diff --git a/world/console.cpp b/world/console.cpp
index 194507663..57161487d 100644
--- a/world/console.cpp
+++ b/world/console.cpp
@@ -466,6 +466,7 @@ void Console::ProcessCommand(const char* command) {
 				if (admin >= 100) {
 					SendMessage(1, "  LSReconnect");
 					SendMessage(1, "  signalcharbyname charname ID");
+					SendMessage(1, "  reloadworld");
 				}
 			}
 			else if (strcasecmp(sep.arg[0], "ping") == 0) {
@@ -835,6 +836,15 @@ void Console::ProcessCommand(const char* command) {
 					}
 				}
 			}
+			else if (strcasecmp(sep.arg[0], "reloadworld") == 0 && admin > 101)
+			{
+				SendEmoteMessage(0,0,0,15,"Reloading World...");
+				ServerPacket* pack = new ServerPacket(ServerOP_ReloadWorld, sizeof(ReloadWorld_Struct));
+				ReloadWorld_Struct* RW = (ReloadWorld_Struct*) pack->pBuffer;
+				RW->Option = 1;
+				zoneserver_list.SendPacket(pack);
+				safe_delete(pack);
+			}
 			else {
 				SendMessage(1, "Command unknown.");
 			}
diff --git a/zone/attack.cpp b/zone/attack.cpp
index ee4eaf400..51574b4b9 100644
--- a/zone/attack.cpp
+++ b/zone/attack.cpp
@@ -1850,7 +1850,7 @@ bool NPC::Attack(Mob* other, int Hand, bool bRiposte, bool IsStrikethrough, bool
 			damage = (max_dmg+eleBane);
 		}
 		
-		damage = mod_npc_damage(damage, skillinuse, Hand, &weapon_inst, other);
+		damage = mod_npc_damage(damage, skillinuse, Hand, weapon, other);
 
 		int32 hate = damage;
 		if(IsPet())
@@ -2114,10 +2114,13 @@ bool NPC::Death(Mob* killerMob, int32 damage, uint16 spell, SkillType attack_ski
 		Group *kg = entity_list.GetGroupByClient(give_exp_client);
 		Raid *kr = entity_list.GetRaidByClient(give_exp_client);
 
+        int32 finalxp = EXP_FORMULA;
+        finalxp = give_exp_client->mod_client_xp(finalxp, this);
+
 		if(kr)
 		{
 			if(!IsLdonTreasure) {
-				kr->SplitExp((EXP_FORMULA), this);
+				kr->SplitExp((finalxp), this);
 				if(killerMob && (kr->IsRaidMember(killerMob->GetName()) || kr->IsRaidMember(killerMob->GetUltimateOwner()->GetName())))
 					killerMob->TrySpellOnKill(killed_level,spell);
 			}
@@ -2158,7 +2161,7 @@ bool NPC::Death(Mob* killerMob, int32 damage, uint16 spell, SkillType attack_ski
 		else if (give_exp_client->IsGrouped() && kg != nullptr)
 		{
 			if(!IsLdonTreasure) {
-				kg->SplitExp((EXP_FORMULA), this);
+				kg->SplitExp((finalxp), this);
 				if(killerMob && (kg->IsGroupMember(killerMob->GetName()) || kg->IsGroupMember(killerMob->GetUltimateOwner()->GetName())))
 					killerMob->TrySpellOnKill(killed_level,spell);
 			}
@@ -2207,7 +2210,7 @@ bool NPC::Death(Mob* killerMob, int32 damage, uint16 spell, SkillType attack_ski
 					if(GetOwner() && GetOwner()->IsClient()){
 					}
 					else {
-						give_exp_client->AddEXP((EXP_FORMULA), conlevel); // Pyro: Comment this if NPC death crashes zone
+						give_exp_client->AddEXP((finalxp), conlevel); // Pyro: Comment this if NPC death crashes zone
 						if(killerMob && (killerMob->GetID() == give_exp_client->GetID() || killerMob->GetUltimateOwner()->GetID() == give_exp_client->GetID()))
 							killerMob->TrySpellOnKill(killed_level,spell);
 					}
diff --git a/zone/client.cpp b/zone/client.cpp
index f0ce91056..172d18ea1 100644
--- a/zone/client.cpp
+++ b/zone/client.cpp
@@ -2322,7 +2322,7 @@ bool Client::CheckIncreaseSkill(SkillType skillid, Mob *against_who, int chancem
 			GetLevelCon(against_who->GetLevel()) == CON_GREEN)
 		{
 			//false by default
-			return mod_can_increase_skill(skillid, against_who);
+			if( !mod_can_increase_skill(skillid, against_who) ) { return(false); }
 		}
 	}
 
