."/weather_core.lua")
@@ -13,5 +13,5 @@ dofile(modpath.."/rain.lua")
 dofile(modpath.."/nether_dust.lua")
 
 if minetest.get_modpath("lightning") ~= nil then
-  dofile(modpath.."/thunder.lua")
+	dofile(modpath.."/thunder.lua")
 end
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/nether_dust.lua b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/nether_dust.lua
index e41746a715..735676454c 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/nether_dust.lua
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/nether_dust.lua
@@ -24,11 +24,8 @@ end
 local timer = 0
 minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 	timer = timer + dtime
-	if timer >= 0.7 then
-		timer = 0
-	else
-		return
-	end
+	if timer < 0.7 then return end
+	timer = 0
 
 	for _, player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
 		if not mcl_worlds.has_dust(player:get_pos()) then
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/rain.lua b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/rain.lua
index 0dde0d2d8b..9b4210060f 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/rain.lua
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/rain.lua
@@ -2,198 +2,198 @@ local PARTICLES_COUNT_RAIN = 30
 local PARTICLES_COUNT_THUNDER = 45
 
 mcl_weather.rain = {
-  -- max rain particles created at time
-  particles_count = PARTICLES_COUNT_RAIN,
+	-- max rain particles created at time
+	particles_count = PARTICLES_COUNT_RAIN,
 
-  -- flag to turn on/off extinguish fire for rain
-  extinguish_fire = true,
+	-- flag to turn on/off extinguish fire for rain
+	extinguish_fire = true,
 
-  -- flag useful when mixing weathers
-  raining = false,
+	-- flag useful when mixing weathers
+	raining = false,
 
-  -- keeping last timeofday value (rounded).
-  -- Defaulted to non-existing value for initial comparing.
-  sky_last_update = -1,
+	-- keeping last timeofday value (rounded).
+	-- Defaulted to non-existing value for initial comparing.
+	sky_last_update = -1,
 
-  init_done = false,
+	init_done = false,
 }
 
 mcl_weather.rain.sound_handler = function(player)
-  return minetest.sound_play("weather_rain", {
-    to_player = player:get_player_name(),
-    loop = true,
-  })
+	return minetest.sound_play("weather_rain", {
+		to_player = player:get_player_name(),
+		loop = true,
+	})
 end
 
 -- set skybox based on time (uses skycolor api)
 mcl_weather.rain.set_sky_box = function()
-  if mcl_weather.state == "rain" then
-    mcl_weather.skycolor.add_layer(
-      "weather-pack-rain-sky",
-      {{r=0, g=0, b=0},
-      {r=85, g=86, b=98},
-      {r=135, g=135, b=151},
-      {r=85, g=86, b=98},
-      {r=0, g=0, b=0}})
-    mcl_weather.skycolor.active = true
-    for _, player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
-      player:set_clouds({color="#5D5D5FE8"})
-    end
-  end
+	if mcl_weather.state == "rain" then
+		mcl_weather.skycolor.add_layer(
+			"weather-pack-rain-sky",
+			{{r=0, g=0, b=0},
+			{r=85, g=86, b=98},
+			{r=135, g=135, b=151},
+			{r=85, g=86, b=98},
+			{r=0, g=0, b=0}})
+		mcl_weather.skycolor.active = true
+		for _, player in pairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+			player:set_clouds({color="#5D5D5FE8"})
+		end
+	end
 end
 
 -- creating manually parctiles instead of particles spawner because of easier to control
 -- spawn position.
 mcl_weather.rain.add_rain_particles = function(player)
 
-  mcl_weather.rain.last_rp_count = 0
-  for i=mcl_weather.rain.particles_count, 1,-1 do
-    local random_pos_x, random_pos_y, random_pos_z = mcl_weather.get_random_pos_by_player_look_dir(player)
-    if mcl_weather.is_outdoor({x=random_pos_x, y=random_pos_y, z=random_pos_z}) then
-      mcl_weather.rain.last_rp_count = mcl_weather.rain.last_rp_count + 1
-      minetest.add_particle({
-        pos = {x=random_pos_x, y=random_pos_y, z=random_pos_z},
-        velocity = {x=0, y=-10, z=0},
-        acceleration = {x=0, y=-30, z=0},
-        expirationtime = 1.0,
-        size = math.random(0.5, 3),
-        collisiondetection = true,
-        collision_removal = true,
-        vertical = true,
-        texture = mcl_weather.rain.get_texture(),
-        playername = player:get_player_name()
-      })
-    end
-  end
+	mcl_weather.rain.last_rp_count = 0
+	for i=mcl_weather.rain.particles_count, 1,-1 do
+		local random_pos_x, random_pos_y, random_pos_z = mcl_weather.get_random_pos_by_player_look_dir(player)
+		if mcl_weather.is_outdoor({x=random_pos_x, y=random_pos_y, z=random_pos_z}) then
+			mcl_weather.rain.last_rp_count = mcl_weather.rain.last_rp_count + 1
+			minetest.add_particle({
+				pos = {x=random_pos_x, y=random_pos_y, z=random_pos_z},
+				velocity = {x=0, y=-10, z=0},
+				acceleration = {x=0, y=-30, z=0},
+				expirationtime = 1.0,
+				size = math.random(0.5, 3),
+				collisiondetection = true,
+				collision_removal = true,
+				vertical = true,
+				texture = mcl_weather.rain.get_texture(),
+				playername = player:get_player_name()
+			})
+		end
+	end
 end
 
