diff --git a/LazyPrune/LazyPrune.csproj b/LazyPrune/LazyPrune.csproj
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bec5b03
--- /dev/null
+++ b/LazyPrune/LazyPrune.csproj
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <RootNamespace>LoadedObjectHack</RootNamespace>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+</Project>
diff --git a/LazyPrune/Main.cs b/LazyPrune/Main.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f7b186c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/LazyPrune/Main.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,128 @@
+using ABI_RC.Core.IO;
+using ABI_RC.Systems.GameEventSystem;
+using MelonLoader;
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace NAK.LazyPrune;
+
+public class LazyPrune : MelonMod
+{
+    private static MelonLogger.Instance Logger;
+
+    //private const int MAX_OBJECTS_UNLOADED_AT_ONCE = 5; // just to alleviate hitch on mass destruction
+    private const float OBJECT_CACHE_TIMEOUT = 3f; // minutes
+    private static readonly Dictionary<CVRObjectLoader.LoadedObject, float> _loadedObjects = new();
+
+    private static string _lastLoadedWorld;
+    
+    public override void OnInitializeMelon()
+    {
+        Logger = LoggerInstance;
+        
+        // every minute, check for objects to prune
+        SchedulerSystem.AddJob(CheckForObjectsToPrune, 1f, 60f, -1);
+        
+        // listen for world load
+        CVRGameEventSystem.World.OnLoad.AddListener(OnWorldLoaded);
+        
+        // listen for local avatar load/clear events
+        CVRGameEventSystem.Avatar.OnLocalAvatarLoad.AddListener((avatar) => OnObjectCreated(avatar.loadedObject));
+        CVRGameEventSystem.Avatar.OnLocalAvatarClear.AddListener((avatar) => OnObjectDestroyed(avatar ? avatar.loadedObject : null));
+        
+        // listen for remote avatar load/clear events
+        CVRGameEventSystem.Avatar.OnRemoteAvatarLoad.AddListener((_, avatar) => OnObjectCreated(avatar.loadedObject));
+        CVRGameEventSystem.Avatar.OnRemoteAvatarClear.AddListener((_, avatar) => OnObjectDestroyed(avatar != null ? avatar.loadedObject : null));
+        
+        // listen for spawnable instantiate/destroy events
+        CVRGameEventSystem.Spawnable.OnInstantiate.AddListener((_, spawnable) => OnObjectCreated(spawnable.loadedObject));
+        CVRGameEventSystem.Spawnable.OnDestroy.AddListener((_, spawnable) => OnObjectDestroyed(spawnable != null ? spawnable.loadedObject : null));
+    }
+
+    #region Game Events
+    
+    private static void OnWorldLoaded(string guid)
+    {
+        if (_lastLoadedWorld != guid)
+            ForcePrunePendingObjects();
+        
+        _lastLoadedWorld = guid;
+    }
+    
+    private static void OnObjectCreated(CVRObjectLoader.LoadedObject loadedObject)
+    {
+        if (loadedObject == null)
+            return; // uhh
+        
+        if (_loadedObjects.ContainsKey(loadedObject))
+        {
+            _loadedObjects[loadedObject] = -1; // mark as ineligible for pruning
+            return; // already in cache
+        }
+        
+        loadedObject.refCount++; // increment ref count
+        _loadedObjects.Add(loadedObject, -1); // mark as ineligible for pruning
+    }
+    
+    private static void OnObjectDestroyed(CVRObjectLoader.LoadedObject loadedObject)
+    {
+        if (loadedObject == null)
+            return; // handled by AttemptPruneObject
+        
+        if (loadedObject.refCount > 2) 
+            return; // we added our own ref, so begin death count at 2 (decrements one more after this callback)
+        
+        if (_loadedObjects.ContainsKey(loadedObject))
+            _loadedObjects[loadedObject] = Time.time + OBJECT_CACHE_TIMEOUT * 60f;
+    }
+    
+    #endregion Game Events
+
+    #region Lazy Pruning
+    
+    private static void ForcePrunePendingObjects()
+    {
+        for (int i = _loadedObjects.Count - 1; i >= 0; i--)
+        {
+            (CVRObjectLoader.LoadedObject loadedObject, var killTime) = _loadedObjects.ElementAt(i);
+            if (killTime > 0) AttemptPruneObject(loadedObject); // prune all pending objects
+        }
+    }
+    
+    private static void CheckForObjectsToPrune()
+    {
+        //int unloaded = 0;
+        float time = Time.time;
+        for (int i = _loadedObjects.Count - 1; i >= 0; i--)
+        {
+            (CVRObjectLoader.LoadedObject loadedObject, var killTime) = _loadedObjects.ElementAt(i);
+            if (!(killTime < time)) continue;
+            AttemptPruneObject(loadedObject); // prune expired objects
+            //if (unloaded++ >= MAX_OBJECTS_UNLOADED_AT_ONCE) break; // limit unloads per check
+        }
+    }
+    
+    private static void AttemptPruneObject(CVRObjectLoader.LoadedObject loadedObject)
+    {
+        if (loadedObject == null)
+        {
+            Logger.Error("Attempted to prune null object. This happens on initial load sometimes.");
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        if (loadedObject.refCount > 1)
+        {
+            Logger.Error($"Object {loadedObject.prefabName} has ref count {loadedObject.refCount}, expected 1");
+            _loadedObjects[loadedObject] = -1; // mark as ineligible for pruning ???
+            return; // is something somehow holding a reference?
