diff --git a/src/Dodge/Combine/Combinations.hs b/src/Dodge/Combine/Combinations.hs
index f6174e550..f10d7d531 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Combine/Combinations.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Combine/Combinations.hs
@@ -108,8 +108,8 @@ moduleCombinations =
             ,burstRifle
             ,fastBurstRifle
             ]
-        ,   [amod [DRUM,HARDWARE]  "+DRUM MAG"  (itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ 45)
-            ,amod [MOTOR,HARDWARE] "+BELT FEED" (itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ 150)
+        ,   [amod [DRUM,HARDWARE]  "+DRUM MAG"  (itConsumption . laMax .~ 45)
+            ,amod [MOTOR,HARDWARE] "+BELT FEED" (itConsumption . laMax .~ 150)
             ]
         )
     ,   ( ModAutoMag
@@ -138,13 +138,13 @@ moduleCombinations =
     ,   ( ModBulletTrajectory
         ,   bulletWeapons
         ,   [amod [MAGNET,MICROCHIP,HARDWARE] "+MAGNETTRAJECTORY" 
-                ( (itConsumption . aoType . amBulTraj .~ MagnetTrajectory) 
-                . (itConsumption . aoType . amBulVel  .~ V2 10 0)
+                ( (itConsumption . laType . amBulTraj .~ MagnetTrajectory) 
+                . (itConsumption . laType . amBulVel  .~ V2 10 0)
                 )
             ,amod [MICROCHIP,HARDWARE] "+FLECHETTETRAJECTORY"
-                (itConsumption . aoType . amBulTraj .~ FlechetteTrajectory)
+                (itConsumption . laType . amBulTraj .~ FlechetteTrajectory)
             ,amod [ANTIMATTER,HARDWARE] "+BEZIERTRAJECTORY" 
-                (itConsumption . aoType . amBulTraj .~ BezierTrajectory)
+                (itConsumption . laType . amBulTraj .~ BezierTrajectory)
             ]
         )
     ,   ( ModDualBeam
@@ -165,12 +165,12 @@ moduleCombinations =
     ,   ( ModLauncherHoming
         ,   homingLaunchers
         ,   [ amod [MICROCHIP,TRANSMITTER] "+TARGET HOMING" 
-                (itConsumption . aoType . amPjCreation .~ fireTrackingShell)
+                (itConsumption . laType . amPjCreation .~ fireTrackingShell)
             ]
         )
     ,   ( ModBattery
         , batteryGuns
-        ,   [amod [BATTERY] "+BATTERY" (itConsumption . ammoBaseMax +~ 1000)
+        ,   [amod [BATTERY] "+BATTERY" (itConsumption . laMax +~ 1000)
             ]
         )
     ]
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ moduleCombinations =
       where
         p = fromMaybe (_crPos cr) $ it ^? itTargeting . tgPos . _Just
         a = argV (mouseWorldPos w -.- p)
-    f ameff = itConsumption . aoType . amBulEff .~ ameff
+    f ameff = itConsumption . laType . amBulEff .~ ameff
     amod cts str func = (cts,ItemModule [str] 1 func)
 
 homingLaunchers :: [Item]
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Creature/ReaderUpdate.hs b/src/Dodge/Creature/ReaderUpdate.hs
index 69c837c43..b7af6d611 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Creature/ReaderUpdate.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Creature/ReaderUpdate.hs
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ doStrategyActions cr = case cr ^? crActionPlan . crStrategy of
 
 reloadOverride :: Creature -> Creature
 reloadOverride cr
-    | cr ^? crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . ammoLoaded == Just 0 
+    | cr ^? crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . laLoaded == Just 0 
             && cr ^. crStance . posture == Aiming
         = cr & crActionPlan . crStrategy .~ StrategyActions Reload reloadActions
     | otherwise = cr
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Creature/State.hs b/src/Dodge/Creature/State.hs
index 7e0537a59..e515c4d3d 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Creature/State.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Creature/State.hs
@@ -234,15 +234,15 @@ doItemTargeting invid cr w = case cr ^? crInv . ix invid . itTargeting of
 
 weaponReloadSounds :: Creature -> World -> World
 weaponReloadSounds cr w = case cr ^? crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption of
-    Just am@LoadableAmmo{} -> case _reloadType am of
-        PassiveReload stype |Just' (_reloadTime am) == _reloadState am 
+    Just am@LoadableAmmo{} -> case _laReloadType am of
+        PassiveReload stype | Just' (_laReloadTime am) == _laReloadState am 
                                         -> soundContinue (CrReloadSound 0) (_crPos cr) stype Nothing w
         PassiveReload _ -> w 
-        ActiveClear | _reloadState am == Just' 0 -> stopSoundFrom (CrReloadSound cid) w
-        ActiveClear | _reloadState am == Nothing' -> w
+        ActiveClear | _laReloadState am == Just' 0 -> stopSoundFrom (CrReloadSound cid) w
+        ActiveClear | _laReloadState am == Nothing' -> w
         ActiveClear -> soundContinue (CrReloadSound cid) (_crPos cr) reloadS (Just 1) w
-        ActivePartial{} | _reloadState am == Just' 0 -> stopSoundFrom (CrReloadSound cid) w
-        ActivePartial{} | _reloadState am == Nothing' -> w
+        ActivePartial{} | _laReloadState am == Just' 0 -> stopSoundFrom (CrReloadSound cid) w
+        ActivePartial{} | _laReloadState am == Nothing' -> w
         ActivePartial{} -> soundContinue (CrReloadSound cid) (_crPos cr) reloadS (Just 1) w
     Just ChargeableAmmo {} -> w
     Just NoConsumption {} -> w
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Creature/Test.hs b/src/Dodge/Creature/Test.hs
index 19735ce25..a2d2209e5 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Creature/Test.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Creature/Test.hs
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ onBoth :: (a -> b -> c) -> (d -> a) -> (d -> b) -> d -> c
 onBoth f g h x = f (g x) (h x)
 
 crIsReloading :: Creature -> Bool
-crIsReloading cr = case cr ^? crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . reloadState . _Just' of
+crIsReloading cr = case cr ^? crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . laReloadState . _Just' of
     Just t -> t > 0
     _ -> False
 
