diff --git a/package.yaml b/package.yaml
index 796a53be9..a54bdb817 100644
--- a/package.yaml
+++ b/package.yaml
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ dependencies:
 - aeson
 - aeson-pretty
 - store
+- binary
 - flat
 - th-utilities
 - directory
diff --git a/src/Color.hs b/src/Color.hs
index 979d74732..188efd565 100644
--- a/src/Color.hs
+++ b/src/Color.hs
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 
 module Color where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Geometry
@@ -27,6 +28,7 @@ data PaletteColor
     | WHITE
     | BLACK
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Enum, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary PaletteColor
 
 instance ToJSON PaletteColor where
     toEncoding = genericToEncoding defaultOptions
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/ActionPlan.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/ActionPlan.hs
index 483ea8294..ee8a2c0d4 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/ActionPlan.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/ActionPlan.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.ActionPlan where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -23,11 +24,13 @@ data ActionPlan
         , _apGoal :: [Goal]
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ActionPlan
 
 data RandImpulse
     = RandImpulseList [Impulse]
     | RandImpulseCircMove Float
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary RandImpulse
 
 data Impulse
     = Move Point2
@@ -62,6 +65,7 @@ data Impulse
         }
     | ImpulseNothing
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Impulse
 
 infixr 9 `WaitThen`
 
@@ -169,6 +173,7 @@ data Action
         , _mainAction :: Action
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Action
 
 data Strategy
     = Flank Int
@@ -187,12 +192,14 @@ data Strategy
     | Flee
     | MeleeStrike
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Strategy
 
 data Goal
     = LiveLongAndProsper
     | Kill Int
     | SentinelAt Point2 Float
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Goal
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''ActionPlan
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''RandImpulse
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/ArcStep.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/ArcStep.hs
index abb9bb8a5..6f8fdbc64 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/ArcStep.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/ArcStep.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.ArcStep where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -19,11 +20,13 @@ data ArcStep = ArcStep
     , _asObject :: CrWlID --Maybe (Either Creature Wall)
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ArcStep 
 
 data NextArcStep
     = EndArc
     | DefaultArcStep
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary NextArcStep
 
 makeLenses ''ArcStep
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''ArcStep
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Beam.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Beam.hs
index 2a43b8601..ff526f392 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Beam.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Beam.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Beam where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -30,11 +31,13 @@ data Beam = Beam
     , _bmType :: BeamType
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Beam 
 
 data BeamDraw
     = BasicBeamDraw
     | BeamDrawColor Color
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BeamDraw
 
 data BeamCombineType
     = FlameBeamCombine
@@ -43,6 +46,7 @@ data BeamCombineType
     | SplitBeamCombine
     | NoBeamCombine
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BeamCombineType
 
 data BeamType
     = BeamCombine
@@ -50,6 +54,7 @@ data BeamType
         }
     | BeamSimple
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BeamType
 
 makeLenses ''BeamType
 makeLenses ''Beam
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Block.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Block.hs
index 8055382e0..99a9785bc 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Block.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Block.hs
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Block (
     module Dodge.Data.PathGraph,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Color
@@ -35,6 +36,7 @@ data Block = Block
     , _blObstructs :: [(Int, Int, PathEdge)]
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Block 
 
 data BlockDraw
     = BlockDrawMempty
@@ -42,11 +44,13 @@ data BlockDraw
     | BlockDraws [BlockDraw]
     | BlockDrawColHeightPoss Color Float [Point2]
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BlockDraw
 
 data BlSh
     = BlShMempty
     | BlShConst Shape
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BlSh
 
 makeLenses ''Block
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Block
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Bounds.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Bounds.hs
index ecbd1c3f8..513eb9a8f 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Bounds.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Bounds.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Bounds where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ data Bounds = Bounds
     , _bdMaxY :: Float
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Bounds 
 
 defaultBounds :: Bounds
 defaultBounds = Bounds 0 0 0 0
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Bullet.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Bullet.hs
index 454c1ab14..aba0ac415 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Bullet.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Bullet.hs
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Bullet
     , module Dodge.Data.Damage
     )where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -31,22 +32,27 @@ data Bullet = Bullet
     , _buDamages :: [Damage]
     }
     deriving (Show, Read, Eq, Ord, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Bullet 
 
 data EnergyBallType = IncBall | TeslaBall | ConcBall
     deriving (Show, Read, Eq, Ord, Enum, Bounded, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary EnergyBallType 
 
 data BulletUpdateMod = NoBulletUpdateMod
     | ABulletUpdateMod -- hack for template splicing
     deriving (Show, Read, Eq, Ord, Enum, Bounded, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BulletUpdateMod 
 
 data BulletEffect
     = DestroyBullet
     | BounceBullet
     | PenetrateBullet
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Enum, Bounded, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BulletEffect
 
 data BulletSpawn = BulBall EnergyBallType | BulSpark
     deriving (Show, Read, Eq, Ord, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BulletSpawn 
 
 data BulletTrajectory
     = BasicBulletTrajectory
@@ -54,6 +60,7 @@ data BulletTrajectory
     | FlechetteTrajectory Point2
     | MagnetTrajectory Point2
     deriving (Show, Read, Eq, Ord, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BulletTrajectory
 
 makeLenses ''Bullet
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Bullet
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Button.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Button.hs
index cf97076e8..3506b10a4 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Button.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Button.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Button where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Color
@@ -20,6 +21,7 @@ data ButtonDraw
     | DefaultDrawSwitch Color Color
     | DrawNoButton
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ButtonDraw
 
 data ButtonEvent
     = ButtonDoNothing
@@ -46,6 +48,7 @@ data ButtonEvent
     | ButtonAccessTerminal
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary ButtonEvent
 
 data Button = Button
     { _btPict :: ButtonDraw --Button -> SPic
@@ -61,9 +64,11 @@ data Button = Button
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary Button 
 
 data ButtonState = BtOn | BtOff | BtNoLabel
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ButtonState 
 
 makeLenses ''Button
 makeLenses ''ButtonEvent
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/CWorld.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/CWorld.hs
index 63b8560f8..e600ac92d 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/CWorld.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/CWorld.hs
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.CWorld (
     module Dodge.Data.WorldEffect,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -114,6 +115,7 @@ data CWCam = CWCam
     , _cwcBoundDist :: (Float, Float, Float, Float) -- NSEW, S and W negative
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CWCam 
 
 data CWorld = CWorld
     --{ _cameraCenter :: Point2
@@ -189,6 +191,7 @@ data CWorld = CWorld
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary CWorld 
 
 data CWTime = CWTime
     { _maybeWorld :: Maybe' CWorld
@@ -198,6 +201,7 @@ data CWTime = CWTime
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary CWTime 
     
 
 data CWGen = CWGen
@@ -208,6 +212,7 @@ data CWGen = CWGen
     , _cwgSeed :: Int
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CWGen 
 
 data WorldBeams = WorldBeams
     { _blockingBeams :: [Beam]
@@ -216,6 +221,7 @@ data WorldBeams = WorldBeams
     , _electronBeams :: [Beam]
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary WorldBeams 
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''CWorld
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''WorldBeams
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/CamouflageStatus.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/CamouflageStatus.hs
index dfa4d93a3..60a2c8d50 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/CamouflageStatus.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/CamouflageStatus.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.CamouflageStatus where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
@@ -13,5 +14,6 @@ data CamouflageStatus
     = FullyVisible
     | Invisible
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Enum, Read, Show, Bounded, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CamouflageStatus
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''CamouflageStatus
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Cloud.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Cloud.hs
index 8c308c826..e40267ed2 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Cloud.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Cloud.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Cloud where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -16,6 +17,7 @@ data CloudDraw
     = CloudColor Float Float Color -- radius-multiply fade-time color
     | DrawGasCloud Color
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CloudDraw
 
