diff --git a/assets/common/items/boss_drops/potions.ron b/assets/common/items/boss_drops/potions.ron
index 94b1b89c42..50b169ac99 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/boss_drops/potions.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/boss_drops/potions.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Potion,
                 data: (
                     strength: 100.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 1,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(1),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
@@ -19,8 +16,8 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: PotionSickness,
                 data: (
                     strength: 0.33,
-                    duration: Some(( secs: 45, nanos: 0, )),
-                    delay: Some(( secs: 1, nanos: 0, ))
+                    duration: Some(45),
+                    delay: Some(1)
                 ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_big.ron b/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_big.ron
index 904532da5f..574e9df041 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_big.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_big.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Potion,
                 data: (
                     strength: 100.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 1,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(1),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
@@ -19,8 +16,8 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: PotionSickness,
                 data: (
                     strength: 0.33,
-                    duration: Some(( secs: 45, nanos: 0, )),
-                    delay: Some(( secs: 1, nanos: 0, ))
+                    duration: Some(45),
+                    delay: Some(1)
                 ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_med.ron b/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_med.ron
index 905d859fa5..b3130f157e 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_med.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_med.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Potion,
                 data: (
                     strength: 75.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 1,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(1),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
@@ -19,8 +16,8 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: PotionSickness,
                 data: (
                     strength: 0.33,
-                    duration: Some(( secs: 45, nanos: 0, )),
-                    delay: Some(( secs: 1, nanos: 0, ))
+                    duration: Some(45),
+                    delay: Some(1)
                 ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_minor.ron b/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_minor.ron
index a032df7335..82840b1064 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_minor.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/consumable/potion_minor.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Potion,
                 data: (
                     strength: 50.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 1,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(1),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
@@ -19,8 +16,8 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: PotionSickness,
                 data: (
                     strength: 0.33,
-                    duration: Some(( secs: 45, nanos: 0, )),
-                    delay: Some(( secs: 1, nanos: 0, ))
+                    duration: Some(45),
+                    delay: Some(1)
                 ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/debug/golden_cheese.ron b/assets/common/items/debug/golden_cheese.ron
index 37d23c0fa0..4f42797035 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/debug/golden_cheese.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/debug/golden_cheese.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Regeneration,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1000,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 999,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(999),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
@@ -19,10 +16,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: EnergyRegen,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1000,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 999,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(999),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
@@ -30,10 +24,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: IncreaseMaxHealth,
                 data: (
                     strength: 50000,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 999,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(999),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
@@ -41,10 +32,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: IncreaseMaxEnergy,
                 data: (
                     strength: 50000,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 999,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(999),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/apple.ron b/assets/common/items/food/apple.ron
index 54f285cdcb..9e8a9f0916 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/apple.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/apple.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 2.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/apple_mushroom_curry.ron b/assets/common/items/food/apple_mushroom_curry.ron
index 5a4a09d15b..5fc94e0306 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/apple_mushroom_curry.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/apple_mushroom_curry.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 10.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
@@ -19,10 +16,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Regeneration,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 70,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(70),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/apple_stick.ron b/assets/common/items/food/apple_stick.ron
index dfea253a23..cbe5825987 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/apple_stick.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/apple_stick.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 5.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/blue_cheese.ron b/assets/common/items/food/blue_cheese.ron
index 98e8961909..972e17a484 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/blue_cheese.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/blue_cheese.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 3.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                        secs: 20,
-                        nanos: 0,
-                    )),
+                    duration: Some(20),
                 ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/cactus_colada.ron b/assets/common/items/food/cactus_colada.ron
index 08ccfa97ac..c0c1008d54 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/cactus_colada.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/cactus_colada.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 2.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/carrot.ron b/assets/common/items/food/carrot.ron
index 2bd7d19e05..38b34ee525 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/carrot.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/carrot.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/cheese.ron b/assets/common/items/food/cheese.ron
index b928aaff28..6ee054574a 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/cheese.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/cheese.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.5,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/coconut.ron b/assets/common/items/food/coconut.ron
index b955535c94..1284bb2432 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/coconut.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/coconut.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 4.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/coltsfoot.ron b/assets/common/items/food/coltsfoot.ron
index b5b414fd08..97a6c35f5f 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/coltsfoot.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/coltsfoot.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/dandelion.ron b/assets/common/items/food/dandelion.ron
index d613c32be4..bbcf5a0b54 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/dandelion.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/dandelion.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/garlic.ron b/assets/common/items/food/garlic.ron
index c21119a0cb..5ed180aeda 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/garlic.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/garlic.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/honeycorn.ron b/assets/common/items/food/honeycorn.ron
index 0ce7dd0fb5..bb4016cd13 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/honeycorn.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/honeycorn.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 4.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/lettuce.ron b/assets/common/items/food/lettuce.ron
index b6d4d32620..900a6c65d8 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/lettuce.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/lettuce.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat.ron
index c17296ef09..6cc634f0ec 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_large_cooked.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_large_cooked.ron
index 33f70a47a1..f5998c1a2a 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_large_cooked.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_large_cooked.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 2.5,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_large_raw.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_large_raw.ron
index 147730e61a..ffe1603bd0 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_large_raw.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_large_raw.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: .45,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_small_cooked.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_small_cooked.ron
index a56471dd16..9f9d8252ee 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_small_cooked.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_small_cooked.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.5,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_small_raw.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_small_raw.ron
index f09abd213e..e31f626410 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_small_raw.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/beast_small_raw.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: .25,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_cooked.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_cooked.ron
index 8c764a7a7b..636072fa34 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_cooked.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_cooked.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 2.5,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_large_cooked.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_large_cooked.ron
index f838557284..7d01e98e69 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_large_cooked.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_large_cooked.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 5.5,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 15,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(15),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_large_raw.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_large_raw.ron
index 9edbab0b55..d93551c9d9 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_large_raw.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_large_raw.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: .9,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_raw.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_raw.ron
index bfd2bd963a..4e285af765 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_raw.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/bird_raw.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: .45,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/fish_cooked.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/fish_cooked.ron
index 4610ccec91..0d86c9acd9 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/fish_cooked.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/fish_cooked.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 2.5,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/fish_raw.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/fish_raw.ron
index a627dd8ccb..b8d9075459 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/fish_raw.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/fish_raw.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: .45,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/tough_cooked.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/tough_cooked.ron
index efa4d0f2fe..cf488b3473 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/tough_cooked.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/tough_cooked.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 2.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/meat/tough_raw.ron b/assets/common/items/food/meat/tough_raw.ron
index 0029bcae39..c4f2e12736 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/meat/tough_raw.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/meat/tough_raw.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: .36,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/mushroom.ron b/assets/common/items/food/mushroom.ron
index 8cca72e9ea..326b807249 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/mushroom.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/mushroom.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/mushroom_stick.ron b/assets/common/items/food/mushroom_stick.ron
index ec193f762b..e06cb12278 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/mushroom_stick.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/mushroom_stick.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 4.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/onion.ron b/assets/common/items/food/onion.ron
index 8c34c0c56b..39c20acb90 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/onion.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/onion.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/plainsalad.ron b/assets/common/items/food/plainsalad.ron
index dbd7511692..e16eeafc6f 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/plainsalad.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/plainsalad.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 2.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/pumpkin_spice_brew.ron b/assets/common/items/food/pumpkin_spice_brew.ron
index b06f848634..543a92cd1d 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/pumpkin_spice_brew.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/pumpkin_spice_brew.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 2.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/sage.ron b/assets/common/items/food/sage.ron
index e4b58f6751..269e172692 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/sage.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/sage.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/spore_corruption.ron b/assets/common/items/food/spore_corruption.ron
index f847f81e59..525d8ff927 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/spore_corruption.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/spore_corruption.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Frenzied,
                 data: (
                     strength: 0.4,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 60,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(60),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
@@ -19,10 +16,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Cursed,
                 data: (
                     strength: 0.35,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 60,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(60),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/sunflower_icetea.ron b/assets/common/items/food/sunflower_icetea.ron
index 9be0ec35c3..5629fee79e 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/sunflower_icetea.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/sunflower_icetea.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 2.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 10,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(10),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/tomato.ron b/assets/common/items/food/tomato.ron
index 7924699b9f..b694ff6bdb 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/tomato.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/tomato.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 1.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/food/tomatosalad.ron b/assets/common/items/food/tomatosalad.ron
index 577decfba3..1d4075bd37 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/food/tomatosalad.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/food/tomatosalad.ron
@@ -8,10 +8,7 @@ ItemDef(
                 kind: Saturation,
                 data: (
                     strength: 3.0,
-                    duration: Some((
-                            secs: 5,
-                            nanos: 0,
-                        )),
+                    duration: Some(5),
                     ),
                 cat_ids: [Natural],
             )),
diff --git a/client/src/lib.rs b/client/src/lib.rs
index 34812b897b..38b7e442f6 100644
--- a/client/src/lib.rs
+++ b/client/src/lib.rs
@@ -2135,9 +2135,10 @@ impl Client {
                     return Err(Error::Other("Failed to find entity from uid.".into()));
                 }
             },
-            ServerGeneral::TimeOfDay(time_of_day, calendar) => {
+            ServerGeneral::TimeOfDay(time_of_day, calendar, time) => {
                 self.target_time_of_day = Some(time_of_day);
                 *self.state.ecs_mut().write_resource() = calendar;
+                *self.state.ecs_mut().write_resource() = time;
             },
             ServerGeneral::EntitySync(entity_sync_package) => {
                 self.state
diff --git a/common/net/src/msg/server.rs b/common/net/src/msg/server.rs
index f226d6d552..f3434e2352 100644
--- a/common/net/src/msg/server.rs
+++ b/common/net/src/msg/server.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ use common::{
     lod,
     outcome::Outcome,
     recipe::{ComponentRecipeBook, RecipeBook},
-    resources::TimeOfDay,
+    resources::{Time, TimeOfDay},
     terrain::{Block, TerrainChunk, TerrainChunkMeta, TerrainChunkSize},
     trade::{PendingTrade, SitePrices, TradeId, TradeResult},
     uid::Uid,
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ pub enum ServerGeneral {
     ChatMsg(comp::ChatMsg),
     ChatMode(comp::ChatMode),
     SetPlayerEntity(Uid),
-    TimeOfDay(TimeOfDay, Calendar),
+    TimeOfDay(TimeOfDay, Calendar, Time),
     EntitySync(sync::EntitySyncPackage),
     CompSync(sync::CompSyncPackage<EcsCompPacket>, u64),
     CreateEntity(sync::EntityPackage<EcsCompPacket>),
@@ -340,7 +340,7 @@ impl ServerMsg {
                         | ServerGeneral::ChatMsg(_)
                         | ServerGeneral::ChatMode(_)
                         | ServerGeneral::SetPlayerEntity(_)
-                        | ServerGeneral::TimeOfDay(_, _)
+                        | ServerGeneral::TimeOfDay(_, _, _)
                         | ServerGeneral::EntitySync(_)
                         | ServerGeneral::CompSync(_, _)
                         | ServerGeneral::CreateEntity(_)
diff --git a/common/src/combat.rs b/common/src/combat.rs
index 81f504b4b5..cc5401e551 100644
--- a/common/src/combat.rs
+++ b/common/src/combat.rs
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ use crate::{comp::Group, resources::Time};
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))]
 use specs::{saveload::MarkerAllocator, Entity as EcsEntity, ReadStorage};
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))]
-use std::{ops::MulAssign, time::Duration};
+use std::ops::MulAssign;
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))] use vek::*;
 