 -- Simple random texture getter
 mcl_weather.rain.get_texture = function()
-  local texture_name
-  local random_number = math.random()
-  if random_number > 0.33 then
-    texture_name = "weather_pack_rain_raindrop_1.png"
-  elseif random_number > 0.66 then
-    texture_name = "weather_pack_rain_raindrop_2.png"
-  else
-    texture_name = "weather_pack_rain_raindrop_3.png"
-  end
-  return texture_name;
+	local texture_name
+	local random_number = math.random()
+	if random_number > 0.33 then
+		texture_name = "weather_pack_rain_raindrop_1.png"
+	elseif random_number > 0.66 then
+		texture_name = "weather_pack_rain_raindrop_2.png"
+	else
+		texture_name = "weather_pack_rain_raindrop_3.png"
+	end
+	return texture_name;
 end
 
 -- register player for rain weather.
 -- basically needs for origin sky reference and rain sound controls.
 mcl_weather.rain.add_player = function(player)
-  if mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()] == nil then
-    local player_meta = {}
-    player_meta.origin_sky = {player:get_sky()}
-    mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()] = player_meta
-  end
+	if mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()] == nil then
+		local player_meta = {}
+		player_meta.origin_sky = {player:get_sky()}
+		mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()] = player_meta
+	end
 end
 
 -- remove player from player list effected by rain.
 -- be sure to remove sound before removing player otherwise soundhandler reference will be lost.
 mcl_weather.rain.remove_player = function(player)
-  local player_meta = mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()]
-  if player_meta ~= nil and player_meta.origin_sky ~= nil then
-    player:set_clouds({color="#FFF0F0E5"})
-    mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()] = nil
-  end
+	local player_meta = mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()]
+	if player_meta ~= nil and player_meta.origin_sky ~= nil then
+		player:set_clouds({color="#FFF0F0E5"})
+		mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()] = nil
+	end
 end
 
 mcl_worlds.register_on_dimension_change(function(player, dimension)
-  if dimension ~= "overworld" and dimension ~= "void" then
-    mcl_weather.rain.remove_sound(player)
-    mcl_weather.rain.remove_player(player)
-  elseif dimension == "overworld" then
-    mcl_weather.rain.update_sound(player)
-    if mcl_weather.rain.raining then
-      mcl_weather.rain.add_rain_particles(player)
-      mcl_weather.rain.add_player(player)
-    end
-  end
+	if dimension ~= "overworld" and dimension ~= "void" then
+		mcl_weather.rain.remove_sound(player)
+		mcl_weather.rain.remove_player(player)
+	elseif dimension == "overworld" then
+		mcl_weather.rain.update_sound(player)
+		if mcl_weather.rain.raining then
+			mcl_weather.rain.add_rain_particles(player)
+			mcl_weather.rain.add_player(player)
+		end
+	end
 end)
 
 -- adds and removes rain sound depending how much rain particles around player currently exist.
 -- have few seconds delay before each check to avoid on/off sound too often
 -- when player stay on 'edge' where sound should play and stop depending from random raindrop appearance.
 mcl_weather.rain.update_sound = function(player)
-  local player_meta = mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()]
-  if player_meta ~= nil then
-    if player_meta.sound_updated ~= nil and player_meta.sound_updated + 5 > minetest.get_gametime() then
-      return false
-    end
+	local player_meta = mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()]
+	if player_meta ~= nil then
+		if player_meta.sound_updated ~= nil and player_meta.sound_updated + 5 > minetest.get_gametime() then
+			return false
+		end
 
-    if player_meta.sound_handler ~= nil then
-      if mcl_weather.rain.last_rp_count == 0 then
-        minetest.sound_fade(player_meta.sound_handler, -0.5, 0.0)
-        player_meta.sound_handler = nil
-      end
-    elseif mcl_weather.rain.last_rp_count > 0 then
-      player_meta.sound_handler = mcl_weather.rain.sound_handler(player)
-    end
+		if player_meta.sound_handler ~= nil then
+			if mcl_weather.rain.last_rp_count == 0 then
+				minetest.sound_fade(player_meta.sound_handler, -0.5, 0.0)
+				player_meta.sound_handler = nil
+			end
+		elseif mcl_weather.rain.last_rp_count > 0 then
+			player_meta.sound_handler = mcl_weather.rain.sound_handler(player)
+		end
 
-    player_meta.sound_updated = minetest.get_gametime()
-  end
+		player_meta.sound_updated = minetest.get_gametime()
+	end
 end
 
 -- rain sound removed from player.
 mcl_weather.rain.remove_sound = function(player)
-  local player_meta = mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()]
-  if player_meta ~= nil and player_meta.sound_handler ~= nil then
-    minetest.sound_fade(player_meta.sound_handler, -0.5, 0.0)
-    player_meta.sound_handler = nil
-    player_meta.sound_updated = nil
-  end
+	local player_meta = mcl_weather.players[player:get_player_name()]
+	if player_meta ~= nil and player_meta.sound_handler ~= nil then
+		minetest.sound_fade(player_meta.sound_handler, -0.5, 0.0)
+		player_meta.sound_handler = nil
+		player_meta.sound_updated = nil
+	end
 end
 
 -- callback function for removing rain
 mcl_weather.rain.clear = function()
-  mcl_weather.rain.raining = false
-  mcl_weather.rain.sky_last_update = -1
-  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
-    mcl_weather.rain.remove_sound(player)
-    mcl_weather.rain.remove_player(player)
-  end
+	mcl_weather.rain.raining = false
+	mcl_weather.rain.sky_last_update = -1
+	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
+		mcl_weather.rain.remove_sound(player)
+		mcl_weather.rain.remove_player(player)
+	end
 end
 
 minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
-  if mcl_weather.state ~= "rain" then
-    return false
-  end
+	if mcl_weather.state ~= "rain" then
+		return false
+	end
 