diff --git a/zone/client.h b/zone/client.h
index bbf853dc0..7d71f4dba 100644
--- a/zone/client.h
+++ b/zone/client.h
@@ -1130,7 +1130,7 @@ public:
 	void LoadAccountFlags();
 	void SetAccountFlag(std::string flag, std::string val);
 	std::string GetAccountFlag(std::string flag);    float GetDamageMultiplier(SkillType);
-	int mod_client_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, ItemInst* weapon, Mob* other);
+	int mod_client_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, const ItemInst* weapon, Mob* other);
 	bool mod_client_message(char* message, uint8 chan_num);
 	bool mod_can_increase_skill(SkillType skillid, Mob* against_who);
 	int16 mod_increase_skill_chance(int16 chance, Mob* against_who);
@@ -1142,10 +1142,13 @@ public:
 	int16 mod_pet_power(int16 act_power, uint16 spell_id);
 	float mod_tradeskill_chance(float chance, DBTradeskillRecipe_Struct *spec);
 	float mod_tradeskill_skillup(float chance_stage2);
-	int32 mod_tribute_item_value(int32 pts);
+	int32 mod_tribute_item_value(int32 pts, const ItemInst* item);
 	void mod_client_death_npc(Mob* killerMob);
 	void mod_client_death_duel(Mob* killerMob);
 	void mod_client_death_env();
+	int32 mod_client_xp(int32 in_exp, NPC *npc);
+	uint32 mod_client_xp_for_level(uint32 xp, uint16 check_level);
+	int mod_client_haste_cap(int cap);
 
 protected:
 	friend class Mob;
diff --git a/zone/client_mods.cpp b/zone/client_mods.cpp
index 73774ca6b..eaab0ba81 100644
--- a/zone/client_mods.cpp
+++ b/zone/client_mods.cpp
@@ -1230,8 +1230,6 @@ int16 Client::CalcSTR() {
 
 	int16 mod = aabonuses.STR;
 
-	if(val>255 && GetLevel() <= 60)
-		val = 255;
 	STR = val + mod;
 
 	if(STR < 1)
@@ -1249,8 +1247,6 @@ int16 Client::CalcSTA() {
 
 	int16 mod = aabonuses.STA;
 
-	if(val>255 && GetLevel() <= 60)
-		val = 255;
 	STA = val + mod;
 
 	if(STA < 1)
@@ -1267,9 +1263,6 @@ int16 Client::CalcAGI() {
 	int16 val = m_pp.AGI + itembonuses.AGI + spellbonuses.AGI - CalcAlcoholPhysicalEffect();;
 	int16 mod = aabonuses.AGI;
 
-	if(val>255 && GetLevel() <= 60)
-		val = 255;
-
 	int16 str = GetSTR();
 
 	//Encumbered penalty
@@ -1296,8 +1289,6 @@ int16 Client::CalcDEX() {
 
 	int16 mod = aabonuses.DEX;
 
-	if(val>255 && GetLevel() <= 60)
-		val = 255;
 	DEX = val + mod;
 
 	if(DEX < 1)
@@ -1315,8 +1306,6 @@ int16 Client::CalcINT() {
 
 	int16 mod = aabonuses.INT;
 
-	if(val>255 && GetLevel() <= 60)
-		val = 255;
 	INT = val + mod;
 
 	if(m_pp.intoxication)
@@ -1344,8 +1333,6 @@ int16 Client::CalcWIS() {
 
 	int16 mod = aabonuses.WIS;
 
-	if(val>255 && GetLevel() <= 60)
-		val = 255;
 	WIS = val + mod;
 
 	if(m_pp.intoxication)
@@ -1373,8 +1360,6 @@ int16 Client::CalcCHA() {
 
 	int16 mod = aabonuses.CHA;
 
-	if(val>255 && GetLevel() <= 60)
-		val = 255;
 	CHA = val + mod;
 
 	if(CHA < 1)
@@ -1412,6 +1397,8 @@ int Client::CalcHaste() {
 		cap = RuleI(Character, HasteCap);
 	}
 
+	cap = mod_client_haste_cap(cap);
+
 	if(h > cap) h = cap;
 
 	h += spellbonuses.hastetype3;
diff --git a/zone/exp.cpp b/zone/exp.cpp
index b05aa3608..95cbcb5e6 100644
--- a/zone/exp.cpp
+++ b/zone/exp.cpp
@@ -485,7 +485,10 @@ uint32 Client::GetEXPForLevel(uint16 check_level)
 
 	mod *= 1000;
 
