diff --git a/config.py b/config.py
index 94f27cb..2a4775a 100644
--- a/config.py
+++ b/config.py
@@ -118,6 +118,8 @@ game_version=822
 SALES=4+5+388+5101+125/20 #donation+manual+macos+steam+sales
 update_notes=[
 	"Last Update [August 7th]",
+	"PR: improve date functions #176",
+	"PR: simplify distance calculation #179",
 	"PR: Fix display of Orb of Adventures #183",
 	"PR: Fix Sanguine Amulet #185",
 	"PR: Fix display of Frozen to correctly show speed reduction, fix value in G.conditions.poisoned to reflect actual frequency multiplier #188",
diff --git a/design/conditions.py b/design/conditions.py
index aa631fd..c7a509d 100644
--- a/design/conditions.py
+++ b/design/conditions.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ conditions={
 		"mp_cost":-200,
 		"buff":True,
 		"ui":True,
-		"explanation": "Greatly increases attack speed and reduces mana cost of attacks."
+		"explanation": "Greatly increases attack speed and reduces mana cost of attacks.",
 	},
 	"power":{
 		"skin":"powerglove",
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ conditions={
 		"mp_cost":-200,
 		"buff":True,
 		"ui":True,
-		"explanation": "Increases attack speed and reduces mana cost."
+		"explanation": "Increases attack speed and reduces mana cost.",
 	},
 	"weakness":{
 		"skin":"condition_bad",
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ conditions={
 		"dex":-10,
 		"str":-10,
 		"duration":20000,
-		"explanation": "Reduces speed, dexterity, and strength."
+		"explanation": "Reduces speed, dexterity, and strength.",
 	},
 	"xpower":{
 		"skin":"goldenpowerglove",
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ conditions={
 		"mp_cost":-300,
 		"buff":True,
 		"ui":True,
-		"explanation": "Greatly increases attack speed and lowers mana cost."
+		"explanation": "Greatly increases attack speed and lowers mana cost.",
 	},
 	"stack":{
 		"skin":"skill_stack",
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ conditions={
 		"duration":800,
 		"buff":True,
 		"ui":True,
-		"explanation": "Gives a brief burst of attack speed."
+		"explanation": "Gives a brief burst of attack speed.",
 	},
 	"mcourage":{
 		"skin":"skill_mcourage",
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ conditions={
 		"duration":10000,
 		"ui":True,
 		"buff":True,
-		"explanation": "Increases speed, evasion, and all types of courage."
+		"explanation": "Increases speed, evasion, and all types of courage.",
 	},
 	"mfrenzy":{
 		"skin":"skill_mfrenzy",
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ conditions={
 		"output":40,
 		"ui":True,
 		"buff":True,
-		"explanation": "Greatly boosts attack speed and output while lowering mana cost."
+		"explanation": "Greatly boosts attack speed and output while lowering mana cost.",
 	},
 	"mshield":{
 		"skin":"skill_mshield",
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ conditions={
 		"duration":5000,
 		"ui":True,
 		"buff":True,
-		"explanation": "Decreases attack and movement speed but greatly increases evasion."
+		"explanation": "Decreases attack and movement speed but greatly increases evasion.",
 	},
 	"hardshell":{
 		"skin":"skill_hardshell",
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ conditions={
 		"set_speed":10,
 		"duration":8000,
 		"buff":True,
-		"explanation": "Greatly increases armor but limits maximum speed to 10."
+		"explanation": "Greatly increases armor but limits maximum speed to 10.",
 	},
 	"reflection":{
 		"skin":"buff_reflection",
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ conditions={
 		"duration":5000,
 		"ui":True,
 		"buff":True,
-		"explanation": "Increases your chance to reflect attacks."
+		"explanation": "Increases your chance to reflect attacks.",
 	},
 	"eburn":{
 		"skin":"essenceoffire",
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ conditions={
 		"speed":5,
 		"ui":True,
 		"debuff":True,
-		"explanation": "Burns the target with fire essence, dealing damage over time."