-  mcl_weather.rain.make_weather()
+	mcl_weather.rain.make_weather()
 end)
 
 mcl_weather.rain.make_weather = function()
-  if mcl_weather.rain.init_done == false then
-    mcl_weather.rain.raining = true
-    mcl_weather.rain.set_sky_box()
-    mcl_weather.rain.set_particles_mode(mcl_weather.mode)
-    mcl_weather.rain.init_done = true
-  end
+	if mcl_weather.rain.init_done == false then
+		mcl_weather.rain.raining = true
+		mcl_weather.rain.set_sky_box()
+		mcl_weather.rain.set_particles_mode(mcl_weather.mode)
+		mcl_weather.rain.init_done = true
+	end
 
-  for _, player in ipairs(minetest.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
-    end
-    mcl_weather.rain.add_player(player)
-    mcl_weather.rain.add_rain_particles(player)
-    mcl_weather.rain.update_sound(player)
-  end
+	for _, player in ipairs(minetest.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
+		end
+		mcl_weather.rain.add_player(player)
+		mcl_weather.rain.add_rain_particles(player)
+		mcl_weather.rain.update_sound(player)
+	end
 end
 
 -- Switch the number of raindrops: "thunder" for many raindrops, otherwise for normal raindrops
 mcl_weather.rain.set_particles_mode = function(mode)
-  if mode == "thunder" then
-    mcl_weather.rain.particles_count = PARTICLES_COUNT_THUNDER
-  else
-    mcl_weather.rain.particles_count = PARTICLES_COUNT_RAIN
-  end
+	if mode == "thunder" then
+		mcl_weather.rain.particles_count = PARTICLES_COUNT_THUNDER
+	else
+		mcl_weather.rain.particles_count = PARTICLES_COUNT_RAIN
+	end
 end
 
 if mcl_weather.allow_abm then
@@ -266,16 +266,16 @@ if mcl_weather.allow_abm then
 end
 
 if mcl_weather.reg_weathers.rain == nil then
-  mcl_weather.reg_weathers.rain = {
-    clear = mcl_weather.rain.clear,
-    light_factor = 0.6,
-    -- 10min - 20min
-    min_duration = 600,
-    max_duration = 1200,
-    transitions = {
-      [65] = "none",
-      [70] = "snow",
-      [100] = "thunder",
-    }
-  }
+	mcl_weather.reg_weathers.rain = {
+		clear = mcl_weather.rain.clear,
+		light_factor = 0.6,
+		-- 10min - 20min
+		min_duration = 600,
+		max_duration = 1200,
+		transitions = {
+			[65] = "none",
+			[70] = "snow",
+			[100] = "thunder",
+		}
+	}
 end
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/snow.lua b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/snow.lua
index 7adfd0d549..986d38d438 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/snow.lua
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/snow.lua
@@ -81,17 +81,16 @@ end)
 
 -- register snow weather
 if mcl_weather.reg_weathers.snow == nil then
-  mcl_weather.reg_weathers.snow = {
-    clear = mcl_weather.snow.clear,
-    light_factor = 0.6,
-    -- 10min - 20min
-    min_duration = 600,
-    max_duration = 1200,
-    transitions = {
-      [65] = "none",
-      [80] = "rain",
-      [100] = "thunder",
-    }
-}
+	mcl_weather.reg_weathers.snow = {
+		clear = mcl_weather.snow.clear,
+		light_factor = 0.6,
+		-- 10min - 20min
+		min_duration = 600,
+		max_duration = 1200,
+		transitions = {
+			[65] = "none",
+			[80] = "rain",
+			[100] = "thunder",
+		}
+	}
 end
-
diff --git a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/weather_core.lua b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/weather_core.lua
index fb90aa740f..365f6e549c 100644
--- a/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/weather_core.lua
+++ b/mods/ENVIRONMENT/mcl_weather/weather_core.lua
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ mcl_weather.state = "none"
 -- player list for saving player meta info
 mcl_weather.players = {}
   
--- default weather recalculation interval
-mcl_weather.check_interval = 300
+-- default weather check interval for global step
+mcl_weather.check_interval = 5
   
 -- weather min duration
 mcl_weather.min_duration = 600
@@ -25,14 +25,14 @@ mcl_weather.reg_weathers = {}
 mcl_weather.allow_abm = true
 
 mcl_weather.reg_weathers["none"] = {
-  min_duration = mcl_weather.min_duration,
-  max_duration = mcl_weather.max_duration,
-  light_factor = nil,
-  transitions = {
-    [50] = "rain",
-    [100] = "snow",
-  },
-  clear = function() end,
+	min_duration = mcl_weather.min_duration,
+	max_duration = mcl_weather.max_duration,
+	light_factor = nil,
+	transitions = {
+		[50] = "rain",
+		[100] = "snow",
+	},
+	clear = function() end,
 }
 
 local storage = minetest.get_mod_storage()
@@ -45,211 +45,230 @@ end
 minetest.register_on_shutdown(save_weather)
 
 mcl_weather.get_rand_end_time = function(min_duration, max_duration)
-  local r
-  if min_duration ~= nil and max_duration ~= nil then
-    r = math.random(min_duration, max_duration);
-  else
-    r = math.random(mcl_weather.min_duration, mcl_weather.max_duration);
-  end 
-  return minetest.get_gametime() + r
+	local r
+	if min_duration ~= nil and max_duration ~= nil then
+		r = math.random(min_duration, max_duration)
+	else
+		r = math.random(mcl_weather.min_duration, mcl_weather.max_duration)
+	end 
+	return minetest.get_gametime() + r
 end
 
 mcl_weather.get_current_light_factor = function()
-  if mcl_weather.state == "none" then
-    return nil
-  else
-    return mcl_weather.reg_weathers[mcl_weather.state].light_factor
-  end
+	if mcl_weather.state == "none" then
+		return nil
+	else
+		return mcl_weather.reg_weathers[mcl_weather.state].light_factor
+	end
 end
 