-	return(uint32(base * mod));
+	uint32 finalxp = uint32(base * mod);
+	finalxp = mod_client_xp_for_level(finalxp, check_level);
+
+	return(finalxp);
 }
 
 void Client::AddLevelBasedExp(uint8 exp_percentage, uint8 max_level) {
diff --git a/zone/mob.h b/zone/mob.h
index d370c10da..1f982a0fc 100644
--- a/zone/mob.h
+++ b/zone/mob.h
@@ -808,13 +808,14 @@ public:
 	int32	mod_monk_special_damage(int32 ndamage, SkillType skill_type);
 	int32	mod_backstab_damage(int32 ndamage);
 	int		mod_archery_bonus_chance(int bonuschance, const ItemInst* RangeWeapon);
-	uint32	mod_archery_bonus_damage(uint32 MaxDmg);
-	int32	mod_archery_damage(int32 TotalDmg, bool hasbonus);
+	uint32	mod_archery_bonus_damage(uint32 MaxDmg, const ItemInst* RangeWeapon);
+	int32	mod_archery_damage(int32 TotalDmg, bool hasbonus, const ItemInst* RangeWeapon);
 	uint16	mod_throwing_damage(uint16 MaxDmg);
 	int32	mod_cast_time(int32 cast_time);
 	int		mod_buff_duration(int res, Mob* caster, Mob* target, uint16 spell_id);
 	int		mod_spell_stack(uint16 spellid1, int caster_level1, Mob* caster1, uint16 spellid2, int caster_level2, Mob* caster2);
 	int		mod_spell_resist(int resist_chance, int level_mod, int resist_modifier, int target_resist, uint8 resist_type, uint16 spell_id, Mob* caster);
+	void	mod_spell_cast(uint16 spell_id, Mob* spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_resist_adjust, int16 resist_adjust, bool isproc);
 
 protected:
 	void CommonDamage(Mob* other, int32 &damage, const uint16 spell_id, const SkillType attack_skill, bool &avoidable, const int8 buffslot, const bool iBuffTic);
diff --git a/zone/mod_functions.cpp b/zone/mod_functions.cpp
index c2599c547..bf559d733 100644
--- a/zone/mod_functions.cpp
+++ b/zone/mod_functions.cpp
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@
 #include "client.h"
 #include "worldserver.h"
 #include "QuestParserCollection.h"
+#include "event_codes.h"
+#include "embparser.h"
 #include <string>
 #include <iostream>
 
@@ -21,50 +23,169 @@ extern Zone* zone;
 
 extern WorldServer worldserver;
 
+//All functions that modify a value are passed the value as it was computed by default formulas and bonuses.  In most cases this should be the final value that will be used.
+
+//These are called when a zone boots or is repopped
 void Zone::mod_init() { return; }
 void Zone::mod_repop() { return; }
 
+//Pre-spawn hook called from the NPC object to be spawned
 void NPC::mod_prespawn(Spawn2 *sp) { return; }
-int NPC::mod_npc_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, ItemInst* weapon, Mob* other) { return(damage); }
+
+//Base damage from NPC::Attack
+int NPC::mod_npc_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, const Item_Struct* weapon, Mob* other) { return(damage); }
+
+//Mob c has been given credit for a kill.  This is called after the regular EVENT_KILLED_MERIT event.
 void NPC::mod_npc_killed_merit(Mob* c) { return; }
+
+//Mob oos has been given credit for a kill.  This is called after the regular EVENT_DEATH event.
 void NPC::mod_npc_killed(Mob* oos) { return; }
 
