diff --git a/docs/rh-log.txt b/docs/rh-log.txt
index 40cc9680b..714405641 100644
--- a/docs/rh-log.txt
+++ b/docs/rh-log.txt
@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 August 5, 2008 (Changes by Graf Zahl)
+- Added DECORATE conversions for Hexen's Cleric weapons by Karate Chris.
+- Added a check to Zipdir that excludes files with a .orig extension. These
+  can be left behind by patch.exe and create problems.
+- fixed: Unmorphing from chicken caused a crash when reading non-existent
+  meta-data strings.
 - Converted the ScriptedMarines to DECORATE.
 - Fixed: DLightTransfer and DWallLightTransfer were declared as actors.
 
diff --git a/src/codepointers.h b/src/codepointers.h
index 1d21a9dee..4282e87b1 100644
--- a/src/codepointers.h
+++ b/src/codepointers.h
@@ -207,7 +207,18 @@ WEAPON(CFlameAttack)
 WEAPON(CFlameRotate)
 ACTOR(CFlamePuff)
 WEAPON(CFlameMissile)
+ACTOR(DropWraithvergePieces)
+WEAPON(CHolyAttack)
+WEAPON(CHolyAttack2)
+WEAPON(CHolyPalette)
+ACTOR(CHolySeek)
+ACTOR(CHolyCheckScream)
+ACTOR(CHolyTail)
 WEAPON(CMaceAttack)
+WEAPON(CStaffInitBlink)
+WEAPON(CStaffCheckBlink)
+WEAPON(CStaffCheck)
+WEAPON(CStaffAttack)
 ACTOR(FiredRocks)
 ACTOR(FiredChase)
 ACTOR(FiredAttack)
diff --git a/src/g_hexen/a_clericholy.cpp b/src/g_hexen/a_clericholy.cpp
index 4c25e4307..6c19c8de2 100644
--- a/src/g_hexen/a_clericholy.cpp
+++ b/src/g_hexen/a_clericholy.cpp
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ static FRandom pr_checkscream ("CCheckScream");
 static FRandom pr_spiritslam ("CHolySlam");
 static FRandom pr_wraithvergedrop ("WraithvergeDrop");
 
-void A_CHolySpawnPuff (AActor *);
 void A_CHolyAttack2 (AActor *);
 void A_CHolyTail (AActor *);
 void A_CHolySeek (AActor *);
@@ -33,16 +32,14 @@ void SpawnSpiritTail (AActor *spirit);
 
 class AClericWeaponPiece : public AFourthWeaponPiece
 {
-	DECLARE_STATELESS_ACTOR (AClericWeaponPiece, AFourthWeaponPiece)
+	DECLARE_CLASS (AClericWeaponPiece, AFourthWeaponPiece)
 public:
 	void BeginPlay ();
 protected:
 	bool MatchPlayerClass (AActor *toucher);
 };
 
-IMPLEMENT_STATELESS_ACTOR (AClericWeaponPiece, Hexen, -1, 0)
-	PROP_Inventory_PickupMessage("$TXT_WRAITHVERGE_PIECE")
-END_DEFAULTS
+IMPLEMENT_CLASS (AClericWeaponPiece)
 
 bool AClericWeaponPiece::MatchPlayerClass (AActor *toucher)
 {
@@ -54,21 +51,12 @@ bool AClericWeaponPiece::MatchPlayerClass (AActor *toucher)
 
 class ACWeaponPiece1 : public AClericWeaponPiece
 {
-	DECLARE_ACTOR (ACWeaponPiece1, AClericWeaponPiece)
+	DECLARE_CLASS (ACWeaponPiece1, AClericWeaponPiece)
 public:
 	void BeginPlay ();
 };
 
-FState ACWeaponPiece1::States[] =
-{
-	S_BRIGHT (WCH1, 'A',   -1, NULL					    , NULL),
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (ACWeaponPiece1, Hexen, 18, 33)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_SPECIAL)
-	PROP_Flags2 (MF2_FLOATBOB)
-	PROP_SpawnState (0)
-END_DEFAULTS
+IMPLEMENT_CLASS (ACWeaponPiece1)
 
 void ACWeaponPiece1::BeginPlay ()
 {
@@ -85,16 +73,7 @@ public:
 	void BeginPlay ();
 };
 
-FState ACWeaponPiece2::States[] =
-{
-	S_BRIGHT (WCH2, 'A',   -1, NULL					    , NULL),
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (ACWeaponPiece2, Hexen, 19, 34)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_SPECIAL)
-	PROP_Flags2 (MF2_FLOATBOB)
-	PROP_SpawnState (0)
-END_DEFAULTS
+IMPLEMENT_CLASS (ACWeaponPiece2)
 
 void ACWeaponPiece2::BeginPlay ()
 {
@@ -111,16 +90,7 @@ public:
 	void BeginPlay ();
 };
 
-FState ACWeaponPiece3::States[] =
-{
-	S_BRIGHT (WCH3, 'A',   -1, NULL					    , NULL),
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (ACWeaponPiece3, Hexen, 20, 35)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_SPECIAL)
-	PROP_Flags2 (MF2_FLOATBOB)
-	PROP_SpawnState (0)
-END_DEFAULTS
+IMPLEMENT_CLASS (ACWeaponPiece3)
 
 void ACWeaponPiece3::BeginPlay ()
 {
@@ -128,27 +98,6 @@ void ACWeaponPiece3::BeginPlay ()
 	PieceValue = WPIECE3<<3;
 }
 