 -- Returns true if pos is outdoor.
 -- Outdoor is defined as any node in the Overworld under open sky.
 -- FIXME: Nodes below glass also count as “outdoor”, this should not be the case.
 mcl_weather.is_outdoor = function(pos)
-  local cpos = {x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z}
-  local dim = mcl_worlds.pos_to_dimension(cpos)
-  if minetest.get_node_light(cpos, 0.5) == 15 and dim == "overworld" then
-    return true
-  end
-  return false
+	local cpos = {x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z}
+	local dim = mcl_worlds.pos_to_dimension(cpos)
+	if minetest.get_node_light(cpos, 0.5) == 15 and dim == "overworld" then
+		return true
+	end
+	return false
 end
 
 -- checks if player is undewater. This is needed in order to
 -- turn off weather particles generation.
 mcl_weather.is_underwater = function(player)
-    local ppos = player:get_pos()
-    local offset = player:get_eye_offset()
-    local player_eye_pos = {x = ppos.x + offset.x, 
-                            y = ppos.y + offset.y + 1.5, 
-                            z = ppos.z + offset.z}
-    local node_level = minetest.get_node_level(player_eye_pos)
-    if node_level == 8 or node_level == 7 then
-      return true
-    end
-    return false
+	local ppos = player:get_pos()
+	local offset = player:get_eye_offset()
+	local player_eye_pos = {x = ppos.x + offset.x, 
+				y = ppos.y + offset.y + 1.5, 
+				z = ppos.z + offset.z}
+	local node_level = minetest.get_node_level(player_eye_pos)
+	if node_level == 8 or node_level == 7 then
+		return true
+	end
+	return false
 end
 
 -- trying to locate position for particles by player look direction for performance reason.
 -- it is costly to generate many particles around player so goal is focus mainly on front view.  
 mcl_weather.get_random_pos_by_player_look_dir = function(player)
-  local look_dir = player:get_look_dir()
-  local player_pos = player:get_pos()
+	local look_dir = player:get_look_dir()
+	local player_pos = player:get_pos()
 
-  local random_pos_x = 0
-  local random_pos_y = 0
-  local random_pos_z = 0
+	local random_pos_x = 0
+	local random_pos_y = 0
+	local random_pos_z = 0
 
-  if look_dir.x > 0 then
-    if look_dir.z > 0 then
-      random_pos_x = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.x - 2.5, player_pos.x + 5)
-      random_pos_z = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.z - 2.5, player_pos.z + 5)
-    else
-      random_pos_x = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.x - 2.5, player_pos.x + 5)
-      random_pos_z = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.z - 5, player_pos.z + 2.5)
-    end
-  else
-    if look_dir.z > 0 then
-      random_pos_x = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.x - 5, player_pos.x + 2.5)
-      random_pos_z = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.z - 2.5, player_pos.z + 5)
-    else
-      random_pos_x = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.x - 5, player_pos.x + 2.5)
-      random_pos_z = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.z - 5, player_pos.z + 2.5)
-    end
-  end
+	if look_dir.x > 0 then
+		if look_dir.z > 0 then
+			random_pos_x = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.x - 2.5, player_pos.x + 5)
+			random_pos_z = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.z - 2.5, player_pos.z + 5)
+		else
+			random_pos_x = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.x - 2.5, player_pos.x + 5)
+			random_pos_z = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.z - 5, player_pos.z + 2.5)
+		end
+	else
+		if look_dir.z > 0 then
+			random_pos_x = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.x - 5, player_pos.x + 2.5)
+			random_pos_z = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.z - 2.5, player_pos.z + 5)
+		else
+			random_pos_x = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.x - 5, player_pos.x + 2.5)
+			random_pos_z = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.z - 5, player_pos.z + 2.5)
+		end
+	end
 
-  random_pos_y = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.y + 10, player_pos.y + 15)
-  return random_pos_x, random_pos_y, random_pos_z
+	random_pos_y = math.random() + math.random(player_pos.y + 10, player_pos.y + 15)
+	return random_pos_x, random_pos_y, random_pos_z
 end
 
+local t, wci = 0, mcl_weather.check_interval
 minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
-  if mcl_weather.end_time == nil then
-    mcl_weather.end_time = mcl_weather.get_rand_end_time()
-  end
-  -- recalculate weather
-  if mcl_weather.end_time <= minetest.get_gametime() then
-    local changeWeather = minetest.settings:get_bool("mcl_doWeatherCycle")
-    if changeWeather == nil then
-        changeWeather = true
-    end
-    if changeWeather then
-       mcl_weather.set_random_weather(mcl_weather.state, mcl_weather.reg_weathers[mcl_weather.state])
-    else
-       mcl_weather.end_time = mcl_weather.get_rand_end_time()
-    end
-  end
+	t = t + dtime
+	if t < wci then return end
+	t = 0
+
+	if mcl_weather.end_time == nil then
+		mcl_weather.end_time = mcl_weather.get_rand_end_time()
+	end
+	-- recalculate weather
+	if mcl_weather.end_time <= minetest.get_gametime() then
+		local changeWeather = minetest.settings:get_bool("mcl_doWeatherCycle")
+		if changeWeather == nil then
+			changeWeather = true
+		end
+		if changeWeather then
+			mcl_weather.set_random_weather(mcl_weather.state, mcl_weather.reg_weathers[mcl_weather.state])
+		else
+			mcl_weather.end_time = mcl_weather.get_rand_end_time()
+		end
+	end
 end)
 