-int Client::mod_client_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, ItemInst* weapon, Mob* other) { return(damage); }
-bool Client::mod_client_message(char* message, uint8 chan_num) { return(true); } //Potentially dangerous string handling here
+//Base damage from Client::Attack - can cover myriad skill types
+int Client::mod_client_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, const ItemInst* weapon, Mob* other) { return(damage); }
+
+//message is char[4096], don't screw it up. Return true for normal behavior, false to return immediately.
+// Channels:
+// 0  - Guild Chat
+// 2  - Group Chat
+// 3  - Shout
+// 4  - Auction
+// 5  - Out of Character
+// 6  - Broadcast
+// 7  - Tell
+// 8  - Say
+// 11 - GMSay
+// 15 - Raid Chat
+// 20 - UCS Relay for UF client and later
+// 22 - Emotes for UF and later
+bool Client::mod_client_message(char* message, uint8 chan_num) { return(true); }
+
+//Skillup override.  When this is called the regular skillup check has failed.  Return false to proceed with default behavior.
+//This will NOT allow a client to increase skill past a cap.
 bool Client::mod_can_increase_skill(SkillType skillid, Mob* against_who) { return(false); }
+
+//chance of general skill increase, rolled against 0-99 where higher chance is better.
 int16 Client::mod_increase_skill_chance(int16 chance, Mob* against_who) { return(chance); }
+
+//Max percent of health you can bind wound starting with default value for class, item, and AA bonuses
 int Client::mod_bindwound_percent(int max_percent, Mob* bindmob) { return(max_percent); }
+
+//Final bind HP value after bonuses
 int Client::mod_bindwound_hp(int bindhps, Mob* bindmob) { return(bindhps); }
+
+//Client haste as calculated by default formulas - In percent from 0-100
 int Client::mod_client_haste(int h) { return(h); }
+
+//Haste cap override
+int Client::mod_client_haste_cap(int cap) { return(cap); }
+
+//This is called when a client cons a mob
 void Client::mod_consider(Mob* tmob, Consider_Struct* con) { return; }
-bool Client::mod_saylink(const std::string&, bool silentsaylink) { return(true); }
+
+//Return true to continue with normal behavior, false returns in the parent function
+bool Client::mod_saylink(const std::string& response, bool silentsaylink) { return(true); }
+
+//Client pet power as calculated by default formulas and bonuses
 int16 Client::mod_pet_power(int16 act_power, uint16 spell_id) { return(act_power); }
+
+//Chance to combine rolled against a random 0-99 where higher is better.
 float Client::mod_tradeskill_chance(float chance, DBTradeskillRecipe_Struct *spec) { return(chance); }
+
+//Chance to skillup rolled against a random 0-99 where higher is better.
 float Client::mod_tradeskill_skillup(float chance_stage2) { return(chance_stage2); }
-int32 Client::mod_tribute_item_value(int32 pts) { return(pts); }
+
+//Tribute value override
+int32 Client::mod_tribute_item_value(int32 pts, const ItemInst* item) { return(pts); }
+
+//Death reporting
 void Client::mod_client_death_npc(Mob* killerMob) { return; }
 void Client::mod_client_death_duel(Mob* killerMob) { return; }
 void Client::mod_client_death_env() { return; }
 
