diff --git a/DropPropTweak/DropPropTweak.csproj b/DropPropTweak/DropPropTweak.csproj
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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <TargetFramework>net48</TargetFramework>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Reference Include="TheClapper">
+      <HintPath>..\.ManagedLibs\TheClapper.dll</HintPath>
+    </Reference>
+  </ItemGroup>
+</Project>
diff --git a/DropPropTweak/Main.cs b/DropPropTweak/Main.cs
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+using System.Reflection;
+using ABI_RC.Core.Player;
+using ABI_RC.Core.Util;
+using HarmonyLib;
+using MelonLoader;
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace NAK.DropPropTweak;
+
+public class DropPropTweakMod : MelonMod
+{
+    public override void OnInitializeMelon()
+    {
+        HarmonyInstance.Patch( // make drop prop actually usable
+            typeof(PlayerSetup).GetMethod(nameof(PlayerSetup.DropProp),
+                BindingFlags.Public | BindingFlags.Instance),
+            new HarmonyMethod(typeof(DropPropTweakMod).GetMethod(nameof(OnDropProp),
+                BindingFlags.NonPublic | BindingFlags.Static))
+        );
+    }
+    
+    private static bool OnDropProp(string propGuid, ref PlayerSetup __instance)
+    {
+        Vector3 position = __instance.activeCam.transform.position + __instance.GetPlayerForward() * 1.5f; // 1f -> 1.5f
+
+        if (Physics.Raycast(position,
+                __instance.CharacterController.GetGravityDirection(), // align with gravity, not player up
+                out RaycastHit raycastHit, 4f, __instance.dropPlacementMask))
+        {
+            // native method passes false, so DropProp doesn't align with gravity :)
+            CVRSyncHelper.SpawnProp(propGuid, raycastHit.point.x, raycastHit.point.y, raycastHit.point.z, true);
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        // unlike original, we will still spawn prop even if raycast fails, giving the method actual utility :3
+
+        // hack- we want to align with *our* rotation, not affecting gravity
+        Vector3 ogGravity = __instance.CharacterController.GetGravityDirection();
+        __instance.CharacterController.gravity = -__instance.transform.up; // align with our rotation
+
+        // spawn prop with useTargetLocationGravity false, so it pulls our gravity dir we've modified
+        CVRSyncHelper.SpawnProp(propGuid, position.x, position.y, position.z, false);
+
+        __instance.CharacterController.gravity = ogGravity; // restore gravity
+        return false;
+    }
+
+
+}
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diff --git a/DropPropTweak/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs b/DropPropTweak/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs
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+using NAK.DropPropTweak.Properties;
+using MelonLoader;
+using System.Reflection;
+
+[assembly: AssemblyVersion(AssemblyInfoParams.Version)]
+[assembly: AssemblyFileVersion(AssemblyInfoParams.Version)]
+[assembly: AssemblyInformationalVersion(AssemblyInfoParams.Version)]
+[assembly: AssemblyTitle(nameof(NAK.DropPropTweak))]
+[assembly: AssemblyCompany(AssemblyInfoParams.Author)]
+[assembly: AssemblyProduct(nameof(NAK.DropPropTweak))]
+
+[assembly: MelonInfo(
+    typeof(NAK.DropPropTweak.DropPropTweakMod),
+    nameof(NAK.DropPropTweak),
+    AssemblyInfoParams.Version,
+    AssemblyInfoParams.Author,
+    downloadLink: "https://github.com/NotAKidOnSteam/NAK_CVR_Mods/tree/main/DropPropTweak"
+)]
+
+[assembly: MelonGame("Alpha Blend Interactive", "ChilloutVR")]
+[assembly: MelonPlatform(MelonPlatformAttribute.CompatiblePlatforms.WINDOWS_X64)]
+[assembly: MelonPlatformDomain(MelonPlatformDomainAttribute.CompatibleDomains.MONO)]
+[assembly: MelonColor(255, 246, 25, 99)] // red-pink
+[assembly: MelonAuthorColor(255, 158, 21, 32)] // red
+[assembly: HarmonyDontPatchAll]
+
+namespace NAK.DropPropTweak.Properties;
+internal static class AssemblyInfoParams
+{
+    public const string Version = "1.0.0";
+    public const string Author = "Exterrata & NotAKidoS";
+}
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diff --git a/DropPropTweak/README.md b/DropPropTweak/README.md
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+# DropPropTweak
+
+Gives the Drop Prop button more utility by allowing you to drop props in the air.
+
+---
+
+Here is the block of text where I tell you this mod is not affiliated with or endorsed by ABI. 
+https://documentation.abinteractive.net/official/legal/tos/#7-modding-our-games
+
+> This mod is an independent creation not affiliated with, supported by, or approved by Alpha Blend Interactive. 
+
+> Use of this mod is done so at the user's own risk and the creator cannot be held responsible for any issues arising from its use.
+
+> To the best of my knowledge, I have adhered to the Modding Guidelines established by Alpha Blend Interactive.
diff --git a/DropPropTweak/format.json b/DropPropTweak/format.json
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+{
+  "_id": -1,
+  "name": "DropPropTweak",
+  "modversion": "1.0.0",
+  "gameversion": "2024r175",
+  "loaderversion": "0.6.1",
+  "modtype": "Mod",
+  "author": "NotAKidoS",
+  "description": "Gives the Drop Prop button more utility by allowing you to drop props in the air.",
+  "searchtags": [
+    "prop",
+    "spawn",
+    "indicator",
+    "loading"
+  ],
+  "requirements": [
+    "None"
+  ],
+  "downloadlink": "https://github.com/NotAKidOnSteam/NAK_CVR_Mods/releases/download/r34/DropPropTweak.dll",
+  "sourcelink": "https://github.com/NotAKidOnSteam/NAK_CVR_Mods/tree/main/DropPropTweak/",
+  "changelog": "- Initial Release",
+  "embedcolor": "#f61963"
+}
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