 -- Sets random weather (which could be 'none' (no weather)).
 mcl_weather.set_random_weather = function(weather_name, weather_meta)
-  if (weather_meta ~= nil) then
-    local transitions = weather_meta.transitions
-    local random_roll = math.random(0,100)
-    local new_weather
-    for v, weather in pairs(transitions) do
-      if random_roll < v then
-        new_weather = weather
-        break
-      end
-    end
-    if new_weather then
-      mcl_weather.change_weather(new_weather)
-    end
-  end
+	if weather_meta == nil then return end
+	local transitions = weather_meta.transitions
+	local random_roll = math.random(0,100)
+	local new_weather
+	for v, weather in pairs(transitions) do
+		if random_roll < v then
+			new_weather = weather
+			break
+		end
+	end
+	if new_weather then
+		mcl_weather.change_weather(new_weather)
+	end
 end
 
 -- Change weather to new_weather.
 -- * explicit_end_time is OPTIONAL. If specified, explicitly set the
 --   gametime (minetest.get_gametime) in which the weather ends.
-mcl_weather.change_weather = function(new_weather, explicit_end_time)
-  if (mcl_weather.reg_weathers ~= nil and mcl_weather.reg_weathers[new_weather] ~= nil) then
-    if (mcl_weather.state ~= nil and mcl_weather.reg_weathers[mcl_weather.state] ~= nil) then
-      mcl_weather.reg_weathers[mcl_weather.state].clear()
-    end
-    mcl_weather.state = new_weather
-    local weather_meta = mcl_weather.reg_weathers[mcl_weather.state]
-    if explicit_end_time then
-        mcl_weather.end_time = explicit_end_time
-    else
-        mcl_weather.end_time = mcl_weather.get_rand_end_time(weather_meta.min_duration, weather_meta.max_duration)
-    end
-    mcl_weather.skycolor.update_sky_color()
-    save_weather()
-    return true
-  end
-  return false
+-- * changer is OPTIONAL, for logging purposes.
+mcl_weather.change_weather = function(new_weather, explicit_end_time, changer_name)
+	local changer_name = changer_name or debug.getinfo(2).name.."()"
+
+	if (mcl_weather.reg_weathers ~= nil and mcl_weather.reg_weathers[new_weather] ~= nil) then
+		if (mcl_weather.state ~= nil and mcl_weather.reg_weathers[mcl_weather.state] ~= nil) then
+			mcl_weather.reg_weathers[mcl_weather.state].clear()
+		end
+
+		local old_weather = mcl_weather.state
+
+		mcl_weather.state = new_weather
+
+		if old_weather == "none" then
+			old_weather = "clear"
+		end
+		if new_weather == "none" then
+			new_weather = "clear"
+		end
+		minetest.log("action", "[mcl_weather] " .. changer_name .. " changed the weather from " .. old_weather .. " to " .. new_weather)
+
+		local weather_meta = mcl_weather.reg_weathers[mcl_weather.state]
+		if explicit_end_time then
+			mcl_weather.end_time = explicit_end_time
+		else
+			mcl_weather.end_time = mcl_weather.get_rand_end_time(weather_meta.min_duration, weather_meta.max_duration)
+		end
+		mcl_weather.skycolor.update_sky_color()
+		save_weather()
+		return true
+	end
+	return false
 end
 
 mcl_weather.get_weather = function()
-  return mcl_weather.state
+	return mcl_weather.state
 end
 
 minetest.register_privilege("weather_manager", {
-  description = S("Gives ability to control weather"),
-  give_to_singleplayer = false
+	description = S("Gives ability to control weather"),
+	give_to_singleplayer = false
 })
 
 -- Weather command definition. Set 
 minetest.register_chatcommand("weather", {
-  params = "(clear | rain | snow | thunder) [<duration>]",
-  description = S("Changes the weather to the specified parameter."),
-  privs = {weather_manager = true},
-  func = function(name, param)
-    if (param == "") then
-      return false, S("Error: No weather specified.")
-    end
-    local new_weather, end_time
-    local parse1, parse2 = string.match(param, "(%w+) ?(%d*)")
-    if parse1 then
-      if parse1 == "clear" then
-          new_weather = "none"
-      else
-          new_weather = parse1
-      end
-    else
-      return false, S("Error: Invalid parameters.")
-    end
-    if parse2 then
-      if type(tonumber(parse2)) == "number" then
-          local duration = tonumber(parse2)
-          if duration < 1 then
-              return false, S("Error: Duration can't be less than 1 second.")
-          end
-          end_time = minetest.get_gametime() + duration
-      end
-    end
+	params = "(clear | rain | snow | thunder) [<duration>]",
+	description = S("Changes the weather to the specified parameter."),
+	privs = {weather_manager = true},
+	func = function(name, param)
+		if (param == "") then
+			return false, S("Error: No weather specified.")
+		end
+		local new_weather, end_time
+		local parse1, parse2 = string.match(param, "(%w+) ?(%d*)")
+		if parse1 then
+			if parse1 == "clear" then
+				new_weather = "none"
+			else
+				new_weather = parse1
+			end
+		else
+			return false, S("Error: Invalid parameters.")
+		end
+		if parse2 then
+			if type(tonumber(parse2)) == "number" then
+				local duration = tonumber(parse2)
+				if duration < 1 then
+					return false, S("Error: Duration can't be less than 1 second.")
+				end
+				end_time = minetest.get_gametime() + duration
+			end
+		end
 