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))]
@@ -363,6 +363,7 @@ impl Attack {
                                 emit(ServerEvent::Buff {
                                     entity: target.entity,
                                     buff_change: BuffChange::Add(b.to_buff(
+                                        time,
                                         attacker.map(|a| a.uid),
                                         applied_damage,
                                         strength_modifier,
@@ -529,6 +530,7 @@ impl Attack {
                             emit(ServerEvent::Buff {
                                 entity: target.entity,
                                 buff_change: BuffChange::Add(b.to_buff(
+                                    time,
                                     attacker.map(|a| a.uid),
                                     accumulated_damage,
                                     strength_modifier,
@@ -1027,7 +1029,7 @@ impl MulAssign<f32> for CombatBuffStrength {
 
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))]
 impl CombatBuff {
-    fn to_buff(self, uid: Option<Uid>, damage: f32, strength_modifier: f32) -> Buff {
+    fn to_buff(self, time: Time, uid: Option<Uid>, damage: f32, strength_modifier: f32) -> Buff {
         // TODO: Generate BufCategoryId vec (probably requires damage overhaul?)
         let source = if let Some(uid) = uid {
             BuffSource::Character { by: uid }
@@ -1038,11 +1040,12 @@ impl CombatBuff {
             self.kind,
             BuffData::new(
                 self.strength.to_strength(damage, strength_modifier),
-                Some(Duration::from_secs_f32(self.dur_secs)),
+                Some(self.dur_secs as f64),
                 None,
             ),
             Vec::new(),
             source,
+            time,
         )
     }
 }
diff --git a/common/src/comp/ability.rs b/common/src/comp/ability.rs
index 67479f0a59..8b6b5a1714 100644
--- a/common/src/comp/ability.rs
+++ b/common/src/comp/ability.rs
@@ -728,7 +728,7 @@ pub enum CharacterAbility {
         recover_duration: f32,
         buff_kind: buff::BuffKind,
         buff_strength: f32,
-        buff_duration: Option<f32>,
+        buff_duration: Option<f64>,
         energy_cost: f32,
         #[serde(default)]
         meta: AbilityMeta,
@@ -2051,7 +2051,7 @@ impl CharacterAbility {
                 if let Ok(level) = skillset.skill_level(Sceptre(HDuration)) {
                     auras.iter_mut().for_each(|ref mut aura| {
                         if let Some(ref mut duration) = aura.duration {
-                            *duration *= modifiers.duration.powi(level.into());
+                            *duration *= modifiers.duration.powi(level.into()) as f64;
                         }
                     });
                 }
@@ -2078,7 +2078,7 @@ impl CharacterAbility {
                 if let Ok(level) = skillset.skill_level(Sceptre(ADuration)) {
                     auras.iter_mut().for_each(|ref mut aura| {
                         if let Some(ref mut duration) = aura.duration {
-                            *duration *= modifiers.duration.powi(level.into());
+                            *duration *= modifiers.duration.powi(level.into()) as f64;
                         }
                     });
                 }
@@ -2667,7 +2667,7 @@ impl From<(&CharacterAbility, AbilityInfo, &JoinData<'_>)> for CharacterState {
                     recover_duration: Duration::from_secs_f32(*recover_duration),
                     buff_kind: *buff_kind,
                     buff_strength: *buff_strength,
-                    buff_duration: buff_duration.map(Duration::from_secs_f32),
+                    buff_duration: *buff_duration,
                     ability_info,
                 },
                 timer: Duration::default(),
diff --git a/common/src/comp/aura.rs b/common/src/comp/aura.rs
index aa627f8ef4..a6d9558650 100644
--- a/common/src/comp/aura.rs
+++ b/common/src/comp/aura.rs
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ impl Auras {
 pub struct AuraBuffConstructor {
     pub kind: BuffKind,
     pub strength: f32,
-    pub duration: Option<f32>,
+    pub duration: Option<f64>,
     pub category: BuffCategory,
 }
 
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ impl AuraBuffConstructor {
             kind: self.kind,
             data: BuffData {
                 strength: self.strength,
-                duration: self.duration.map(Duration::from_secs_f32),
+                duration: self.duration,
                 delay: None,
             },
             category: self.category,
diff --git a/common/src/comp/buff.rs b/common/src/comp/buff.rs
index f1c9224a6d..36398865ac 100644
--- a/common/src/comp/buff.rs
+++ b/common/src/comp/buff.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #![allow(clippy::nonstandard_macro_braces)] //tmp as of false positive !?
-use crate::uid::Uid;
-use core::{cmp::Ordering, time::Duration};
+use crate::{resources::Time, uid::Uid};
+use core::cmp::Ordering;
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))]
 use hashbrown::HashMap;
 use itertools::Either;
@@ -143,13 +143,13 @@ impl BuffKind {
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 pub struct BuffData {
     pub strength: f32,
-    pub duration: Option<Duration>,
-    pub delay: Option<Duration>,
+    pub duration: Option<f64>,
+    pub delay: Option<f64>,
 }
 