+		"explanation": "Burns the target with fire essence, dealing damage over time.",
 	},
 	"newcomersblessing":{
 		"skin":"newcomersblessing",
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ conditions={
 		"aura":True,
 		"ui":True,
 		"persistent":True,
-		"explanation": "Increases luck, gold gain, and experience earned."
+		"explanation": "Increases luck, gold gain, and experience earned.",
 	},
 	"eheal":{
 		"skin":"essenceoflife",
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ conditions={
 		"duration":4*1000,
 		"ui":True,
 		"buff":True,
-		"explanation": "Heals the target over time using life essence."
+		"explanation": "Heals the target over time using life essence.",
 	},
 	"rspeed":{
 		"skin":"buff_speed",
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ conditions={
 	"massproduction":{
 		"skin":"skill_massproduction",
 		"name":"Mass Production",
-		"explanation": "Reduces the time of your next upgrade or compound by 50%."
+		"explanation": "Reduces the time of your next upgrade or compound by 50%.",
 		"duration":10*1000,
 		"buff":True,
 		"ui":True,
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ conditions={
 	"massproductionpp":{
 		"skin":"skill_massproductionpp",
 		"name":"Mass Production++",
-		"explanation": "Reduces the time of your next upgrade or compound by 90%."
+		"explanation": "Reduces the time of your next upgrade or compound by 90%.",
 		"duration":10*1000,
 		"buff":True,
 		"ui":True,
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ conditions={
 		"gold":20,
 		"xp":25,
 		"speed":1,
-		"duration":60*60*1000,
+		"duration":2*60*1000,
 		"buff":True,
 		"ui":True,
 	},
@@ -605,7 +605,7 @@ conditions={
 		"skin":"condition_positive",
 		"speed":30,
 		"duration":3200,
-		"explanation": "A short burst of speed."
+		"explanation": "A short burst of speed.",
 	},
 	"dash":{
 		"name":"Dashing",
diff --git a/design/dimensions.py b/design/dimensions.py
index 87a7fbc..f2757f2 100644
--- a/design/dimensions.py
+++ b/design/dimensions.py
@@ -1015,4 +1015,5 @@ positions={
 	#"claw":["",13,42],
 	
 	"friendtoken":["",15,33],
+	"patronsgrace":["custom",5,0],
 }
diff --git a/design/maps.py b/design/maps.py
index 46960a1..4617b43 100644
--- a/design/maps.py
+++ b/design/maps.py
@@ -534,7 +534,7 @@ maps={
 			{"id":"monsterhunter","position":[126,-413]},
 			{"id":"mcollector","position":[81,-283,1]},
 			#{"id":"newyear_tree","position":[64,-88]}, #xmas
-			{"id":"favor","position":[20,20]},
+			{"id":"favors","position":[20,20]},
 		],
 		"monsters":[
 			#square
diff --git a/design/npcs.py b/design/npcs.py
index 9b6a804..5ad4fa1 100644
--- a/design/npcs.py
+++ b/design/npcs.py
@@ -84,10 +84,9 @@ npcs={
 		"color":"#B4FAA0",
 	},
 	"favors":{
-		"role":"monstertokens",
-		"token":"monstertoken",
+		"role":"favors",
 		"name":"Favoré",
-		"skin":"favor",
+		"skin":"favore",
 		"type":"fullstatic",
 		"says":"Hi!",
 		"color":"#D382B5",
diff --git a/design/sprites.py b/design/sprites.py
index 8a2fed1..a2697d7 100644
--- a/design/sprites.py
+++ b/design/sprites.py
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ sprites={
 		"rows":2,
 		"columns":4,
 		"matrix":[
-			[None,"greengreen",None,"favor"],
+			[None,"greengreen",None,"favore"],
 			[None,None,None,None],
 		]
 	},
diff --git a/images/tiles/items/custom.png b/images/tiles/items/custom.png
index be90578..963e995 100644
Binary files a/images/tiles/items/custom.png and b/images/tiles/items/custom.png differ
