diff --git a/NAK_CVR_Mods.sln b/NAK_CVR_Mods.sln
index 927e66a..9a1e52e 100644
--- a/NAK_CVR_Mods.sln
+++ b/NAK_CVR_Mods.sln
@@ -63,6 +63,10 @@ Project("{FAE04EC0-301F-11D3-BF4B-00C04F79EFBC}") = "OriginShift", "OriginShift\
 EndProject
 Project("{FAE04EC0-301F-11D3-BF4B-00C04F79EFBC}") = "ScrollFlight", "ScrollFlight\ScrollFlight.csproj", "{1B5D7DCB-01A4-4988-8B25-211948AEED76}"
 EndProject
+Project("{FAE04EC0-301F-11D3-BF4B-00C04F79EFBC}") = "Portals", "Portals\Portals.csproj", "{BE9629C2-8461-481C-B267-1B8A1805DCD7}"
+EndProject
+Project("{FAE04EC0-301F-11D3-BF4B-00C04F79EFBC}") = "PropSpawnTweaks", "PropSpawnTweaks\PropSpawnTweaks.csproj", "{642A2BC7-C027-4F8F-969C-EF0F867936FD}"
+EndProject
 Global
 	GlobalSection(SolutionConfigurationPlatforms) = preSolution
 		Debug|Any CPU = Debug|Any CPU
@@ -189,6 +193,14 @@ Global
 		{1B5D7DCB-01A4-4988-8B25-211948AEED76}.Debug|Any CPU.Build.0 = Debug|Any CPU
 		{1B5D7DCB-01A4-4988-8B25-211948AEED76}.Release|Any CPU.ActiveCfg = Release|Any CPU
 		{1B5D7DCB-01A4-4988-8B25-211948AEED76}.Release|Any CPU.Build.0 = Release|Any CPU
+		{BE9629C2-8461-481C-B267-1B8A1805DCD7}.Debug|Any CPU.ActiveCfg = Debug|Any CPU
+		{BE9629C2-8461-481C-B267-1B8A1805DCD7}.Debug|Any CPU.Build.0 = Debug|Any CPU
+		{BE9629C2-8461-481C-B267-1B8A1805DCD7}.Release|Any CPU.ActiveCfg = Release|Any CPU
+		{BE9629C2-8461-481C-B267-1B8A1805DCD7}.Release|Any CPU.Build.0 = Release|Any CPU
+		{642A2BC7-C027-4F8F-969C-EF0F867936FD}.Debug|Any CPU.ActiveCfg = Debug|Any CPU
+		{642A2BC7-C027-4F8F-969C-EF0F867936FD}.Debug|Any CPU.Build.0 = Debug|Any CPU
+		{642A2BC7-C027-4F8F-969C-EF0F867936FD}.Release|Any CPU.ActiveCfg = Release|Any CPU
+		{642A2BC7-C027-4F8F-969C-EF0F867936FD}.Release|Any CPU.Build.0 = Release|Any CPU
 	EndGlobalSection
 	GlobalSection(SolutionProperties) = preSolution
 		HideSolutionNode = FALSE
diff --git a/PropSpawnTweaks/Components/PropLoadingHexagon.cs b/PropSpawnTweaks/Components/PropLoadingHexagon.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a05a479
--- /dev/null
+++ b/PropSpawnTweaks/Components/PropLoadingHexagon.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace NAK.PropSpawnTweaks.Components;
+
+public class PropLoadingHexagon : MonoBehaviour
+{
+    [SerializeField] private SkinnedMeshRenderer _hexRenderer;
+    [SerializeField] private TMPro.TextMeshPro _loadingText;
+    [SerializeField] private Transform[] _hexTransforms;
+    private float _scale;
+    
+    private void Update()
+    {
+        if (_scale < 1f)
+        {
+            _scale += Time.deltaTime * 4f;
+            transform.GetChild(0).localScale = Vector3.one * _scale;
+        }
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++)
+        {
+            // give slightly different rotation to each hexagon
+            _hexTransforms[i].Rotate(Vector3.up, 30f * Time.deltaTime * (i + 1));
+        }
+    }
+    
+    public void SetLoadingText(string text)
+        => _loadingText.text = text; // SetAllDirty
+
+    public void SetLoadingShape(float value)
+        => _hexRenderer.SetBlendShapeWeight(0, value);
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/PropSpawnTweaks/Main.cs b/PropSpawnTweaks/Main.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e4d48d3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/PropSpawnTweaks/Main.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,234 @@
+using System.Reflection;
+using ABI_RC.Core.IO;
+using ABI_RC.Core.Player;
+using ABI_RC.Core.Util;
+using DarkRift;
+using HarmonyLib;
+using MelonLoader;
+using NAK.PropSpawnTweaks.Components;
+using UnityEngine;
+using Object = UnityEngine.Object;
+
+namespace NAK.PropSpawnTweaks;
+
+public class PropSpawnTweaksMod : MelonMod
+{
+    private static readonly ObjectPool<LoadingPropHex> Loading_Hex_Pool = new(0, () => new LoadingPropHex());
+    private static readonly List<LoadingPropHex> Loading_Hex_List = new();
+    private static GameObject loadingHexContainer;
+    private static GameObject loadingHexPrefab;
+
+    #region Melon Events
+
+    public override void OnInitializeMelon()
+    {
+        HarmonyInstance.Patch( // create prop placeholder container
+            typeof(PlayerSetup).GetMethod(nameof(PlayerSetup.Start),
+                BindingFlags.NonPublic | BindingFlags.Instance),
+            postfix: new HarmonyMethod(typeof(PropSpawnTweaksMod).GetMethod(nameof(OnPlayerSetupStart),
+                BindingFlags.NonPublic | BindingFlags.Static))
+        );
+        
+        HarmonyInstance.Patch( // make drop prop actually usable
+            typeof(PlayerSetup).GetMethod(nameof(PlayerSetup.DropProp),
+                BindingFlags.Public | BindingFlags.Instance),
+            new HarmonyMethod(typeof(PropSpawnTweaksMod).GetMethod(nameof(OnDropProp),
