diff --git a/apps/openmw-mp/Networking.cpp b/apps/openmw-mp/Networking.cpp
index bb53ef3fc..f1e6f1a3a 100644
--- a/apps/openmw-mp/Networking.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw-mp/Networking.cpp
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ using namespace std;
 Networking *Networking::sThis = nullptr;
 
 static int currentMpNum = 0;
+static bool pluginEnforcementState = true;
 
 Networking::Networking(RakNet::RakPeerInterface *peer) : mclient(nullptr)
 {
@@ -226,14 +227,16 @@ bool Networking::update(RakNet::Packet *packet)
             packetPreInit.SetSendStream(&bs);
 
             // If the loop above was broken, then the client's plugins do not match the server's
-            if (plugin != plugins.end())
+            if (pluginEnforcementState && plugin != plugins.end())
             {
+                LOG_MESSAGE_SIMPLE(Log::LOG_INFO, "%s was not allowed to connect due to incompatible plugins", packet->systemAddress.ToString());
                 packetPreInit.setChecksums(&samples);
                 packetPreInit.Send(packet->systemAddress);
                 peer->CloseConnection(packet->systemAddress, true);
             }
             else
             {
+                LOG_MESSAGE_SIMPLE(Log::LOG_INFO, "%s was allowed to connect", packet->systemAddress.ToString());
                 PacketPreInit::PluginContainer tmp;
                 packetPreInit.setChecksums(&tmp);
                 packetPreInit.Send(packet->systemAddress);
@@ -371,12 +374,21 @@ int Networking::incrementMpNum()
     return currentMpNum;
 }
 
+bool Networking::getPluginEnforcementState()
+{
+    return pluginEnforcementState;
+}
+
+void Networking::setPluginEnforcementState(bool state)
+{
+    pluginEnforcementState = state;
+}
+
 Networking &Networking::get()
 {
     return *sThis;
 }
 
-
 Networking *Networking::getPtr()
 {
     return sThis;
diff --git a/apps/openmw-mp/Networking.hpp b/apps/openmw-mp/Networking.hpp
index 64c5c7bc6..6d936b0cc 100644
--- a/apps/openmw-mp/Networking.hpp
+++ b/apps/openmw-mp/Networking.hpp
@@ -62,6 +62,9 @@ namespace  mwmp
         void setCurrentMpNum(int value);
         int incrementMpNum();
 
+        bool getPluginEnforcementState();
+        void setPluginEnforcementState(bool state);
+
         MasterClient *getMasterClient();
         void InitQuery(const std::string &queryAddr, unsigned short queryPort);
         void setServerPassword(std::string passw) noexcept;
diff --git a/apps/openmw-mp/Script/LuaState.cpp b/apps/openmw-mp/Script/LuaState.cpp
index 7790bb8ab..5f6cd6db3 100644
--- a/apps/openmw-mp/Script/LuaState.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw-mp/Script/LuaState.cpp
@@ -170,6 +170,14 @@ LuaState::LuaState()
         mwmp::Networking::getPtr()->setCurrentMpNum(num);
     });
 
+    lua->set_function("getPluginEnforcementState", []() {
+        return mwmp::Networking::getPtr()->getPluginEnforcementState();
+    });
+
+    lua->set_function("setPluginEnforcementState", [](bool state) {
+        mwmp::Networking::getPtr()->setPluginEnforcementState(state);
+    });
+
     lua->set_function("getCaseInsensitiveFilename", [](const char *folderPath, const char *filename) {
         if (!boost::filesystem::exists(folderPath)) return "invalid";
 
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
index 9289ba32d..1f8dfd7c4 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
@@ -390,21 +390,29 @@ void CharacterController::refreshJumpAnims(const WeaponInfo* weap, JumpingState
             }
         }
 