-// An actor that spawns the three pieces of the cleric's fourth weapon ------
-
-// This gets spawned if weapon drop is on so that other players can pick up
-// this player's weapon.
-
-class AWraithvergeDrop : public AActor
-{
-	DECLARE_ACTOR (AWraithvergeDrop, AActor)
-};
-
-FState AWraithvergeDrop::States[] =
-{
-	S_NORMAL (TNT1, 'A', 1, NULL, &States[1]),
-	S_NORMAL (TNT1, 'A', 1, A_DropWraithvergePieces, NULL)
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (AWraithvergeDrop, Hexen, -1, 0)
-	PROP_SpawnState (0)
-END_DEFAULTS
-
-
 // Cleric's Wraithverge (Holy Symbol?) --------------------------------------
 
 class ACWeapWraithverge : public AClericWeapon
@@ -167,171 +116,11 @@ public:
 	BYTE CHolyCount;
 };
 
-FState ACWeapWraithverge::States[] =
-{
-	// Dummy state, because the fourth weapon does not appear in a level directly.
-	S_NORMAL (TNT1, 'A',   -1, NULL					    , NULL),
-
-#define S_CHOLYREADY 1
-	S_NORMAL (CHLY, 'A',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CHOLYREADY]),
-
-#define S_CHOLYDOWN (S_CHOLYREADY+1)
-	S_NORMAL (CHLY, 'A',	1, A_Lower				    , &States[S_CHOLYDOWN]),
-
-#define S_CHOLYUP (S_CHOLYDOWN+1)
-	S_NORMAL (CHLY, 'A',	1, A_Raise				    , &States[S_CHOLYUP]),
-
-#define S_CHOLYATK (S_CHOLYUP+1)
-	S_BRIGHT2 (CHLY, 'A',	1, NULL					    , &States[S_CHOLYATK+1], 0, 40),
-	S_BRIGHT2 (CHLY, 'B',	1, NULL					    , &States[S_CHOLYATK+2], 0, 40),
-	S_BRIGHT2 (CHLY, 'C',	2, NULL					    , &States[S_CHOLYATK+3], 0, 43),
-	S_BRIGHT2 (CHLY, 'D',	2, NULL					    , &States[S_CHOLYATK+4], 0, 43),
-	S_BRIGHT2 (CHLY, 'E',	2, NULL					    , &States[S_CHOLYATK+5], 0, 45),
-	S_BRIGHT2 (CHLY, 'F',	6, A_CHolyAttack		    , &States[S_CHOLYATK+6], 0, 48),
-	S_BRIGHT2 (CHLY, 'G',	2, A_CHolyPalette		    , &States[S_CHOLYATK+7], 0, 40),
-	S_BRIGHT2 (CHLY, 'G',	2, A_CHolyPalette		    , &States[S_CHOLYATK+8], 0, 40),
-	S_BRIGHT2 (CHLY, 'G',	2, A_CHolyPalette		    , &States[S_CHOLYREADY], 0, 36)
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (ACWeapWraithverge, Hexen, -1, 0)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_SPECIAL)
-	PROP_SpawnState (0)
-
-	PROP_Weapon_SelectionOrder (3000)
-	PROP_Weapon_Flags (WIF_PRIMARY_USES_BOTH)
-	PROP_Weapon_AmmoUse1 (18)
-	PROP_Weapon_AmmoUse2 (18)
-	PROP_Weapon_AmmoGive1 (0)
-	PROP_Weapon_AmmoGive2 (0)
-	PROP_Weapon_UpState (S_CHOLYUP)
-	PROP_Weapon_DownState (S_CHOLYDOWN)
-	PROP_Weapon_ReadyState (S_CHOLYREADY)
-	PROP_Weapon_AtkState (S_CHOLYATK)
-	PROP_Weapon_Kickback (150)
-	PROP_Weapon_MoveCombatDist (22000000)
-	PROP_Weapon_AmmoType1 ("Mana1")
-	PROP_Weapon_AmmoType2 ("Mana2")
-	PROP_Weapon_ProjectileType ("HolyMissile")
-	PROP_Inventory_PickupMessage("$TXT_WEAPON_C4")
-END_DEFAULTS
-
-// Holy Missile -------------------------------------------------------------
-
-class AHolyMissile : public AActor
-{
-	DECLARE_ACTOR (AHolyMissile, AActor)
-};
-
-FState AHolyMissile::States[] =
-{
-	S_BRIGHT (SPIR, 'P',	3, A_CHolySpawnPuff		    , &States[1]),
-	S_BRIGHT (SPIR, 'P',	3, A_CHolySpawnPuff		    , &States[2]),
-	S_BRIGHT (SPIR, 'P',	3, A_CHolySpawnPuff		    , &States[3]),
-	S_BRIGHT (SPIR, 'P',	3, A_CHolySpawnPuff		    , &States[4]),
-	S_BRIGHT (SPIR, 'P',	1, A_CHolyAttack2		    , NULL),
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (AHolyMissile, Hexen, -1, 0)
-	PROP_SpeedFixed (30)
-	PROP_RadiusFixed (15)
-	PROP_HeightFixed (8)
-	PROP_Damage (4)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_NOBLOCKMAP|MF_NOGRAVITY|MF_DROPOFF|MF_MISSILE)
-	PROP_Flags2 (MF2_NOTELEPORT)	
-	PROP_Flags4 (MF4_EXTREMEDEATH)
-
-	PROP_SpawnState (0)
-	PROP_DeathState (4)
-END_DEFAULTS
-
-// Holy Missile Puff --------------------------------------------------------
-
-class AHolyMissilePuff : public AActor
-{
-	DECLARE_ACTOR (AHolyMissilePuff, AActor)
-};
-
-FState AHolyMissilePuff::States[] =
-{
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'Q',	3, NULL					    , &States[1]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'R',	3, NULL					    , &States[2]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'S',	3, NULL					    , &States[3]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'T',	3, NULL					    , &States[4]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'U',	3, NULL					    , NULL),
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (AHolyMissilePuff, Hexen, -1, 0)
-	PROP_RadiusFixed (4)
-	PROP_HeightFixed (8)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_NOBLOCKMAP|MF_NOGRAVITY|MF_DROPOFF)
-	PROP_Flags2 (MF2_NOTELEPORT)
-	PROP_RenderStyle (STYLE_Translucent)
-	PROP_Alpha (HX_ALTSHADOW)
-
-	PROP_SpawnState (0)
-END_DEFAULTS
-
-// Holy Puff ----------------------------------------------------------------
-
-class AHolyPuff : public AActor
-{
-	DECLARE_ACTOR (AHolyPuff, AActor)
-};
-
-FState AHolyPuff::States[] =
-{
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'K',	3, NULL					    , &States[1]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'L',	3, NULL					    , &States[2]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'M',	3, NULL					    , &States[3]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'N',	3, NULL					    , &States[4]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'O',	3, NULL					    , NULL),
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (AHolyPuff, Hexen, -1, 0)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_NOBLOCKMAP|MF_NOGRAVITY)
-	PROP_RenderStyle (STYLE_Translucent)
-	PROP_Alpha (HX_SHADOW)
-	PROP_SpawnState (0)
-END_DEFAULTS
-
+IMPLEMENT_CLASS (ACWeapWraithverge)
 