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ crStratConMatches :: Strategy -> Creature -> Bool
 crStratConMatches strat cr = eqConstr strat (_crStrategy $ _crActionPlan cr)
 
 crAwayFromPost :: Creature -> Bool
-crAwayFromPost cr = case find sentinelGoal $ _crGoal $ _crActionPlan cr of
+crAwayFromPost cr = case find sentinelGoal . _crGoal $ _crActionPlan cr of
     Just (SentinelAt p _) -> dist p (_crPos cr) > 15
     _ -> False
   where
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ crAwayFromPost cr = case find sentinelGoal $ _crGoal $ _crActionPlan cr of
     sentinelGoal _ = False
 
 crHasAmmo :: Creature -> Bool
-crHasAmmo cr = maybe False (> 0) $ cr ^? crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . ammoLoaded
+crHasAmmo cr = maybe False (> 0) $ cr ^? crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . laLoaded
 
 crCanShoot :: Creature -> Bool
 crCanShoot p = crIsAiming p && crHasAmmo p
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Creature/YourControl.hs b/src/Dodge/Creature/YourControl.hs
index 2a3385506..82f1a2ca3 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Creature/YourControl.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Creature/YourControl.hs
@@ -76,5 +76,5 @@ mouseActionsCr pkeys cr
     | rbPressed = cr & crStance . posture .~ Aiming
     | otherwise = cr & crStance . posture .~ AtEase
   where 
-    reloading = isJust $ cr ^? crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . reloadState . _Just'
+    reloading = isJust $ cr ^? crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . laReloadState . _Just'
     rbPressed = SDL.ButtonRight `S.member` pkeys
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Data.hs b/src/Dodge/Data.hs
index 52d199999..c31ade777 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Data.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Data.hs
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ module Dodge.Data
     , module Dodge.Item.Data
     , module Dodge.Config.Data
     , module Dodge.Equipment.Data
+    , module MaybeHelp
     ) where
 import Dodge.ShortShow
 import Dodge.Creature.State.Data
@@ -47,6 +48,7 @@ import Dodge.GameRoom
 import Color
 import Shape
 import Data.Tile
+import MaybeHelp
 
 --import qualified Data.Vector as V
 import qualified Linear.Quaternion as Q
@@ -469,12 +471,12 @@ _itUseAimStance :: Item -> AimStance
 _itUseAimStance = _aimStance . _useAim . _itUse
 data ItemConsumption
     = LoadableAmmo
-        { _aoType      :: AmmoType
-        , _ammoBaseMax :: Int
-        , _ammoLoaded  :: Int
-        , _reloadTime  :: Int
-        , _reloadState :: Maybe' Int
-        , _reloadType  :: ReloadType
+        { _laType  :: AmmoType
+        , _laMax   :: Int
+        , _laLoaded     :: Int
+        , _laReloadTime     :: Int
+        , _laReloadState    :: Maybe' Int
+        , _laReloadType     :: ReloadType
         }
     | ChargeableAmmo
         { _wpMaxCharge  :: Int
@@ -1053,12 +1055,6 @@ data WallStructure
         { _wlStCreature :: Int 
         , _wlStDamCreature :: Damage -> Wall -> Int -> World -> World
         }
--- | Strict maybe
-data Maybe' a = Just' {__Just' :: a} | Nothing'
-    deriving (Eq,Ord,Show)
-strictify :: Maybe a -> Maybe' a
-strictify Nothing  = Nothing'
-strictify (Just x) = Just' x
 
 data ActionPlan
     = Inanimate
@@ -1606,7 +1602,6 @@ makeLenses ''Universe
 makeLenses ''LSParam
 makeLenses ''ItemParams
 makeLenses ''ItemTweaks
-makeLenses ''Maybe'
 makeLenses ''ItemPortage
 makeLenses ''Magnet
 makeLenses ''Gust
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Default/Weapon.hs b/src/Dodge/Default/Weapon.hs
index 0d5791f6f..c6879084f 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Default/Weapon.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Default/Weapon.hs
@@ -15,12 +15,12 @@ import Control.Lens
 
 defaultAmmo :: ItemConsumption
 defaultAmmo = LoadableAmmo 
-    { _aoType = GenericAmmo
-    , _ammoBaseMax = 15
-    , _ammoLoaded = 0
-    , _reloadTime = 40
-    , _reloadState = Nothing'
-    , _reloadType = ActiveClear
+    { _laType = GenericAmmo
+    , _laMax = 15
+    , _laLoaded = 0
+    , _laReloadTime = 40
+    , _laReloadState = Nothing'
+    , _laReloadType = ActiveClear
     }
 
 ruseRate :: Int 
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/AmmoParams.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/AmmoParams.hs
index 1fb6b539a..61c03a748 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/AmmoParams.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/AmmoParams.hs
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ useAmmoParams vfact it cr w = w & instantParticles .:~ aBulAt
     sp = _crPos cr +.+ muzlength *.* unitVectorAtAngle dir
     cid = _crID cr
     dir = _crDir cr
-    bultype = _aoType $ _itConsumption it
+    bultype = _laType $ _itConsumption it
     muzvel = _muzVel $ _itParams it
     muzlength = aimingMuzzlePos cr it
     thetraj = case _amBulTraj bultype of
@@ -69,16 +69,16 @@ useAmmoParams vfact it cr w = w & instantParticles .:~ aBulAt
 -- this shouldn't really be used
 loadedAmmo :: Item -> Int
 loadedAmmo it
-    | _reloadState (_itConsumption it) == Nothing' = _ammoLoaded (_itConsumption it)
+    | _laReloadState (_itConsumption it) == Nothing' = _laLoaded (_itConsumption it)
     | otherwise = 0
 
 fractionLoadedAmmo :: Item -> Float
-fractionLoadedAmmo it = fromIntegral (loadedAmmo it) / fromIntegral (itMaxAmmo it)
+fractionLoadedAmmo it = fromIntegral (loadedAmmo it) / fromIntegral (itmaxammo it)
   where
-    itMaxAmmo = _ammoBaseMax . _itConsumption
+    itmaxammo = _laMax . _itConsumption
 