 data Cloud = Cloud
     { _clPos :: Point3
@@ -27,11 +29,13 @@ data Cloud = Cloud
     , _clType :: CloudType
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Cloud 
 
 data CloudType
     = SmokeCloud
     | GasCloud
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CloudType
 
 makeLenses ''Cloud
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''CloudDraw
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Corpse.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Corpse.hs
index 0fb4859be..4e54017ed 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Corpse.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Corpse.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Corpse where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -15,6 +16,7 @@ import ShapePicture.Data
 
 data CorpseResurrection = NoResurrection
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CorpseResurrection 
 
 data Corpse = Corpse
     { _cpID :: Int
@@ -24,6 +26,7 @@ data Corpse = Corpse
     , _cpRes :: CorpseResurrection
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Corpse 
 
 makeLenses ''Corpse
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''CorpseResurrection
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/CrGroupParams.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/CrGroupParams.hs
index dfb37618f..731727ec3 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/CrGroupParams.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/CrGroupParams.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.CrGroupParams where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -20,9 +21,11 @@ data CrGroupParams = CrGroupParams
     , _crGroupUpdate :: CrGroupUpdate --World -> CrGroupParams -> Maybe CrGroupParams
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrGroupParams 
 
 data CrGroupUpdate = DefaultCrGroupUpdate
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrGroupUpdate 
 
 makeLenses ''CrGroupParams
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''CrGroupParams
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/CrWlID.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/CrWlID.hs
index 5b0a1a379..a9724185a 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/CrWlID.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/CrWlID.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.CrWlID where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -14,6 +15,7 @@ import Data.Store
 
 data CrWlID = CrID Int | WlID Int | NothingID -- TODO rewrite/remove this
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrWlID 
 
 makeLenses ''CrWlID
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''CrWlID
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature.hs
index 68c87016a..260761796 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature.hs
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Creature (
     module Dodge.Data.Hammer,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -76,9 +77,11 @@ data Creature = Creature
     , _crCamouflage :: CamouflageStatus
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Creature 
 
 data CreatureCorpse = MakeDefaultCorpse
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CreatureCorpse 
 
 data Intention = Intention
     { _targetCr :: Maybe Creature
@@ -86,6 +89,7 @@ data Intention = Intention
     , _viewPoint :: Maybe Point2
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Intention 
 
 crSel :: Creature -> Int
 crSel = _iselPos . _crInvSel
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Memory.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Memory.hs
index 7d247f28c..33ab993b1 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Memory.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Memory.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Creature.Memory where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ data Memory = Memory
     , _nodesSearched :: [Int]
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Memory 
 
 makeLenses ''Memory
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Memory
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Misc.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Misc.hs
index b1fc31bc2..ab0b97eab 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Misc.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Misc.hs
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Creature.Misc (
     module Dodge.Data.CamouflageStatus,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -24,6 +25,7 @@ data CreatureStatistics = CreatureStatistics
     , _intelligence :: Int
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CreatureStatistics 
 
 data Vocalization
     = Mute
@@ -34,6 +36,7 @@ data Vocalization
         , _vcCoolDown :: Int
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Vocalization
 
 data CrMvType
     = NoMvType
@@ -45,6 +48,7 @@ data CrMvType
         , _mvAimSpeed :: FloatFloat
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrMvType
 
 data HumanoidAI
     = YourAI
@@ -61,6 +65,7 @@ data HumanoidAI
     | LongAI
     | MultGunAI
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary HumanoidAI
 
 data CreatureType
     = Humanoid
@@ -73,9 +78,11 @@ data CreatureType
     | Lampoid {_lampHeight :: Float, _lampColor :: Point3, _lampLSID :: Maybe Int}
     | NonDrawnCreature
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CreatureType
 
 data BarrelType = PlainBarrel | ExplosiveBarrel
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BarrelType 
 
 makeLenses ''CreatureStatistics
 makeLenses ''Vocalization
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Perception.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Perception.hs
index 5ac558d64..efdcc7e92 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Perception.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Perception.hs
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Creature.Perception (
     auDist,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -38,17 +39,20 @@ data Perception = Perception
     , _cpAudition :: Audition
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Perception 
 
 data Vision = Eyes
     { _viFOV :: FloatFloat
     , _viDist :: FloatFloat
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Vision 
 
 newtype Audition = Ears
     { _auDist :: FloatFloat
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Audition 
 
 data Vigilance
     = Comatose
@@ -57,16 +61,19 @@ data Vigilance
     | Vigilant
     | Overstrung
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Vigilance
 
 data Attention
     = AttentiveTo {_getAttentiveTo :: IM.IntMap Awareness}
     | Fixated {_getFixated :: Int}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Attention
 
 data Awareness
     = Suspicious Float
     | Cognizant Float
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Awareness
 
 makeLenses ''Perception
 makeLenses ''Vision
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Stance.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Stance.hs
index d152a85af..81c43285b 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Stance.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/Stance.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Creature.Stance where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -18,6 +19,7 @@ data Stance = Stance
     , _strideLength :: Int
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Stance 
 
 data Carriage
     = Walking
@@ -29,6 +31,7 @@ data Carriage
     | Flying
     | Boosting Point2
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Carriage
 
 data FootForward
     = LeftForward
@@ -36,11 +39,13 @@ data FootForward
     | WasLeftForward
     | WasRightForward
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary FootForward
 
 data Posture
     = Aiming
     | AtEase
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Posture
 
 makeLenses ''Stance
 makeLenses ''Carriage
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/State.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/State.hs
index 4f5bc1a77..5ebec14cc 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/State.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Creature/State.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Creature.State where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -20,17 +21,20 @@ data CreatureState = CrSt
     , _csDropsOnDeath :: CreatureDropType
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CreatureState 
 
 data CreatureDropType
     = DropAll
     | DropAmount Int
     | DropSpecific [Int]
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CreatureDropType
 
 data CrSpState
     = Barrel {_piercedPoints :: [Point2]}
     | GenCr
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrSpState
 
 data Faction
     = GenericFaction Int
@@ -42,6 +46,7 @@ data Faction
     | ColorFaction Color
     | PlayerFaction
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Faction
 
 data CrGroup
     = LoneWolf
@@ -52,6 +57,7 @@ data CrGroup
     | CrGroupID {_crGroupID :: Int}
     | ShieldGroup
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrGroup
 
 makeLenses ''CreatureState
 makeLenses ''CrSpState
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/CreatureEffect.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/CreatureEffect.hs
index e079216b5..99f16c6eb 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/CreatureEffect.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/CreatureEffect.hs
@@ -5,29 +5,36 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.CreatureEffect where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
 
 data WdCrCr = NoCreatureEffect
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary WdCrCr 
 
 data CrWdImp = NoCrWdImp
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrWdImp 
 
 data CrWdWd = CrWdWdId
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrWdWd 
 
 data IntImp = NoIntImp
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary IntImp 
 
 data CrImp
     = NoCrImp
     | TurnTowardCr Float -- turn amount
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrImp
 
 data P2Imp = P2ImpNo
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary P2Imp 
 
 data WdCrBl
     = WdCrTrue
@@ -36,6 +43,7 @@ data WdCrBl
     | WdCrLOSTarget
     | WdCrSafeDistFromTarget Float
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary WdCrBl
 