 // Holy Spirit --------------------------------------------------------------
 
-FState AHolySpirit::States[] =
-{
-#define S_HOLY_FX1 0
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'A',	2, A_CHolySeek			    , &States[S_HOLY_FX1+1]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'A',	2, A_CHolySeek			    , &States[S_HOLY_FX1+2]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'B',	2, A_CHolySeek			    , &States[S_HOLY_FX1+3]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'B',	2, A_CHolyCheckScream	    , &States[S_HOLY_FX1]),
-
-#define S_HOLY_FX_X1 (S_HOLY_FX1+4)
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'D',	4, NULL					    , &States[S_HOLY_FX_X1+1]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'E',	4, A_Scream				    , &States[S_HOLY_FX_X1+2]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'F',	4, NULL					    , &States[S_HOLY_FX_X1+3]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'G',	4, NULL					    , &States[S_HOLY_FX_X1+4]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'H',	4, NULL					    , &States[S_HOLY_FX_X1+5]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'I',	4, NULL					    , NULL),
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (AHolySpirit, Hexen, -1, 0)
-	PROP_SpawnHealth (105)
-	PROP_SpeedFixed (12)
-	PROP_RadiusFixed (10)
-	PROP_HeightFixed (6)
-	PROP_Damage (3)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_NOBLOCKMAP|MF_NOGRAVITY|MF_DROPOFF|MF_MISSILE)
-	PROP_Flags2 (MF2_NOTELEPORT|MF2_RIP|MF2_IMPACT|MF2_PCROSS|MF2_SEEKERMISSILE)
-	PROP_Flags3 (MF3_FOILINVUL|MF3_SKYEXPLODE|MF3_NOEXPLODEFLOOR|MF3_CANBLAST)
-	PROP_Flags4 (MF4_EXTREMEDEATH)
-	PROP_RenderStyle (STYLE_Translucent)
-	PROP_Alpha (HX_ALTSHADOW)
-
-	PROP_SpawnState (S_HOLY_FX1)
-	PROP_DeathState (S_HOLY_FX_X1)
-
-	PROP_DeathSound ("SpiritDie")
-END_DEFAULTS
+IMPLEMENT_CLASS (AHolySpirit)
 
 bool AHolySpirit::Slam (AActor *thing)
 {
@@ -364,7 +153,7 @@ bool AHolySpirit::Slam (AActor *thing)
 			P_DamageMobj (thing, this, target, dam, NAME_Melee);
 			if (pr_spiritslam() < 128)
 			{
-				Spawn<AHolyPuff> (x, y, z, ALLOW_REPLACE);
+				Spawn ("HolyPuff", x, y, z, ALLOW_REPLACE);
 				S_Sound (this, CHAN_WEAPON, "SpiritAttack", 1, ATTN_NORM);
 				if (thing->flags3&MF3_ISMONSTER && pr_spiritslam() < 128)
 				{
@@ -421,43 +210,6 @@ bool AHolySpirit::IsOkayToAttack (AActor *link)
 	return false;
 }
 