 fractionLoadedAmmo2 :: Item -> Float
 fractionLoadedAmmo2 it = 1 - 
     (1 - fromIntegral (loadedAmmo it) / fromIntegral (itMaxAmmo it))**2
   where
-    itMaxAmmo = _ammoBaseMax . _itConsumption
+    itMaxAmmo = _laMax . _itConsumption
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BatteryGuns.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BatteryGuns.hs
index e10e6cadf..2a8d6fea8 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BatteryGuns.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BatteryGuns.hs
@@ -74,9 +74,9 @@ teslaGun = defaultBatteryGun
     { _itName = "TESLA"
     , _itType = TESLAGUN
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _ammoBaseMax = 200
-        , _ammoLoaded = 200
-        , _reloadTime = 80
+        { _laMax = 200
+        , _laLoaded = 200
+        , _laReloadTime = 80
         }
     , _itUse = ruseInstant shootTeslaArc NoHammer
         [ ammoCheckI
@@ -271,9 +271,9 @@ lasGun = defaultAutoBatteryGun
     { _itName = "LASGUN"
     , _itType = LASGUN
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _ammoBaseMax = 200
-        , _ammoLoaded = 200
-        , _reloadTime = 80
+        { _laMax = 200
+        , _laLoaded = 200
+        , _laReloadTime = 80
         }
     , _itUse = ruseInstant shootLaser NoHammer
         [ ammoCheckI
@@ -338,9 +338,9 @@ tractorGun = lasGun
     { _itName = "TRACTORGUN"
     , _itType = TRACTORGUN
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _ammoBaseMax = 10000
-        , _ammoLoaded = 10000
-        , _reloadTime = 40
+        { _laMax = 10000
+        , _laLoaded = 10000
+        , _laReloadTime = 40
         }
     , _itUse = ruseInstant aTractorBeam NoHammer
         [ ammoCheckI
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Booster.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Booster.hs
index ea6d1b786..fc32c01ef 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Booster.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Booster.hs
@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@ boostSelfL
     -> World
     -> World
 boostSelfL x itm cr w = case boostPoint x cr w of
-    Left p  -> crEff p (itConsumption . ammoLoaded .~ 0)
-    Right p -> crEff p (itConsumption . ammoLoaded -~ 1)
+    Left p  -> crEff p (itConsumption . laLoaded .~ 0)
+    Right p -> crEff p (itConsumption . laLoaded -~ 1)
   where
     invid = fromJust $ _itInvPos itm
     cid = _crID cr
@@ -114,9 +114,9 @@ boosterGun = defaultGun
     , _itType = BOOSTER
     , _itInvColor = cyan
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _ammoBaseMax = 100
-        , _ammoLoaded = 100
-        , _reloadTime = 20
+        { _laMax = 100
+        , _laLoaded = 100
+        , _laReloadTime = 20
         }
     , _itUse = luseInstantNoH $ boostSelfL 10
     , _itEffect = resetAttachmentID
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Cane.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Cane.hs
index ff114d747..024515d55 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Cane.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Cane.hs
@@ -55,10 +55,10 @@ bangCane = defaultGun
         , _randomOffset = 0
         }
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = basicBullet
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 1
-        , _reloadTime = 15
-        , _reloadType = ActivePartial 1
+        { _laType = basicBullet
+        , _laMax = 1
+        , _laReloadTime = 15
+        , _laReloadType = ActivePartial 1
         }
     , _itUse = ruseAmmoParamsRate 6 upHammer
         [ ammoHammerCheck
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ bangCaneX i = bangCane
       & itUse . useAim . aimRange .~ 1
       & itUse . useAim . aimStance .~ TwoHandFlat
       & itUse . useAim . aimZoom .~ defaultItZoom {_itZoomFac = 1.5}
-    & itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ i
+    & itConsumption . laMax .~ i
     & itParams . gunBarrels .~ MultiBarrel
         {_brlSpread = AlignedBarrels
         ,_brlNum = i
@@ -123,10 +123,10 @@ bangCaneX i = bangCane
     & itParams . torqueAfter .~ 0.48 + 0.2 * fromIntegral i
 caneStickSoundChoice :: Item -> SoundID
 caneStickSoundChoice it
-    | _ammoLoaded (_itConsumption it) < 2 = tap3S 
+    | _laLoaded (_itConsumption it) < 2 = tap3S 
     | otherwise = shotgunS
 caneClipX :: Int -> Item -> Shape
-caneClipX i it = case  it ^? itConsumption . ammoLoaded of
+caneClipX i it = case  it ^? itConsumption . laLoaded of
     Just la | la > 0 -> foldMap 
             ( (\y -> translateSH (V3 5 0 3) . upperPrismPoly 1 $ map (+.+ V2 0 y) $ square 1.5)
             . (\k -> fromIntegral k * 5 - ((fromIntegral i - 1) * 2.5))) 
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ rifle = bangCane
     & itUse . useAim . aimStance .~ TwoHandTwist
     & itName .~ "RIFLE"
     & itType .~ RIFLE
-    & itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ 1
+    & itConsumption . laMax .~ 1
     & itUse . useAim . aimWeight .~ 6
     & itUse . useAim . aimRange .~ 1
 --    & itUse . useAim . aimZoom .~ defaultItZoom {_itZoomFac = 1.5}
@@ -158,9 +158,9 @@ repeater = rifle
     & itModules . at ModRifleMag ?~ DefaultModule
     & itName .~ "REPEATER"
     & itType .~ REPEATER
-    & itConsumption . reloadType .~ ActiveClear
-    & itConsumption . reloadTime .~ 80
-    & itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ 15
+    & itConsumption . laReloadType .~ ActiveClear
+    & itConsumption . laReloadTime .~ 80
+    & itConsumption . laMax .~ 15
     & itDimension . dimSPic .~ (\it -> noPic $ baseRifleShape
             <> makeTinClipAt 0 (V3 10 (-2) 0) it
             )
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ burstRifle = repeater
         , useTimeCheck
         , sideEffectOnFrame 7 (torqueSideEffect 0.2)
         , lockInvFor 7
-        , \f it -> repeatOnFrames (take (_ammoLoaded (_itConsumption it) - 1) [3,6]) f it
+        , \f it -> repeatOnFrames (take (_laLoaded (_itConsumption it) - 1) [3,6]) f it
         , withSoundStart tap3S
         , useAmmoAmount 1
         , applyInaccuracy
@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ fastBurstRifle = repeater
         , useTimeCheck
         , sideEffectOnFrame 9 (torqueSideEffect 0.4)
         , lockInvFor 9
-        , \f it -> repeatOnFrames (take (_ammoLoaded (_itConsumption it) - 1) [2,4,6,8]) f it
+        , \f it -> repeatOnFrames (take (_laLoaded (_itConsumption it) - 1) [2,4,6,8]) f it
         , withSoundStart tap3S
         , useAmmoAmount 1
         , applyInaccuracy
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ completeBurstRifle = repeater
         , useTimeCheck
         , sideEffectOnFrame 15 (torqueSideEffect 0.8)
         , lockInvFor 15
-        , \f it -> repeatOnFrames (take (_ammoLoaded (_itConsumption it) - 1) [1..14]) f it
+        , \f it -> repeatOnFrames (take (_laLoaded (_itConsumption it) - 1) [1..14]) f it
         , withSoundStart tap3S
         , useAmmoAmount 1
         , applyInaccuracy
@@ -265,10 +265,10 @@ miniGunX i = defaultAutoGun
     { _itName = "MINIGUN-" ++ show i
     , _itType = MINIGUNX i
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = basicBullet
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 1500
-        , _ammoLoaded = 1500
-        , _reloadTime = 200
+        { _laType = basicBullet
+        , _laMax = 1500
+        , _laLoaded = 1500
+        , _laReloadTime = 200
         }
     , _itUse = miniGunUse i
         & useDelay .~ WarmUpNoDelay {_warmTime = 0,_warmMax = 200}
@@ -310,9 +310,9 @@ miniGunX i = defaultAutoGun
     & itDimension . dimPortage . muzPos .~ 40
 
 miniGunXPictItem :: Int -> Item -> SPic
-miniGunXPictItem i it = miniGunXPict i spin (_ammoLoaded $ _itConsumption it)
+miniGunXPictItem i it = miniGunXPict i spin (_laLoaded $ _itConsumption it)
   where
-    spin = (-10) * _ammoLoaded (_itConsumption it) + _warmTime (_useDelay $ _itUse it)
+    spin = (-10) * _laLoaded (_itConsumption it) + _warmTime (_useDelay $ _itUse it)
 
 miniGunXPict :: Int -> Int -> Int -> SPic
 miniGunXPict i spin _ = 
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Clip.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Clip.hs
index cee26a23a..f3153a46f 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Clip.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Clip.hs
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import Data.Maybe
 import Control.Lens
 
 makeSingleClipAt :: Point3 -> Item -> Shape
-makeSingleClipAt p it = case it ^? itConsumption . ammoLoaded of
+makeSingleClipAt p it = case it ^? itConsumption . laLoaded of
     Just 0 -> mempty
     _ -> translateSH p $ upperPrismPoly 1 $ square 1.5
 