 data CrBl
     = CrCanShoot
@@ -43,26 +51,32 @@ data CrBl
     | CrIsAiming
     | CrIsAnimate
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrBl
 
 data MCrAc = MCrNoAction
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary MCrAc 
 
 data CrAc
     = CrTurnAround
     | CrFleeFromTarget
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrAc
 
 data P2Ac = P2NoAction
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary P2Ac 
 
 data MP2Ac = MP2NoAction
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary MP2Ac 
 
 data CrWdAc
     = CrWdBFSThenReturn Int
     | ChooseMovementSpreadGun
     | ChooseMovementLtAuto
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CrWdAc
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''WdCrCr
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''CrWdImp
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Damage.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Damage.hs
index f37013032..8594cf009 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Damage.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Damage.hs
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Damage (
     module Dodge.Data.Damage.Type,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -30,6 +31,7 @@ data DamageEffect
     | PushBackDamage {_dePushBack :: Float}
     | NoDamageEffect
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary DamageEffect
 
 data Damage = Damage
     { _dmType :: DamageType
@@ -40,6 +42,7 @@ data Damage = Damage
     , _dmEffect :: DamageEffect
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Damage 
 
 isElectrical :: Damage -> Bool
 isElectrical dm = case _dmType dm of
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Damage/Type.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Damage/Type.hs
index ec4b0ef71..bc709a23c 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Damage/Type.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Damage/Type.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Damage.Type where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
@@ -26,6 +27,7 @@ data DamageType
     | POISONDAM
     | ENTERREMENT
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Enum, Bounded, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary DamageType
 
 instance ToJSONKey DamageType
 
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Distortion.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Distortion.hs
index 2d97e5327..8704b4916 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Distortion.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Distortion.hs
@@ -5,14 +5,16 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Distortion where
 
-import Data.Aeson
-import Data.Aeson.TH
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Geometry
 import LinearHelp ()
+import Data.Aeson
+import Data.Aeson.TH
 
 data Distortion
     = RadialDistortion Point2 Point2 Point2 Float
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Distortion
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Distortion
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Door.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Door.hs
index f9b74f940..6b5bed0cd 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Door.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Door.hs
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Door (
     module Dodge.Data.WorldEffect,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -23,12 +24,14 @@ import Geometry.Data
 
 data DoorStatus = DoorOpen | DoorClosed | DoorHalfway | DoorInt Int
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary DoorStatus 
 
 data PushSource
     = PushesItself
     | PushedBy Int
     | NotPushed
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary PushSource
 
 data Door = Door
     { _drID :: Int
@@ -49,6 +52,7 @@ data Door = Door
     , _drObstacleType :: EdgeObstacle
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Door 
 
 makeLenses ''Door
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''DoorStatus
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/EnergyBall.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/EnergyBall.hs
index e1fc3e94e..53143ec1b 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/EnergyBall.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/EnergyBall.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.EnergyBall where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -24,6 +25,7 @@ data EnergyBall = EnergyBall
     , _ebRot :: Float
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary EnergyBall 
 
 makeLenses ''EnergyBall
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''EnergyBall
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Equipment/Misc.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Equipment/Misc.hs
index b4c826fcb..07cece0ba 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Equipment/Misc.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Equipment/Misc.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Equipment.Misc where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
@@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ data EquipSite
     | GoesOnLegs
     | GoesOnSpecial
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary EquipSite
 
 data EquipPosition
     = OnHead
@@ -27,6 +29,7 @@ data EquipPosition
     | OnLegs
     | OnSpecial
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary EquipPosition
 
 instance ToJSONKey EquipPosition
 
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Flame.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Flame.hs
index b00a2a926..49d32b8dc 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Flame.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Flame.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Flame where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -22,6 +23,7 @@ data Flame = Flame
     , _flOriginalVel :: Point2
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Flame 
 
 makeLenses ''Flame
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Flame
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Flare.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Flare.hs
index 8a90a92d9..f7f4e3e76 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Flare.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Flare.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Flare where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Color
@@ -27,6 +28,7 @@ data Flare
         , _flareTime :: Int
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Flare
 
 makeLenses ''Flare
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Flare
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/FloatFunction.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/FloatFunction.hs
index 1b317f1bd..aec22fdd8 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/FloatFunction.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/FloatFunction.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.FloatFunction where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
@@ -16,5 +17,6 @@ data FloatFloat
     | FloatAbsCheckGreaterLess Float Float Float
     | FloatConst Float
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary FloatFloat
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''FloatFloat
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/FloorItem.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/FloorItem.hs
index 58e60e34f..818d49716 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/FloorItem.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/FloorItem.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.FloorItem where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -15,6 +16,7 @@ import Geometry.Data
 
 data FloorItem = FlIt {_flIt :: Item, _flItPos :: Point2, _flItRot :: Float, _flItID :: Int}
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary FloorItem 
 
 makeLenses ''FloorItem
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''FloorItem
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/ForegroundShape.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/ForegroundShape.hs
index 80057e690..1504e402e 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/ForegroundShape.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/ForegroundShape.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.ForegroundShape where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -21,6 +22,7 @@ data ForegroundShape = ForegroundShape
     , _fsSPic :: SPic
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ForegroundShape 
 
 makeLenses ''ForegroundShape
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''ForegroundShape
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/GenParams.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/GenParams.hs
index 8eaefac73..7d74602c4 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/GenParams.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/GenParams.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.GenParams where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -17,9 +18,11 @@ newtype GenParams = GenParams
     { _sensorCoding :: M.Map DamageType (PaletteColor, DecorationShape)
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary GenParams 
 
 data DecorationShape = PLUS | SQUARE | CIRCLE | THREELINES
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Enum, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary DecorationShape 
 
 makeLenses ''GenParams
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''GenParams
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Gust.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Gust.hs
index 842cbafef..04f13f61b 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Gust.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Gust.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Gust where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ data Gust = Gust
     , _guTime :: Int
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Gust 
 
 makeLenses ''Gust
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Gust
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/HUD.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/HUD.hs
index 88069736a..0f145c986 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/HUD.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/HUD.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.HUD where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -16,6 +17,7 @@ data HUDElement
     = DisplayInventory {_subInventory :: SubInventory}
     | DisplayCarte
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary HUDElement
 
 data SubInventory
     = NoSubInventory
@@ -25,6 +27,7 @@ data SubInventory
     | LockedInventory
     | DisplayTerminal {_termID :: Int}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary SubInventory
 
 data HUD = HUD
     { _hudElement :: HUDElement
@@ -33,6 +36,7 @@ data HUD = HUD
     , _carteRot :: Float
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary HUD 
 
 makeLenses ''HUD
 makeLenses ''HUDElement
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Hammer.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Hammer.hs
index b00fa4206..5c791aff7 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Hammer.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Hammer.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Hammer where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -14,12 +15,14 @@ data HammerType
     = NoHammer
     | HasHammer {_hammerPosition :: HammerPosition}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary HammerType
 
 data HammerPosition
     = HammerDown
     | HammerReleased
     | HammerUp
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary HammerPosition
 
 makeLenses ''HammerType
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''HammerType
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item.hs
index e37bf515c..c7a25556f 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item.hs
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Item (
     module Dodge.Data.Item.Location,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -51,6 +52,7 @@ data Item = Item
     , _itParams :: ItemParams
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Item 
 