+//Calculated xp before consider modifier, called whenever a client gets XP for killing a mob.
+int32 Client::mod_client_xp(int32 in_xp, NPC *npc) { return(in_xp); }
+
+//Client XP formula.  Changes here will cause clients to change level after gaining or losing xp.
+//Either modify this before your server goes live, or be prepared to write a quest script that fixes levels.
+//To adjust how much XP is given per kill, use mod_client_xp
+uint32 Client::mod_client_xp_for_level(uint32 xp, uint16 check_level) { return(xp); }
+
+//effect_vallue - Spell effect value as calculated by default formulas.  You will want to ignore effects that don't lend themselves to scaling - pet ID's, gate coords, etc.
 int Mob::mod_effect_value(int effect_value, uint16 spell_id, int effect_type, Mob* caster) { return(effect_value); }
+
+//chancetohit - 0 to 100 percent - set over 1000 for a guaranteed hit
 float Mob::mod_hit_chance(float chancetohit, SkillType skillinuse, Mob* attacker) { return(chancetohit); }
+
+//Final riposte chance
 float Mob::mod_riposte_chance(float ripostechance, Mob* attacker) { return(ripostechance); }
+
+//Final block chance
 float Mob::mod_block_chance(float blockchance, Mob* attacker) { return(blockchance); }
+
+//Final parry chance
 float Mob::mod_parry_chance(float parrychance, Mob* attacker) { return(parrychance); }
+
+//Final dodge chance
 float Mob::mod_dodge_chance(float dodgechance, Mob* attacker) { return(dodgechance); }
+
+//Monk AC Bonus weight cap.  Defined in Combat:MonkACBonusWeight
+//Usually 15, a monk under this weight threshold gets an AC bonus
 float Mob::mod_monk_weight(float monkweight, Mob* attacker) { return(monkweight); }
+
+//Mitigation rating is compared to incoming attack rating.  Higher is better.
 float Mob::mod_mitigation_rating(float mitigation_rating, Mob* attacker) { return(mitigation_rating); }
 float Mob::mod_attack_rating(float attack_rating, Mob* defender) { return(attack_rating); }
+
+//Kick damage after all other bonuses are applied
 int32 Mob::mod_kick_damage(int32 dmg) { return(dmg); }
+
+//Slam and bash damage after all other bonuses are applied
 int32 Mob::mod_bash_damage(int32 dmg) { return(dmg); }
+
+//Frenzy damage after all other bonuses are applied
 int32 Mob::mod_frenzy_damage(int32 dmg) { return(dmg); }
+
+//Special attack damage after all other bonuses are applied.
 int32 Mob::mod_monk_special_damage(int32 ndamage, SkillType skill_type) { return(ndamage); }
+
+//ndamage - Backstab damage as calculated by default formulas
 int32 Mob::mod_backstab_damage(int32 ndamage) { return(ndamage); }
+
+//Chance for 50+ archery bonus damage if Combat:UseArcheryBonusRoll is true.  Base is Combat:ArcheryBonusChance
 int Mob::mod_archery_bonus_chance(int bonuschance, const ItemInst* RangeWeapon) { return(bonuschance); }
-uint32 Mob::mod_archery_bonus_damage(uint32 MaxDmg) { return(MaxDmg); }
-int32 Mob::mod_archery_damage(int32 TotalDmg, bool hasbonus) { return(TotalDmg); }
+
+//Archery bonus damage
+uint32 Mob::mod_archery_bonus_damage(uint32 MaxDmg, const ItemInst* RangeWeapon) { return(MaxDmg); }
+
+//Final archery damage including bonus if it was applied.
+int32 Mob::mod_archery_damage(int32 TotalDmg, bool hasbonus, const ItemInst* RangeWeapon) { return(TotalDmg); }
+
+//Thrown weapon damage after all other calcs
 uint16 Mob::mod_throwing_damage(uint16 MaxDmg) { return(MaxDmg); }
+
+//Spell cast time in milliseconds - will not sync with client cast time bar, but does work.
 int32 Mob::mod_cast_time(int32 cast_time) { return(cast_time); }
+
+//res - Default buff duration formula
 int Mob::mod_buff_duration(int res, Mob* caster, Mob* target, uint16 spell_id) { return(res); }
+
+//Spell stack override - If this returns anything < 2, it will ignore all other stacking rules.
+// See spells.cpp: Mob::CheckStackConflict
+//  0 - No conflict
+//  1 - Overwrite, spellid1 is replaced by spellid2
+// -1 - Blocked, spellid2 will not land
+//  2 - Default stacking behavior
 int Mob::mod_spell_stack(uint16 spellid1, int caster_level1, Mob* caster1, uint16 spellid2, int caster_level2, Mob* caster2) { return(2); }
-int Mob::mod_spell_resist(int resist_chance, int level_mod, int resist_modifier, int target_resist, uint8 resist_type, uint16 spell_id, Mob* caster) { return(resist_chance + level_mod + resist_modifier + target_resist); }
+
+//Sum of various resists rolled against a value of 200.
+int Mob::mod_spell_resist(int resist_chance, int level_mod, int resist_modifier, int target_resist, uint8 resist_type, uint16 spell_id, Mob* caster) {
+	int final = resist_chance + level_mod + resist_modifier + target_resist;
+	return(final);
+}
+
+//Spell is cast by this on spelltar, called from spellontarget after the event_cast_on NPC event
+void Mob::mod_spell_cast(uint16 spell_id, Mob* spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_resist_adjust, int16 resist_adjust, bool isproc) { return; }
+
+//This is called right before regular event processing (the switch block)
+//It is intended to be used for exporting new variables to new or existing events.
+void PerlembParser::mod_quest_event(QuestEventID event, uint32 objid, const char * data, NPC* npcmob, ItemInst* iteminst, Mob* mob, uint32 extradata, bool global, std::string packagename) { return; }
diff --git a/zone/mod_functions_base.cpp b/zone/mod_functions_base.cpp
index c2599c547..bf559d733 100644
--- a/zone/mod_functions_base.cpp
+++ b/zone/mod_functions_base.cpp
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@
 #include "client.h"
 #include "worldserver.h"
 #include "QuestParserCollection.h"
+#include "event_codes.h"
+#include "embparser.h"
 #include <string>
 #include <iostream>
 
@@ -21,50 +23,169 @@ extern Zone* zone;
 
 extern WorldServer worldserver;
 
+//All functions that modify a value are passed the value as it was computed by default formulas and bonuses.  In most cases this should be the final value that will be used.
+
+//These are called when a zone boots or is repopped
 void Zone::mod_init() { return; }
 void Zone::mod_repop() { return; }
 
+//Pre-spawn hook called from the NPC object to be spawned
 void NPC::mod_prespawn(Spawn2 *sp) { return; }
-int NPC::mod_npc_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, ItemInst* weapon, Mob* other) { return(damage); }
+
+//Base damage from NPC::Attack
+int NPC::mod_npc_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, const Item_Struct* weapon, Mob* other) { return(damage); }
+
+//Mob c has been given credit for a kill.  This is called after the regular EVENT_KILLED_MERIT event.
 void NPC::mod_npc_killed_merit(Mob* c) { return; }
+
+//Mob oos has been given credit for a kill.  This is called after the regular EVENT_DEATH event.
 void NPC::mod_npc_killed(Mob* oos) { return; }
 