-    local success = mcl_weather.change_weather(new_weather, end_time)
-    if success then
-      return true
-    else
-      return false, S("Error: Invalid weather specified. Use “clear”, “rain”, “snow” or “thunder”.")
-    end
-  end
+		local success = mcl_weather.change_weather(new_weather, end_time, name)
+		if success then
+			return true
+		else
+			return false, S("Error: Invalid weather specified. Use “clear”, “rain”, “snow” or “thunder”.")
+		end
+	end
 })
 
 minetest.register_chatcommand("toggledownfall", {
-  params = "",
-  description = S("Toggles between clear weather and weather with downfall (randomly rain, thunderstorm or snow)"),
-  privs = {weather_manager = true},
-  func = function(name, param)
-    -- Currently rain/thunder/snow: Set weather to clear
-    if mcl_weather.state ~= "none" then
-       return mcl_weather.change_weather("none")
+	params = "",
+	description = S("Toggles between clear weather and weather with downfall (randomly rain, thunderstorm or snow)"),
+	privs = {weather_manager = true},
+	func = function(name, param)
+		-- Currently rain/thunder/snow: Set weather to clear
+		if mcl_weather.state ~= "none" then
+			return mcl_weather.change_weather("none", nil, name)
 
-    -- Currently clear: Set weather randomly to rain/thunder/snow
-    else
-       local new = { "rain", "thunder", "snow" }
-       local r = math.random(1, #new)
-       return mcl_weather.change_weather(new[r])
-    end
-  end
+		-- Currently clear: Set weather randomly to rain/thunder/snow
+		else
+			local new = { "rain", "thunder", "snow" }
+			local r = math.random(1, #new)
+			return mcl_weather.change_weather(new[r], nil, name)
+		end
+	end
 })
 
 -- Configuration setting which allows user to disable ABM for weathers (if they use it).
 -- Weather mods expected to be use this flag before registering ABM.
 local weather_allow_abm = minetest.settings:get_bool("weather_allow_abm")
 if weather_allow_abm ~= nil and weather_allow_abm == false then
-  mcl_weather.allow_abm = false
+	mcl_weather.allow_abm = false
 end 
 
 
diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_tmp_message/init.lua b/mods/HUD/mcl_tmp_message/init.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..1456cd5922
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/HUD/mcl_tmp_message/init.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+mcl_tmp_message = {}
+
+local huds = {}
+local hud_hide_timeouts = {}
+
+function mcl_tmp_message.message(player, message)
+	local name = player:get_player_name()
+	player:hud_change(huds[name], "text", message)
+	hud_hide_timeouts[name] = 3
+end
+
+minetest.register_on_joinplayer(function(player)
+	huds[player:get_player_name()] = player:hud_add({
+		hud_elem_type = "text",
+		position = {x=0.5, y=1},
+		offset = {x = 0, y = -210},
+		alignment = {x=0, y=0},
+		number = 0xFFFFFF ,
+		text = "",
+		z_index = 100,
+	})
+end)
+
+minetest.register_on_leaveplayer(function(player)
+	local name = player:get_player_name()
+	huds[name] = nil
+	hud_hide_timeouts[name] = nil
+end)
+
+minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
+	local new_timeouts = {}
+	for name, timeout in pairs(hud_hide_timeouts) do
+		timeout = timeout - dtime
+		if timeout <= 0 then
+			local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(name)
+			if player then
+				player:hud_change(huds[name], "text", "")
+			end
+		else
+			new_timeouts[name] = timeout
+		end
+	end
+	hud_hide_timeouts = new_timeouts
+end)
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
index 8c5c08f92e..6f4a31380f 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
@@ -6,8 +6,6 @@ local player_in_bed = 0
 local is_sp = minetest.is_singleplayer()
 local weather_mod = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_weather") ~= nil
 local explosions_mod = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_explosions") ~= nil
-local huds = {}
-local hud_hide_timeouts = {}
 
 -- Helper functions
 
@@ -326,8 +324,7 @@ function mcl_beds.on_rightclick(pos, player, is_top)
 			success, message = lay_down(player, ppos, other)
 		end
 		if message then
-			player:hud_change(huds[name], "text", message)
-			hud_hide_timeouts[name] = 3
+			mcl_tmp_message.message(player, message)
 		end
 	else
 		lay_down(player, nil, nil, false)
@@ -355,25 +352,12 @@ minetest.register_on_joinplayer(function(player)
 		meta:set_string("mcl_beds:sleeping", "false")
 	end
 