-
-// Holy Tail ----------------------------------------------------------------
-
-class AHolyTail : public AActor
-{
-	DECLARE_ACTOR (AHolyTail, AActor)
-};
-
-FState AHolyTail::States[] =
-{
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'C',	1, A_CHolyTail			    , &States[0]),
-	S_NORMAL (SPIR, 'D',   -1, NULL					    , NULL),
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (AHolyTail, Hexen, -1, 0)
-	PROP_RadiusFixed (1)
-	PROP_HeightFixed (1)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_NOBLOCKMAP|MF_NOGRAVITY|MF_DROPOFF|MF_NOCLIP)
-	PROP_Flags2 (MF2_NOTELEPORT)
-	PROP_RenderStyle (STYLE_Translucent)
-	PROP_Alpha (HX_ALTSHADOW)
-
-	PROP_SpawnState (0)
-END_DEFAULTS
-
-// Holy Tail Trail ---------------------------------------------------------
-
-class AHolyTailTrail : public AHolyTail
-{
-	DECLARE_STATELESS_ACTOR (AHolyTailTrail, AHolyTail)
-};
-
-
-IMPLEMENT_STATELESS_ACTOR (AHolyTailTrail, Hexen, -1, 0)
-	PROP_SpawnState (1)
-END_DEFAULTS
-
 //============================================================================
 //
 // A_CHolyAttack3
@@ -467,7 +219,7 @@ END_DEFAULTS
 
 void A_CHolyAttack3 (AActor *actor)
 {
-	AActor * missile = P_SpawnMissileZ (actor, actor->z + 40*FRACUNIT, actor->target, RUNTIME_CLASS(AHolyMissile));
+	AActor * missile = P_SpawnMissileZ (actor, actor->z + 40*FRACUNIT, actor->target, PClass::FindClass ("HolyMissile"));
 	if (missile != NULL) missile->tracer = NULL;	// No initial target
 	S_Sound (actor, CHAN_WEAPON, "HolySymbolFire", 1, ATTN_NORM);
 }
@@ -539,11 +291,11 @@ void SpawnSpiritTail (AActor *spirit)
 	AActor *tail, *next;
 	int i;
 	
-	tail = Spawn<AHolyTail> (spirit->x, spirit->y, spirit->z, ALLOW_REPLACE);
+	tail = Spawn ("HolyTail", spirit->x, spirit->y, spirit->z, ALLOW_REPLACE);
 	tail->target = spirit; // parent
 	for (i = 1; i < 3; i++)
 	{
-		next = Spawn<AHolyTailTrail> (spirit->x, spirit->y, spirit->z, ALLOW_REPLACE);
+		next = Spawn ("HolyTailTrail", spirit->x, spirit->y, spirit->z, ALLOW_REPLACE);
 		tail->tracer = next;
 		tail = next;
 	}
@@ -571,7 +323,7 @@ void A_CHolyAttack (AActor *actor)
 		if (!weapon->DepleteAmmo (weapon->bAltFire))
 			return;
 	}
-	AActor * missile = P_SpawnPlayerMissile (actor, 0,0,0, RUNTIME_CLASS(AHolyMissile), actor->angle, &linetarget);
+	AActor * missile = P_SpawnPlayerMissile (actor, 0,0,0, PClass::FindClass ("HolyMissile"), actor->angle, &linetarget);
 	if (missile != NULL) missile->tracer = linetarget;
 
 	weapon->CHolyCount = 3;
@@ -867,17 +619,6 @@ void A_CHolyCheckScream (AActor *actor)
 	}
 }
 
-//============================================================================
-//
-// A_CHolySpawnPuff
-//
-//============================================================================
-
-void A_CHolySpawnPuff (AActor *actor)
-{
-	Spawn<AHolyMissilePuff> (actor->x, actor->y, actor->z, ALLOW_REPLACE);
-}
-
 void AClericWeaponPiece::BeginPlay ()
 {
 	Super::BeginPlay ();
diff --git a/src/g_hexen/a_clericstaff.cpp b/src/g_hexen/a_clericstaff.cpp
index e00127d2f..9dcaa0c61 100644
--- a/src/g_hexen/a_clericstaff.cpp
+++ b/src/g_hexen/a_clericstaff.cpp
@@ -20,120 +20,16 @@ void A_CStaffCheck (AActor *actor);
 void A_CStaffAttack (AActor *actor);
 void A_CStaffMissileSlither (AActor *);
 