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))]
 impl BuffData {
-    pub fn new(strength: f32, duration: Option<Duration>, delay: Option<Duration>) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(strength: f32, duration: Option<f64>, delay: Option<f64>) -> Self {
         Self {
             strength,
             duration,
@@ -233,8 +233,8 @@ pub struct Buff {
     pub kind: BuffKind,
     pub data: BuffData,
     pub cat_ids: Vec<BuffCategory>,
-    pub time: Option<Duration>,
-    pub delay: Option<Duration>,
+    pub end_time: Option<Time>,
+    pub start_time: Time,
     pub effects: Vec<BuffEffect>,
     pub source: BuffSource,
 }
@@ -270,179 +270,125 @@ impl Buff {
         data: BuffData,
         cat_ids: Vec<BuffCategory>,
         source: BuffSource,
+        time: Time,
     ) -> Self {
         // Normalized nonlinear scaling
         let nn_scaling = |a| a / (a + 0.5);
         let instance = rand::random();
-        let (effects, time) = match kind {
-            BuffKind::Bleeding => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
-                    rate: -data.strength,
-                    accumulated: 0.0,
-                    kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
-                    instance,
-                }],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Regeneration | BuffKind::Saturation | BuffKind::Potion => (
+        let effects = match kind {
+            BuffKind::Bleeding => vec![BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
+                rate: -data.strength,
+                accumulated: 0.0,
+                kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
+                instance,
+            }],
+            BuffKind::Regeneration | BuffKind::Saturation | BuffKind::Potion => {
                 vec![BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
                     rate: data.strength,
                     accumulated: 0.0,
                     kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
                     instance,
-                }],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::CampfireHeal => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
-                    rate: data.strength,
-                    accumulated: 0.0,
-                    kind: ModifierKind::Fractional,
-                    instance,
-                }],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Cursed => (
-                vec![
-                    BuffEffect::MaxHealthChangeOverTime {
-                        rate: -1.0,
-                        kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
-                        target_fraction: 1.0 - data.strength,
-                        achieved_fraction: None,
-                    },
-                    BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
-                        rate: -1.0,
-                        accumulated: 0.0,
-                        kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
-                        instance,
-                    },
-                ],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::EnergyRegen => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::EnergyChangeOverTime {
-                    rate: data.strength,
-                    accumulated: 0.0,
+                }]
+            },
+            BuffKind::CampfireHeal => vec![BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
+                rate: data.strength,
+                accumulated: 0.0,
+                kind: ModifierKind::Fractional,
+                instance,
+            }],
+            BuffKind::Cursed => vec![
+                BuffEffect::MaxHealthChangeOverTime {
+                    rate: -1.0,
                     kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
-                }],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::IncreaseMaxEnergy => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::MaxEnergyModifier {
-                    value: data.strength,
-                    kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
-                }],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::IncreaseMaxHealth => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::MaxHealthModifier {
-                    value: data.strength,
-                    kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
-                }],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Invulnerability => (vec![BuffEffect::DamageReduction(1.0)], data.duration),
-            BuffKind::ProtectingWard => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::DamageReduction(
-                    // Causes non-linearity in effect strength, but necessary
-                    // to allow for tool power and other things to affect the
-                    // strength. 0.5 also still provides 50% damage reduction.
-                    nn_scaling(data.strength),
-                )],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Burning => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
-                    rate: -data.strength,
+                    target_fraction: 1.0 - data.strength,
+                    achieved_fraction: None,
+                },
+                BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
+                    rate: -1.0,
                     accumulated: 0.0,
                     kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
                     instance,
-                }],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Poisoned => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::EnergyChangeOverTime {
-                    rate: -data.strength,
+                },
+            ],
+            BuffKind::EnergyRegen => vec![BuffEffect::EnergyChangeOverTime {
+                rate: data.strength,
+                accumulated: 0.0,
+                kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
+            }],
+            BuffKind::IncreaseMaxEnergy => vec![BuffEffect::MaxEnergyModifier {
+                value: data.strength,
+                kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
+            }],
+            BuffKind::IncreaseMaxHealth => vec![BuffEffect::MaxHealthModifier {
+                value: data.strength,
+                kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
+            }],
+            BuffKind::Invulnerability => vec![BuffEffect::DamageReduction(1.0)],
+            BuffKind::ProtectingWard => vec![BuffEffect::DamageReduction(
+                // Causes non-linearity in effect strength, but necessary
+                // to allow for tool power and other things to affect the
+                // strength. 0.5 also still provides 50% damage reduction.
+                nn_scaling(data.strength),
+            )],
+            BuffKind::Burning => vec![BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
+                rate: -data.strength,
+                accumulated: 0.0,
+                kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
+                instance,
+            }],
+            BuffKind::Poisoned => vec![BuffEffect::EnergyChangeOverTime {
+                rate: -data.strength,
+                accumulated: 0.0,
+                kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
+            }],
+            BuffKind::Crippled => vec![
+                BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(1.0 - nn_scaling(data.strength)),
+                BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
+                    rate: -data.strength * 4.0,
                     accumulated: 0.0,
                     kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
-                }],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Crippled => (
-                vec![
-                    BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(1.0 - nn_scaling(data.strength)),
-                    BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
-                        rate: -data.strength * 4.0,
-                        accumulated: 0.0,
-                        kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
-                        instance,
-                    },
-                ],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Frenzied => (
-                vec![
-                    BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(1.0 + data.strength),
-                    BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
-                        rate: data.strength * 10.0,
-                        accumulated: 0.0,
-                        kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
-                        instance,
-                    },
-                ],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Frozen => (
-                vec![
-                    BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(f32::powf(1.0 - nn_scaling(data.strength), 1.1)),
-                    BuffEffect::AttackSpeed(1.0 - nn_scaling(data.strength)),
-                ],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Wet => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::GroundFriction(1.0 - nn_scaling(data.strength))],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Ensnared => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(1.0 - nn_scaling(data.strength))],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Hastened => (
-                vec![
-                    BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(1.0 + data.strength),
-                    BuffEffect::AttackSpeed(1.0 + data.strength),
-                ],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Fortitude => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::PoiseReduction(data.strength)],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
-            BuffKind::Parried => (vec![BuffEffect::AttackSpeed(0.5)], data.duration),
-            BuffKind::PotionSickness => (
-                vec![BuffEffect::HealReduction {
-                    rate: data.strength,
-                }],
-                data.duration,
-            ),
+                    instance,
+                },
+            ],
+            BuffKind::Frenzied => vec![
+                BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(1.0 + data.strength),
+                BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
+                    rate: data.strength * 10.0,
+                    accumulated: 0.0,
+                    kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
+                    instance,
+                },
+            ],
+            BuffKind::Frozen => vec![
+                BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(f32::powf(1.0 - nn_scaling(data.strength), 1.1)),
+                BuffEffect::AttackSpeed(1.0 - nn_scaling(data.strength)),
+            ],
+            BuffKind::Wet => vec![BuffEffect::GroundFriction(1.0 - nn_scaling(data.strength))],
+            BuffKind::Ensnared => vec![BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(1.0 - nn_scaling(data.strength))],
+            BuffKind::Hastened => vec![
+                BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(1.0 + data.strength),
+                BuffEffect::AttackSpeed(1.0 + data.strength),
+            ],
+            BuffKind::Fortitude => vec![BuffEffect::PoiseReduction(data.strength)],
+            BuffKind::Parried => vec![BuffEffect::AttackSpeed(0.5)],
+            BuffKind::PotionSickness => vec![BuffEffect::HealReduction {
+                rate: data.strength,
+            }],
         };
+        let start_time = Time(time.0 + data.delay.unwrap_or(0.0));
         Buff {
             kind,
             data,
             cat_ids,
-            time,
-            delay: data.delay,
+            start_time,
+            end_time: data.duration.map(|dur| Time(start_time.0 + dur)),
             effects,
             source,
         }
     }
 
-    /// Calculate how much time has elapsed since the buff was applied (if the
-    /// buff has a finite duration, otherwise insufficient information
-    /// exists to track that)
-    pub fn elapsed(&self) -> Option<Duration> {
-        self.data.duration.zip_with(self.time, |x, y| x - y)
-    }
+    /// Calculate how much time has elapsed since the buff was applied
+    pub fn elapsed(&self, time: Time) -> f64 { time.0 - self.start_time.0 }
 }
 
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))]
@@ -454,9 +400,9 @@ impl PartialOrd for Buff {
             Some(Ordering::Greater)
         } else if self.data.strength < other.data.strength {
             Some(Ordering::Less)
-        } else if compare_duration(self.time, other.time) {
+        } else if compare_end_time(self.end_time, other.end_time) {
             Some(Ordering::Greater)
-        } else if compare_duration(other.time, self.time) {
+        } else if compare_end_time(other.end_time, self.end_time) {
             Some(Ordering::Less)
         } else {
             None
@@ -465,14 +411,14 @@ impl PartialOrd for Buff {
 }
 
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))]
-fn compare_duration(a: Option<Duration>, b: Option<Duration>) -> bool {
-    a.map_or(true, |dur_a| b.map_or(false, |dur_b| dur_a > dur_b))
+fn compare_end_time(a: Option<Time>, b: Option<Time>) -> bool {
+    a.map_or(true, |time_a| b.map_or(false, |time_b| time_a.0 > time_b.0))
 }
 
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))]
 impl PartialEq for Buff {
     fn eq(&self, other: &Self) -> bool {
-        self.data.strength == other.data.strength && self.time == other.time
+        self.data.strength == other.data.strength && self.end_time == other.end_time
     }
 }
 
@@ -540,11 +486,12 @@ impl Buffs {
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn force_insert(&mut self, id: BuffId, buff: Buff) -> BuffId {
+    fn force_insert(&mut self, id: BuffId, buff: Buff) -> BuffId {
         let kind = buff.kind;
         self.kinds.entry(kind).or_default().push(id);
         self.buffs.insert(id, buff);
         self.sort_kind(kind);
+        self.delay_queueable_buffs(kind);
         id
     }
 