diff --git a/images/tiles/items/custom.pxd b/images/tiles/items/custom.pxd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dddea12
Binary files /dev/null and b/images/tiles/items/custom.pxd differ
diff --git a/js/game.js b/js/game.js
index a0edffe..8af8cff 100644
--- a/js/game.js
+++ b/js/game.js
@@ -2248,6 +2248,14 @@ function init_socket(args)
 				ui_log("Spent 250,000 gold","gray");
 				ui_log("Sealed the item","gray");
 			}
+			else if(response=="blessed")
+			{
+				render_interaction({auto:true,skin:"favore",message:"Thank you! The server has been blessed."});
+			}
+			else if(response=="blessed_fail")
+			{
+				render_interaction({auto:true,skin:"favore",message:"Ooops! It failed."});
+			}
 			else if(response=="monsterhunt_started" || response=="monsterhunt_already")
 			{
 				if(!character.s.monsterhunt) return;
@@ -3286,6 +3294,10 @@ function npc_right_click(event){
 			render_interaction({auto:true,skin:"lionsuit",message:"This is your home server. Make sure to follow daily and nightly server events! Just click the time icon in the bottom left corner for the schedule!"})
 		}
 	}
+	if(this.role=="favors")
+	{
+		render_interaction({auto:true,skin:"favore",message:"Would you like to bless the entire server for 3 days?",button:"Yes! [1,200 Shells]",onclick:function(){ socket.emit('bless_server'); }});
+	}
 	if(this.role=="mcollector")
 	{
 		render_recipes("mcollector");
diff --git a/node/server.js b/node/server.js
index 8993b17..a24db35 100644
--- a/node/server.js
+++ b/node/server.js
@@ -7015,6 +7015,7 @@ function init_io() {
 					server_log("buy_with_cash: " + JSON.stringify(result));
 					if (result.failed || !result.done) {
 						socket.emit("game_log", "Purchase failed");
+						socket.emit("game_response", "blessed_fail");
 						return;
 					}
 					player.cash = result.cash;
@@ -7023,9 +7024,12 @@ function init_io() {
 					S.blessed_by = player.name;
 
 					socket.emit("game_log", "Spent " + to_pretty_num(cost) + " shells");
+					socket.emit("game_response", "blessed");
 
 					resend(player, "reopen+nc+inv");
 					bless_loop();
+
+					discord_call(player.name + " blessed " + region + " " + server_name);
 				},
 			);
 			success_response({ success: false, in_progress: true });
@@ -7366,12 +7370,16 @@ function init_io() {
 				consume(player, data.num, data.q);
 				//player.items[data.num]=player.citems[data.num]=null;
 			}
-			if (data.statue) {
+			if (data.statue && distance(player, G.maps.spookytown.ref.poof) < B.sell_dist) {
+				var grade = (calculate_item_grade(G.items[name]) || 0) + 1;
 				if (item.name == "shadowstone") {
 					add = "+u+cid";
 					player.s.invis = { ms: 99999 };
 				}
-				if (G.items[item.name].upgrade && Math.random() < 1.0 / ((gameplay == "hardcore" && 10000) || 10000000)) {
+				if (
+					G.items[item.name].upgrade &&
+					Math.random() < 1.0 / ((gameplay == "hardcore" && 10000) || 3000013 * grade * grade)
+				) {
 					add = "+u+cid";
 					item.level = 13;
 					player.items[data.num] = item;
@@ -13081,7 +13089,13 @@ function npc_loop() {
 
 function bless_loop() {
 	if (S.blessed_minutes) S.blessed_minutes--;
-	if (!S.blessed_minutes) return;
+	if (!S.blessed_minutes) {
+		delete E.blessed_minutes;
+		delete E.blessed_by;
+		return;
+	}
+	E.blessed_minutes = S.blessed_minutes;
+	E.blessed_by = S.blessed_by;
 	for (var id in players) {
 		var player = players[id],
 			rs = false;