-// The Cleric's Serpent Staff -----------------------------------------------
-
-class ACWeapStaff : public AClericWeapon
-{
-	DECLARE_ACTOR (ACWeapStaff, AClericWeapon)
-};
-
-FState ACWeapStaff::States[] =
-{
-#define S_CSTAFF 0
-	S_NORMAL (WCSS, 'A',   -1, NULL					    , NULL),
-
-#define S_CSTAFFREADY (S_CSTAFF+1)
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'C',	4, NULL					    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+1]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'B',	3, A_CStaffInitBlink	    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+2]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'A',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+3]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'A',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+4]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'A',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+5]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'A',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+6]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'A',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+7]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'A',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+8]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'A',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+9]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'A',	1, A_CStaffCheckBlink	    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+2]),
-
-#define S_CSTAFFBLINK (S_CSTAFFREADY+10)
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'B',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFBLINK+1]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'B',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFBLINK+2]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'B',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFBLINK+3]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'C',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFBLINK+4]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'C',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFBLINK+5]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'C',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFBLINK+6]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'C',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFBLINK+7]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'C',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFBLINK+8]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'B',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFBLINK+9]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'B',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFBLINK+10]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'B',	1, A_WeaponReady		    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+2]),
-
-#define S_CSTAFFDOWN (S_CSTAFFBLINK+11)
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'B',	3, NULL					    , &States[S_CSTAFFDOWN+1]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'C',	4, NULL					    , &States[S_CSTAFFDOWN+2]),
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'C',	1, A_Lower				    , &States[S_CSTAFFDOWN+2]),
-
-#define S_CSTAFFUP (S_CSTAFFDOWN+3)
-	S_NORMAL (CSSF, 'C',	1, A_Raise				    , &States[S_CSTAFFUP]),
-
-#define S_CSTAFFATK (S_CSTAFFUP+1)
-	S_NORMAL2 (CSSF, 'A',	1, A_CStaffCheck		    , &States[S_CSTAFFATK+1], 0, 45),
-	S_NORMAL2 (CSSF, 'J',	1, A_CStaffAttack		    , &States[S_CSTAFFATK+2], 0, 50),
-	S_NORMAL2 (CSSF, 'J',	2, NULL					    , &States[S_CSTAFFATK+3], 0, 50),
-	S_NORMAL2 (CSSF, 'J',	2, NULL					    , &States[S_CSTAFFATK+4], 0, 45),
-	S_NORMAL2 (CSSF, 'A',	2, NULL					    , &States[S_CSTAFFATK+5], 0, 40),
-	S_NORMAL2 (CSSF, 'A',	2, NULL					    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+2], 0, 36),
-
-#define S_CSTAFFATK2 (S_CSTAFFATK+6)
-	S_NORMAL2 (CSSF, 'K',   10, NULL				    , &States[S_CSTAFFREADY+2], 0, 36),
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (ACWeapStaff, Hexen, 10, 32)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_SPECIAL)
-	PROP_SpawnState (S_CSTAFF)
-
-	PROP_Weapon_SelectionOrder (1600)
-	PROP_Weapon_AmmoUse1 (1)
-	PROP_Weapon_AmmoGive1 (25)
-	PROP_Weapon_UpState (S_CSTAFFUP)
-	PROP_Weapon_DownState (S_CSTAFFDOWN)
-	PROP_Weapon_ReadyState (S_CSTAFFREADY)
-	PROP_Weapon_AtkState (S_CSTAFFATK)
-	PROP_Weapon_Kickback (150)
-	PROP_Weapon_YAdjust (10)
-	PROP_Weapon_MoveCombatDist (25000000)
-	PROP_Weapon_AmmoType1 ("Mana1")
-	PROP_Weapon_ProjectileType ("CStaffMissile")
-	PROP_Inventory_PickupMessage("$TXT_WEAPON_C2")
-END_DEFAULTS
-
 // Serpent Staff Missile ----------------------------------------------------
 
 class ACStaffMissile : public AActor
 {
-	DECLARE_ACTOR (ACStaffMissile, AActor)
+	DECLARE_CLASS (ACStaffMissile, AActor)
 public:
 	int DoSpecialDamage (AActor *target, int damage);
 };
 
-FState ACStaffMissile::States[] =
-{
-#define S_CSTAFF_MISSILE1 0
-	S_BRIGHT (CSSF, 'D',	1, A_CStaffMissileSlither   , &States[S_CSTAFF_MISSILE1+1]),
-	S_BRIGHT (CSSF, 'D',	1, A_CStaffMissileSlither   , &States[S_CSTAFF_MISSILE1+2]),
-	S_BRIGHT (CSSF, 'E',	1, A_CStaffMissileSlither   , &States[S_CSTAFF_MISSILE1+3]),
-	S_BRIGHT (CSSF, 'E',	1, A_CStaffMissileSlither   , &States[S_CSTAFF_MISSILE1]),
-
-#define S_CSTAFF_MISSILE_X1 (S_CSTAFF_MISSILE1+4)
-	S_BRIGHT (CSSF, 'F',	4, NULL					    , &States[S_CSTAFF_MISSILE_X1+1]),
-	S_BRIGHT (CSSF, 'G',	4, NULL					    , &States[S_CSTAFF_MISSILE_X1+2]),
-	S_BRIGHT (CSSF, 'H',	3, NULL					    , &States[S_CSTAFF_MISSILE_X1+3]),
-	S_BRIGHT (CSSF, 'I',	3, NULL					    , NULL),
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (ACStaffMissile, Hexen, -1, 0)
-	PROP_SpeedFixed (22)
-	PROP_RadiusFixed (12)
-	PROP_HeightFixed (10)
-	PROP_Damage (5)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_NOBLOCKMAP|MF_NOGRAVITY|MF_DROPOFF|MF_MISSILE)
-	PROP_Flags2 (MF2_NOTELEPORT|MF2_IMPACT|MF2_PCROSS)
-	PROP_RenderStyle (STYLE_Add)
-
-	PROP_SpawnState (S_CSTAFF_MISSILE1)
-	PROP_DeathState (S_CSTAFF_MISSILE_X1)
-
-	PROP_DeathSound ("ClericCStaffExplode")
-END_DEFAULTS
+IMPLEMENT_CLASS (ACStaffMissile)
 
 int ACStaffMissile::DoSpecialDamage (AActor *target, int damage)
 {
@@ -146,33 +42,6 @@ int ACStaffMissile::DoSpecialDamage (AActor *target, int damage)
 	return damage;
 }
 