@@ -579,7 +526,6 @@ impl Buffs {
     }
 
     // Gets most powerful buff of a given kind
-    // pub fn get_active_kind(&self, kind: BuffKind) -> Buff
     pub fn remove(&mut self, buff_id: BuffId) {
         if let Some(kind) = self.buffs.remove(&buff_id) {
             let kind = kind.kind;
@@ -595,6 +541,29 @@ impl Buffs {
     pub fn parts(&mut self) -> (&HashMap<BuffKind, Vec<BuffId>>, &mut HashMap<BuffId, Buff>) {
         (&self.kinds, &mut self.buffs)
     }
+
+    pub fn delay_queueable_buffs(&mut self, kind: BuffKind) {
+        let mut next_start_time: Option<Time> = None;
+        if let Some(buffs) = self.kinds.get(&kind) {
+            buffs.iter().for_each(|id| {
+                if let Some(buff) = self.buffs.get_mut(id) {
+                    if let Some(next_start_time) = next_start_time {
+                        // Delays buff to have a start time after the previous buff of this kind has
+                        // ended.
+                        // End time offset by the difference in time between old and new start time.
+                        // Will technically cause buffs to "end early" if they have a weaker
+                        // strength than a buff with an infinite duration, but this is fine since
+                        // those buffs wouldn't matter anyways
+                        buff.end_time = buff
+                            .end_time
+                            .map(|end| Time(end.0 + next_start_time.0 - buff.start_time.0));
+                        buff.start_time = next_start_time;
+                    }
+                    next_start_time = buff.end_time;
+                }
+            })
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 pub type BuffId = u64;
diff --git a/common/src/states/behavior.rs b/common/src/states/behavior.rs
index a5267814fe..592e84fd00 100644
--- a/common/src/states/behavior.rs
+++ b/common/src/states/behavior.rs
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ use crate::{
     },
     link::Is,
     mounting::Rider,
-    resources::DeltaTime,
+    resources::{DeltaTime, Time},
     terrain::TerrainGrid,
     uid::Uid,
 };
@@ -125,6 +125,7 @@ pub struct JoinData<'a> {
     pub mass: &'a Mass,
     pub density: &'a Density,
     pub dt: &'a DeltaTime,
+    pub time: &'a Time,
     pub controller: &'a Controller,
     pub inputs: &'a ControllerInputs,
     pub health: Option<&'a Health>,
@@ -176,6 +177,7 @@ impl<'a> JoinData<'a> {
         j: &'a JoinStruct<'a>,
         updater: &'a LazyUpdate,
         dt: &'a DeltaTime,
+        time: &'a Time,
         msm: &'a MaterialStatManifest,
         ability_map: &'a AbilityMap,
     ) -> Self {
@@ -200,6 +202,7 @@ impl<'a> JoinData<'a> {
             skill_set: j.skill_set,
             updater,
             dt,
+            time,
             msm,
             ability_map,
             combo: j.combo,
diff --git a/common/src/states/self_buff.rs b/common/src/states/self_buff.rs
index afc4760259..32d424b0a1 100644
--- a/common/src/states/self_buff.rs
+++ b/common/src/states/self_buff.rs
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ pub struct StaticData {
     /// Strength of the created buff
     pub buff_strength: f32,
     /// How long buff lasts
-    pub buff_duration: Option<Duration>,
+    pub buff_duration: Option<f64>,
     /// What key is used to press ability
     pub ability_info: AbilityInfo,
 }
@@ -69,6 +69,7 @@ impl CharacterBehavior for Data {
                         },
                         Vec::new(),
                         BuffSource::Character { by: *data.uid },
+                        *data.time,
                     );
                     output_events.emit_server(ServerEvent::Buff {
                         entity: data.entity,
diff --git a/common/state/src/state.rs b/common/state/src/state.rs
index 96ac72f74e..598bbdfd9d 100644
--- a/common/state/src/state.rs
+++ b/common/state/src/state.rs
@@ -252,9 +252,9 @@ impl State {
         ecs.insert(TimeOfDay(0.0));
         ecs.insert(Calendar::default());
         ecs.insert(WeatherGrid::new(Vec2::zero()));
+        ecs.insert(Time(0.0));
 
         // Register unsynced resources used by the ECS.
-        ecs.insert(Time(0.0));
         ecs.insert(DeltaTime(0.0));
         ecs.insert(PlayerEntity(None));
         ecs.insert(TerrainGrid::new(map_size_lg, default_chunk).unwrap());
@@ -591,7 +591,12 @@ impl State {
         span!(_guard, "tick", "State::tick");
         // Change the time accordingly.
         self.ecs.write_resource::<TimeOfDay>().0 += dt.as_secs_f64() * DAY_CYCLE_FACTOR;
-        self.ecs.write_resource::<Time>().0 += dt.as_secs_f64();
+        // TODO: This feels really hacky, no idea best way to handle this. Incrementing
+        // time by dt on client causes crashes sometimes, and this bool is supposedly
+        // only true on client
+        if !update_terrain_and_regions {
+            self.ecs.write_resource::<Time>().0 += dt.as_secs_f64();
+        }
 
         // Update delta time.
         // Beyond a delta time of MAX_DELTA_TIME, start lagging to avoid skipping
diff --git a/common/systems/src/aura.rs b/common/systems/src/aura.rs
index e7ce38d260..0b408e5f4f 100644
--- a/common/systems/src/aura.rs
+++ b/common/systems/src/aura.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ use common::{
         Alignment, Aura, Auras, BuffKind, Buffs, CharacterState, Health, Player, Pos,
     },
     event::{Emitter, EventBus, ServerEvent},
-    resources::DeltaTime,
+    resources::{DeltaTime, Time},
     uid::{Uid, UidAllocator},
 };
 use common_ecs::{Job, Origin, Phase, System};
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ pub struct ReadData<'a> {
     entities: Entities<'a>,
     players: ReadStorage<'a, Player>,
     dt: Read<'a, DeltaTime>,
+    time: Read<'a, Time>,
     server_bus: Read<'a, EventBus<ServerEvent>>,
     uid_allocator: Read<'a, UidAllocator>,
     cached_spatial_grid: Read<'a, common::CachedSpatialGrid>,
@@ -240,8 +241,9 @@ fn activate_aura(
                     .any(|cat_id| matches!(cat_id, BuffCategory::FromAura(_)))
                     && buff.kind == kind
                     && buff.data.strength >= data.strength
-                    && buff.time.map_or(true, |dur| {
-                        data.duration.map_or(false, |dur_2| dur >= dur_2)
+                    && buff.end_time.map_or(true, |end| {
+                        data.duration
+                            .map_or(false, |dur| end.0 >= read_data.time.0 + dur)
                     })
             });
             if emit_buff {
@@ -252,6 +254,7 @@ fn activate_aura(
                         data,
                         vec![category, BuffCategory::FromAura(true)],
                         source,
+                        *read_data.time,
                     )),
                 });
             }
diff --git a/common/systems/src/buff.rs b/common/systems/src/buff.rs
index 45c4522f46..d8c51b1396 100644
--- a/common/systems/src/buff.rs
+++ b/common/systems/src/buff.rs
@@ -19,13 +19,11 @@ use common::{
 };
 use common_base::prof_span;
 use common_ecs::{Job, Origin, ParMode, Phase, System};
-use hashbrown::HashMap;
 use rayon::iter::ParallelIterator;
 use specs::{
     saveload::MarkerAllocator, shred::ResourceId, Entities, Entity, Join, ParJoin, Read,
     ReadExpect, ReadStorage, SystemData, World, WriteStorage,
 };
-use std::time::Duration;
 
 #[derive(SystemData)]
 pub struct ReadData<'a> {
@@ -146,9 +144,10 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                         entity,
                         buff_change: BuffChange::Add(Buff::new(
                             BuffKind::Ensnared,
-                            BuffData::new(1.0, Some(Duration::from_secs_f32(1.0)), None),
+                            BuffData::new(1.0, Some(1.0), None),
                             Vec::new(),
                             BuffSource::World,
+                            *read_data.time,
                         )),
                     });
                 }
@@ -161,9 +160,10 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                         entity,
                         buff_change: BuffChange::Add(Buff::new(
                             BuffKind::Bleeding,
-                            BuffData::new(1.0, Some(Duration::from_secs_f32(6.0)), None),
+                            BuffData::new(1.0, Some(6.0), None),
                             Vec::new(),
                             BuffSource::World,
+                            *read_data.time,
                         )),
                     });
                 }
@@ -176,9 +176,10 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                         entity,
                         buff_change: BuffChange::Add(Buff::new(
                             BuffKind::Bleeding,
-                            BuffData::new(15.0, Some(Duration::from_secs_f32(0.1)), None),
+                            BuffData::new(15.0, Some(0.1), None),
                             Vec::new(),
                             BuffSource::World,
+                            *read_data.time,
                         )),
                     });
                     // When standing on IceSpike also apply Frozen
@@ -186,9 +187,10 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                         entity,
                         buff_change: BuffChange::Add(Buff::new(
                             BuffKind::Frozen,
-                            BuffData::new(0.2, Some(Duration::from_secs_f32(1.0)), None),
+                            BuffData::new(0.2, Some(1.0), None),
                             Vec::new(),
                             BuffSource::World,
+                            *read_data.time,
                         )),
                     });
                 }
@@ -207,6 +209,7 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                             BuffData::new(20.0, None, None),
                             vec![BuffCategory::Natural],
                             BuffSource::World,
+                            *read_data.time,
                         )),
                     });
                 } else if matches!(
@@ -225,31 +228,12 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                 }
             }
 
