diff --git a/code/WorkInProgress/Hydrothings.dm b/code/WorkInProgress/Hydrothings.dm
index d133c3bbc8a7c..3547fe249431e 100644
--- a/code/WorkInProgress/Hydrothings.dm
+++ b/code/WorkInProgress/Hydrothings.dm
@@ -540,7 +540,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/power/apc/owlery
 	noalerts = 1
 	start_charge = 0
-	req_access = access_owlerymaint
+	req_access = list(access_owlerymaint)
 
 
 /obj/owlerysign/owlplaque
diff --git a/code/datums/sims.dm b/code/datums/sims.dm
index f8c01eb4f1db4..f13c6fe26aeaa 100644
--- a/code/datums/sims.dm
+++ b/code/datums/sims.dm
@@ -442,12 +442,7 @@
 	var/list/motives = list()
 	var/list/datum/simsHolder/simsHolders = list()
 	var/list/datum/simsMotive/simsMotives = list()
-
-#ifdef RP_MODE
 	var/provide_plumbobs = 0
-#else
-	var/provide_plumbobs = 1
-#endif
 
 	New()
 		..()
@@ -585,16 +580,11 @@ var/global/datum/simsControl/simsController = new()
 		make_motives()
 			addMotive(/datum/simsMotive/hunger)
 			addMotive(/datum/simsMotive/hunger/thirst)
-			//addMotive(/datum/simsMotive/hygiene)
-			//addMotive(/datum/simsMotive/bladder)
-			//addMotive(/datum/simsMotive/energy)
-			//addMotive(/datum/simsMotive/sanity)
 
 		wolf
 			make_motives()
 				addMotive(/datum/simsMotive/hunger/wolfy)
 				addMotive(/datum/simsMotive/hunger/thirst)
-				//addMotive(/datum/simsMotive/hygiene)
 
 	New(var/mob/living/L)
 		..()
@@ -665,6 +655,12 @@ var/global/datum/simsControl/simsController = new()
 		motives[initial(M.name)] = M
 		M.holder = src
 
+	proc/removeMotive(var/name)
+		if((name in src.motives))
+			var/datum/simsMotive/S = src.motives[name]
+			src.motives.Remove(name)
+			qdel(S)
+
 	proc/getValue(var/name)
 		if (name in motives)
 			var/datum/simsMotive/M = motives[name]
diff --git a/code/datums/traits.dm b/code/datums/traits.dm
index 85c9d22e8d1e4..ee5600d3489ee 100644
--- a/code/datums/traits.dm
+++ b/code/datums/traits.dm
@@ -296,7 +296,6 @@
 	onRemove(mob/owner)
 		owner.bioHolder?.RemoveEffect("deaf")
 
-
 /datum/trait/nolegs
 	name = "Stumped"
 	desc = "Because of a freak accident involving a piano, a forklift, and lots of vodka, both of your legs had to be amputated. Fortunately, NT has kindly supplied you with a wheelchair out of the goodness of their heart. (due to regulations)"
@@ -363,6 +362,28 @@
 			created_organ.donor = owner
 			owner.organHolder.receive_organ(created_organ, created_organ.organ_holder_name)
 
+/datum/trait/stinky
+	name = "Stinky"
+	desc = "Your body has exceedingly sensitive sweat glands that overproduce, causing you to become stinky unless frequently showered."
+	id = "stinky"
+	icon_state = "stinky"
+	category = list("body")
+	points = 1
+
+	onAdd(var/mob/owner)
+		if(ishuman(owner))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = owner
+			if (!H.sims)
+				H.sims = new /datum/simsHolder(H)
+			H.sims.addMotive(/datum/simsMotive/hygiene)
+
+	onRemove(var/mob/owner)
+		if(ishuman(owner))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = owner
+			if (!H.sims)
+				H.sims = new /datum/simsHolder(H)
+			H.sims.removeMotive("Hygiene")
+
 // LANGUAGE - Yellow Border
 /datum/trait/swedish
 	name = "Swedish"
diff --git a/code/mob/new_player.dm b/code/mob/new_player.dm
index e086fb8a16740..5afd665a48cef 100644
--- a/code/mob/new_player.dm
+++ b/code/mob/new_player.dm
@@ -259,6 +259,7 @@ var/global/datum/mutex/limited/latespawning = new(5 SECONDS)
 							S.mind?.add_antagonist(ROLE_SYNDICATE_ROBOT, respect_mutual_exclusives = FALSE, source = ANTAGONIST_SOURCE_LATE_JOIN)
 						S.Equip_Bank_Purchase(S.mind?.purchased_bank_item)
 						S.apply_roundstart_events()
+						S.show_laws()
 						SPAWN(1 DECI SECOND)
 							S.bioHolder?.mobAppearance?.pronouns = S.client.preferences.AH.pronouns
 							S.choose_name()
diff --git a/code/modules/admin/toggles.dm b/code/modules/admin/toggles.dm
index a2a3410e0d253..236ee14f89bdd 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/toggles.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/toggles.dm
@@ -996,6 +996,7 @@ client/proc/toggle_ghost_respawns()
 	SHOW_VERB_DESC
 	NOT_IF_TOGGLES_ARE_OFF
 	global_sims_mode = !global_sims_mode
+	simsController.provide_plumbobs = !simsController.provide_plumbobs
 	message_admins(SPAN_INTERNAL("[key_name(usr)] toggled sims mode. [global_sims_mode ? "Oh, the humanity!" : "Phew, it's over."]"))
 	for (var/mob/M in mobs)
 		LAGCHECK(LAG_LOW)
diff --git a/code/modules/status_system/statusEffects.dm b/code/modules/status_system/statusEffects.dm
index 2768c5662a0d3..99f2ef2cb6cd3 100644
--- a/code/modules/status_system/statusEffects.dm
+++ b/code/modules/status_system/statusEffects.dm
@@ -2229,6 +2229,7 @@
 		. = ..()
 		if(ishuman(owner))
 			H = owner
+			H.add_stam_mod_max("stam_filthy", -5)
 
 	onUpdate(timePassed)
 		. = ..()
@@ -2239,6 +2240,7 @@
 		. = ..()
 		if (H.sims?.getValue("Hygiene") < SIMS_HYGIENE_THRESHOLD_FILTHY)
 			H.setStatus("rancid", null)
+			H.remove_stam_mod_max("stam_filthy")
 