-	huds[player:get_player_name()] = player:hud_add({
-		hud_elem_type = "text",
-		position = {x=0.5, y=1},
-		offset = {x = 0, y = -210},
-		alignment = {x=0, y=0},
-		number = 0xFFFFFF ,
-		text = "",
-		z_index = 100,
-	})
-
 	playerphysics.remove_physics_factor(player, "speed", "mcl_beds:sleeping")
 	playerphysics.remove_physics_factor(player, "jump", "mcl_beds:sleeping")
 	update_formspecs(false)
 end)
 
 minetest.register_on_leaveplayer(function(player)
-	local name = player:get_player_name()
-	huds[name] = nil
-
 	local players = minetest.get_connected_players()
 	for n, player in ipairs(players) do
 		if player:get_player_name() == name then
@@ -412,19 +396,3 @@ minetest.register_on_player_hpchange(function(player, hp_change)
 		mcl_beds.kick_player(player)
 	end
 end)
-
-minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
-	local new_timeouts = {}
-	for name, timeout in pairs(hud_hide_timeouts) do
-		timeout = timeout - dtime
-		if timeout <= 0 then
-			local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(name)
-			if player then
-				player:hud_change(huds[name], "text", "")
-			end
-		else
-			new_timeouts[name] = timeout
-		end
-	end
-	hud_hide_timeouts = new_timeouts
-end)
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/init.lua
index af892bfa1a..d60cb1e3ba 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_flowers/init.lua
@@ -390,7 +390,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_flowers:waterlily", {
 	liquids_pointable = true,
 	walkable = true,
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
-	groups = {dig_immediate = 3, plant=1, dig_by_water = 1,destroy_by_lava_flow=1, dig_by_piston = 1, deco_block=1},
+	groups = {dig_immediate = 3, plant=1, dig_by_water = 1,destroy_by_lava_flow=1, dig_by_piston = 1, deco_block=1, dig_by_boat=1},
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
 	node_placement_prediction = "",
 	node_box = {
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/const.lua b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/const.lua
index 5aa87078fe..285152f54f 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/const.lua
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/const.lua
@@ -54,12 +54,13 @@ schem_path = settlements.modpath.."/schematics/"
 --
 schematic_table = { 
 	{name = "large_house",	mts = schem_path.."large_house.mts",	hwidth = 11, hdepth = 12, hheight = 9, hsize = 14, max_num = 0.08, rplc = "n"},
-	{name = "blacksmith",	mts = schem_path.."blacksmith.mts",	hwidth = 7, hdepth = 7, hheight = 13, hsize = 13, max_num = 0.050, rplc = "n"},
+	{name = "blacksmith",	mts = schem_path.."blacksmith.mts",	hwidth = 7, hdepth = 7, hheight = 13, hsize = 13, max_num = 0.055, rplc = "n"},
+	{name = "butcher",		mts = schem_path.."butcher.mts",		hwidth = 11, hdepth = 8, hheight = 10, hsize = 14, max_num = 0.03, rplc = "n"},
 	{name = "church",	mts = schem_path.."church.mts",		hwidth = 13, hdepth = 13, hheight = 14, hsize = 15, max_num = 0.04, rplc = "n"},
 	{name = "farm",		mts = schem_path.."farm.mts",		hwidth = 7, hdepth = 7, hheight = 13, hsize = 13, max_num = 0.1, rplc = "n"},
 	{name = "lamp",		mts = schem_path.."lamp.mts",		hwidth = 3, hdepth = 3, hheight = 13, hsize = 10, max_num = 0.1, rplc = "n"},
 	{name = "library",	mts = schem_path.."library.mts",	hwidth = 12, hdepth = 12, hheight = 8, hsize = 13, max_num = 0.04, rplc = "n"},
-	{name = "medium_house",	mts = schem_path.."medium_house.mts",	hwidth = 8, hdepth = 12, hheight = 8, hsize = 14, max_num = 0.09, rplc = "n"},
+	{name = "medium_house",	mts = schem_path.."medium_house.mts",	hwidth = 8, hdepth = 12, hheight = 8, hsize = 14, max_num = 0.08, rplc = "n"},
 	{name = "small_house",	mts = schem_path.."small_house.mts",	hwidth = 9, hdepth = 7, hheight = 8, hsize = 13, max_num = 0.7, rplc = "n"},
 	{name = "tavern",	mts = schem_path.."tavern.mts",		hwidth = 11, hdepth = 10, hheight = 10, hsize = 13, max_num = 0.050, rplc = "n"},
 	{name = "well",		mts = schem_path.."well.mts",		hwidth = 6, hdepth = 8, hheight = 6, hsize = 10, max_num = 0.045, rplc = "n"},
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/depends.txt b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/depends.txt
index 3c04a572be..9ba29f3ee3 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/depends.txt
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/depends.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 mcl_core
+mcl_loot
 mcl_farming?
 mobs_mc?
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/init.lua b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/init.lua
index 6b795542ba..a931d95235 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/init.lua
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/init.lua
@@ -113,6 +113,7 @@ minetest.register_on_generated(function(minp, maxp, blockseed)
 	if maxp.y < 0 then return end
 
 	-- don't build settlements too close to each other
+	--[[
 	local center_of_chunk = { 
 		x=maxp.x-half_map_chunk_size, 
 		y=maxp.y-half_map_chunk_size, 
@@ -120,6 +121,7 @@ minetest.register_on_generated(function(minp, maxp, blockseed)
 	} 
 	local dist_ok = settlements.check_distance_other_settlements(center_of_chunk)
 	if dist_ok == false then return end
+	]]
 
 	-- don't build settlements on (too) uneven terrain
 	local height_difference = settlements.evaluate_heightmap(minp, maxp)
@@ -162,7 +164,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("mcl_villages:tool", {
     -- build ssettlement
     --
     on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
-		local pr = PseudoRandom(math.rand(0,32767))
+		local pr = PseudoRandom(math.random(0,32767))
       -- enable debug routines
       local center_surface = pointed_thing.under
       if center_surface then
@@ -213,10 +215,10 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("mcl_villages:tool", {
         --
         if settlements.lvm == true then
 		vm:set_data(data)
-		settlements.place_schematics_lvm(pr)
+		settlements.place_schematics_lvm(settlement_info, pr)
 		vm:write_to_map(true)
         else
-		settlements.place_schematics()
+		settlements.place_schematics(settlement_info, pr)
         end
 