 _itUseAimStance :: Item -> AimStance
 _itUseAimStance = _aimStance . _heldAim . _itUse
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Combine.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Combine.hs
index f291303a4..60bebd171 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Combine.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Combine.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.Combine where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -19,9 +20,11 @@ data ItemType = ItemType
     , _iyStack :: Stack
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItemType 
 
 data Stack = NoStack | Stack ItAmount
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Stack 
 
 data CraftType
     = PIPE
@@ -71,6 +74,7 @@ data CraftType
     | SIZEMODULE
     | GRAVITYMODULE
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Enum, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CraftType
 
 data ItemBaseType
     = NoItemType
@@ -80,11 +84,13 @@ data ItemBaseType
     | Consumable {_ibtConsumable :: ConsumableItemType}
     | CRAFT CraftType
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItemBaseType
 
 data ConsumableItemType
     = MEDKIT Int
     | EXPLOSIVES
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ConsumableItemType
 
 data EquipItemType
     = MAGSHIELD
@@ -101,6 +107,7 @@ data EquipItemType
     | JETPACK
     | AUTODETECTOR Detector
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary EquipItemType
 
 data LeftItemType
     = BOOSTER
@@ -110,6 +117,7 @@ data LeftItemType
     | SHRINKER
     | SPAWNER
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary LeftItemType
 
 data HeldItemType
     = BANGSTICK {_xNum :: Int}
@@ -158,6 +166,7 @@ data HeldItemType
     | FLATSHIELD
     | KEYCARD Int
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary HeldItemType
 
 data ItemModuleType
     = EMPTYMODULE
@@ -183,12 +192,14 @@ data ItemModuleType
     | EXTRABATTERY
     | ATTACHTORCH
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItemModuleType
 
 data Detector
     = ITEMDETECTOR
     | CREATUREDETECTOR
     | WALLDETECTOR
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Detector
 
 data ModuleSlot
     = ModBullet
@@ -203,6 +214,7 @@ data ModuleSlot
     | ModDualBeam
     | ModHeldAttach
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ModuleSlot
 
 instance ToJSONKey ModuleSlot
 
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/CurseStatus.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/CurseStatus.hs
index ff7d73f13..9c36ede9e 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/CurseStatus.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/CurseStatus.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.CurseStatus where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
@@ -14,5 +15,6 @@ data CurseStatus
     | UndroppableIdentified
     | UndroppableUnidentified
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CurseStatus
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''CurseStatus
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Effect.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Effect.hs
index 538185db5..aa311e6ac 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Effect.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Effect.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.Effect where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -18,6 +19,7 @@ data ItEffect = ItEffect
     , _ieOnStash :: ItInvEffect
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItEffect 
 
 data ItInvEffect
     = NoInvEffect
@@ -28,12 +30,15 @@ data ItInvEffect
     | RemoveShieldWall
     | EffectWhileHeld ItInvEffect
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItInvEffect
 
 data ItFloorEffect = NoFloorEffect
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItFloorEffect 
 
 data ItDropEffect = NoDropEffect
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItDropEffect 
 
 makeLenses ''ItEffect
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''ItEffect
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldDelay.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldDelay.hs
index 64c9a9dec..f9d760e47 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldDelay.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldDelay.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.HeldDelay where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -27,6 +28,7 @@ data UseDelay -- should just be Delay
         , _warmMax :: Int
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary UseDelay 
 
 makeLenses ''UseDelay
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''UseDelay
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldScroll.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldScroll.hs
index 8e7163e91..cbaf3b673 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldScroll.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldScroll.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.HeldScroll where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -21,6 +22,7 @@ data HeldScroll
         , _hsMaxInt :: Int
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary HeldScroll
 
 makeLenses ''HeldScroll
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''HeldScroll
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldUse.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldUse.hs
index 22159d29d..ad89b30cb 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldUse.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/HeldUse.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.HeldUse where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
@@ -28,11 +29,13 @@ data HeldUse
     | HeldForceField
     | HeldShatter
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary HeldUse
 
 data Cuse
     = CDoNothing
     | CHeal Int
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Cuse
 
 data Euse
     = EDoNothing
@@ -44,6 +47,7 @@ data Euse
     | EonWristShield
     | EoffWristShield
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Euse
 
 data Luse
     = LDoNothing
@@ -53,6 +57,7 @@ data Luse
     | LUnsafeBlink
     | LBoost
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Luse
 
 data HeldMod
     = HeldModNothing
@@ -91,6 +96,7 @@ data HeldMod
     | RevolverXRepeatMod
     | BangConeMod
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary HeldMod
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Cuse
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''HeldMod
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Location.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Location.hs
index 8058b0e3e..0f2d34458 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Location.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Location.hs
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 {-# LANGUAGE TemplateHaskell #-}
 module Dodge.Data.Item.Location where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -15,6 +16,7 @@ data ItemLocation
     | OnFloor {_ipFlID :: Int}
     | InVoid
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Ord, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItemLocation
 
 makeLenses ''ItemLocation
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''ItemLocation
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Misc.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Misc.hs
index 3405b5579..da49ba6af 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Misc.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Misc.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.Misc where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -18,6 +19,7 @@ data ItemDimension = ItemDimension
     , _dimAttachPos :: Point3
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItemDimension 
 
 data ItemPortage
     = HeldItem
@@ -27,15 +29,18 @@ data ItemPortage
     | WornItem
     | NoPortage
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItemPortage
 
 --data ItemValue = ItemValue
 --    { _ivInt :: Int
 --    , _ivType :: ItemValueType
 --    }
 --    deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+--    instance Binary ItemValue 
 --
 --data ItemValueType = MundaneItem | ArtefactItem
 --    deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+--    instance Binary ItemValueType 
 
 makeLenses ''ItemDimension
 makeLenses ''ItemPortage
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Params.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Params.hs
index 9aa446223..4026b045d 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Params.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Params.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.Params where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -70,12 +71,15 @@ data ItemParams
     | ParamMID {_paramMID :: Maybe Int}
     | BoostPropIX {_boostPropIX :: Maybe Int}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItemParams
 
 data ShrinkGunStatus = FullSize | Shrunk
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ShrinkGunStatus 
 
 data PreviousArcEffect = NoPreviousArcEffect | PerturbTillBreakPreviousArc
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary PreviousArcEffect 
 
 data GunBarrels
     = MultiBarrel
@@ -89,6 +93,7 @@ data GunBarrels
         }
     | SingleBarrel {_brlInaccuracy :: Float}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary GunBarrels
 
 data Nozzle = Nozzle
     { _nzPressure :: Float
@@ -99,12 +104,14 @@ data Nozzle = Nozzle
     , _nzLength :: Float
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Nozzle 
 
 data BarrelSpread
     = AlignedBarrels
     | SpreadBarrels {_spreadAngle :: Float}
     | RotatingBarrels {_rotatingBarrelInaccuracy :: Float}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BarrelSpread
 
 makeLenses ''BarrelSpread
 makeLenses ''ItemParams
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Scope.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Scope.hs
index 944b61f31..aa68f5949 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Scope.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Scope.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.Scope where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -31,6 +32,7 @@ data Scope
           _scopeIsCamera :: Bool
         }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Scope
 
 makeLenses ''Scope
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Scope
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Targeting.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Targeting.hs
index d0a8a6ec7..799d3aa0a 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Targeting.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Targeting.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.Targeting where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -22,6 +23,7 @@ data Targeting
         , _tgActive :: Bool
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Targeting
 