@@ -14,4 +14,4 @@ makeTinClipAt :: Float -> Point3 -> Item -> Shape
 makeTinClipAt r p it = translateSH p . overPosSH (rotate3z r) $ upperPrismPoly 1 $ rectNSEW 0 (-y) (-2) 2
   where
     y = fromIntegral y' * 0.3
-    y' = fromMaybe 0 $ it ^? itConsumption . ammoLoaded
+    y' = fromMaybe 0 $ it ^? itConsumption . laLoaded
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Rod.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Rod.hs
index f1970fafc..1d052b59b 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Rod.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Rod.hs
@@ -73,17 +73,17 @@ bangRod = defaultGun
             <> makeSingleClipAt (V3 5 0 3) it
         }
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = basicBullet
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 1
-        , _reloadTime = 20
-        , _reloadType = ActiveClear
+        { _laType = basicBullet
+        , _laMax = 1
+        , _laReloadTime = 20
+        , _laReloadType = ActiveClear
         }
     } 
     & itUse . useAim . aimWeight .~ 8
     & itUse . useAim . aimRange .~ 1
     & itUse . useAim . aimStance .~ OneHand
     & itUse . useAim . aimZoom .~ defaultItZoom {_itZoomFac = 1.5}
-    & itConsumption . aoType . amBulEff .~ expireAndDamage heavyBulDams
+    & itConsumption . laType . amBulEff .~ expireAndDamage heavyBulDams
 baseRodShape :: Shape
 baseRodShape = colorSH orange $ upperPrismPoly 3 $ rectXH 20 2
 baseAMRShape :: Shape
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ amr :: Item
 amr = elephantGun
     & itName .~ "ANTIMATERIELRIFLE"
     & itType .~ AMR
-    & itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ 15
+    & itConsumption . laMax .~ 15
     & itDimension . dimSPic .~ (\it -> noPic $ baseAMRShape
             <> makeTinClipAt 0 (V3 10 (-2) 0) it
             )
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Stick.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Stick.hs
index 03dfed4fe..27db83660 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Stick.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGun/Stick.hs
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ import LensHelp
 
 bangStickSoundChoice :: Item -> SoundID
 bangStickSoundChoice it
-    | _ammoLoaded (_itConsumption it) < 2 = tap3S 
+    | _laLoaded (_itConsumption it) < 2 = tap3S 
     | otherwise = shotgunS
 
 bangStick :: Int -> Item
@@ -46,10 +46,10 @@ bangStick i = defaultGun
         _ -> "BANGSTICKx"++ show i
     , _itType = BANGSTICK i
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = basicBullet
-        , _ammoBaseMax = i
-        , _reloadTime = 10
-        , _reloadType = ActivePartial 1
+        { _laType = basicBullet
+        , _laMax = i
+        , _laReloadTime = 10
+        , _laReloadType = ActivePartial 1
         }
     , _itUse = ruseAmmoParamsRate 8 upHammer
         [ ammoHammerCheck
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ baseSMGShape = colorSH green $ upperPrismPoly 3 $ rectXH 20 2
 baseStickShape :: Shape
 baseStickShape = colorSH green $ upperPrismPoly 3 $ rectXH 10 2
 stickClip :: Item -> Shape
-stickClip it = case it ^? itConsumption . ammoLoaded of
+stickClip it = case it ^? itConsumption . laLoaded of
     Just x | x > 0 -> foldMap f [0..x-1] 
     _ -> mempty
   where
@@ -118,17 +118,17 @@ revolver = pistol
     { _itName = "REVOLVER"
     , _itType = REVOLVER
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = basicBullet
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 6
-        , _ammoLoaded = 0
-        , _reloadTime = 10
-        , _reloadType = ActivePartial 1
+        { _laType = basicBullet
+        , _laMax = 6
+        , _laLoaded = 0
+        , _laReloadTime = 10
+        , _laReloadType = ActivePartial 1
         }
     }
     & itDimension . dimSPic .~ (\it -> noPic $ baseStickShape <> revolverClip it)
 
 revolverClip :: Item -> Shape
-revolverClip it = case it ^? itConsumption . ammoLoaded of
+revolverClip it = case it ^? itConsumption . laLoaded of
     Just al | al > 0 -> translateSH (V3 5 0 1) $ foldMap f [1..al]
     _ -> mempty
   where
@@ -173,11 +173,11 @@ pistol = (bangStick 1)
     { _itName = "PISTOL"
     , _itType = PISTOL
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = basicBullet
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 15
-        , _ammoLoaded = 0
-        , _reloadTime = 70
-        , _reloadType = ActiveClear
+        { _laType = basicBullet
+        , _laMax = 15
+        , _laLoaded = 0
+        , _laReloadTime = 70
+        , _laReloadType = ActiveClear
         }
     , _itUse = ruseAmmoParamsRate 6 upHammer
         (ammoHammerCheck : pistolAfterHamMods)
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ revolverX i = revolver
         -- rather than locking the inventory, a better solution may be to check
         -- that the weapon is still in your hands in the repeated frames
         , lockInvFor 10
-        , \f it -> repeatOnFrames (take (_ammoLoaded (_itConsumption it) - 1) [2,4,6,8,10]) f it
+        , \f it -> repeatOnFrames (take (_laLoaded (_itConsumption it) - 1) [2,4,6,8,10]) f it
         , withSoundStart tap3S 
         , useAmmoUpTo 1
         , applyInaccuracy
@@ -237,4 +237,4 @@ revolverX i = revolver
         , withTorqueAfter
         , withRecoil
         ]
-    }   & itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ i * 6
+    }   & itConsumption . laMax .~ i * 6
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGuns.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGuns.hs
index a5f21e3cc..a355a2488 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGuns.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/BulletGuns.hs
@@ -50,10 +50,10 @@ autoGun = defaultAutoGun
     { _itName = "AUTOGUN"
     , _itType = AUTOGUN
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = basicBullet    
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 30
-        , _ammoLoaded = 30
-        , _reloadTime = 80
+        { _laType = basicBullet    
+        , _laMax = 30
+        , _laLoaded = 30
+        , _laReloadTime = 80
         }
     , _itUse   = ruseAmmoParamsRate 4 NoHammer
         [ ammoCheckI
@@ -99,17 +99,17 @@ autoGunPic it = noPic $
         )
     <> translateSHf 0 (-1) (rotateSHx (negate $ pi/4) . upperPrismPoly 2 $ rectNESW (negate $ 3 + 0.25 * x) 0 3 (-5))
   where
-    x = fromIntegral $ _ammoLoaded $ _itConsumption it
+    x = fromIntegral $ _laLoaded $ _itConsumption it
 
