diff --git a/maps/pirates/crew.lua b/maps/pirates/crew.lua
index e287f8b67..433334deb 100644
--- a/maps/pirates/crew.lua
+++ b/maps/pirates/crew.lua
@@ -1052,12 +1052,12 @@ function Public.reset_crew_and_enemy_force(id)
 	-- crew_force.technologies['productivity-module-3'].enabled = false
 
 	-- crew_force.technologies['speed-module'].enabled = true
-	-- crew_force.technologies['speed-module-2'].enabled = false
-	-- crew_force.technologies['speed-module-3'].enabled = false
+	crew_force.technologies['speed-module-2'].enabled = false
+	crew_force.technologies['speed-module-3'].enabled = false
 	-- crew_force.technologies['efficiency-module'].enabled = true
 	-- crew_force.technologies['efficiency-module-2'].enabled = false
 	-- crew_force.technologies['efficiency-module-3'].enabled = false
-	-- crew_force.technologies['automation-3'].enabled = false
+	crew_force.technologies['automation-3'].enabled = false
 	-- crew_force.technologies['rocket-silo'].enabled = false --Probably need to disable this tech if we're playing on space age
 	-- crew_force.technologies['space-scienkce-pack'].enabled = false
 	-- crew_force.technologies['mining-productivity-3'].enabled = false
@@ -1128,6 +1128,7 @@ function Public.disable_recipes(crew_force)
 
 	crew_force.recipes['speed-module-2'].enabled = false
 	crew_force.recipes['speed-module-3'].enabled = false
+	crew_force.recipes['assembling-machine-3'].enabled = false
 end
 
 return Public
diff --git a/maps/pirates/roles/tick_functions.lua b/maps/pirates/roles/tick_functions.lua
index 8b98ffc96..a1c26d091 100644
--- a/maps/pirates/roles/tick_functions.lua
+++ b/maps/pirates/roles/tick_functions.lua
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ local Common = require('maps.pirates.common')
 local CoreData = require('maps.pirates.coredata')
 local Math = require('maps.pirates.math')
 local _inspect = require('utils.inspect').inspect
+local PlayerModifiers = require('utils.player_modifiers')
 
 local Public = {}
 
@@ -314,13 +315,13 @@ function Public.update_character_properties(tick_interval)
 				-- end
 
 				if class == Classes.enum.FISHERMAN then
-					character.character_reach_distance_bonus = Balance.fisherman_reach_bonus
+					PlayerModifiers.update_single_modifier(player, 'character_reach_distance_bonus', 'pirates', Balance.fisherman_reach_bonus)
 				elseif class == Classes.enum.MASTER_ANGLER then
-					character.character_reach_distance_bonus = Balance.master_angler_reach_bonus
+					PlayerModifiers.update_single_modifier(player, 'character_reach_distance_bonus', 'pirates', Balance.master_angler_reach_bonus)
 				elseif class == Classes.enum.DREDGER then
-					character.character_reach_distance_bonus = Balance.dredger_reach_bonus
+					PlayerModifiers.update_single_modifier(player, 'character_reach_distance_bonus', 'pirates', Balance.dredger_reach_bonus)
 				else
-					character.character_reach_distance_bonus = 0
+					PlayerModifiers.update_single_modifier(player, 'character_reach_distance_bonus', 'pirates', 0)
 				end
 
 				if class == Classes.enum.SCOUT then
@@ -357,7 +358,7 @@ function Public.update_character_properties(tick_interval)
 				end
 			end
 
-			character.character_running_speed_modifier = speed_boost - 1
+			PlayerModifiers.update_single_modifier(player, 'character_running_speed_modifier', 'pirates', speed_boost - 1)
 
 			-- If they're a SAMURAI or HATAMOTO, and have a weapon equipped, unequip it:
 			if class == Classes.enum.SAMURAI or class == Classes.enum.HATAMOTO then