-        if(mJumpState == JumpState_InAir)
+        if (!mCurrentJump.empty())
         {
             mAnimation->disable(mCurrentJump);
-            mCurrentJump = jumpAnimName;
-            if (mAnimation->hasAnimation("jump"))
-                mAnimation->play(mCurrentJump, Priority_Jump, jumpmask, false,
+            mCurrentJump.clear();
+        }
+
+        if(mJumpState == JumpState_InAir)
+        {
+            if (mAnimation->hasAnimation(jumpAnimName))
+            {
+                mAnimation->play(jumpAnimName, Priority_Jump, jumpmask, false,
                              1.0f, (startAtLoop?"loop start":"start"), "stop", 0.0f, ~0ul);
+                mCurrentJump = jumpAnimName;
+            }
         }
-        else
+        else if (mJumpState == JumpState_Landing)
         {
-            mAnimation->disable(mCurrentJump);
-            mCurrentJump.clear();
-            if (mAnimation->hasAnimation("jump"))
+             if (mAnimation->hasAnimation(jumpAnimName))
+             {
                 mAnimation->play(jumpAnimName, Priority_Jump, jumpmask, true,
                              1.0f, "loop stop", "stop", 0.0f, 0);
+                mCurrentJump = jumpAnimName;
+            }
         }
     }
 }
@@ -1825,7 +1833,6 @@ void CharacterController::update(float duration)
         mHasMovedInXY = std::abs(vec.x())+std::abs(vec.y()) > 0.0f;
         isrunning = isrunning && mHasMovedInXY;
 
-
         // advance athletics
         if(mHasMovedInXY && mPtr == getPlayer())
         {
@@ -1908,7 +1915,7 @@ void CharacterController::update(float duration)
             vec.y() *= factor;
             vec.z()  = 0.0f;
         }
-        else if(vec.z() > 0.0f && mJumpState == JumpState_None)
+        else if(vec.z() > 0.0f && mJumpState != JumpState_InAir)
         {
             // Started a jump.
             float z = cls.getJump(mPtr);
@@ -1980,7 +1987,8 @@ void CharacterController::update(float duration)
         }
         else
         {
-            jumpstate = JumpState_None;
+            jumpstate = mAnimation->isPlaying(mCurrentJump) ? JumpState_Landing : JumpState_None;
+
             vec.z() = 0.0f;
 
             inJump = false;
@@ -2010,9 +2018,15 @@ void CharacterController::update(float duration)
             else if(rot.z() != 0.0f && !sneak && !(mPtr == getPlayer() && MWBase::Environment::get().getWorld()->isFirstPerson()))
             {
                 if(rot.z() > 0.0f)
+                {
                     movestate = inwater ? CharState_SwimTurnRight : CharState_TurnRight;
+                    mAnimation->disable(mCurrentJump);
+                }
                 else if(rot.z() < 0.0f)
+                {
                     movestate = inwater ? CharState_SwimTurnLeft : CharState_TurnLeft;
+                    mAnimation->disable(mCurrentJump);
+                }
             }
         }
 
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUI/GUIChat.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUI/GUIChat.cpp
index d1670b4e2..c3cd91987 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUI/GUIChat.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUI/GUIChat.cpp
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ namespace mwmp
     {
         // Give keyboard focus to the combo box whenever the console is
         // turned on
-        SetEditState(0);
+        setEditState(0);
         windowState = CHAT_ENABLED;
     }
 
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ namespace mwmp
         // Apparently, hidden widgets can retain key focus
         // Remove for MyGUI 3.2.2
         windowState = CHAT_DISABLED;
-        SetEditState(0);
+        setEditState(0);
     }
 
     bool GUIChat::exit()
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ namespace mwmp
         if (cm.empty())
         {
             mCommandLine->setCaption("");
-            SetEditState(false);
+            setEditState(false);
             return;
         }
 
@@ -140,8 +140,7 @@ namespace mwmp
         mEditString.clear();
 
         mCommandLine->setCaption("");
-        SetEditState(false);
-
+        setEditState(false);
     }
 
     void GUIChat::onResChange(int width, int height)
@@ -226,7 +225,7 @@ namespace mwmp
         {
             case CHAT_DISABLED:
                 this->mMainWidget->setVisible(false);
-                SetEditState(false);
+                setEditState(false);
                 break;
             case CHAT_ENABLED:
                 this->mMainWidget->setVisible(true);
@@ -237,7 +236,7 @@ namespace mwmp
         }
     }
 