 bangCone :: Item
 bangCone = defaultGun 
     { _itName = "BANGCONE"
     , _itType = BANGCONE
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = basicBullet
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 5
-        , _reloadTime = 25
-        , _reloadType = ActiveClear
+        { _laType = basicBullet
+        , _laMax = 5
+        , _laReloadTime = 25
+        , _laReloadType = ActiveClear
         }
     , _itUse = ruseAmmoParamsRate 20 upHammer
         [ ammoCheckI
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ bangCone = defaultGun
 coneRandItemUpdate :: State StdGen (Item -> Item)
 coneRandItemUpdate = do
     wth <- state $ randomR (1,5)
-    return (\it -> it & itConsumption . aoType . amBulWth .~ wth)
+    return (\it -> it & itConsumption . laType . amBulWth .~ wth)
 coneRandItemParams :: State StdGen (ItemParams -> ItemParams)
 coneRandItemParams = do
     muzv <- state $ randomR (0.5,1)
@@ -174,8 +174,8 @@ blunderbuss = bangCone
             <> upperPrismPoly 6 (rectNSEW 4 (-4) 30 20)
         }
     }
-    & itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ 25
-    & itConsumption . reloadTime .~ 30
+    & itConsumption . laMax .~ 25
+    & itConsumption . laReloadTime .~ 30
     & itUse . useAim . aimStance .~ TwoHandTwist
     & itUse . useAim . aimWeight .~ 6
 bigBlunderbuss :: Item
@@ -183,8 +183,8 @@ bigBlunderbuss = blunderbuss
     {_itName = "BIGBLUNDERBUSS"
     ,_itType = BIGBLUNDERBUSS
     }
-    & itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ 50
-    & itConsumption . reloadTime .~ 36
+    & itConsumption . laMax .~ 50
+    & itConsumption . laReloadTime .~ 36
     & itParams . recoil .~ 200
     & itParams . torqueAfter .~ 0.3
     & itParams . randomOffset .~ 16
@@ -193,8 +193,8 @@ biggerBlunderbuss = bigBlunderbuss
     {_itName = "BIGGERBLUNDERBUSS"
     ,_itType = BIGGERBLUNDERBUSS
     }
-    & itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ 75
-    & itConsumption . reloadTime .~ 43
+    & itConsumption . laMax .~ 75
+    & itConsumption . laReloadTime .~ 43
     & itParams . recoil .~ 250
     & itParams . torqueAfter .~ 0.5
     & itParams . randomOffset .~ 20
@@ -203,8 +203,8 @@ biggestBlunderbuss = biggerBlunderbuss
     {_itName = "BIGGESTBLUNDERBUSS"
     ,_itType = BIGGESTBLUNDERBUSS
     }
-    & itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ 100
-    & itConsumption . reloadTime .~ 50
+    & itConsumption . laMax .~ 100
+    & itConsumption . laReloadTime .~ 50
     & itParams . recoil .~ 300
     & itParams . torqueAfter .~ 0.7
     & itParams . randomOffset .~ 24
@@ -217,10 +217,10 @@ hvAutoGun = defaultAutoGun
     { _itName = "AUTO-HV"
     , _itType = HVAUTOGUN
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = hvBullet
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 100
-        , _ammoLoaded = 100
-        , _reloadTime = 200
+        { _laType = hvBullet
+        , _laMax = 100
+        , _laLoaded = 100
+        , _laReloadTime = 200
         }
     , _itUse = ruseAmmoParamsRate 25 NoHammer
         [ ammoCheckI
@@ -247,10 +247,10 @@ ltAutoGun = defaultAutoGun
     { _itName = "AUTO-LT"
     , _itType = LTAUTOGUN
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = basicBullet
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 15
-        , _ammoLoaded = 0
-        , _reloadTime = 90
+        { _laType = basicBullet
+        , _laMax = 15
+        , _laLoaded = 0
+        , _laReloadTime = 90
         }
     , _itUse = ruseAmmoParamsRate 2 NoHammer
         [ ammoCheckI
@@ -275,11 +275,11 @@ longGun = defaultGun
     { _itName = "LONGGUN"
     , _itType = LONGGUN
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _aoType = hvBullet
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 1
-        , _ammoLoaded = 1
-        , _reloadTime = 100
-        , _reloadType = PassiveReload skwareFadeTwoSecS
+        { _laType = hvBullet
+        , _laMax = 1
+        , _laLoaded = 1
+        , _laReloadTime = 100
+        , _laReloadType = PassiveReload skwareFadeTwoSecS
         }
     , _itUse = ruseAmmoParamsRate 100 upHammer
         [ ammoCheckI
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Drone.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Drone.hs
index d890522ba..cd51ea28d 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Drone.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Drone.hs
@@ -23,10 +23,10 @@ lasDrones = defaultGun
     { _itName = "DRONES"
     , _itType = DRONELAUNCHER
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = DroneAmmo { _amString = "LASDRONE" }
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 2
-        , _ammoLoaded = 2
-        , _reloadTime = 80
+        { _laType = DroneAmmo { _amString = "LASDRONE" }
+        , _laMax = 2
+        , _laLoaded = 2
+        , _laReloadTime = 80
         }
     , _itUse = ruseRate 20 aDroneWithItemParams upHammer
         [ ammoCheckI
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ aDroneWithItemParams it cr w = over props (IM.insert i theShell) w
         { _pjPos = pos
         , _pjStartPos = pos
         , _pjVel = rotateV dir (V2 1 0)
-        , _prDraw = _amPjDraw $ _aoType am
+        , _prDraw = _amPjDraw $ _laType am
         , _pjID = i
         , _pjUpdate = const id
         }
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/ExtraEffect.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/ExtraEffect.hs
index 9bf1e193f..7958d22f1 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/ExtraEffect.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/ExtraEffect.hs
@@ -206,8 +206,8 @@ targetLaserUpdate it cr w t
         }
     wpammo = _itConsumption it
     reloadFrac 
-        | _ammoLoaded wpammo == 0 = 1
-        | otherwise = case _reloadState wpammo of
-            Just' rs -> fromIntegral rs / fromIntegral (_reloadTime wpammo)
+        | _laLoaded wpammo == 0 = 1
+        | otherwise = case _laReloadState wpammo of
+            Just' rs -> fromIntegral rs / fromIntegral (_laReloadTime wpammo)
             Nothing' -> 1
     col = mixColors reloadFrac (1-reloadFrac) blue red
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/InventoryDisplay.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/InventoryDisplay.hs
index 6a7ebcc1c..5dc5fc0c9 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/InventoryDisplay.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/InventoryDisplay.hs
@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ basicItemDisplay it = Prelude.take (itSlotsTaken it) $
   where 
     thename  = _itName it
     thenumber = case it ^? itConsumption of
-        Just am@LoadableAmmo{} -> case _reloadState am of 
-            Nothing' -> show (_ammoLoaded am)
-            Just' x  -> show x ++ "R" ++ show (_ammoLoaded am)
+        Just am@LoadableAmmo{} -> case _laReloadState am of 
+            Nothing' -> show (_laLoaded am)
+            Just' x  -> show x ++ "R" ++ show (_laLoaded am)
         Just am@ChargeableAmmo{} -> show $ _wpCharge am
         Just x@ItemItselfConsumable{} -> "x" ++ show (_itAmount x)
         Just NoConsumption -> ""
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Launcher.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Launcher.hs
index 68759b6b2..735083233 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Launcher.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Launcher.hs
@@ -41,15 +41,15 @@ launcher = defaultGun
     { _itName = "ROCKO"
     , _itType = LAUNCHER
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo 
-        { _aoType = ProjectileAmmo 
+        { _laType = ProjectileAmmo 
             { _amPayload = makeExplosionAt
             , _amString = "EXPLOSIVE SHELL"
             , _amPjDraw = drawShell
             , _amPjCreation = fireShell
             }
-        , _ammoBaseMax = 1
-        , _ammoLoaded = 1
-        , _reloadTime = 80
+        , _laMax = 1
+        , _laLoaded = 1
+        , _laReloadTime = 80
         }
     , _itUse = ruseRate 20 usePjCreation upHammer
         [ hammerCheckI
@@ -88,8 +88,8 @@ launcherX :: Int -> Item
 launcherX i = launcher
     & itName .~ ("ROCKO-" ++ show i)
     & itType .~ LAUNCHERX i
-    & itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ i
-    & itConsumption . ammoLoaded  .~ i
+    & itConsumption . laMax .~ i
+    & itConsumption . laLoaded  .~ i
     & itUse . rUse .~ usePjCreationX i
     & itUse . useMods .~
         [ hammerCheckI
@@ -100,14 +100,14 @@ launcherX i = launcher
         ]
 