         --
diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/schematics/blacksmith.mts b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/schematics/blacksmith.mts
index cfdaf99ad7..d7fb66593d 100644
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diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/schematics/butcher.mts b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/schematics/butcher.mts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..251033b1ec
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diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/schematics/large_house.mts b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/schematics/large_house.mts
index 7b749bf840..36be603f44 100644
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diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/screenshot.png b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/screenshot.png
deleted file mode 100644
index 64185d0b97..0000000000
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diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/screenshot_2.png b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/screenshot_2.png
deleted file mode 100644
index ba299c8512..0000000000
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diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/utils.lua b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/utils.lua
index 66a3fd6b58..0e892bfecb 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/utils.lua
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_villages/utils.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+mcl_villages = {}
+
 local c_dirt_with_grass             = minetest.get_content_id("mcl_core:dirt_with_grass")
 local c_dirt_with_snow              = minetest.get_content_id("mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow")
 --local c_dirt_with_dry_grass         = minetest.get_content_id("mcl_core:dirt_with_dry_grass")
@@ -206,17 +208,19 @@ end
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- check distance to other settlements
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+--[[
 function settlements.check_distance_other_settlements(center_new_chunk)
---  local min_dist_settlements = 300
-  for i, pos in ipairs(settlements_in_world) do 
-    local distance = vector.distance(center_new_chunk, pos)
---    minetest.chat_send_all("dist ".. distance)
-    if distance < settlements.min_dist_settlements then
-      return false
-    end
-  end  
-  return true
+	-- local min_dist_settlements = 300
+	for i, pos in ipairs(settlements_in_world) do
+		local distance = vector.distance(center_new_chunk, pos)
+		-- minetest.chat_send_all("dist ".. distance)
+		if distance < settlements.min_dist_settlements then
+			return false
+		end
+	end
+	return true
 end
+]]
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- fill chests
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -235,33 +239,38 @@ function settlements.fill_chest(pos, pr)
   end
   -- fill chest
   local inv = minetest.get_inventory( {type="node", pos=chestpos} )
-  -- always
-  inv:add_item("main", "mcl_core:apple "..pr:next(1,3))
-  -- low value items
-  if pr:next(0,1) < 1 then
-    inv:add_item("main", "mcl_farming:bread "..pr:next(0,3))
-    inv:add_item("main", "mcl_core:iron_ingot "..pr:next(0,3))
-    inv:add_item("main", "mcl_farming:melon_item "..pr:next(0,3))
-    inv:add_item("main", "mcl_farming:carrot_item "..pr:next(0,3))
-	--[[
-    -- additional fillings when farmin mod enabled
-    if minetest.get_modpath("farming") ~= nil and farming.mod == "redo" then
-      if pr:next(0,1) < 1 then
-        inv:add_item("main", "mcl_farming:melon_item "..pr:next(0,3))
-        inv:add_item("main", "mcl_farming:carrot_item "..pr:next(0,3))
-        inv:add_item("main", "farming:corn "..pr:next(0,3))
-      end
-    end
-	--]]
-  end
-  -- medium value items
-  if pr:next(0,3) < 1 then
-    inv:add_item("main", "mcl_tools:pick_iron "..pr:next(0,1))
-    inv:add_item("main", "mcl_tools:pick_stone "..pr:next(0,1))
-    inv:add_item("main", "mcl_fire:flint_and_steel "..pr:next(0,1))
-    inv:add_item("main", "mcl_buckets:bucket_empty "..pr:next(0,1))
-    inv:add_item("main", "mcl_tools:sword_iron "..pr:next(0,1))
-  end
+	function mcl_villages.get_treasures(pr)
+		local loottable = {
+		{
+			stacks_min = 3,
+			stacks_max = 8,
+			items = {
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_core:diamond", weight = 3, amount_min = 1, amount_max = 3 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_core:iron_ingot", weight = 10, amount_min = 1, amount_max = 5 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_core:gold_ingot", weight = 5, amount_min = 1, amount_max = 3 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_farming:bread", weight = 15, amount_min = 1, amount_max = 3 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_core:apple", weight = 15, amount_min = 1, amount_max = 3 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_tools:pick_iron", weight = 5 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_tools:sword_iron", weight = 5 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_armor:chestplate_iron", weight = 5 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_armor:helmet_iron", weight = 5 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_armor:leggings_iron", weight = 5 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_armor:boots_iron", weight = 5 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_core:obsidian", weight = 5, amount_min = 3, amount_max = 7 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_core:sapling", weight = 5, amount_min = 3, amount_max = 7 },
+				{ itemstring = "mcl_mobitems:saddle", weight = 3 },
+				{ itemstring = "mobs_mc:iron_horse_armor", weight = 1 },
+				{ itemstring = "mobs_mc:gold_horse_armor", weight = 1 },
+				{ itemstring = "mobs_mc:diamond_horse_armor", weight = 1 },
+			}
+		},
+	}
+		local items = mcl_loot.get_multi_loot(loottable, pr)
+		return items
+	end
+
+local items = mcl_villages.get_treasures(pr)
+mcl_loot.fill_inventory(inv, "main", items)
 end
 
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