-int Client::mod_client_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, ItemInst* weapon, Mob* other) { return(damage); }
-bool Client::mod_client_message(char* message, uint8 chan_num) { return(true); } //Potentially dangerous string handling here
+//Base damage from Client::Attack - can cover myriad skill types
+int Client::mod_client_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, const ItemInst* weapon, Mob* other) { return(damage); }
+
+//message is char[4096], don't screw it up. Return true for normal behavior, false to return immediately.
+// Channels:
+// 0  - Guild Chat
+// 2  - Group Chat
+// 3  - Shout
+// 4  - Auction
+// 5  - Out of Character
+// 6  - Broadcast
+// 7  - Tell
+// 8  - Say
+// 11 - GMSay
+// 15 - Raid Chat
+// 20 - UCS Relay for UF client and later
+// 22 - Emotes for UF and later
+bool Client::mod_client_message(char* message, uint8 chan_num) { return(true); }
+
+//Skillup override.  When this is called the regular skillup check has failed.  Return false to proceed with default behavior.
+//This will NOT allow a client to increase skill past a cap.
 bool Client::mod_can_increase_skill(SkillType skillid, Mob* against_who) { return(false); }
+
+//chance of general skill increase, rolled against 0-99 where higher chance is better.
 int16 Client::mod_increase_skill_chance(int16 chance, Mob* against_who) { return(chance); }
+
+//Max percent of health you can bind wound starting with default value for class, item, and AA bonuses
 int Client::mod_bindwound_percent(int max_percent, Mob* bindmob) { return(max_percent); }
+
+//Final bind HP value after bonuses
 int Client::mod_bindwound_hp(int bindhps, Mob* bindmob) { return(bindhps); }
+
+//Client haste as calculated by default formulas - In percent from 0-100
 int Client::mod_client_haste(int h) { return(h); }
+
+//Haste cap override
+int Client::mod_client_haste_cap(int cap) { return(cap); }
+
+//This is called when a client cons a mob
 void Client::mod_consider(Mob* tmob, Consider_Struct* con) { return; }
-bool Client::mod_saylink(const std::string&, bool silentsaylink) { return(true); }
+
+//Return true to continue with normal behavior, false returns in the parent function
+bool Client::mod_saylink(const std::string& response, bool silentsaylink) { return(true); }
+
+//Client pet power as calculated by default formulas and bonuses
 int16 Client::mod_pet_power(int16 act_power, uint16 spell_id) { return(act_power); }
+
+//Chance to combine rolled against a random 0-99 where higher is better.
 float Client::mod_tradeskill_chance(float chance, DBTradeskillRecipe_Struct *spec) { return(chance); }
+
+//Chance to skillup rolled against a random 0-99 where higher is better.
 float Client::mod_tradeskill_skillup(float chance_stage2) { return(chance_stage2); }
-int32 Client::mod_tribute_item_value(int32 pts) { return(pts); }
+
+//Tribute value override
+int32 Client::mod_tribute_item_value(int32 pts, const ItemInst* item) { return(pts); }
+
+//Death reporting
 void Client::mod_client_death_npc(Mob* killerMob) { return; }
 void Client::mod_client_death_duel(Mob* killerMob) { return; }
 void Client::mod_client_death_env() { return; }
 