-    void GUIChat::SetEditState(bool state)
+    void GUIChat::setEditState(bool state)
     {
         editState = state;
         mCommandLine->setVisible(editState);
@@ -249,17 +248,17 @@ namespace mwmp
     {
         if (windowState == CHAT_DISABLED)
             return;
-        else if (windowState == CHAT_HIDDENMODE)
+
+        if (!mCommandLine->getVisible())
+            LOG_MESSAGE_SIMPLE(Log::LOG_VERBOSE, "Opening chat.");
+
+        if (windowState == CHAT_HIDDENMODE)
         {
             setVisible(true);
             curTime = 0;
-            editState = true;
         }
-        else // CHAT_ENABLED
-            editState = true;
 
-        LOG_MESSAGE_SIMPLE(Log::LOG_VERBOSE, "Opening chat.");
-        SetEditState(editState);
+        setEditState(true);
     }
 
     void GUIChat::keyPress(MyGUI::Widget *_sender, MyGUI::KeyCode key, MyGUI::Char _char)
@@ -294,14 +293,14 @@ namespace mwmp
         }
     }
 
-    void GUIChat::Update(float dt)
+    void GUIChat::update(float dt)
     {
         if (windowState == CHAT_HIDDENMODE && !editState && isVisible())
         {
             curTime += dt;
             if (curTime >= delay)
             {
-                SetEditState(false);
+                setEditState(false);
                 this->mMainWidget->setVisible(false);
             }
         }
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUI/GUIChat.hpp b/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUI/GUIChat.hpp
index 30089d0b8..c0d0fa063 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUI/GUIChat.hpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUI/GUIChat.hpp
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ namespace mwmp
         void pressedSay(); // switch chat focus (if chat mode != CHAT_DISABLED)
         void setDelay(float delay);
 
-        void Update(float dt);
+        void update(float dt);
 
         void setCaption(const std::string &str);
 
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ namespace mwmp
 
         void acceptCommand(MyGUI::EditBox* _sender);
 
-        void SetEditState(bool state);
+        void setEditState(bool state);
 
         int windowState;
         bool editState;
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUIController.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUIController.cpp
index 920a965a4..57921ce34 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUIController.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmp/GUIController.cpp
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ bool mwmp::GUIController:: hasFocusedElement()
 void mwmp::GUIController::update(float dt)
 {
     if (mChat != nullptr)
-        mChat->Update(dt);
+        mChat->update(dt);
 
     // Make sure we read the pressed button without resetting it, because it may also get
     // checked somewhere else
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmp/WorldEvent.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmp/WorldEvent.cpp
index 04fa2cd1d..66b701b0d 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmp/WorldEvent.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmp/WorldEvent.cpp
@@ -462,13 +462,16 @@ void WorldEvent::runConsoleCommands(MWWorld::CellStore* cellStore)
                     windowManager->setConsolePtr(static_cast<LocalPlayer*>(player)->getPlayerPtr());
                     windowManager->executeCommandInConsole(consoleCommand);
                 }
-                else if (player != 0)
+                else
                 {
-                    player = PlayerList::getPlayer(guid);
+                    player = PlayerList::getPlayer(worldObject.guid);
 
-                    LOG_APPEND(Log::LOG_VERBOSE, "-- running on player %s", player->npc.mName.c_str());
-                    windowManager->setConsolePtr(static_cast<DedicatedPlayer*>(player)->getPtr());
-                    windowManager->executeCommandInConsole(consoleCommand);
+                    if (player != 0)
+                    {
+                        LOG_APPEND(Log::LOG_VERBOSE, "-- running on player %s", player->npc.mName.c_str());
+                        windowManager->setConsolePtr(static_cast<DedicatedPlayer*>(player)->getPtr());
+                        windowManager->executeCommandInConsole(consoleCommand);
+                    }
                 }
             }
             else
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwphysics/physicssystem.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwphysics/physicssystem.cpp
index 36041a85e..174560e6b 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwphysics/physicssystem.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwphysics/physicssystem.cpp
@@ -705,7 +705,7 @@ namespace MWPhysics
             if (physFramerate > 0)
             {
                 mPhysicsDt = 1.f / physFramerate;
-                std::cerr << "Warning: physics framerate was overriden (a new value is " << physFramerate << ")."  << std::endl;
+                std::cerr << "Warning: physics framerate was overridden (a new value is " << physFramerate << ")."  << std::endl;
             }
         }
     }
diff --git a/components/nif/data.cpp b/components/nif/data.cpp
index a6721fde1..d19c8321e 100644
--- a/components/nif/data.cpp
+++ b/components/nif/data.cpp
@@ -153,12 +153,12 @@ void NiPixelData::read(NIFStream *nif)
     // Unknown
     nif->skip(12);
 