+                BindingFlags.NonPublic | BindingFlags.Static))
+        );
+
+        HarmonyInstance.Patch( // spawn prop placeholder
+            typeof(CVRSyncHelper).GetMethod(nameof(CVRSyncHelper.SpawnPropFromNetwork),
+                BindingFlags.Public | BindingFlags.Static),
+            postfix: new HarmonyMethod(typeof(PropSpawnTweaksMod).GetMethod(nameof(OnPropSpawnedFromNetwork),
+                BindingFlags.NonPublic | BindingFlags.Static))
+        );
+        
+        LoadAssetBundle();
+    }
+
+    public override void OnUpdate()
+    {
+        if (Loading_Hex_List.Count <= 0)
+            return;
+
+        for (int i = Loading_Hex_List.Count - 1; i >= 0; i--)
+        {
+            LoadingPropHex loadingHex = Loading_Hex_List[i];
+            if (loadingHex.propData == null || (loadingHex.propData.Wrapper != null
+                                                && loadingHex.propData.Spawnable != null))
+            {
+                loadingHex.Reset();
+                Loading_Hex_Pool.Give(loadingHex);
+                Loading_Hex_List.RemoveAt(i);
+                return;
+            }
+
+            loadingHex.Update();
+        }
+    }
+
+    #endregion Melon Events
+
+    #region Asset Bundle Loading
+
+    private const string LoadingHexagonAssets = "loading_hexagon.assets";
+    private const string LoadingHexagonPrefab = "Assets/Mods/PropSpawnTweaks/Loading_Hexagon_Root.prefab";
+
+    private void LoadAssetBundle()
+    {
+        LoggerInstance.Msg($"Loading required asset bundle...");
+        using Stream resourceStream = MelonAssembly.Assembly.GetManifestResourceStream(LoadingHexagonAssets);
+        using MemoryStream memoryStream = new();
+        if (resourceStream == null) {
+            LoggerInstance.Error($"Failed to load {LoadingHexagonAssets}!");
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        resourceStream.CopyTo(memoryStream);
+        AssetBundle assetBundle = AssetBundle.LoadFromMemory(memoryStream.ToArray());
+        if (assetBundle == null) {
+            LoggerInstance.Error($"Failed to load {LoadingHexagonAssets}! Asset bundle is null!");
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        loadingHexPrefab = assetBundle.LoadAsset<GameObject>(LoadingHexagonPrefab);
+        if (loadingHexPrefab == null) {
+            LoggerInstance.Error($"Failed to load {LoadingHexagonPrefab}! Prefab is null!");
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        // modify prefab so nameplate billboard tmp shader is used
+        MeshRenderer tmp = loadingHexPrefab.GetComponentInChildren<MeshRenderer>();
+        tmp.sharedMaterial.shader = Shader.Find("Alpha Blend Interactive/TextMeshPro/Mobile/Distance Field-BillboardFacing");
+        
+        LoggerInstance.Msg("Asset bundle successfully loaded!");
+    }
+
+    #endregion Asset Bundle Loading
+    
+    #region Harmony Patches
+
+    private static void OnPlayerSetupStart()
+    {
+        if (loadingHexContainer != null) return;
+        loadingHexContainer = new GameObject("NAK.LoadingHexContainer");
+        Object.DontDestroyOnLoad(loadingHexContainer);
+    }
+
+    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;
+    }
+
+    private static void OnPropSpawnedFromNetwork(Message message)
+    {
+        // thank
+        // https://feedback.abinteractive.net/p/gameeventsystem-spawnable-onload-is-kinda-useless
+
+        using DarkRiftReader reader = message.GetReader();
+        var assetId = reader.ReadString();
+        var instanceId = reader.ReadString();
+        CVRSyncHelper.PropData propData = CVRSyncHelper.Props.Find(match => match.InstanceId == instanceId);
+        if (propData == null)
+            return; // props blocked by filter or player blocks, or just broken
+
+        if (!CVRDownloadManager.Instance._downloadTasks.TryGetValue(assetId, out DownloadTask downloadTask))
+            return; // no download task, no prop placeholder
+        
+        // create loading hex
+        LoadingPropHex loadingHex = Loading_Hex_Pool.Take();
+        loadingHex.downloadTask = downloadTask;
+        loadingHex.Initialize(propData);
+
+        // add to list
+        Loading_Hex_List.Add(loadingHex);
+    }
+
+    #endregion Harmony Patches
+    
+    #region LoadingPropHex Class
+    
+    private class LoadingPropHex
+    {
+        public DownloadTask downloadTask;
+        public CVRSyncHelper.PropData propData;
+        private GameObject loadingObject;
+        private PropLoadingHexagon loadingHexComponent;
+        
+        // ReSharper disable once ParameterHidesMember
+        public void Initialize(CVRSyncHelper.PropData propData)
+        {