+//Calculated xp before consider modifier, called whenever a client gets XP for killing a mob.
+int32 Client::mod_client_xp(int32 in_xp, NPC *npc) { return(in_xp); }
+
+//Client XP formula.  Changes here will cause clients to change level after gaining or losing xp.
+//Either modify this before your server goes live, or be prepared to write a quest script that fixes levels.
+//To adjust how much XP is given per kill, use mod_client_xp
+uint32 Client::mod_client_xp_for_level(uint32 xp, uint16 check_level) { return(xp); }
+
+//effect_vallue - Spell effect value as calculated by default formulas.  You will want to ignore effects that don't lend themselves to scaling - pet ID's, gate coords, etc.
 int Mob::mod_effect_value(int effect_value, uint16 spell_id, int effect_type, Mob* caster) { return(effect_value); }
+
+//chancetohit - 0 to 100 percent - set over 1000 for a guaranteed hit
 float Mob::mod_hit_chance(float chancetohit, SkillType skillinuse, Mob* attacker) { return(chancetohit); }
+
+//Final riposte chance
 float Mob::mod_riposte_chance(float ripostechance, Mob* attacker) { return(ripostechance); }
+
+//Final block chance
 float Mob::mod_block_chance(float blockchance, Mob* attacker) { return(blockchance); }
+
+//Final parry chance
 float Mob::mod_parry_chance(float parrychance, Mob* attacker) { return(parrychance); }
+
+//Final dodge chance
 float Mob::mod_dodge_chance(float dodgechance, Mob* attacker) { return(dodgechance); }
+
+//Monk AC Bonus weight cap.  Defined in Combat:MonkACBonusWeight
+//Usually 15, a monk under this weight threshold gets an AC bonus
 float Mob::mod_monk_weight(float monkweight, Mob* attacker) { return(monkweight); }
+
+//Mitigation rating is compared to incoming attack rating.  Higher is better.
 float Mob::mod_mitigation_rating(float mitigation_rating, Mob* attacker) { return(mitigation_rating); }
 float Mob::mod_attack_rating(float attack_rating, Mob* defender) { return(attack_rating); }
+
+//Kick damage after all other bonuses are applied
 int32 Mob::mod_kick_damage(int32 dmg) { return(dmg); }
+
+//Slam and bash damage after all other bonuses are applied
 int32 Mob::mod_bash_damage(int32 dmg) { return(dmg); }
+
+//Frenzy damage after all other bonuses are applied
 int32 Mob::mod_frenzy_damage(int32 dmg) { return(dmg); }
+
+//Special attack damage after all other bonuses are applied.
 int32 Mob::mod_monk_special_damage(int32 ndamage, SkillType skill_type) { return(ndamage); }
+
+//ndamage - Backstab damage as calculated by default formulas
 int32 Mob::mod_backstab_damage(int32 ndamage) { return(ndamage); }
+
+//Chance for 50+ archery bonus damage if Combat:UseArcheryBonusRoll is true.  Base is Combat:ArcheryBonusChance
 int Mob::mod_archery_bonus_chance(int bonuschance, const ItemInst* RangeWeapon) { return(bonuschance); }
-uint32 Mob::mod_archery_bonus_damage(uint32 MaxDmg) { return(MaxDmg); }
-int32 Mob::mod_archery_damage(int32 TotalDmg, bool hasbonus) { return(TotalDmg); }
+
+//Archery bonus damage
+uint32 Mob::mod_archery_bonus_damage(uint32 MaxDmg, const ItemInst* RangeWeapon) { return(MaxDmg); }
+
+//Final archery damage including bonus if it was applied.
+int32 Mob::mod_archery_damage(int32 TotalDmg, bool hasbonus, const ItemInst* RangeWeapon) { return(TotalDmg); }
+
+//Thrown weapon damage after all other calcs
 uint16 Mob::mod_throwing_damage(uint16 MaxDmg) { return(MaxDmg); }
+
+//Spell cast time in milliseconds - will not sync with client cast time bar, but does work.
 int32 Mob::mod_cast_time(int32 cast_time) { return(cast_time); }
+
+//res - Default buff duration formula
 int Mob::mod_buff_duration(int res, Mob* caster, Mob* target, uint16 spell_id) { return(res); }
+
+//Spell stack override - If this returns anything < 2, it will ignore all other stacking rules.
+// See spells.cpp: Mob::CheckStackConflict
+//  0 - No conflict
+//  1 - Overwrite, spellid1 is replaced by spellid2
+// -1 - Blocked, spellid2 will not land
+//  2 - Default stacking behavior
 int Mob::mod_spell_stack(uint16 spellid1, int caster_level1, Mob* caster1, uint16 spellid2, int caster_level2, Mob* caster2) { return(2); }
-int Mob::mod_spell_resist(int resist_chance, int level_mod, int resist_modifier, int target_resist, uint8 resist_type, uint16 spell_id, Mob* caster) { return(resist_chance + level_mod + resist_modifier + target_resist); }
+
+//Sum of various resists rolled against a value of 200.
+int Mob::mod_spell_resist(int resist_chance, int level_mod, int resist_modifier, int target_resist, uint8 resist_type, uint16 spell_id, Mob* caster) {
+	int final = resist_chance + level_mod + resist_modifier + target_resist;
+	return(final);
+}
+
+//Spell is cast by this on spelltar, called from spellontarget after the event_cast_on NPC event
+void Mob::mod_spell_cast(uint16 spell_id, Mob* spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_resist_adjust, int16 resist_adjust, bool isproc) { return; }
+
+//This is called right before regular event processing (the switch block)
+//It is intended to be used for exporting new variables to new or existing events.
+void PerlembParser::mod_quest_event(QuestEventID event, uint32 objid, const char * data, NPC* npcmob, ItemInst* iteminst, Mob* mob, uint32 extradata, bool global, std::string packagename) { return; }
diff --git a/zone/npc.h b/zone/npc.h
index 3c25c4dd7..1a8b871ce 100644
--- a/zone/npc.h
+++ b/zone/npc.h
@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ public:
     uint32 	GetSpawnKillCount();
     int 	GetScore();
     void 	mod_prespawn(Spawn2 *sp);
-	int 	mod_npc_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, ItemInst* weapon, Mob* other);
+	int 	mod_npc_damage(int damage, SkillType skillinuse, int hand, const Item_Struct* weapon, Mob* other);
 	void	mod_npc_killed_merit(Mob* c);
 	void	mod_npc_killed(Mob* oos);
 