 data TargetUpdate
     = NoTargetUpdate
@@ -30,6 +32,7 @@ data TargetUpdate
     | TargetRBCreatureUpdate
     | TargetCursorUpdate
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TargetUpdate
 
 data TargetDraw
     = NoTargetDraw
@@ -37,6 +40,7 @@ data TargetDraw
     | SimpleDrawTarget
     | TargetRBCreatureDraw
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TargetDraw
 
 makeLenses ''Targeting
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Targeting
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Tweak.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Tweak.hs
index 1fedca93f..947be3bd5 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Tweak.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Tweak.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.Tweak where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ data ItemTweaks
         { _tweakParams :: IM.IntMap TweakParam
         }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItemTweaks
 
 data TweakType
     = TweakPhaseV
@@ -25,6 +27,7 @@ data TweakType
     | TweakSpinAmount
     | TweakThrustDelay
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TweakType
 
 data TweakParam = TweakParam
     { _tweakType :: TweakType -- Int -> Item -> Item
@@ -32,6 +35,7 @@ data TweakParam = TweakParam
     , _tweakMax :: Int
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TweakParam 
 
 makeLenses ''TweakParam
 makeLenses ''ItemTweaks
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use.hs
index 3fa9a6083..d270da709 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use.hs
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Item.Use (
     module Dodge.Data.Hammer,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -51,6 +52,7 @@ data ItemUse
     | CraftUse
         {_useAmount :: ItAmount}
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItemUse
 
 data AimParams = AimParams
     { _aimWeight :: Int
@@ -61,6 +63,7 @@ data AimParams = AimParams
     , _aimMuzPos :: Float
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary AimParams 
 
 data AimStance
     = TwoHandTwist
@@ -68,6 +71,7 @@ data AimStance
     | OneHand
     | LeaveHolstered
     deriving (Eq, Show, Ord, Enum, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary AimStance
 
 data ItZoom = ItZoom
     { _itZoomMax :: Float
@@ -75,6 +79,7 @@ data ItZoom = ItZoom
     , _itZoomFac :: Float
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItZoom 
 
 makeLenses ''ItemUse
 makeLenses ''AimParams
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption.hs
index fb5548b7b..26f865fe3 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption.hs
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Item.Use.Consumption (
     module Dodge.Data.Item.Use.Consumption.LoadAction,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -29,6 +30,7 @@ data HeldConsumption
         }
     | NoConsumption
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary HeldConsumption
 
 data LeftConsumption
     = AutoRecharging
@@ -42,12 +44,14 @@ data LeftConsumption
         , _wpCharge :: Int
         }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary LeftConsumption
 
 newtype ItAmount = ItAmount {_getItAmount :: Int}
 --    deriving (Eq, Ord, Read, Show, Num, Real, Generic, Flat)
     deriving newtype (Eq, Ord, Read, Show, Num, Real, Enum, Integral)
     deriving stock (Generic)
     deriving anyclass (Flat)
+instance Binary ItAmount
 
 makeLenses ''HeldConsumption
 makeLenses ''LeftConsumption
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption/Ammo.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption/Ammo.hs
index 639c1d4db..ade968bab 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption/Ammo.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption/Ammo.hs
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Item.Use.Consumption.Ammo (
     module Dodge.Data.Payload,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -18,9 +19,11 @@ import Dodge.Data.Payload
 
 data ProjectileDraw = DrawShell | DrawRemoteShell | DrawDrone | DrawBlankProjectile
     deriving (Show, Read, Eq, Ord, Enum, Bounded, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ProjectileDraw 
 
 data ProjectileCreate = CreateShell | CreateTrackingShell
     deriving (Show, Read, Eq, Ord, Enum, Bounded, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ProjectileCreate 
 
 data ProjectileUpdate
     = PJThrust {_pjuStart :: Int, _pjuEnd :: Int}
@@ -34,6 +37,7 @@ data ProjectileUpdate
     | PJShellCollisionCheck
     | PJRemoteShellCollisionCheck
     deriving (Show, Read, Eq, Ord, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ProjectileUpdate
 
 data AmmoType
     = ProjectileAmmo
@@ -57,12 +61,15 @@ data AmmoType
         }
     | GenericAmmo
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary AmmoType
 
 data ForceFieldType = DefaultForceField
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ForceFieldType 
 
 data GasCreate = CreatePoisonGas | CreateFlame
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Enum, Bounded, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary GasCreate 
 
 makeLenses ''ProjectileUpdate
 makeLenses ''AmmoType
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption/LoadAction.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption/LoadAction.hs
index 9ea65e509..b564b1fd2 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption/LoadAction.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Consumption/LoadAction.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Item.Use.Consumption.LoadAction where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -18,14 +19,17 @@ data LoadAction
     | LoadAdd {_actionTime :: Int, _actionSound :: SoundID, _insertMax :: Int}
     | LoadPrime {_actionTime :: Int, _actionSound :: SoundID}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary LoadAction
 
 data InvSel = InvSel {_iselPos :: Int, _iselAction :: InvSelAction}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary InvSel 
 
 data InvSelAction
     = NoInvSelAction
     | ReloadAction {_actionProgress :: Int, _reloadAction :: LoadAction, _actionHammer :: HammerType}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary InvSelAction
 
 makeLenses ''LoadAction
 makeLenses ''InvSel
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Equipment.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Equipment.hs
index 489589008..019fa6284 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Equipment.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Item/Use/Equipment.hs
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Item.Use.Equipment (
     module Dodge.Data.Item.Use.Equipment,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -24,12 +25,14 @@ data EquipEffect = EquipEffect
     , _eeViewDist :: Maybe Float
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary EquipEffect 
 
 data EquipParams
     = NoEquipParams
     | EquipID {_eparamID :: Int}
     | EquipCounter {_eparamInt :: Int}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary EquipParams
 
 makeLenses ''EquipEffect
 makeLenses ''EquipParams
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Laser.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Laser.hs
index 04294ef4a..79ac55a12 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Laser.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Laser.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Laser where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -16,6 +17,7 @@ data LaserType
     = DamageLaser {_laserTypeDamage :: Int}
     | TargetLaser
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary LaserType
 
 data LaserStart = LaserStart
     { _lpPhaseV :: Float
@@ -25,6 +27,7 @@ data LaserStart = LaserStart
     , _lpType :: LaserType
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary LaserStart 
 
 data Laser = Laser
     { _laColor :: Color
@@ -32,6 +35,7 @@ data Laser = Laser
     , _laType :: LaserType
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Laser 
 
 makeLenses ''Laser
 makeLenses ''LaserStart
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/LightSource.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/LightSource.hs
index 220b0e624..e00e3ddcf 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/LightSource.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/LightSource.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.LightSource where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -14,17 +15,20 @@ import Geometry
 
 data LightSourceDraw = DefaultLightSourceDraw
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary LightSourceDraw 
 
 data TLSIntensity
     = ConstantIntensity
     | TLSFade Point3 Int
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TLSIntensity
 
 data TLSUpdate
     = DestroyTLS
     | TimerTLS
     | IntensityTLS TLSIntensity
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TLSUpdate
 
 data LSParam = LSParam
     { _lsPos :: !Point3
@@ -32,6 +36,7 @@ data LSParam = LSParam
     , _lsCol :: !Point3
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary LSParam 
 
 data LightSource = LS
     { _lsID :: Int
@@ -40,6 +45,7 @@ data LightSource = LS
     , _lsPict :: LightSourceDraw --LightSource -> Picture
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary LightSource 
 