-    mips = nif->getInt();
+    numberOfMipmaps = nif->getInt();
 
     // Bytes per pixel, should be bpp * 8
     /* int bytes = */ nif->getInt();
 
-    for(int i=0; i<mips; i++)
+    for(int i=0; i<numberOfMipmaps; i++)
     {
         // Image size and offset in the following data field
         Mipmap m;
diff --git a/components/nif/data.hpp b/components/nif/data.hpp
index e6227b52a..9b4a3a67c 100644
--- a/components/nif/data.hpp
+++ b/components/nif/data.hpp
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ public:
     Format fmt;
 
     unsigned int rmask, gmask, bmask, amask;
-    int bpp, mips;
+    int bpp, numberOfMipmaps;
 
     struct Mipmap
     {
diff --git a/components/nifosg/nifloader.cpp b/components/nifosg/nifloader.cpp
index a3b81338e..6e04c6405 100644
--- a/components/nifosg/nifloader.cpp
+++ b/components/nifosg/nifloader.cpp
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ namespace NifOsg
                 osg::ref_ptr<SceneUtil::Skeleton> skel = new SceneUtil::Skeleton;
 
                 osg::Group* root = created->asGroup();
-                if (root && root->getDataVariance() == osg::Object::STATIC)
+                if (root && root->getDataVariance() == osg::Object::STATIC && !root->asTransform())
                 {
                     skel->setStateSet(root->getStateSet());
                     skel->setName(root->getName());
@@ -440,7 +440,7 @@ namespace NifOsg
                 // The Root node can be created as a Group if no transformation is required.
                 // This takes advantage of the fact root nodes can't have additional controllers
                 // loaded from an external .kf file (original engine just throws "can't find node" errors if you try).
-                if (!nifNode->parent && nifNode->controller.empty())
+                if (!nifNode->parent && nifNode->controller.empty() && nifNode->trafo.isIdentity())
                 {
                     node = new osg::Group;
                     dataVariance = osg::Object::STATIC;
diff --git a/files/openmw.appdata.xml b/files/openmw.appdata.xml
index 1c16cb9a4..932c82ad7 100644
--- a/files/openmw.appdata.xml
+++ b/files/openmw.appdata.xml
@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
-<!-- Copyright 2015 Alexandre Moine <nobrakal@gmail.com> -->
-<application>
- <id type="desktop">openmw.desktop</id>
+<!--
+Copyright 2015 Alexandre Moine <nobrakal@gmail.com>
+Copyright 2017 Bret Curtis <psi29a@gmail.com>
+-->
+<component>
+ <id>org.openmw.desktop</id>
  <metadata_license>CC0-1.0</metadata_license>
- <project_license> GPL-3.0 and MIT and zlib</project_license>
+ <project_license> GPL-3.0 and MIT</project_license>
  <name>OpenMW</name>
  <summary>Unofficial open source engine re-implementation of the game Morrowind</summary>
  <description>
@@ -32,8 +35,7 @@
    <caption>Vivec seen from Ebonheart on OpenMW</caption>
   </screenshot>
  </screenshots>
-<updatecontact>nobrakal@gmail.com</updatecontact>
  <url type="homepage">https://openmw.org</url>
  <url type="bugtracker">https://bugs.openmw.org/</url>
  <url type="faq">https://openmw.org/faq/</url>
-</application>
+</component>