 usePjCreation :: Item -> Creature -> World -> World
-usePjCreation it = _amPjCreation (_aoType (_itConsumption it)) it
+usePjCreation it = _amPjCreation (_laType (_itConsumption it)) it
 
 usePjCreationX :: Int -> Item -> Creature -> World -> World
 usePjCreationX i it cr = foldr f 
-    (_amPjCreation (_aoType (_itConsumption it)) it cr)
+    (_amPjCreation (_laType (_itConsumption it)) it cr)
     [1..i-1]
   where
-    f n = (. _amPjCreation (_aoType (_itConsumption it)) it (cr & crDir +~ (2*pi*fromIntegral n / fromIntegral i)))
+    f n = (. _amPjCreation (_laType (_itConsumption it)) it (cr & crDir +~ (2*pi*fromIntegral n / fromIntegral i)))
 
 launcherPic :: Item -> SPic
 launcherPic _ = 
@@ -291,7 +291,7 @@ remoteLauncher = launcher
     & itType .~ REMOTELAUNCHER
     & itUse . rUse .~ fireRemoteShell
     & itScope .~ RemoteScope (V2 0 0) 1 True
-    & itConsumption . aoType . amPjDraw .~ drawRemoteShell
+    & itConsumption . laType . amPjDraw .~ drawRemoteShell
 -- TODO consider allowing tweaking rocket speed
 
 fireRemoteShell :: Item -> Creature -> World -> World
@@ -385,13 +385,13 @@ makeShell it cr theupdate w = w & props %~ IM.insert i Shell
     , _pjZ   = 20
     , _pjStartPos = pos
     , _pjVel = rotateV dir (V2 1 0)
-    , _prDraw = _amPjDraw $ _aoType am
+    , _prDraw = _amPjDraw $ _laType am
     , _pjID = i
     , _pjUpdate = theupdate
     , _pjAcc = rotateV dir (V2 3 0)
     , _pjDir = dir
     , _pjSpin = 0
-    , _pjPayload = _amPayload $ _aoType am
+    , _pjPayload = _amPayload $ _laType am
     , _pjTimer = 50
     }
   where
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Radar.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Radar.hs
index 8d88270f9..6fc91bb5f 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Radar.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Radar.hs
@@ -26,10 +26,6 @@ clickDetector dt = defaultGun
     { _itName = show dt
     , _itType = CLICKDETECTOR dt
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _ammoBaseMax = 100
-        , _ammoLoaded = 100
-        , _reloadTime = 200
-        }
     , _itUse = ruseRate 20 (detectorEffect dt) upHammer
         [ ammoUseCheck
         ]
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/SonicGuns.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/SonicGuns.hs
index 168cde615..a218c8108 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/SonicGuns.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/SonicGuns.hs
@@ -33,9 +33,9 @@ sonicGun = defaultAutoGun
     { _itName = "SONICGUN"
     , _itType = SONICGUN
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _ammoBaseMax = 10
-        , _ammoLoaded = 10
-        , _reloadTime = 80
+        { _laMax = 10
+        , _laLoaded = 10
+        , _laReloadTime = 80
         }
     , _itUse = ruseRate 8 aSonicWave (HasHammer HammerUp)
         [ ammoHammerCheck
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Spawn.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Spawn.hs
index 7ba635d27..a79a42621 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Spawn.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Spawn.hs
@@ -18,9 +18,9 @@ spawnGun :: Creature -> Item
 spawnGun cr = defaultGun
     { _itName       = "SPAWNER"
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _ammoBaseMax    = 1
-        , _ammoLoaded = 1
-        , _reloadTime = 80
+        { _laMax    = 1
+        , _laLoaded = 1
+        , _laReloadTime = 80
         }
     , _itUse       = ruseRate 100 
         (\_ -> spawnCrNextTo cr)
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/SprayGuns.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/SprayGuns.hs
index b78633c0c..1141c682e 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/SprayGuns.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/SprayGuns.hs
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ poisonSprayer = flameThrower
     { _itName = "POISONSPRAYER"
     , _itType = POISONSPRAYER
     }
-    & itConsumption . aoType .~ GasAmmo
+    & itConsumption . laType .~ GasAmmo
         { _amString = "POISONGAS"
         , _amCreateGas = aGasCloud
         }
@@ -70,8 +70,8 @@ flameSpitter :: Item
 flameSpitter = flameThrower
     & itName .~ "FLAMESPITTER"
     & itType .~ FLAMESPITTER
-    & itConsumption . ammoBaseMax .~ 10
-    & itConsumption . reloadTime  .~ 20
+    & itConsumption . laMax .~ 10
+    & itConsumption . laReloadTime  .~ 20
     & itParams . sprayNozzles . ix 0 . nzPressure .~ 4
     & itUse . useAim . aimStance .~ OneHand
     & itUse . useDelay .~ FixedRate {_rateMax =12,_rateTime = 0}
@@ -125,10 +125,10 @@ flameThrower = defaultAutoGun
     { _itName = "FLAMETHROWER"
     , _itType = FLAMETHROWER
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _ammoBaseMax = 250
-        , _ammoLoaded = 0
-        , _reloadTime = 100
-        , _aoType = GasAmmo
+        { _laMax = 250
+        , _laLoaded = 0
+        , _laReloadTime = 100
+        , _laType = GasAmmo
             {_amString = "FLAME"
             ,_amCreateGas = aFlame
             }
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ overNozzle eff it cr w nz =
     wa = min maxa $ max (negate maxa) (_nzCurrentWalkAngle nz + walkamount)
 
 useGasParams :: Nozzle -> Item -> Creature -> World -> World
-useGasParams nz it cr = _amCreateGas (_aoType (_itConsumption it)) (_nzPressure nz) pos dir cr
+useGasParams nz it cr = _amCreateGas (_laType (_itConsumption it)) (_nzPressure nz) pos dir cr
   where 
     dir = _crDir cr
     pos = _crPos cr +.+ (_nzLength nz *.* unitVectorAtAngle (_crDir cr))
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/TriggerType.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/TriggerType.hs
index 11069641a..f77cd0ab2 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/TriggerType.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/TriggerType.hs
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ withThickSmokeI eff item cr w = eff item cr
 -- fire.
 ammoCheckI :: ChainEffect
 ammoCheckI eff item cr w
-    | _ammoLoaded (_itConsumption item) <= 0 = fromMaybe w (startReloadingWeapon cr w)
+    | _laLoaded (_itConsumption item) <= 0 = fromMaybe w (startReloadingWeapon cr w)
 --    | _reloadState (_itConsumption item) /= Nothing' = w 
     | otherwise = eff item cr $ w & creatures . ix (_crID cr) %~ crStopReloading
 