 /datum/statusEffect/rancid
 	id = "rancid"
@@ -2252,6 +2254,7 @@
 		if(ismob(owner))
 			var/mob/M = owner
 			M.bioHolder?.AddEffect("sims_stinky")
+			M.add_stam_mod_max("stam_rancid", -35)
 		OTHER_START_TRACKING_CAT(owner, TR_CAT_RANCID_STUFF)
 
 	onRemove()
@@ -2259,6 +2262,7 @@
 		if(ismob(owner))
 			var/mob/M = owner
 			M.bioHolder?.RemoveEffect("sims_stinky")
+			M.remove_stam_mod_max("stam_rancid")
 		OTHER_STOP_TRACKING_CAT(owner, TR_CAT_RANCID_STUFF)
 
 /datum/statusEffect/fragrant
diff --git a/code/obj.dm b/code/obj.dm
index 81416e7c082a6..d3723d8de8928 100644
--- a/code/obj.dm
+++ b/code/obj.dm
@@ -30,6 +30,10 @@
 			var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
 			T?.UpdateDirBlocks()
 		src.update_access_from_txt()
+#ifdef CHECK_MORE_RUNTIMES
+		if (src.req_access && !islist(src.req_access))
+			stack_trace("[src] ([src.type]) initialized at \[[src.x], [src.y], [src.z]\] with non-list req_access >:(")
+#endif
 
 	Move(NewLoc, direct)
 		if(usr==0) usr = null
diff --git a/code/obj/item/ai_modules.dm b/code/obj/item/ai_modules.dm
index c07a77e3019b6..7cea87f5c72d7 100644
--- a/code/obj/item/ai_modules.dm
+++ b/code/obj/item/ai_modules.dm
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ ABSTRACT_TYPE(/obj/item/aiModule/syndicate)
 		src.job = initial(src.job)
 
 	update_law_text(user, lawTarget)
-		src.lawText = "[lawTarget ? lawTarget : "__________"] holds the rank of [src.job], regardless of current rank or station."
+		src.lawText = "[lawTarget ? lawTarget : "__________"] hold(s) the rank of [src.job], regardless of current rank or station."
 		return ..()
 
 	attack_self(mob/user)
diff --git a/code/obj/item/clothing/shoes.dm b/code/obj/item/clothing/shoes.dm
index 6ff78b61fbedf..8d946a390b037 100644
--- a/code/obj/item/clothing/shoes.dm
+++ b/code/obj/item/clothing/shoes.dm
@@ -393,6 +393,24 @@ TYPEINFO(/obj/item/clothing/shoes/moon)
 	step_priority = 999
 	is_syndicate = 1
 
+	equipped(mob/user, slot)
+		. = ..()
+		RegisterSignal(user, COMSIG_MOVABLE_MOVED, PROC_REF(on_step))
+
+	unequipped(mob/user)
+		UnregisterSignal(user, COMSIG_MOVABLE_MOVED)
+		. = ..()
+
+	proc/on_step(mob/user, atom/previous_loc, dir)
+		var/turf/T = get_turf(user)
+		if (user.lying || !(T.turf_flags & MOB_STEP))
+			return
+		if (prob(10))
+			if (ON_COOLDOWN(src, "EXPLOSION", 1 SECOND))
+				return
+			var/turf/explosion_target = get_turf(pick(view(8, user)))
+			new /obj/effects/explosion/dangerous(explosion_target)
+
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/ziggy
 	name = "familiar boots"
 	desc = "A pair of striking red boots. Though they look clean, the soles are absolutely coated in a really fine, white powder."
diff --git a/icons/ui/traits.dmi b/icons/ui/traits.dmi
index 47754c8b0a863..2fc6a199570b8 100644
Binary files a/icons/ui/traits.dmi and b/icons/ui/traits.dmi differ
diff --git a/maps/kondaru.dmm b/maps/kondaru.dmm
index 6c6096bb62645..ed8f799e228a0 100644
--- a/maps/kondaru.dmm
+++ b/maps/kondaru.dmm
@@ -33711,7 +33711,6 @@
 	pixel_x = 5;
 	pixel_y = -4
 	},
-/obj/rack,
 /turf/simulated/floor/engine{
 	allows_vehicles = 0
 	},
diff --git a/strings/changelog.txt b/strings/changelog.txt
index 5961da8c7a88c..61bd96828e512 100644
--- a/strings/changelog.txt
+++ b/strings/changelog.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 
 (t)mon oct 28 24
+(u)LeahTheTech
+(+)Boom boots now occasionally cause explosions around them when walking.
+(u)Glamurio (Ryou)
+(p)20763
+(e)🆕🎨💪|C-Feature, C-Sprites, A-Traits
+(*)Hygiene makes a comeback with the new "Stinky" trait.
 (u)Facsimile
 (p)21186
 (e)🪲📦|C-Bug, A-Game-Objects