-            let (buff_comp_kinds, buff_comp_buffs): (
-                &HashMap<BuffKind, Vec<BuffId>>,
-                &mut HashMap<BuffId, Buff>,
-            ) = buff_comp.parts();
             let mut expired_buffs = Vec::<BuffId>::new();
-
-            // For each buff kind present on entity, if the buff kind queues, only ticks
-            // duration of strongest buff of that kind, else it ticks durations of all buffs
-            // of that kind. Any buffs whose durations expire are marked expired.
-            for (kind, ids) in buff_comp_kinds.iter() {
-                if kind.queues() {
-                    if let Some((Some(buff), id)) =
-                        ids.first().map(|id| (buff_comp_buffs.get_mut(id), id))
-                    {
-                        tick_buff(*id, buff, dt, |id| expired_buffs.push(id));
-                    }
-                } else {
-                    for (id, buff) in buff_comp_buffs
-                        .iter_mut()
-                        .filter(|(i, _)| ids.iter().any(|id| id == *i))
-                    {
-                        tick_buff(*id, buff, dt, |id| expired_buffs.push(id));
-                    }
+            buff_comp.buffs.iter().for_each(|(id, buff)| {
+                if buff.end_time.map_or(false, |end| end.0 < read_data.time.0) {
+                    expired_buffs.push(*id)
                 }
-            }
+            });
 
             let damage_reduction = Damage::compute_damage_reduction(
                 None,
@@ -288,7 +272,7 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                 for buff_id in active_buff_ids.into_iter() {
                     if let Some(buff) = buff_comp.buffs.get_mut(&buff_id) {
                         // Skip the effect of buffs whose start delay hasn't expired.
-                        if buff.delay.is_some() {
+                        if buff.start_time.0 > read_data.time.0 {
                             continue;
                         }
                         // Get buff owner?
@@ -303,7 +287,7 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                             execute_effect(
                                 effect,
                                 buff.kind,
-                                buff.time,
+                                buff.end_time,
                                 &read_data,
                                 &mut stat,
                                 health,
@@ -312,6 +296,7 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                                 buff_owner,
                                 &mut server_emitter,
                                 dt,
+                                *read_data.time,
                             );
                         }
                     }
@@ -347,7 +332,7 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
 fn execute_effect(
     effect: &mut BuffEffect,
     buff_kind: BuffKind,
-    buff_time: Option<std::time::Duration>,
+    buff_end_time: Option<Time>,
     read_data: &ReadData,
     stat: &mut Stats,
     health: &Health,
@@ -356,6 +341,7 @@ fn execute_effect(
     buff_owner: Option<Uid>,
     server_emitter: &mut Emitter<ServerEvent>,
     dt: f32,
+    time: Time,
 ) {
     match effect {
         BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
@@ -368,7 +354,7 @@ fn execute_effect(
             // Apply health change only once per second, per health, or
             // when a buff is removed
             if accumulated.abs() > rate.abs().min(1.0)
-                || buff_time.map_or(false, |dur| dur == Duration::default())
+                || buff_end_time.map_or(false, |end| end.0 < time.0)
             {
                 let (cause, by) = if *accumulated != 0.0 {
                     (Some(DamageSource::Buff(buff_kind)), buff_owner)
@@ -413,7 +399,7 @@ fn execute_effect(
             // Apply energy change only once per second, per energy, or
             // when a buff is removed
             if accumulated.abs() > rate.abs().min(10.0)
-                || buff_time.map_or(false, |dur| dur == Duration::default())
+                || buff_end_time.map_or(false, |end| end.0 < time.0)
             {
                 let amount = match *kind {
                     ModifierKind::Additive => *accumulated,
@@ -523,30 +509,3 @@ fn execute_effect(
         },
     };
 }
-
-fn tick_buff(id: u64, buff: &mut Buff, dt: f32, mut expire_buff: impl FnMut(u64)) {
-    // If a buff is recently applied from an aura, do not tick duration
-    if buff
-        .cat_ids
-        .iter()
-        .any(|cat_id| matches!(cat_id, BuffCategory::FromAura(true)))
-    {
-        return;
-    }
-    if let Some(remaining_delay) = buff.delay {
-        buff.delay = remaining_delay.checked_sub(Duration::from_secs_f32(dt));
-    }
-    if let Some(remaining_time) = &mut buff.time {
-        if let Some(new_duration) = remaining_time.checked_sub(Duration::from_secs_f32(dt)) {
-            // The buff still continues.
-            *remaining_time = new_duration;
-        } else {
-            // checked_sub returns None when remaining time
-            // went below 0, so set to 0
-            *remaining_time = Duration::default();
-            // The buff has expired.
-            // Remove it.
-            expire_buff(id);
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/common/systems/src/character_behavior.rs b/common/systems/src/character_behavior.rs
index d9e1eaf974..0b0bd3e4fc 100644
--- a/common/systems/src/character_behavior.rs
+++ b/common/systems/src/character_behavior.rs
@@ -207,6 +207,7 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                     &join_struct,
                     &read_data.lazy_update,
                     &read_data.dt,
+                    &read_data.time,
                     &read_data.msm,
                     &read_data.ability_map,
                 );
@@ -226,6 +227,7 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                 &join_struct,
                 &read_data.lazy_update,
                 &read_data.dt,
+                &read_data.time,
                 &read_data.msm,
                 &read_data.ability_map,
             );
diff --git a/server/agent/src/action_nodes.rs b/server/agent/src/action_nodes.rs
index 257e8f947b..9a18248732 100644
--- a/server/agent/src/action_nodes.rs
+++ b/server/agent/src/action_nodes.rs
@@ -558,8 +558,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                             Effect::Buff(BuffEffect { kind, data, .. })
                                 if matches!(kind, Regeneration | Saturation | Potion) =>
                             {
-                                value += data.strength
-                                    * data.duration.map_or(0.0, |d| d.as_secs() as f32);
+                                value += data.strength * data.duration.map_or(0.0, |d| d as f32);
                             },
                             Effect::Buff(BuffEffect { kind, .. })
                                 if matches!(kind, PotionSickness) =>
diff --git a/server/src/client.rs b/server/src/client.rs
index b8e2ca01fc..bd6ec33458 100644
--- a/server/src/client.rs
+++ b/server/src/client.rs
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ impl Client {
                     | ServerGeneral::ChatMsg(_)
                     | ServerGeneral::ChatMode(_)
                     | ServerGeneral::SetPlayerEntity(_)
-                    | ServerGeneral::TimeOfDay(_, _)
+                    | ServerGeneral::TimeOfDay(_, _, _)
                     | ServerGeneral::EntitySync(_)
                     | ServerGeneral::CompSync(_, _)
                     | ServerGeneral::CreateEntity(_)
diff --git a/server/src/cmd.rs b/server/src/cmd.rs
index 829668b8d4..747d610413 100644
--- a/server/src/cmd.rs
+++ b/server/src/cmd.rs
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ use common_net::{
     sync::WorldSyncExt,
 };
 use common_state::{BuildAreaError, BuildAreas};
-use core::{cmp::Ordering, convert::TryFrom, time::Duration};
+use core::{cmp::Ordering, convert::TryFrom};
 use hashbrown::{HashMap, HashSet};
 use humantime::Duration as HumanDuration;
 use rand::{thread_rng, Rng};
@@ -1045,6 +1045,7 @@ fn handle_time(
     };
 
     server.state.mut_resource::<TimeOfDay>().0 = new_time;
+    let time = server.state.ecs().read_resource::<Time>();
 