-// Serpent Staff Puff -------------------------------------------------------
-
-class ACStaffPuff : public AActor
-{
-	DECLARE_ACTOR (ACStaffPuff, AActor)
-};
-
-FState ACStaffPuff::States[] =
-{
-	S_NORMAL (FHFX, 'S',	4, NULL					    , &States[1]),
-	S_NORMAL (FHFX, 'T',	4, NULL					    , &States[2]),
-	S_NORMAL (FHFX, 'U',	4, NULL					    , &States[3]),
-	S_NORMAL (FHFX, 'V',	4, NULL					    , &States[4]),
-	S_NORMAL (FHFX, 'W',	4, NULL					    , NULL),
-};
-
-IMPLEMENT_ACTOR (ACStaffPuff, Hexen, -1, 0)
-	PROP_Flags (MF_NOBLOCKMAP|MF_NOGRAVITY)
-	PROP_Flags3 (MF3_PUFFONACTORS)
-	PROP_RenderStyle (STYLE_Translucent)
-	PROP_Alpha (HX_SHADOW)
-
-	PROP_SpawnState (0)
-
-	PROP_SeeSound ("ClericCStaffHitThing")
-END_DEFAULTS
-
 //============================================================================
 //
 // A_CStaffCheck
@@ -204,7 +73,7 @@ void A_CStaffCheck (AActor *actor)
 		slope = P_AimLineAttack (pmo, angle, fixed_t(1.5*MELEERANGE), &linetarget);
 		if (linetarget)
 		{
-			P_LineAttack (pmo, angle, fixed_t(1.5*MELEERANGE), slope, damage, NAME_Melee, RUNTIME_CLASS(ACStaffPuff));
+			P_LineAttack (pmo, angle, fixed_t(1.5*MELEERANGE), slope, damage, NAME_Melee, PClass::FindClass ("CStaffPuff"));
 			pmo->angle = R_PointToAngle2 (pmo->x, pmo->y, 
 				linetarget->x, linetarget->y);
 			if ((linetarget->player || linetarget->flags3&MF3_ISMONSTER)
@@ -216,7 +85,7 @@ void A_CStaffCheck (AActor *actor)
 				{
 					pmo->health = player->health = newLife;
 				}
-				P_SetPsprite (player, ps_weapon, &ACWeapStaff::States[S_CSTAFFATK2]);
+				P_SetPsprite (player, ps_weapon, weapon->FindState ("Drain"));
 			}
 			if (weapon != NULL)
 			{
@@ -228,7 +97,7 @@ void A_CStaffCheck (AActor *actor)
 		slope = P_AimLineAttack (player->mo, angle, fixed_t(1.5*MELEERANGE), &linetarget);
 		if (linetarget)
 		{
-			P_LineAttack (pmo, angle, fixed_t(1.5*MELEERANGE), slope, damage, NAME_Melee, RUNTIME_CLASS(ACStaffPuff));
+			P_LineAttack (pmo, angle, fixed_t(1.5*MELEERANGE), slope, damage, NAME_Melee, PClass::FindClass ("CStaffPuff"));
 			pmo->angle = R_PointToAngle2 (pmo->x, pmo->y, 
 				linetarget->x, linetarget->y);
 			if (linetarget->player || linetarget->flags3&MF3_ISMONSTER)
@@ -236,7 +105,7 @@ void A_CStaffCheck (AActor *actor)
 				newLife = player->health+(damage>>4);
 				newLife = newLife > 100 ? 100 : newLife;
 				pmo->health = player->health = newLife;
-				P_SetPsprite (player, ps_weapon, &ACWeapStaff::States[S_CSTAFFATK2]);
+				P_SetPsprite (player, ps_weapon, weapon->FindState ("Drain"));
 			}
 			weapon->DepleteAmmo (weapon->bAltFire, false);
 			break;
@@ -323,7 +192,7 @@ void A_CStaffCheckBlink (AActor *actor)
 {
 	if (!--actor->special1)
 	{
-		P_SetPsprite (actor->player, ps_weapon, &ACWeapStaff::States[S_CSTAFFBLINK]);
+		P_SetPsprite (actor->player, ps_weapon, actor->FindState ("Blink"));
 		actor->special1 = (pr_blink()+50)>>2;
 	}
 	else 
diff --git a/src/g_hexen/a_hexenglobal.h b/src/g_hexen/a_hexenglobal.h
index a13c52f26..20f791c70 100644
--- a/src/g_hexen/a_hexenglobal.h
+++ b/src/g_hexen/a_hexenglobal.h
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ public:
 
 class AHolySpirit : public AActor
 {
-	DECLARE_ACTOR (AHolySpirit, AActor)
+	DECLARE_CLASS (AHolySpirit, AActor)
 public:
 	bool Slam (AActor *thing);
 	bool SpecialBlastHandling (AActor *source, fixed_t strength);
diff --git a/src/g_shared/a_morph.cpp b/src/g_shared/a_morph.cpp
index 9f910be7f..8650034e3 100644
--- a/src/g_shared/a_morph.cpp
+++ b/src/g_shared/a_morph.cpp
@@ -267,31 +267,34 @@ bool P_UndoPlayerMorph (player_t *activator, player_t *player, bool force)
 	// taking events, reset up the face, if any;
 	// this is only needed for old-skool skins
 	// and for the original DOOM status bar.
-	if ((player == &players[consoleplayer]) && 
-		(strcmp(pmo->GetClass()->Meta.GetMetaString (APMETA_Face), "None") != 0))
+	if ((player == &players[consoleplayer]))
 	{
-		// Assume root-level base skin to begin with
-		size_t skinindex = 0;
-		// If a custom skin was in use, then reload it
-		// or else the base skin for the player class.
-		if ((unsigned int)player->userinfo.skin >= PlayerClasses.Size () &&
-			(size_t)player->userinfo.skin < numskins)
+		const char *face = pmo->GetClass()->Meta.GetMetaString (APMETA_Face);
+		if (face != NULL && strcmp(face, "None") != 0)
 		{
-			skinindex = player->userinfo.skin;
-		}
-		else if (PlayerClasses.Size () > 1)
-		{
-			const PClass *whatami = player->mo->GetClass();
-			for (unsigned int i = 0; i < PlayerClasses.Size (); ++i)
+			// Assume root-level base skin to begin with
+			size_t skinindex = 0;
+			// If a custom skin was in use, then reload it
+			// or else the base skin for the player class.
+			if ((unsigned int)player->userinfo.skin >= PlayerClasses.Size () &&
+				(size_t)player->userinfo.skin < numskins)
 			{
-				if (PlayerClasses[i].Type == whatami)
+				skinindex = player->userinfo.skin;
+			}
+			else if (PlayerClasses.Size () > 1)
+			{
+				const PClass *whatami = player->mo->GetClass();
+				for (unsigned int i = 0; i < PlayerClasses.Size (); ++i)
 				{
-					skinindex = i;
-					break;
+					if (PlayerClasses[i].Type == whatami)
+					{
+						skinindex = i;
+						break;
+					}
 				}
 			}
+			StatusBar->SetFace(&skins[skinindex]);
 		}
-		StatusBar->SetFace(&skins[skinindex]);
 	}
 