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ ammoCheckI eff item cr w
 -- hammer is down?
 ammoHammerCheck :: ChainEffect
 ammoHammerCheck eff it cr w
-    | _ammoLoaded (_itConsumption it) <= 0 = fromMaybe w (startReloadingWeapon cr w)
+    | _laLoaded (_itConsumption it) <= 0 = fromMaybe w (startReloadingWeapon cr w)
         & setHammerDown
     | otherwise = case it ^? itUse . useHammer . hammerPosition of
         Just HammerUp -> eff it cr $ setHammerDown w & creatures . ix (_crID cr) %~ crStopReloading
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ ammoHammerCheck eff it cr w
 
 
 itUseAmmo :: Int -> Item -> Item
-itUseAmmo x = itConsumption . ammoLoaded %~ (max 0 . subtract x)
+itUseAmmo x = itConsumption . laLoaded %~ (max 0 . subtract x)
 
 {- | Fires at an increasing rate.
 Has different effect after first fire.
@@ -175,15 +175,15 @@ rateIncAB exeffFirst exeffCont eff item cr w
     itRef = _crInvSel cr
     pointItem = creatures . ix cid . crInv . ix itRef
     currentRate = _rateMax (_useDelay (_itUse item))
-    repeatFire = _reloadState (_itConsumption item) == Nothing' && _rateTime (_useDelay (_itUse item)) == 1 
-    firstFire  = _reloadState (_itConsumption item) == Nothing' && _rateTime (_useDelay (_itUse item)) == 0 
+    repeatFire = _laReloadState (_itConsumption item) == Nothing' && _rateTime (_useDelay (_itUse item)) == 1 
+    firstFire  = _laReloadState (_itConsumption item) == Nothing' && _rateTime (_useDelay (_itUse item)) == 0 
 {- | Apply effect after a warm up.  -}
 -- note this is quite unsafe, requires the item to have the correct delay type
 withWarmUp
     :: SoundID -- ^ warm up sound id
     -> ChainEffect
 withWarmUp soundID f item cr w
-    | _reloadState (_itConsumption item) /= Nothing' = w
+    | _laReloadState (_itConsumption item) /= Nothing' = w
     | curWarmUp < maxWarmUp = w
         & pointerToItem . itUse . useDelay . warmTime +~ 2
         & soundContinue (CrWeaponSound cid 0) (_crPos cr) soundID (Just 2)
@@ -285,14 +285,14 @@ withSidePushAfterI maxSide eff item cr w = over (creatures . ix cid) push . eff
     (pushAmount, g) = randomR (-maxSide,maxSide) $ _randGen w
 useAllAmmo :: ChainEffect
 useAllAmmo eff item cr = eff item cr
-    . (creatures . ix (_crID cr) . crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . ammoLoaded .~ 0)
+    . (creatures . ix (_crID cr) . crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . laLoaded .~ 0)
 useAmmoUpTo :: Int -> ChainEffect
 useAmmoUpTo amAmount eff item cr = eff item cr
-    . (creatures . ix (_crID cr) . crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . ammoLoaded 
+    . (creatures . ix (_crID cr) . crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . laLoaded 
         %~ (max 0 . subtract amAmount))
 useAmmoAmount :: Int -> ChainEffect
 useAmmoAmount amAmount eff item cr = eff item cr
-    . (creatures . ix (_crID cr) . crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . ammoLoaded -~ amAmount)
+    . (creatures . ix (_crID cr) . crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . laLoaded -~ amAmount)
 {- | 
 Applies a world effect after an item use cooldown check. -}
 useTimeCheck :: ChainEffect
@@ -325,10 +325,10 @@ ammoUseCheck f item cr w
     cid = _crID cr
     itRef = _crInvSel cr
     pointerToItem = creatures . ix cid . crInv . ix itRef
-    fireCondition = _reloadState (_itConsumption item) == Nothing'
+    fireCondition = _laReloadState (_itConsumption item) == Nothing'
         && _rateTime (_useDelay (_itUse item)) == 0
-        && _ammoLoaded (_itConsumption item) > 0
-    reloadCondition = _ammoLoaded (_itConsumption item) == 0
+        && _laLoaded (_itConsumption item) > 0
+    reloadCondition = _laLoaded (_itConsumption item) == 0
 {- | Applies a world effect after a hammer position check.
 Arbitrary inventory position. -}
 hammerCheckL
@@ -361,10 +361,10 @@ shootL f item cr w
     cid = _crID cr
     invid = fromJust $ _itInvPos item
     pointerToItem = creatures . ix cid . crInv . ix invid
-    fireCondition = _reloadState (_itConsumption item) == Nothing'
+    fireCondition = _laReloadState (_itConsumption item) == Nothing'
         && _rateTime (_useDelay (_itUse item)) == 0
-        && _ammoLoaded (_itConsumption item) > 0
-    reloadCondition = _ammoLoaded (_itConsumption item) == 0
+        && _laLoaded (_itConsumption item) > 0
+    reloadCondition = _laLoaded (_itConsumption item) == 0
 withItem :: (Item -> ChainEffect) -> ChainEffect
 withItem g f it = g it f it
 withItemUpdate :: (Item -> Item) -> (Item -> ChainEffect) -> ChainEffect
@@ -530,7 +530,7 @@ spreadLoaded eff item cr w = foldr f w dirs
     dirs = subtract cd . (spread *) . fromIntegral <$> [0 .. numBulLoaded - 1]
     f dir = eff item (cr & crDir +~ dir)
     spread = _spreadAngle . _brlSpread . _gunBarrels $ _itParams item
-    numBulLoaded = _ammoLoaded $ _itConsumption item
+    numBulLoaded = _laLoaded $ _itConsumption item
 
 sideEffectOnFrame :: Int 
     -> (Item -> Creature -> World -> World)
@@ -563,7 +563,7 @@ duplicateLoaded :: ChainEffect
 duplicateLoaded eff it cr w = foldr f w [1..numBul]
   where
     f _ = eff it cr
-    numBul = _ammoLoaded $ _itConsumption it
+    numBul = _laLoaded $ _itConsumption it
 
 duplicateLoadedBarrels :: ChainEffect
 duplicateLoadedBarrels eff item cr w = foldr f w poss
@@ -574,7 +574,7 @@ duplicateLoadedBarrels eff item cr w = foldr f w poss
     poss = map (rotateV (_crDir cr) . V2 0 . (*5) . (+ cp) . fromIntegral) [0 .. numBul - 1]
     f pos = eff item (cr & crPos %~ (+.+ pos))
     numBar = _brlNum . _gunBarrels $ _itParams item
-    numBul = _ammoLoaded $ _itConsumption item
+    numBul = _laLoaded $ _itConsumption item
 