 data TempLightSource = TLS
     { _tlsParam :: LSParam
@@ -47,6 +53,7 @@ data TempLightSource = TLS
     , _tlsTime :: Int
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TempLightSource 
 
 makeLenses ''LSParam
 makeLenses ''LightSource
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/LinearShockwave.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/LinearShockwave.hs
index 7f9420be8..01846c426 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/LinearShockwave.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/LinearShockwave.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.LinearShockwave where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ data LinearShockwave = LinearShockwave
     , _lwTimer :: Int
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary LinearShockwave 
 
 makeLenses ''LinearShockwave
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''LinearShockwave
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Machine.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Machine.hs
index fecfad67d..8f027b930 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Machine.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Machine.hs
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Machine (
     module Dodge.Data.GenParams,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Color
@@ -47,6 +48,7 @@ data Machine = Machine
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary Machine 
 
 data MachineType
     = McStatic
@@ -55,6 +57,7 @@ data MachineType
     | McTurret Turret
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary MachineType
 
 data Turret = Turret
     { _tuWeapon :: Item
@@ -64,6 +67,7 @@ data Turret = Turret
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary Turret 
 
 makeLenses ''Machine
 makeLenses ''Turret
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Machine/Sensor.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Machine/Sensor.hs
index 768966a87..478833421 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Machine/Sensor.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Machine/Sensor.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Machine.Sensor where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Dodge.Data.GenParams
@@ -30,15 +31,18 @@ data Sensor
         , _sensToggle :: Bool
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Sensor
 
 data ProximityRequirement
     = RequireHealth {_proxReqMinHealth :: Int}
     | RequireEquipment {_proxReqEquipment :: ItemBaseType}
     | RequireImpossible
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ProximityRequirement
 
 data CloseToggle = NotClose | IsClose
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary CloseToggle 
 
 makeLenses ''Sensor
 makeLenses ''ProximityRequirement
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Magnet.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Magnet.hs
index 5818c4547..fab708558 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Magnet.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Magnet.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Magnet where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -14,11 +15,13 @@ import Geometry.Data
 
 newtype MagnetUpdate = MagnetUpdateTimer Int
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary MagnetUpdate
 
 data MagnetBuBu
     = MagnetBuId
     | MagnetBuBuCurveAroundField Float Float
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary MagnetBuBu
 
 data Magnet = Magnet
     { _mgID :: Int
@@ -27,6 +30,7 @@ data Magnet = Magnet
     , _mgField :: MagnetBuBu
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Magnet 
 
 makeLenses ''Magnet
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''MagnetUpdate
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Material.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Material.hs
index 3a0664696..1cfd8d5b1 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Material.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Material.hs
@@ -5,11 +5,13 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Material where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
 
 data Material = Wood | Dirt | Stone | Glass | Metal | Crystal | Flesh | Electronics
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Bounded, Enum, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Material 
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Material
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Modification.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Modification.hs
index 046f863f3..a8c5881eb 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Modification.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Modification.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Modification where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -29,6 +30,7 @@ data Modification
         , _mdUpdate :: MdWdWd
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Modification
 
 makeLenses ''Modification
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Modification
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/MountedObject.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/MountedObject.hs
index 0d19ad8dd..1a38fde0c 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/MountedObject.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/MountedObject.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.MountedObject where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
@@ -13,5 +14,6 @@ data MountedObject
     = MountedLS Int
     | MountedProp Int
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary MountedObject
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''MountedObject
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/ObjectType.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/ObjectType.hs
index e8bd9eb8d..2982d725f 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/ObjectType.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/ObjectType.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.ObjectType where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
@@ -24,6 +25,7 @@ data ObjectType
     | ObTrigger
     | ObItem
     deriving (Eq, Show, Ord, Read, Enum, Bounded, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ObjectType
 
 instance ToJSONKey ObjectType
 
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/PathGraph.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/PathGraph.hs
index de5160cfc..38441c602 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/PathGraph.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/PathGraph.hs
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ The warnings have been disabled.
 -}
 module Dodge.Data.PathGraph where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -43,6 +44,7 @@ data PathEdge = PathEdge
     , _peObstacles :: Set.Set EdgeObstacle
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary PathEdge 
 
 instance ToJSON PathEdge where
     toEncoding = genericToEncoding defaultOptions
@@ -55,6 +57,7 @@ data EdgeObstacle
     | AutoDoorObstacle
     | WallObstacle
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Bounded, Enum, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary EdgeObstacle
 
 instance ToJSON EdgeObstacle where
     toEncoding = genericToEncoding defaultOptions
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Payload.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Payload.hs
index 3fe9b1d3a..897db8147 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Payload.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Payload.hs
@@ -5,11 +5,13 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Payload where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
 
 data Payload = ExplosionPayload | DudPayload
     deriving (Show, Read, Eq, Ord, Enum, Bounded, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Payload 
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Payload
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/PosEvent.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/PosEvent.hs
index 236374fbc..69c64b750 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/PosEvent.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/PosEvent.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.PosEvent where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -14,6 +15,7 @@ import Geometry.Data
 
 data PosEventType = SparkSpawner
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary PosEventType 
 
 data PosEvent = PosEvent
     { _pvType :: PosEventType
@@ -21,6 +23,7 @@ data PosEvent = PosEvent
     , _pvPos :: Point2
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary PosEvent 
 
 makeLenses ''PosEvent
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''PosEventType
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/PressPlate.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/PressPlate.hs
index 48c1ce7c6..94438f7a0 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/PressPlate.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/PressPlate.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.PressPlate where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ data PressPlateEvent
     = PressPlateId
     | PPLevelReset
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary PressPlateEvent
 
 data PressPlate = PressPlate
     { _ppPict :: Picture
@@ -27,6 +29,7 @@ data PressPlate = PressPlate
     , _ppText :: String
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary PressPlate 
 
 makeLenses ''PressPlate
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''PressPlateEvent
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Projectile.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Projectile.hs
index 4ee8beb0d..5d4b6fe37 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Projectile.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Projectile.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Projectile where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -29,6 +30,7 @@ data Proj
         , _prjMITID :: Maybe Int
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Proj
 
 makeLenses ''Proj
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Proj
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Prop.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Prop.hs
index b0f0378c3..d5c61b2ed 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Prop.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Prop.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Prop where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -40,6 +41,7 @@ data Prop
         , _prToggle :: Bool
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Prop
 
 data PropDraw
     = PropDrawSPic SPic
@@ -52,6 +54,7 @@ data PropDraw
     | PropDrawToggle PropDraw
     | PropDrawGib Float
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary PropDraw
 
 data PropUpdate
     = PropUpdateAnd PropUpdate PropUpdate
@@ -66,12 +69,14 @@ data PropUpdate
     | PropUpdateWhen WdBl PropUpdate
     | PropUpdateIf WdBl PropUpdate PropUpdate
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary PropUpdate
 
 data PrWdLsLs
     = PrWdLsId
     | PrWdLsSetPosition WdP2f Point3
     | PrWdLsSetColor Point3
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary PrWdLsLs
 
 makeLenses ''Prop
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''PropDraw
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/RadarBlip.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/RadarBlip.hs
index e39c03e76..6c28c6889 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/RadarBlip.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/RadarBlip.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.RadarBlip where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Color
@@ -21,6 +22,7 @@ data RadarBlip = RadarBlip
     , _rbPos :: Point2
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary RadarBlip 
 