 	angle = mo->angle >> ANGLETOFINESHIFT;
diff --git a/tools/zipdir/zipdir.c b/tools/zipdir/zipdir.c
index 17f4fddfb..6a2adf280 100644
--- a/tools/zipdir/zipdir.c
+++ b/tools/zipdir/zipdir.c
@@ -270,6 +270,13 @@ void recurse_dir(dir_tree_t *tree, const char *dirpath)
 			{
 				file_entry_t *entry;
 
+				if (strstr(fileinfo.name, ".orig"))
+				{
+					// .orig files are left behind by patch.exe and should never be
+					// added to zdoom.pk3
+					continue;
+				}
+
 				entry = alloc_file_entry(dirpath, fileinfo.name, fileinfo.time_write);
 				if (entry == NULL)
 				{
diff --git a/wadsrc/static/actors/hexen/clericholy.txt b/wadsrc/static/actors/hexen/clericholy.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..6b52b6455
--- /dev/null
+++ b/wadsrc/static/actors/hexen/clericholy.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,237 @@
+
+// Cleric Weapon Piece ------------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR ClericWeaponPiece : FourthWeaponPiece native
+{
+	Game Hexen
+	Inventory.PickupMessage "$TXT_WRAITHVERGE_PIECE"
+}
+
+// Cleric Weapon Piece 1 ----------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR CWeaponPiece1 : ClericWeaponPiece 18 native
+{
+	Game Hexen
+	SpawnID 33
+	+FLOATBOB
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		WCH1 A -1
+		Stop
+	}
+}
+
+// Cleric Weapon Piece 2 ----------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR CWeaponPiece2 : ClericWeaponPiece 19 native
+{
+	Game Hexen
+	SpawnID 34
+	+FLOATBOB
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		WCH2 A -1
+		Stop
+	}
+}
+
+// Cleric Weapon Piece 3 ----------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR CWeaponPiece3 : ClericWeaponPiece 20 native
+{
+	Game Hexen
+	SpawnID 35
+	+FLOATBOB
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		WCH3 A -1
+		Stop
+	}
+}
+
+// Wraithverge Drop ---------------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR WraithvergeDrop
+{
+	action native A_DropWraithvergePieces();
+
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		TNT1 A 1
+		TNT1 A 1 A_DropWraithvergePieces
+		Stop
+	}
+}
+
+// Cleric's Wraithverge (Holy Symbol?) --------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR CWeapWraithverge : ClericWeapon native
+{
+	Weapon.SelectionOrder 3000
+	+WEAPON.PRIMARY_USES_BOTH
+	Weapon.AmmoUse1 18
+	Weapon.AmmoUse2 18
+	Weapon.AmmoGive1 0
+	Weapon.AmmoGive2 0
+	Weapon.KickBack 150
+	Weapon.AmmoType1 "Mana1"
+	Weapon.AmmoType2 "Mana2"
+	Inventory.PickupMessage "$TXT_WEAPON_C4"
+
+	action native A_CHolyAttack();
+	action native A_CHolyPalette();
+
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		TNT1 A -1
+		Stop
+	Ready:
+		CHLY A 1 A_WeaponReady
+		Loop
+	Select:
+		CHLY A 1 A_Raise
+		Loop
+	Deselect:
+		CHLY A 1 A_Lower
+		Loop
+	Fire:
+		CHLY AB 1 Bright Offset (0, 40)
+		CHLY CD 2 Bright Offset (0, 43)
+		CHLY E 2 Bright Offset (0, 45)
+		CHLY F 6 Bright Offset (0, 48) A_CHolyAttack
+		CHLY GG 2 Bright Offset (0, 40) A_CHolyPalette
+		CHLY G 2 Offset (0, 36) A_CHolyPalette
+		Goto Ready
+	}
+}
+
+// Holy Missile -------------------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR HolyMissile
+{
+	Speed 30
+	Radius 15
+	Height 8
+	Damage 4
+	Projectile
+	-ACTIVATEIMPACT -ACTIVATEPCROSS
+	+EXTREMEDEATH
+
+	action native A_CHolyAttack2();
+
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		SPIR PPPP 3 Bright A_SpawnItemEx("HolyMissilePuff")
+	Death:
+		SPIR P 1 Bright A_CHolyAttack2
+		Stop
+	}
+}
+
+// Holy Missile Puff --------------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR HolyMissilePuff
+{
+	Radius 4
+	Height 8
+	+NOBLOCKMAP +NOGRAVITY +DROPOFF
+	+NOTELEPORT
+	RenderStyle "Translucent"
+	Alpha 0.4
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		SPIR QRSTU 3
+		Stop
+	}
+}
+
+// Holy Puff ----------------------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR HolyPuff