 duplicateOffsetsFocus :: [Float] -> ChainEffect
 duplicateOffsetsFocus xs eff item cr w = foldr f w poss
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Utility.hs b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Utility.hs
index 0e4a30785..b729a2fa8 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Utility.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Item/Weapon/Utility.hs
@@ -68,10 +68,6 @@ shrinkGun = defaultGun
     { _itName = "SHRINKER"
     , _itType = SHRINKER
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _ammoBaseMax = 100
-        , _ammoLoaded = 100
-        , _reloadTime = 20
-        }
     , _itUse = defaultlUse {_lUse = hammerCheckL useShrinkGun}
             & useHammer .~ upHammer
 --    , _itFloorPict = shrinkGunPic
@@ -100,10 +96,6 @@ blinkGun = defaultGun
     , _itType = BLINKER
     , _itInvColor = cyan
     , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _ammoBaseMax = 100
-        , _ammoLoaded = 100
-        , _reloadTime = 20
-        }
     , _itUse = defaultlUse 
         & lUse .~ hammerCheckL (shootL $ const blinkAction)
         & useHammer .~ upHammer
@@ -139,13 +131,7 @@ forceFieldGun :: Item
 forceFieldGun = defaultGun 
     { _itName = "FORCEFIELDGUN"
     , _itType = FORCEFIELDGUN
-    , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo
-        { _ammoBaseMax = 100
-        , _ammoLoaded = 100
-        , _reloadTime = 40
-        , _reloadState = Nothing'
-        , _aoType = ForceFieldAmmo forceField
-        }
+    , _itConsumption = defaultAmmo & laType .~ ForceFieldAmmo forceField
     , _itUse = ruseInstant useForceFieldGun (HasHammer HammerUp)
         [ hammerCheckI , ammoCheckI , useAmmoAmount 1]
 --    , _itFloorPict = \_ -> (,) emptySH $ onLayer FlItLayer $ polygon $ map toV2 [(-4,-4),(-4,4),(4,4),(4,0),(0,0),(0,-4)]
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Placement/Instance/Turret.hs b/src/Dodge/Placement/Instance/Turret.hs
index d39ada016..a73820f52 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Placement/Instance/Turret.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Placement/Instance/Turret.hs
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ updateTurret rotSpeed mc w
             thecreature = defaultCreature
                 & crID .~ cid
                 & crInv . at 0 ?~ (_tuWeapon (_mcType mc) & itDimension . dimPortage . handlePos -~ 10
-                    & itConsumption . ammoLoaded .~ 1
+                    & itConsumption . laLoaded .~ 1
                     )
                 & crPos .~ mcpos
                 & crOldPos .~ mcpos
diff --git a/src/Dodge/Reloading.hs b/src/Dodge/Reloading.hs
index 56c088b60..73f60711e 100644
--- a/src/Dodge/Reloading.hs
+++ b/src/Dodge/Reloading.hs
@@ -14,41 +14,43 @@ startReloadingWeapon :: Creature -> World -> Maybe World
 startReloadingWeapon cr = (creatures . ix (_crID cr) . crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr))
     icTryStartReloading
 
+-- TODO clean this up, rethink datatypes
 icTryStartReloading :: Item -> Maybe Item
 icTryStartReloading it = do
     am          <- it ^? itConsumption
-    amloaded    <- am ^? ammoLoaded
-    ammax       <- am ^? ammoBaseMax
-    rstate      <- am ^? reloadState
+    amloaded    <- am ^? laLoaded
+    ammax       <- am ^? laMax
+    rstate      <- am ^? laReloadState
     if amloaded < ammax && rstate == Nothing'
         then Just $ it 
-                & itConsumption . reloadState .~ Just' (_reloadTime am)
-                & if _reloadType am == ActiveClear 
-                    then itConsumption . ammoLoaded .~ 0 
+                & itConsumption . laReloadState .~ Just' (_laReloadTime am)
+                & if _laReloadType am == ActiveClear 
+                    then itConsumption . laLoaded .~ 0 
                     else id
         else Nothing
 
 crStopReloading :: Creature -> Creature
-crStopReloading cr = cr & crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . reloadState .~ Nothing'
+crStopReloading cr = cr & crInv . ix (_crInvSel cr) . itConsumption . laReloadState .~ Nothing'
 
+-- ugly TODO cleanup
 stepReloading :: Creature -> Creature
-stepReloading cr = case cr ^? crInv . ix isel . itConsumption . reloadState . _Just' of
+stepReloading cr = case cr ^? crInv . ix isel . itConsumption . laReloadState . _Just' of
     Just 0 -> cr & crInv . ix isel %~ doload
-    Just _ -> cr & crInv . ix isel . itConsumption . reloadState . _Just' %~ decreaseToZero
+    Just _ -> cr & crInv . ix isel . itConsumption . laReloadState . _Just' %~ decreaseToZero
     Nothing -> cr
   where 
     isel = _crInvSel cr 
-    doload it = case _reloadType itcon of
+    doload it = case _laReloadType itcon of
         ActivePartial x 
-            | x + _ammoLoaded itcon < itMaxAmmo -> it & itConsumption . ammoLoaded %~ (+ x)
-                & itConsumption . reloadState .~ Just' (_reloadTime itcon)
-            | otherwise -> it & itConsumption . ammoLoaded .~ itMaxAmmo
-                & itConsumption . reloadState .~ Nothing'
-        _ -> it & itConsumption . ammoLoaded .~ itMaxAmmo
-            & itConsumption . reloadState .~ Nothing'
+            | x + _laLoaded itcon < itMaxAmmo -> it & itConsumption . laLoaded %~ (+ x)
+                & itConsumption . laReloadState .~ Just' (_laReloadTime itcon)
+            | otherwise -> it & itConsumption . laLoaded .~ itMaxAmmo
+                & itConsumption . laReloadState .~ Nothing'
+        _ -> it & itConsumption . laLoaded .~ itMaxAmmo
+            & itConsumption . laReloadState .~ Nothing'
       where
         itcon = _itConsumption it
-        itMaxAmmo = _ammoBaseMax itcon
+        itMaxAmmo = _laMax itcon
 
 --{- | Start reloading if clip is empty. -}
 --crAutoReload :: Creature -> Creature
diff --git a/src/MaybeHelp.hs b/src/MaybeHelp.hs
index b3093951a..e07de4c07 100644
--- a/src/MaybeHelp.hs
+++ b/src/MaybeHelp.hs
@@ -3,13 +3,24 @@
 module MaybeHelp where
 import Control.Lens
 
--- | Strict maybe
-data Maybe' a 
-    = Just' {__Just' :: a }
-    | Nothing'
+data Maybe' a = Just' {__Just' :: a} | Nothing'
+    deriving (Eq,Ord,Show)
 
 fromJust' :: Maybe' a -> a
 fromJust' mx = case mx of
     Just' x -> x
     Nothing' -> error "no fromJust'"
+
+isJust' :: Maybe' a -> Bool
+isJust' Just' {} = True
+isJust' Nothing' = False
+
+isNothing' :: Maybe' a -> Bool
+isNothing' Just' {} = False
+isNothing' Nothing' = True
+
+strictify :: Maybe a -> Maybe' a
+strictify Nothing  = Nothing'
+strictify (Just x) = Just' x
+
 makeLenses ''Maybe'