     // Update all clients with the new TimeOfDay (without this they would have to
     // wait for the next 100th tick to receive the update).
@@ -1056,6 +1057,7 @@ fn handle_time(
             client.prepare(ServerGeneral::TimeOfDay(
                 TimeOfDay(new_time),
                 (*calendar).clone(),
+                *time,
             ))
         });
         let _ = client.send_prepared(&msg);
@@ -1476,7 +1478,7 @@ fn handle_spawn_campfire(
             Aura::new(
                 AuraKind::Buff {
                     kind: BuffKind::CampfireHeal,
-                    data: BuffData::new(0.02, Some(Duration::from_secs(1)), None),
+                    data: BuffData::new(0.02, Some(1.0), None),
                     category: BuffCategory::Natural,
                     source: BuffSource::World,
                 },
@@ -1487,7 +1489,7 @@ fn handle_spawn_campfire(
             Aura::new(
                 AuraKind::Buff {
                     kind: BuffKind::Burning,
-                    data: BuffData::new(2.0, Some(Duration::from_secs(10)), None),
+                    data: BuffData::new(2.0, Some(10.0), None),
                     category: BuffCategory::Natural,
                     source: BuffSource::World,
                 },
@@ -3516,7 +3518,7 @@ fn handle_buff(
 ) -> CmdResult<()> {
     if let (Some(buff), strength, duration) = parse_cmd_args!(args, String, f32, f64) {
         let strength = strength.unwrap_or(0.01);
-        let duration = Duration::from_secs_f64(duration.unwrap_or(1.0));
+        let duration = duration.unwrap_or(1.0);
         let buffdata = BuffData::new(strength, Some(duration), None);
         if buff != "all" {
             cast_buff(&buff, buffdata, server, target)
@@ -3535,8 +3537,15 @@ fn cast_buff(kind: &str, data: BuffData, server: &mut Server, target: EcsEntity)
     if let Some(buffkind) = parse_buffkind(kind) {
         let ecs = &server.state.ecs();
         let mut buffs_all = ecs.write_storage::<comp::Buffs>();
+        let time = ecs.read_resource::<Time>();
         if let Some(mut buffs) = buffs_all.get_mut(target) {
-            buffs.insert(Buff::new(buffkind, data, vec![], BuffSource::Command));
+            buffs.insert(Buff::new(
+                buffkind,
+                data,
+                vec![],
+                BuffSource::Command,
+                *time,
+            ));
         }
         Ok(())
     } else {
diff --git a/server/src/events/entity_creation.rs b/server/src/events/entity_creation.rs
index a472d0ab5a..c7ce44ae1b 100644
--- a/server/src/events/entity_creation.rs
+++ b/server/src/events/entity_creation.rs
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ use common::{
 };
 use common_net::{msg::ServerGeneral, sync::WorldSyncExt};
 use specs::{Builder, Entity as EcsEntity, WorldExt};
-use std::time::Duration;
 use vek::{Rgb, Vec3};
 
 use super::group_manip::update_map_markers;
@@ -285,7 +284,7 @@ pub fn handle_create_waypoint(server: &mut Server, pos: Vec3<f32>) {
             Aura::new(
                 AuraKind::Buff {
                     kind: BuffKind::CampfireHeal,
-                    data: BuffData::new(0.02, Some(Duration::from_secs(1)), None),
+                    data: BuffData::new(0.02, Some(1.0), None),
                     category: BuffCategory::Natural,
                     source: BuffSource::World,
                 },
@@ -296,7 +295,7 @@ pub fn handle_create_waypoint(server: &mut Server, pos: Vec3<f32>) {
             Aura::new(
                 AuraKind::Buff {
                     kind: BuffKind::Burning,
-                    data: BuffData::new(2.0, Some(Duration::from_secs(10)), None),
+                    data: BuffData::new(2.0, Some(10.0), None),
                     category: BuffCategory::Natural,
                     source: BuffSource::World,
                 },
diff --git a/server/src/events/entity_manipulation.rs b/server/src/events/entity_manipulation.rs
index 74354f083c..cd0ec98b08 100644
--- a/server/src/events/entity_manipulation.rs
+++ b/server/src/events/entity_manipulation.rs
@@ -1310,17 +1310,19 @@ pub fn handle_parry_hook(server: &Server, defender: EcsEntity, attacker: Option<
                 .map_or(0.5, |dur| dur.as_secs_f32())
                 .max(0.5)
                 .mul(2.0);
-            let data = buff::BuffData::new(1.0, Some(Duration::from_secs_f32(duration)), None);
+            let data = buff::BuffData::new(1.0, Some(duration as f64), None);
             let source = if let Some(uid) = ecs.read_storage::<Uid>().get(defender) {
                 BuffSource::Character { by: *uid }
             } else {
                 BuffSource::World
             };
+            let time = ecs.read_resource::<Time>();
             let buff = buff::Buff::new(
                 BuffKind::Parried,
                 data,
                 vec![buff::BuffCategory::Physical],
                 source,
+                *time,
             );
             server_eventbus.emit_now(ServerEvent::Buff {
                 entity: attacker,
diff --git a/server/src/state_ext.rs b/server/src/state_ext.rs
index 940bc1802f..59fe3cf85e 100644
--- a/server/src/state_ext.rs
+++ b/server/src/state_ext.rs
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ use specs::{
     saveload::MarkerAllocator, Builder, Entity as EcsEntity, EntityBuilder as EcsEntityBuilder,
     Join, WorldExt,
 };
-use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
+use std::time::Instant;
 use tracing::{trace, warn};
 use vek::*;
 
@@ -222,6 +222,7 @@ impl StateExt for State {
                 }
             },
             Effect::Buff(buff) => {
+                let time = self.ecs().read_resource::<Time>();
                 self.ecs()
                     .write_storage::<comp::Buffs>()
                     .get_mut(entity)
@@ -231,6 +232,7 @@ impl StateExt for State {
                             buff.data,
                             buff.cat_ids,
                             comp::BuffSource::Item,
+                            *time,
                         ))
                     });
             },
@@ -431,7 +433,7 @@ impl StateExt for State {
             .with(Auras::new(vec![Aura::new(
                 AuraKind::Buff {
                     kind: BuffKind::Invulnerability,
-                    data: BuffData::new(1.0, Some(Duration::from_secs(1)), None),
+                    data: BuffData::new(1.0, Some(1.0), None),
                     category: BuffCategory::Natural,
                     source: BuffSource::World,
                 },
diff --git a/server/src/sys/entity_sync.rs b/server/src/sys/entity_sync.rs
index 7d7bf4ca16..c2c246e61c 100644
--- a/server/src/sys/entity_sync.rs
+++ b/server/src/sys/entity_sync.rs
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ use common::{
     event::EventBus,
     outcome::Outcome,
     region::{Event as RegionEvent, RegionMap},
-    resources::{PlayerPhysicsSettings, TimeOfDay},
+    resources::{PlayerPhysicsSettings, Time, TimeOfDay},
     terrain::TerrainChunkSize,
     uid::Uid,
     vol::RectVolSize,
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
         Read<'a, PlayerPhysicsSettings>,
         TrackedStorages<'a>,
         ReadExpect<'a, TimeOfDay>,
+        ReadExpect<'a, Time>,
         ReadExpect<'a, Calendar>,
         ReadExpect<'a, RegionMap>,
         ReadExpect<'a, UpdateTrackers>,
@@ -64,6 +65,7 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
             player_physics_settings,
             tracked_storages,
             time_of_day,
+            time,
             calendar,
             region_map,
             trackers,
@@ -416,7 +418,11 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
             let mut tod_lazymsg = None;
             for client in (&clients).join() {
                 let msg = tod_lazymsg.unwrap_or_else(|| {
-                    client.prepare(ServerGeneral::TimeOfDay(*time_of_day, (*calendar).clone()))
+                    client.prepare(ServerGeneral::TimeOfDay(
+                        *time_of_day,
+                        (*calendar).clone(),
+                        *time,
+                    ))
                 });
                 // We don't care much about stream errors here since they could just represent
                 // network disconnection, which is handled elsewhere.
diff --git a/voxygen/egui/src/lib.rs b/voxygen/egui/src/lib.rs
index ca8e76dac4..edc231044d 100644
--- a/voxygen/egui/src/lib.rs
+++ b/voxygen/egui/src/lib.rs
@@ -645,8 +645,8 @@ fn selected_entity_window(
                                 buffs.buffs.iter().for_each(|(_, v)| {
                                     ui.label(format!("{:?}", v.kind));
                                     ui.label(
-                                        v.time.map_or("-".to_string(), |time| {
-                                            format!("{:?}", time)
+                                        v.end_time.map_or("-".to_string(), |end| {
+                                            format!("{:?}", end.0 - v.start_time.0)
                                         }),
                                     );
                                     ui.label(format!("{:?}", v.source));
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/buffs.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/buffs.rs
index 6caa17d619..9cbd474924 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/buffs.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/buffs.rs
@@ -9,7 +9,10 @@ use crate::{
 };
 use i18n::Localization;
 