 makeLenses ''RadarBlip
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''RadarBlip
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/RadarSweep.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/RadarSweep.hs
index ae962e290..2e936a5f6 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/RadarSweep.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/RadarSweep.hs
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.RadarSweep (
     module Dodge.Data.ObjectType,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -23,6 +24,7 @@ data RadarSweep = RadarSweep
     , _rsTimer :: Int
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary RadarSweep 
 
 makeLenses ''RadarSweep
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''RadarSweep
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/RightButtonOptions.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/RightButtonOptions.hs
index af44e31ad..55fbf3e56 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/RightButtonOptions.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/RightButtonOptions.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.RightButtonOptions where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -21,6 +22,7 @@ data RightButtonOptions
         , _opActivateEquipment :: ActivateEquipment
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary RightButtonOptions
 
 data ActivateEquipment
     = ActivateEquipment {_activateEquipment :: Int}
@@ -28,6 +30,7 @@ data ActivateEquipment
     | ActivateDeactivateEquipment {_activateEquipment :: Int, _deactivateEquipment :: Int}
     | NoChangeActivateEquipment
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ActivateEquipment
 
 data AllocateEquipment
     = DoNotMoveEquipment
@@ -51,6 +54,7 @@ data AllocateEquipment
         { _allocOldPos :: EquipPosition
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary AllocateEquipment
 
 makeLenses ''RightButtonOptions
 makeLenses ''AllocateEquipment
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/SaveSlot.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/SaveSlot.hs
index c3acc5248..533261cf0 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/SaveSlot.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/SaveSlot.hs
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 {-# LANGUAGE TemplateHaskell #-}
 
 module Dodge.Data.SaveSlot where
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 
@@ -12,5 +13,6 @@ data SaveSlot
     | LevelStartSlot Int
     | SaveSlotNum Int
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary SaveSlot
 
 makeLenses ''SaveSlot
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Shockwave.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Shockwave.hs
index e7e46da5a..c31c31b0e 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Shockwave.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Shockwave.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Shockwave where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Color
 import Control.Lens
@@ -14,6 +15,7 @@ import Geometry.Data
 
 data ShockwaveDirection = OutwardShockwave | InwardShockwave
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ShockwaveDirection 
 
 data Shockwave = Shockwave
     { _swColor :: Color
@@ -27,6 +29,7 @@ data Shockwave = Shockwave
     , _swTimer :: Int
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Shockwave 
 
 makeLenses ''Shockwave
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''ShockwaveDirection
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/SoundOrigin.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/SoundOrigin.hs
index 832c6e748..011efb129 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/SoundOrigin.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/SoundOrigin.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.SoundOrigin where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
@@ -37,6 +38,7 @@ data SoundOrigin
     | Explosion Int
     | Tap Int
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary SoundOrigin
 
 instance ToJSONKey SoundOrigin
 
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Spark.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Spark.hs
index 9eec8bbcf..bd7f7fb89 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Spark.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Spark.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Spark where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Color
@@ -23,6 +24,7 @@ data Spark = Spark
     , _skDamageType :: DamageType
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Spark 
 
 makeLenses ''Spark
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''Spark
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Terminal.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Terminal.hs
index 971a719ce..f6404ad4d 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Terminal.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Terminal.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.Terminal where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Color
@@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ import Dodge.Data.WorldEffect
 
 data TerminalStatus = TerminalOff | TerminalBusy | TerminalReady
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TerminalStatus 
 
 data TerminalInput = TerminalInput
     { _tiText :: T.Text
@@ -24,12 +26,14 @@ data TerminalInput = TerminalInput
     , _tiSel :: (Int, Int)
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TerminalInput 
 
 data TerminalBootProgram
     = TerminalBootMempty
     | TerminalBootLines [TerminalLine]
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary TerminalBootProgram
 
 data Terminal = Terminal
     { _tmID :: Int
@@ -51,15 +55,18 @@ data Terminal = Terminal
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary Terminal 
 
 data TerminalLineString = TerminalLineConst String Color
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TerminalLineString 
 
 data TmTm
     = TmId
     | TmTmClearDisplayedLines
     | TmTmSetStatus TerminalStatus
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TmTm
 
 data TerminalLine
     = TerminalLineDisplay
@@ -76,18 +83,21 @@ data TerminalLine
         }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary TerminalLine
 
 data TerminalToggle = TerminalToggle
     { _ttTriggerID :: Int
     , _ttDeathEffect :: BlBl
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TerminalToggle 
 
 data BlBl
     = BlNegate
     | BlConst Bool
     | BlId
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary BlBl
 
 data EffectArguments
     = NoArguments {_cmdEffect :: [TerminalLine]}
@@ -97,6 +107,7 @@ data EffectArguments
         }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary EffectArguments
 
 data TerminalCommandEffect
     = TerminalCommandArguments EffectArguments
@@ -110,6 +121,7 @@ data TerminalCommandEffect
     | TerminalCommandEffectNone
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary TerminalCommandEffect
 
 data TerminalCommand = TerminalCommand
     { _tcString :: String
@@ -119,6 +131,7 @@ data TerminalCommand = TerminalCommand
     }
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary TerminalCommand 
 
 makeLenses ''TerminalInput
 makeLenses ''Terminal
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/TeslaArc.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/TeslaArc.hs
index 58f3c291c..71f95a1ae 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/TeslaArc.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/TeslaArc.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.TeslaArc where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Color
@@ -21,6 +22,7 @@ data TeslaArc = TeslaArc
     , _taColor :: Color
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TeslaArc 
 
 makeLenses ''TeslaArc
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''TeslaArc
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/TractorBeam.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/TractorBeam.hs
index 5df98014c..defb2427e 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/TractorBeam.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/TractorBeam.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.TractorBeam where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ data TractorBeam = TractorBeam
     , _tbTime :: Int
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TractorBeam 
 
 makeLenses ''TractorBeam
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''TractorBeam
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Universe.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Universe.hs
index a2e4c2900..24c9094c5 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Universe.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Universe.hs
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Universe (
     module Picture.Data,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 --import qualified Data.Map.Strict as M
@@ -42,6 +43,7 @@ data ConcEffect = NoConcEffect
 
 data OptionScreenFlag = NormalOptions | GameOverOptions | SplashOptions
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary OptionScreenFlag 
 
 data ScreenLayer
     = OptionScreen
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/Wall.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/Wall.hs
index 9b8e2b88c..3c363c6e8 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/Wall.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/Wall.hs
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.Wall (
     module Dodge.Data.Material,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Color
@@ -37,6 +38,7 @@ data Wall = Wall
     , _wlMaterial :: Material
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Wall 
 
 data Opacity
     = SeeThrough
@@ -44,9 +46,11 @@ data Opacity
     | DrawnWall {_opDraw :: WallDraw} -- Wall -> SPic
     | Opaque
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Opacity
 
 data WallDraw = DrawForceField
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Enum, Bounded, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary WallDraw 
 
 data WallStructure
     = StandaloneWall
@@ -57,6 +61,7 @@ data WallStructure
         { _wlStCreature :: Int
         }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary WallStructure
 
 makeLenses ''Wall
 makeLenses ''Opacity
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/World.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/World.hs
index d79f43c78..060f03e91 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/World.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/World.hs
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ module Dodge.Data.World (
     module Dodge.Data.Hammer,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Dodge.Data.SaveSlot
 import Control.Lens
@@ -53,6 +54,7 @@ data TimeFlowStatus
     | RewindingLastFrame
     | NormalTimeFlow
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary TimeFlowStatus
 