+        }
+        
+        Logger.Msg($"Pruning object {loadedObject.prefabName}");
+        _loadedObjects.Remove(loadedObject); // remove from cache
+        
+        loadedObject.refCount--; // decrement ref count
+        if (CVRObjectLoader.Instance != null) // provoke destruction
+            CVRObjectLoader.Instance.CheckForDestruction(loadedObject);
+    }
+    
+    #endregion Lazy Pruning
+}
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diff --git a/LazyPrune/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs b/LazyPrune/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..44dffc5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/LazyPrune/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+using MelonLoader;
+using NAK.LazyPrune.Properties;
+using System.Reflection;
+
+[assembly: AssemblyVersion(AssemblyInfoParams.Version)]
+[assembly: AssemblyFileVersion(AssemblyInfoParams.Version)]
+[assembly: AssemblyInformationalVersion(AssemblyInfoParams.Version)]
+[assembly: AssemblyTitle(nameof(NAK.LazyPrune))]
+[assembly: AssemblyCompany(AssemblyInfoParams.Author)]
+[assembly: AssemblyProduct(nameof(NAK.LazyPrune))]
+
+[assembly: MelonInfo(
+    typeof(NAK.LazyPrune.LazyPrune),
+    nameof(NAK.LazyPrune),
+    AssemblyInfoParams.Version,
+    AssemblyInfoParams.Author,
+    downloadLink: "https://github.com/NotAKidOnSteam/NAK_CVR_Mods/tree/main/LazyPrune"
+)]
+
+[assembly: MelonGame("Alpha Blend Interactive", "ChilloutVR")]
+[assembly: MelonPlatform(MelonPlatformAttribute.CompatiblePlatforms.WINDOWS_X64)]
+[assembly: MelonPlatformDomain(MelonPlatformDomainAttribute.CompatibleDomains.MONO)]
+[assembly: HarmonyDontPatchAll]
+
+namespace NAK.LazyPrune.Properties;
+internal static class AssemblyInfoParams
+{
+    public const string Version = "1.0.0";
+    public const string Author = "NotAKidoS";
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/LazyPrune/README.md b/LazyPrune/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0f03252
--- /dev/null
+++ b/LazyPrune/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+# LazyPrune
+
+Prevents loaded objects from immediately unloading on destruction. Should prevent needlessly unloading & reloading all avatars/props on world rejoin or GS reconnection.
+
+Unused objects are pruned after 3 minutes, or when loading into a different world.
+
+---
+
+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/LazyPrune/format.json b/LazyPrune/format.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f921e3c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/LazyPrune/format.json
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+{
+  "_id": -1,
+  "name": "LazyPrune",
+  "modversion": "1.0.0",
+  "gameversion": "2024r175",
+  "loaderversion": "0.6.1",
+  "modtype": "Mod",
+  "author": "NotAKidoS",
+  "description": "Prevents loaded objects from immediately unloading on destruction. Should prevent needlessly unloading & reloading all avatars/props on world rejoin or GS reconnection.\n\nUnused objects are pruned after 3 minutes, or when loading into a different world.",
+  "searchtags": [
+    "cache",
+    "prune",
+    "bundle",
+    "download",
+    "load",
+  ],
+  "requirements": [
+    "None"
+  ],
+  "downloadlink": "https://github.com/NotAKidOnSteam/NAK_CVR_Mods/releases/download/r30/LazyPrune.dll",
+  "sourcelink": "https://github.com/NotAKidOnSteam/NAK_CVR_Mods/tree/main/LazyPrune/",
+  "changelog": "- Initial Release",
+  "embedcolor": "#1c75f1"
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/NAK_CVR_Mods.sln b/NAK_CVR_Mods.sln
index 24b7d75..f1314b6 100644
--- a/NAK_CVR_Mods.sln
+++ b/NAK_CVR_Mods.sln
@@ -53,6 +53,8 @@ Project("{FAE04EC0-301F-11D3-BF4B-00C04F79EFBC}") = "ScriptingSpoofer", "Scripti
 EndProject
 Project("{FAE04EC0-301F-11D3-BF4B-00C04F79EFBC}") = "LuaTTS", "LuaTTS\LuaTTS.csproj", "{24A069F4-4D69-4ABD-AA16-77765469245B}"
 EndProject
+Project("{FAE04EC0-301F-11D3-BF4B-00C04F79EFBC}") = "LazyPrune", "LazyPrune\LazyPrune.csproj", "{8FA6D481-5801-4E4C-822E-DE561155D22B}"
+EndProject
 Global
 	GlobalSection(SolutionConfigurationPlatforms) = preSolution
 		Debug|Any CPU = Debug|Any CPU
@@ -159,6 +161,10 @@ Global
 		{24A069F4-4D69-4ABD-AA16-77765469245B}.Debug|Any CPU.Build.0 = Debug|Any CPU
 		{24A069F4-4D69-4ABD-AA16-77765469245B}.Release|Any CPU.ActiveCfg = Release|Any CPU
 		{24A069F4-4D69-4ABD-AA16-77765469245B}.Release|Any CPU.Build.0 = Release|Any CPU
+		{8FA6D481-5801-4E4C-822E-DE561155D22B}.Debug|Any CPU.ActiveCfg = Debug|Any CPU
+		{8FA6D481-5801-4E4C-822E-DE561155D22B}.Debug|Any CPU.Build.0 = Debug|Any CPU
+		{8FA6D481-5801-4E4C-822E-DE561155D22B}.Release|Any CPU.ActiveCfg = Release|Any CPU
+		{8FA6D481-5801-4E4C-822E-DE561155D22B}.Release|Any CPU.Build.0 = Release|Any CPU
 	EndGlobalSection
 	GlobalSection(SolutionProperties) = preSolution
 		HideSolutionNode = FALSE