-use common::comp::{BuffKind, Buffs, CharacterState, Energy, Health};
+use common::{
+    comp::{BuffKind, Buffs, CharacterState, Energy, Health},
+    resources::Time,
+};
 use conrod_core::{
     color,
     image::Id,
@@ -49,6 +52,7 @@ pub struct BuffsBar<'a> {
     global_state: &'a GlobalState,
     health: &'a Health,
     energy: &'a Energy,
+    time: &'a Time,
 }
 
 impl<'a> BuffsBar<'a> {
@@ -64,6 +68,7 @@ impl<'a> BuffsBar<'a> {
         global_state: &'a GlobalState,
         health: &'a Health,
         energy: &'a Energy,
+        time: &'a Time,
     ) -> Self {
         Self {
             imgs,
@@ -78,6 +83,7 @@ impl<'a> BuffsBar<'a> {
             global_state,
             health,
             energy,
+            time,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -219,10 +225,9 @@ impl<'a> Widget for BuffsBar<'a> {
                 .enumerate()
                 .for_each(|(i, (((id, timer_id), mult_id), buff))| {
                     let max_duration = buff.kind.max_duration();
-                    let current_duration = buff.dur;
+                    let current_duration = buff.end_time.map(|end| end - self.time.0);
                     let duration_percentage = current_duration.map_or(1000.0, |cur| {
-                        max_duration
-                            .map_or(1000.0, |max| cur.as_secs_f32() / max.as_secs_f32() * 1000.0)
+                        max_duration.map_or(1000.0, |max| cur / max * 1000.0)
                     }) as u32; // Percentage to determine which frame of the timer overlay is displayed
                     let buff_img = buff.kind.image(self.imgs);
                     let buff_widget = Image::new(buff_img).w_h(40.0, 40.0);
@@ -236,13 +241,11 @@ impl<'a> Widget for BuffsBar<'a> {
                     );
 
                     buff_widget
-                        .color(
-                            if current_duration.map_or(false, |cur| cur.as_secs_f32() < 10.0) {
-                                Some(pulsating_col)
-                            } else {
-                                Some(norm_col)
-                            },
-                        )
+                        .color(if current_duration.map_or(false, |cur| cur < 10.0) {
+                            Some(pulsating_col)
+                        } else {
+                            Some(norm_col)
+                        })
                         .set(*id, ui);
                     if buff.multiplicity() > 1 {
                         Rectangle::fill_with([0.0, 0.0], MULTIPLICITY_COLOR.plain_contrast())
@@ -260,7 +263,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for BuffsBar<'a> {
                     }
                     // Create Buff tooltip
                     let (title, desc_txt) = buff.kind.title_description(localized_strings);
-                    let remaining_time = buff.get_buff_time();
+                    let remaining_time = buff.get_buff_time(*self.time);
                     let click_to_remove =
                         format!("<{}>", &localized_strings.get_msg("buff-remove"));
                     let desc = format!("{}\n\n{}\n\n{}", desc_txt, remaining_time, click_to_remove);
@@ -304,10 +307,9 @@ impl<'a> Widget for BuffsBar<'a> {
                 .enumerate()
                 .for_each(|(i, (((id, timer_id), mult_id), debuff))| {
                     let max_duration = debuff.kind.max_duration();
-                    let current_duration = debuff.dur;
+                    let current_duration = debuff.end_time.map(|end| end - self.time.0);
                     let duration_percentage = current_duration.map_or(1000.0, |cur| {
-                        max_duration
-                            .map_or(1000.0, |max| cur.as_secs_f32() / max.as_secs_f32() * 1000.0)
+                        max_duration.map_or(1000.0, |max| cur / max * 1000.0)
                     }) as u32; // Percentage to determine which frame of the timer overlay is displayed
                     let debuff_img = debuff.kind.image(self.imgs);
                     let debuff_widget = Image::new(debuff_img).w_h(40.0, 40.0);
@@ -321,13 +323,11 @@ impl<'a> Widget for BuffsBar<'a> {
                     );
 
                     debuff_widget
-                        .color(
-                            if current_duration.map_or(false, |cur| cur.as_secs_f32() < 10.0) {
-                                Some(pulsating_col)
-                            } else {
-                                Some(norm_col)
-                            },
-                        )
+                        .color(if current_duration.map_or(false, |cur| cur < 10.0) {
+                            Some(pulsating_col)
+                        } else {
+                            Some(norm_col)
+                        })
                         .set(*id, ui);
                     if debuff.multiplicity() > 1 {
                         Rectangle::fill_with([0.0, 0.0], MULTIPLICITY_COLOR.plain_contrast())
@@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for BuffsBar<'a> {
                     }
                     // Create Debuff tooltip
                     let (title, desc_txt) = debuff.kind.title_description(localized_strings);
-                    let remaining_time = debuff.get_buff_time();
+                    let remaining_time = debuff.get_buff_time(*self.time);
                     let desc = format!("{}\n\n{}", desc_txt, remaining_time);
                     Image::new(self.get_duration_image(duration_percentage))
                         .w_h(40.0, 40.0)
@@ -405,11 +405,10 @@ impl<'a> Widget for BuffsBar<'a> {
             buff_vec.iter().enumerate().for_each(
                 |(i, ((((id, timer_id), txt_id), mult_id), buff))| {
                     let max_duration = buff.kind.max_duration();
-                    let current_duration = buff.dur;
+                    let current_duration = buff.end_time.map(|end| end - self.time.0);
                     // Percentage to determine which frame of the timer overlay is displayed
                     let duration_percentage = current_duration.map_or(1000.0, |cur| {
-                        max_duration
-                            .map_or(1000.0, |max| cur.as_secs_f32() / max.as_secs_f32() * 1000.0)
+                        max_duration.map_or(1000.0, |max| cur / max * 1000.0)
                     }) as u32;
                     let buff_img = buff.kind.image(self.imgs);
                     let buff_widget = Image::new(buff_img).w_h(40.0, 40.0);
@@ -422,13 +421,11 @@ impl<'a> Widget for BuffsBar<'a> {
                         0.0 + x as f64 * (42.0),
                     );
                     buff_widget
-                        .color(
-                            if current_duration.map_or(false, |cur| cur.as_secs_f32() < 10.0) {
-                                Some(pulsating_col)
-                            } else {
-                                Some(norm_col)
-                            },
-                        )
+                        .color(if current_duration.map_or(false, |cur| cur < 10.0) {
+                            Some(pulsating_col)
+                        } else {
+                            Some(norm_col)
+                        })
                         .set(*id, ui);
                     if buff.multiplicity() > 1 {
                         Rectangle::fill_with([0.0, 0.0], MULTIPLICITY_COLOR.plain_contrast())
@@ -446,7 +443,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for BuffsBar<'a> {
                     }
                     // Create Buff tooltip
                     let (title, desc_txt) = buff.kind.title_description(localized_strings);
-                    let remaining_time = buff.get_buff_time();
+                    let remaining_time = buff.get_buff_time(*self.time);
                     let click_to_remove =
                         format!("<{}>", &localized_strings.get_msg("buff-remove"));
                     let desc = if buff.is_buff {
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/group.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/group.rs
index c826a979f6..432565dde9 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/group.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/group.rs
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ use client::{self, Client};
 use common::{
     combat,
     comp::{group::Role, inventory::item::MaterialStatManifest, invite::InviteKind, Stats},
+    resources::Time,
     uid::{Uid, UidAllocator},
 };
 use common_net::sync::WorldSyncExt;
@@ -83,6 +84,7 @@ pub struct Group<'a> {
     global_state: &'a GlobalState,
     tooltip_manager: &'a mut TooltipManager,
     msm: &'a MaterialStatManifest,
+    time: &'a Time,
 