 data WorldHammer
     = SubInvHam
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data/WorldEffect.hs b/src/Dodge/Data/WorldEffect.hs
index a7bef292e..6e2d2842c 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data/WorldEffect.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data/WorldEffect.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Dodge.Data.WorldEffect where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Data.Aeson
 import Data.Aeson.TH
@@ -18,6 +19,7 @@ data ItCrWdWd
     = ItCrWdId
     | ItCrWdItemEffect
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ItCrWdWd
 
 data WdWd
     = NoWorldEffect
@@ -34,11 +36,13 @@ data WdWd
     | WdWdFromItCrixWdWd Item Int ItCrWdWd
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary WdWd
 
 data WdP2
     = WdP2Const Point2
     | WdYouPos
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary WdP2
 
 data MdWdWd
     = MdWdId
@@ -46,6 +50,7 @@ data MdWdWd
     | MdSetLSCol Point3
     | MdFlickerUpdate
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary MdWdWd
 
 data WdBl
     = WdTrig Int
@@ -56,11 +61,13 @@ data WdBl
     | WdBlBtOn Int
     | WdBlBtNotOff Int
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary WdBl
 
 data WdP2f
     = WdP2f0
     | WdP2fDoorPosition Int
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary WdP2f
 
 data DrWdWd
     = DrWdId
@@ -68,6 +75,7 @@ data DrWdWd
     | DrWdMechanismStepwise Int [Int] [(Point2, Point2)]
     | DoorMechanism
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary DrWdWd
 
 data TmWdWd
     = TmWdId
@@ -77,6 +85,7 @@ data TmWdWd
     | TmWdWdDoDeathTriggers
     deriving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic)
     --hderiving (Eq, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+    --instance Binary TmWdWd
 
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''ItCrWdWd
 deriveJSON defaultOptions ''WdWd
diff --git a/src/Dodge/GameRoom.hs b/src/Dodge/GameRoom.hs
index 8703949c7..96f08d1dc 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/GameRoom.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/GameRoom.hs
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 -- | GameRooms contain information about given positions in the world
 module Dodge.GameRoom where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
@@ -23,6 +24,7 @@ data GameRoom = GameRoom
     , _grName :: String
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary GameRoom 
 
 instance ToJSON GameRoom where
     toEncoding = genericToEncoding defaultOptions
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Save.hs b/src/Dodge/Save.hs
index d8a460d77..c9901bf4e 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Save.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Save.hs
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ module Dodge.Save (
     fromJSONSaveSlot,
 ) where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Dodge.Concurrent
 import Control.Lens
diff --git a/src/Geometry/ConvexPoly.hs b/src/Geometry/ConvexPoly.hs
index bcd4e27bd..bfa2a736a 100644
--- a/src/Geometry/ConvexPoly.hs
+++ b/src/Geometry/ConvexPoly.hs
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ module Geometry.ConvexPoly (
 
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Geometry.Data
 import Geometry.Intersect
@@ -31,6 +32,7 @@ data ConvexPoly = ConvexPoly
     , _cpRad :: Float
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ConvexPoly 
 
 instance ToJSON ConvexPoly where
     toEncoding = genericToEncoding defaultOptions
diff --git a/src/IntSetHelp.hs b/src/IntSetHelp.hs
index d2a5ca218..e563f3d4b 100644
--- a/src/IntSetHelp.hs
+++ b/src/IntSetHelp.hs
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ module IntSetHelp (
 
 import Data.IntSet.Internal
 import Data.IntSet
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 
 -- IntSet is not an instance of Generic?!
diff --git a/src/LinearHelp.hs b/src/LinearHelp.hs
index 6bef74c74..6fc65aa3b 100644
--- a/src/LinearHelp.hs
+++ b/src/LinearHelp.hs
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 {-# OPTIONS_GHC -fno-warn-orphans #-}
 module LinearHelp where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Linear.V2
 import Linear.V3
diff --git a/src/MaybeHelp.hs b/src/MaybeHelp.hs
index a33d4d25f..5a92020c0 100644
--- a/src/MaybeHelp.hs
+++ b/src/MaybeHelp.hs
@@ -8,10 +8,12 @@ module MaybeHelp where
 
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 
 data Maybe' a = Just' {__Just' :: a} | Nothing'
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance (Binary a => Binary (Maybe' a))
 
 instance ToJSON a => ToJSON (Maybe' a) where
     toEncoding = genericToEncoding defaultOptions
diff --git a/src/Picture/Data.hs b/src/Picture/Data.hs
index 09d5229b7..aaec99e54 100644
--- a/src/Picture/Data.hs
+++ b/src/Picture/Data.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Picture.Data where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -21,6 +22,7 @@ data Verx = Verx
     , _vxShadNum :: !ShadNum
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Verx 
 
 data Layer
     = BottomLayer
@@ -30,6 +32,7 @@ data Layer
     | DebugLayer
     | FixedCoordLayer
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Enum, Bounded, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary Layer
 
 layerNum :: Layer -> Int
 layerNum = fromEnum
@@ -39,6 +42,7 @@ numLayers = length [minBound :: Layer .. maxBound]
 
 newtype ShadNum = ShadNum {_unShadNum :: Int}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ShadNum
 
 polyNum, polyzNum, bezNum, textNum, arcNum, ellNum :: ShadNum
 {-# INLINE polyNum #-}
diff --git a/src/Quaternion.hs b/src/Quaternion.hs
index b4352f0a3..254cd34d3 100644
--- a/src/Quaternion.hs
+++ b/src/Quaternion.hs
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ module Quaternion (
 ) where
 
 import Data.Aeson
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Geometry.Data
 import Geometry.Vector3D
diff --git a/src/Shape/Data.hs b/src/Shape/Data.hs
index 2a2726c0e..7a4df3669 100644
--- a/src/Shape/Data.hs
+++ b/src/Shape/Data.hs
@@ -8,8 +8,10 @@
 
 module Shape.Data where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Control.Lens
 import Data.Aeson
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import Geometry.Data
 import LinearHelp ()
@@ -30,6 +32,7 @@ data ShapeObj = ShapeObj
     , _shVs :: [ShapeV]
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ShapeObj 
 
 instance ToJSON ShapeObj where
     toEncoding = genericToEncoding defaultOptions
@@ -41,6 +44,8 @@ newtype ShapeType = TopPrism Int
     deriving stock Generic
     deriving anyclass Flat
 
+instance Binary ShapeType
+
 instance ToJSON ShapeType where
     toEncoding = genericToEncoding defaultOptions
 
@@ -52,6 +57,7 @@ data ShapeV = ShapeV
     , _svCol :: Point4
     }
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary ShapeV 
 
 instance ToJSON ShapeV where
     toEncoding = genericToEncoding defaultOptions
diff --git a/src/Sound/Data.hs b/src/Sound/Data.hs
index 320d54b36..99750fe00 100644
--- a/src/Sound/Data.hs
+++ b/src/Sound/Data.hs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 module Sound.Data where
 
+import Data.Binary
 import Flat
 import LinearHelp ()
 import Control.Lens
@@ -29,10 +30,11 @@ data PlayStatus
     | ToStart
     | ToContinueStart
     | ToStop
-    deriving (Eq, Ord, Show)
+    deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic)
 
 newtype SoundID = SoundID {_getSoundID :: Int}
     deriving (Eq, Ord, Show, Read, Generic, Flat)
+instance Binary SoundID
 
 newtype SoundData = SoundData
     { _loadedChunks :: IM.IntMap Mix.Chunk