During February 2026, qwerltaz developed a gas damage scaling feature for the Space Station 14 repository, focusing on enhancing gameplay balance and player strategy. They implemented a configuration-driven mechanic using YAML that ties poison damage from ammonia and nitrous oxide to the quantity of gas present, replacing a static multiplier with a scalable approach via a new 'scaling: true' property. This change increased the damage multiplier from 0.25 to 1, making gas exposure more impactful and tunable for future balance adjustments. The work demonstrated careful version control and clear configuration practices, though it was limited in scope to a single feature.