     #[conrod(common_builder)]
     common: widget::CommonBuilder,
@@ -101,6 +103,7 @@ impl<'a> Group<'a> {
         global_state: &'a GlobalState,
         tooltip_manager: &'a mut TooltipManager,
         msm: &'a MaterialStatManifest,
+        time: &'a Time,
     ) -> Self {
         Self {
             show,
@@ -114,6 +117,7 @@ impl<'a> Group<'a> {
             global_state,
             tooltip_manager,
             msm,
+            time,
             common: widget::CommonBuilder::default(),
         }
     }
@@ -532,11 +536,9 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Group<'a> {
                                 let max_duration = buff.kind.max_duration();
                                 let pulsating_col = Color::Rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, buff_ani);
                                 let norm_col = Color::Rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0);
-                                let current_duration = buff.dur;
+                                let current_duration = buff.end_time.map(|end| end - self.time.0);
                                 let duration_percentage = current_duration.map_or(1000.0, |cur| {
-                                    max_duration.map_or(1000.0, |max| {
-                                        cur.as_secs_f32() / max.as_secs_f32() * 1000.0
-                                    })
+                                    max_duration.map_or(1000.0, |max| cur / max * 1000.0)
                                 }) as u32; // Percentage to determine which frame of the timer overlay is displayed
                                 let buff_img = buff.kind.image(self.imgs);
                                 let buff_widget = Image::new(buff_img).w_h(15.0, 15.0);
@@ -551,20 +553,16 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Group<'a> {
                                 };
                                 prev_id = Some(id);
                                 buff_widget
-                                    .color(
-                                        if current_duration
-                                            .map_or(false, |cur| cur.as_secs_f32() < 10.0)
-                                        {
-                                            Some(pulsating_col)
-                                        } else {
-                                            Some(norm_col)
-                                        },
-                                    )
+                                    .color(if current_duration.map_or(false, |cur| cur < 10.0) {
+                                        Some(pulsating_col)
+                                    } else {
+                                        Some(norm_col)
+                                    })
                                     .set(id, ui);
                                 // Create Buff tooltip
                                 let (title, desc_txt) =
                                     buff.kind.title_description(localized_strings);
-                                let remaining_time = buff.get_buff_time();
+                                let remaining_time = buff.get_buff_time(*self.time);
                                 let desc = format!("{}\n\n{}", desc_txt, remaining_time);
                                 Image::new(match duration_percentage as u64 {
                                     875..=1000 => self.imgs.nothing, // 8/8
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs
index 159fb4867c..9b03d4b472 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs
@@ -104,6 +104,7 @@ use common::{
     link::Is,
     mounting::Mount,
     outcome::Outcome,
+    resources::Time,
     slowjob::SlowJobPool,
     terrain::{SpriteKind, TerrainChunk, UnlockKind},
     trade::{ReducedInventory, TradeAction},
@@ -481,7 +482,7 @@ impl<'a> BuffIconKind<'a> {
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn max_duration(&self) -> Option<Duration> {
+    pub fn max_duration(&self) -> Option<f64> {
         match self {
             Self::Buff { data, .. } => data.duration,
             Self::Ability { .. } => None,
@@ -563,7 +564,7 @@ impl<'a> Eq for BuffIconKind<'a> {}
 pub struct BuffIcon<'a> {
     kind: BuffIconKind<'a>,
     is_buff: bool,
-    dur: Option<Duration>,
+    end_time: Option<f64>,
 }
 
 impl<'a> BuffIcon<'a> {
@@ -574,9 +575,9 @@ impl<'a> BuffIcon<'a> {
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn get_buff_time(&self) -> String {
-        if let Some(dur) = self.dur {
-            format!("{:.0}s", dur.as_secs_f32())
+    pub fn get_buff_time(&self, time: Time) -> String {
+        if let Some(end) = self.end_time {
+            format!("{:.0}s", end - time.0)
         } else {
             "".to_string()
         }
@@ -600,7 +601,7 @@ impl<'a> BuffIcon<'a> {
             Some(BuffIcon {
                 kind: BuffIconKind::Ability { ability_id: id },
                 is_buff: true,
-                dur: None,
+                end_time: None,
             })
         } else {
             None
@@ -619,7 +620,7 @@ impl<'a> BuffIcon<'a> {
                 multiplicity: count,
             },
             is_buff: buff.kind.is_buff(),
-            dur: buff.time,
+            end_time: buff.end_time.map(|end| end.0),
         })
     }
 }
@@ -1491,6 +1492,7 @@ impl Hud {
             let alignments = ecs.read_storage::<comp::Alignment>();
             let is_mount = ecs.read_storage::<Is<Mount>>();
             let char_states = ecs.read_storage::<comp::CharacterState>();
+            let time = ecs.read_resource::<Time>();
 
             // Check if there was a persistence load error of the skillset, and if so
             // display a dialog prompt
@@ -2335,6 +2337,7 @@ impl Hud {
                         },
                         _ => Vec::new(),
                     },
+                    &time,
                 )
                 .x_y(0.0, 100.0)
                 .position_ingame(ingame_pos)
@@ -2814,6 +2817,7 @@ impl Hud {
         let buffs = ecs.read_storage::<comp::Buffs>();
         let char_states = ecs.read_storage::<comp::CharacterState>();
         let msm = ecs.read_resource::<MaterialStatManifest>();
+        let time = ecs.read_resource::<Time>();
 
         match Buttons::new(
             &self.imgs,
@@ -2845,6 +2849,7 @@ impl Hud {
             global_state,
             tooltip_manager,
             &msm,
+            &time,
         )
         .set(self.ids.group_window, ui_widgets)
         {
@@ -2928,6 +2933,7 @@ impl Hud {
         let bodies = ecs.read_storage::<comp::Body>();
         let poises = ecs.read_storage::<comp::Poise>();
         let combos = ecs.read_storage::<comp::Combo>();
+        let time = ecs.read_resource::<Time>();
         // Combo floater stuffs
         self.floaters.combo_floater = self.floaters.combo_floater.map(|mut f| {
             f.timer -= dt.as_secs_f64();
@@ -3116,6 +3122,7 @@ impl Hud {
                 global_state,
                 health,
                 energy,
+                &time,
             )
             .set(self.ids.buffs, ui_widgets)
             {
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/overhead.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/overhead.rs
index da9aa86c07..5dca4c36fe 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/overhead.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/overhead.rs
@@ -9,7 +9,10 @@ use crate::{
     settings::{ControlSettings, InterfaceSettings},
     ui::{fonts::Fonts, Ingameable},
 };
-use common::comp::{Buffs, CharacterState, Energy, Health, SpeechBubble, SpeechBubbleType};
+use common::{
+    comp::{Buffs, CharacterState, Energy, Health, SpeechBubble, SpeechBubbleType},
+    resources::Time,
+};
 use conrod_core::{
     color,
     position::Align,
@@ -96,6 +99,7 @@ pub struct Overhead<'a> {
     fonts: &'a Fonts,
     key_layout: &'a Option<KeyLayout>,
     interaction_options: Vec<(GameInput, String)>,
+    time: &'a Time,
 
     #[conrod(common_builder)]
     common: widget::CommonBuilder,
@@ -115,6 +119,7 @@ impl<'a> Overhead<'a> {
         fonts: &'a Fonts,
         key_layout: &'a Option<KeyLayout>,
         interaction_options: Vec<(GameInput, String)>,
+        time: &'a Time,
     ) -> Self {
         Self {
             info,
@@ -128,6 +133,7 @@ impl<'a> Overhead<'a> {
             fonts,
             key_layout,
             interaction_options,
+            time,
             common: widget::CommonBuilder::default(),
         }
     }
@@ -264,11 +270,9 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Overhead<'a> {
                     .for_each(|(i, ((id, timer_id), buff))| {
                         // Limit displayed buffs
                         let max_duration = buff.kind.max_duration();
-                        let current_duration = buff.dur;
+                        let current_duration = buff.end_time.map(|end| end - self.time.0);
                         let duration_percentage = current_duration.map_or(1000.0, |cur| {
-                            max_duration.map_or(1000.0, |max| {
-                                cur.as_secs_f32() / max.as_secs_f32() * 1000.0
-                            })
+                            max_duration.map_or(1000.0, |max| cur / max * 1000.0)
                         }) as u32; // Percentage to determine which frame of the timer overlay is displayed
                         let buff_img = buff.kind.image(self.imgs);
                         let buff_widget = Image::new(buff_img).w_h(20.0, 20.0);
@@ -281,13 +285,11 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Overhead<'a> {
                             0.0 + x as f64 * (21.0),
                         );
                         buff_widget
-                            .color(
-                                if current_duration.map_or(false, |cur| cur.as_secs_f32() < 10.0) {
-                                    Some(pulsating_col)
-                                } else {
-                                    Some(norm_col)
-                                },
-                            )
+                            .color(if current_duration.map_or(false, |cur| cur < 10.0) {
+                                Some(pulsating_col)
+                            } else {
+                                Some(norm_col)
+                            })
                             .set(id, ui);
 
                         Image::new(match duration_percentage as u64 {
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs
index 2a4286d33c..f50b8eba17 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ pub fn consumable_desc(effects: &[Effect], i18n: &Localization) -> Vec<String> {
         let mut description = String::new();
         if let Effect::Buff(buff) = effect {
             let strength = buff.data.strength;
-            let dur_secs = buff.data.duration.map(|d| d.as_secs_f32());
+            let dur_secs = buff.data.duration.map(|d| d as f32);
             let str_total = dur_secs.map_or(strength, |secs| strength * secs);
 
             let format_float =
diff --git a/voxygen/src/scene/particle.rs b/voxygen/src/scene/particle.rs
index c6bdfd948f..c8001f2887 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/scene/particle.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/scene/particle.rs
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ use common::{
     },
     figure::Segment,
     outcome::Outcome,
-    resources::DeltaTime,
+    resources::{DeltaTime, Time},
     spiral::Spiral2d,
     states::{self, utils::StageSection},
     terrain::{Block, SpriteKind, TerrainChunk, TerrainGrid},
@@ -1301,7 +1301,7 @@ impl ParticleMgr {
                             .iter()
                             .filter_map(|id| buffs.buffs.get(id))
                             .any(|buff| {
-                                matches!(buff.elapsed(), Some(dur) if Duration::from_secs(1) <= dur && dur <= Duration::from_secs_f32(1.5))
+                                matches!(buff.elapsed(Time(time)), dur if (1.0..=1.5).contains(&dur))
                             })
                         {
                             multiplicity = 1;