diff --git a/zone/perl_npc.cpp b/zone/perl_npc.cpp
index c89445bd2..0ac61e3cc 100644
--- a/zone/perl_npc.cpp
+++ b/zone/perl_npc.cpp
@@ -129,8 +129,8 @@ XS(XS_NPC_AddLootTable); /* prototype to pass -Wmissing-prototypes */
 XS(XS_NPC_AddLootTable)
 {
 	dXSARGS;
-	if (items != 1)
-		Perl_croak(aTHX_ "Usage: NPC::AddLootTable(THIS)");
+	if (items < 1)
+		Perl_croak(aTHX_ "Usage: NPC::AddLootTable(THIS, [loottable_id])");
 	{
 		NPC *		THIS;
 
diff --git a/zone/questmgr.cpp b/zone/questmgr.cpp
index 9d1f133f7..a472a3209 100644
--- a/zone/questmgr.cpp
+++ b/zone/questmgr.cpp
@@ -862,7 +862,7 @@ uint16 QuestManager::scribespells(uint8 max_level, uint8 min_level) {
 			spells[curspell].classes[initiator->GetPP().class_-1] <= max_level &&   //maximum level
 			spells[curspell].classes[initiator->GetPP().class_-1] >= min_level &&   //minimum level
 			spells[curspell].skill != 52 &&
-			( !RuleB(Spells, UseCHAScribeHack) || spells[curspell].effectid[EFFECT_COUNT - 1] != 10 )
+			spells[curspell].effectid[EFFECT_COUNT - 1] != 10
 		)
 		{
 			if (book_slot == -1) //no more book slots
diff --git a/zone/special_attacks.cpp b/zone/special_attacks.cpp
index 568d8078d..e2c2d5e7f 100644
--- a/zone/special_attacks.cpp
+++ b/zone/special_attacks.cpp
@@ -907,7 +907,7 @@ void Mob::DoArcheryAttackDmg(Mob* other, const ItemInst* RangeWeapon, const Item
 					{
 						MaxDmg *= (float)2;
 						hate *= (float)2;
-						MaxDmg = mod_archery_bonus_damage(MaxDmg);
+						MaxDmg = mod_archery_bonus_damage(MaxDmg, RangeWeapon);
 
 						mlog(COMBAT__RANGED, "Ranger. Double damage success roll, doubling damage to %d", MaxDmg);
 						Message_StringID(MT_CritMelee, BOW_DOUBLE_DAMAGE);
@@ -940,7 +940,7 @@ void Mob::DoArcheryAttackDmg(Mob* other, const ItemInst* RangeWeapon, const Item
 					TotalDmg += other->GetAdditionalDamage(this, 0, true, ARCHERY);
 					TotalDmg += (itembonuses.HeroicDEX / 10) + (TotalDmg * other->GetSkillDmgTaken(ARCHERY) / 100) + GetSkillDmgAmt(ARCHERY);
 
-					TotalDmg = mod_archery_damage(TotalDmg, dobonus);
+					TotalDmg = mod_archery_damage(TotalDmg, dobonus, RangeWeapon);
 
 					TryCriticalHit(other, ARCHERY, TotalDmg);
 					other->AddToHateList(this, hate, 0, false);
diff --git a/zone/spells.cpp b/zone/spells.cpp
index ff50ab464..aab165935 100644
--- a/zone/spells.cpp
+++ b/zone/spells.cpp
@@ -3086,6 +3086,8 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob* spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 		parse->EventNPC(EVENT_CAST_ON, spelltar->CastToNPC(), this, temp1, 0);
 	}
 
+	mod_spell_cast(spell_id, spelltar, reflect, use_resist_adjust, resist_adjust, isproc);
+
 	// now check if the spell is allowed to land
 
 	// invuln mobs can't be affected by any spells, good or bad
diff --git a/zone/tribute.cpp b/zone/tribute.cpp
index 2f25fc660..5d2ceff4d 100644
--- a/zone/tribute.cpp
+++ b/zone/tribute.cpp
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ int32 Client::TributeItem(uint32 slot, uint32 quantity) {
 	//figure out what its worth
 	int32 pts = inst->GetItem()->Favor;
 
-	pts = mod_tribute_item_value(pts);
+	pts = mod_tribute_item_value(pts, m_inv[slot]);
 
 	if(pts < 1) {
 		Message(13, "This item is worthless for favor.");