+{
+	+NOBLOCKMAP +NOGRAVITY
+	RenderStyle Translucent
+	Alpha 0.6
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		SPIR KLMNO 3
+		Stop
+	}
+}
+
+// Holy Spirit --------------------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR HolySpirit native
+{
+	Health 105
+	Speed 12
+	Radius 10
+	Height 6
+	Damage 3
+	Projectile
+	+RIPPER +SEEKERMISSILE
+	+FOILINVUL +SKYEXPLODE +NOEXPLODEFLOOR +CANBLAST
+	+EXTREMEDEATH
+	RenderStyle Translucent
+	Alpha 0.4
+	DeathSound "SpiritDie"
+
+	action native A_CHolySeek();
+	action native A_CHolyCheckScream();
+
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		SPIR AAB 2 A_CHolySeek
+		SPIR B 2 A_CHolyCheckScream
+		Loop
+	Death:
+		SPIR D 4
+		SPIR E 4 A_Scream
+		SPIR FGHI 4
+		Stop
+	}
+}
+
+// Holy Tail ----------------------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR HolyTail
+{
+	Radius 1
+	Height 1
+	+NOBLOCKMAP +NOGRAVITY +DROPOFF +NOCLIP
+	+NOTELEPORT
+	RenderStyle Translucent
+	Alpha 0.6
+
+	action native A_CHolyTail();
+
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		SPIR C 1 A_CHolyTail
+		Loop
+	TailTrail:
+		SPIR D -1
+		Stop
+	}
+}
+
+// Holy Tail Trail ---------------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR HolyTailTrail : HolyTail
+{
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		Goto TailTrail
+	}
+}
diff --git a/wadsrc/static/actors/hexen/clericstaff.txt b/wadsrc/static/actors/hexen/clericstaff.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..3b9cd1699
--- /dev/null
+++ b/wadsrc/static/actors/hexen/clericstaff.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,95 @@
+
+// The Cleric's Serpent Staff -----------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR CWeapStaff : ClericWeapon 10
+{
+	Game Hexen
+	SpawnID 32
+	Weapon.SelectionOrder 1600
+	Weapon.AmmoUse1 1
+	Weapon.AmmoGive1 25
+	Weapon.KickBack 150
+	Weapon.YAdjust 10
+	Weapon.AmmoType1 "Mana1"
+	Inventory.PickupMessage "$TXT_WEAPON_C2"
+
+	action native A_CStaffInitBlink();
+	action native A_CStaffCheckBlink();
+	action native A_CStaffCheck();
+	action native A_CStaffAttack();
+
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		WCSS A -1
+		Stop
+	Select:
+		CSSF C 1 A_Raise
+		Loop
+	Deselect:
+		CSSF B 3
+		CSSF C 4
+		CSSF C 1 A_Lower
+		Wait
+	Ready:
+		CSSF C 4
+		CSSF B 3 A_CStaffInitBlink
+		CSSF AAAAAAA 1 A_WeaponReady
+		CSSF A 1 A_CStaffCheckBlink
+		Goto Ready + 2
+	Fire:
+		CSSF A 1 Offset (0, 45) A_CStaffCheck
+		CSSF J 1 Offset (0, 50) A_CStaffAttack
+		CSSF J 2 Offset (0, 50)
+		CSSF J 2 Offset (0, 45)
+		CSSF A 2 Offset (0, 40)
+		CSSF A 2 Offset (0, 36)
+		Goto Ready + 2
+	Blink:
+		CSSF BBBCCCCCBBB 1 A_WeaponReady
+		Goto Ready + 2
+	Drain:
+		CSSF K 10 Offset (0, 36)
+		Goto Ready + 2
+	}
+}
+
+// Serpent Staff Missile ----------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR CStaffMissile native
+{
+	Speed 22
+	Radius 12
+	Height 10
+	Damage 5
+	RenderStyle Add
+	Projectile
+	DeathSound "ClericCStaffExplode"
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		CSSF DDEE 1 Bright A_CStaffMissileSlither
+		Loop
+	Death:
+		CSSF FG 4 Bright
+		CSSF HI 3 Bright
+		Stop
+	}
+}
+
+// Serpent Staff Puff -------------------------------------------------------
+
+ACTOR CStaffPuff
+{
+	+NOBLOCKMAP +NOGRAVITY
+	+PUFFONACTORS
+	RenderStyle Translucent
+	Alpha 0.6
+	SeeSound "ClericCStaffHitThing"
+	States
+	{
+	Spawn:
+		FHFX STUVW 4
+		Stop
+	}
+}
diff --git a/wadsrc/static/decorate.txt b/wadsrc/static/decorate.txt
index b32a3b238..597aa50f4 100644
--- a/wadsrc/static/decorate.txt
+++ b/wadsrc/static/decorate.txt
@@ -94,6 +94,8 @@
 #include "actors/hexen/blastradius.txt"
 #include "actors/hexen/boostarmor.txt"
 #include "actors/hexen/clericflame.txt"
+#include "actors/hexen/clericholy.txt"
+#include "actors/hexen/clericstaff.txt"
 
 #include "actors/strife/strifeplayer.txt"
 #include "actors/strife/beggars.txt"