+            this.propData = propData;
+            if (loadingObject == null)
+            {
+                loadingObject = Object.Instantiate(loadingHexPrefab, Vector3.zero, Quaternion.identity, loadingHexContainer.transform);
+                loadingHexComponent = loadingObject.GetComponent<PropLoadingHexagon>();
+                
+                Update(); // set initial position
+
+                float avatarHeight = PlayerSetup.Instance._avatarHeight;
+                Transform hexTransform = loadingObject.transform;
+                hexTransform.localScale = Vector3.one * avatarHeight / 4f; // scale modifier
+                hexTransform.GetChild(0).localPosition = Vector3.up * avatarHeight * 2f; // position modifier
+            }
+        }
+
+        public void Update()
+        {
+            string text;
+            float progress = downloadTask.Progress;
+            
+            if (downloadTask == null 
+                || downloadTask.Status == DownloadTask.ExecutionStatus.Complete 
+                || downloadTask.Progress >= 100f)
+                text = "LOADING";
+            else if (downloadTask.Status == DownloadTask.ExecutionStatus.Failed)
+                text = "ERROR";
+            else
+                text = $"{progress} %";
+            
+            loadingHexComponent.SetLoadingText(text);
+            loadingHexComponent.SetLoadingShape(progress);
+            loadingObject.transform.SetPositionAndRotation(
+                new Vector3(propData.PositionX, propData.PositionY, propData.PositionZ),
+                Quaternion.Euler(propData.RotationX, propData.RotationY, propData.RotationZ));
+        }
+
+        public void Reset()
+        {
+            if (loadingObject != null)
+            {
+                Object.Destroy(loadingObject);
+                loadingObject = null;
+            }
+
+            propData = null;
+            downloadTask = null;
+            loadingObject = null;
+            loadingHexComponent = null;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    #endregion LoadingPropHex Class
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/PropSpawnTweaks/ObjectPool.cs b/PropSpawnTweaks/ObjectPool.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d8631eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/PropSpawnTweaks/ObjectPool.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+namespace NAK.PropSpawnTweaks;
+
+public class ObjectPool<T>
+{
+    public int Count { get; private set; }
+
+    private readonly Queue<T> _available;
+    private readonly Func<T> _createObjectFunc;
+
+    public ObjectPool(int numPreallocated = 0, Func<T> createObjectFunc = null)
+    {
+        _available = new Queue<T>();
+        _createObjectFunc = createObjectFunc;
+
+        if (numPreallocated > 0) Give(MakeObject());
+    }
+
+    public T Take()
+    {
+        T t;
+        if (_available.Count > 0)
+        {
+            t = _available.Dequeue();
+            Count--;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            t = MakeObject();
+        }
+
+        return t;
+    }
+
+    public void Give(T t)
+    {
+        _available.Enqueue(t);
+        Count++;
+    }
+
+    private T MakeObject()
+    {
+        if (_createObjectFunc != null) return _createObjectFunc();
+        throw new InvalidOperationException("Cannot automatically create new objects without a factory method");
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/PropSpawnTweaks/PropSpawnTweaks.csproj b/PropSpawnTweaks/PropSpawnTweaks.csproj
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8c97d06
--- /dev/null
+++ b/PropSpawnTweaks/PropSpawnTweaks.csproj
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <TargetFramework>net48</TargetFramework>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <EmbeddedResource Include="Resources\loading_hexagon.assets">
+      <LogicalName>loading_hexagon.assets</LogicalName>
+    </EmbeddedResource>  </ItemGroup>
+</Project>
diff --git a/PropSpawnTweaks/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs b/PropSpawnTweaks/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c79e2da
--- /dev/null
+++ b/PropSpawnTweaks/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+using NAK.PropSpawnTweaks.Properties;
+using MelonLoader;
+using System.Reflection;
+
+[assembly: AssemblyVersion(AssemblyInfoParams.Version)]
+[assembly: AssemblyFileVersion(AssemblyInfoParams.Version)]
+[assembly: AssemblyInformationalVersion(AssemblyInfoParams.Version)]
+[assembly: AssemblyTitle(nameof(NAK.PropSpawnTweaks))]
+[assembly: AssemblyCompany(AssemblyInfoParams.Author)]
+[assembly: AssemblyProduct(nameof(NAK.PropSpawnTweaks))]
+
+[assembly: MelonInfo(
+    typeof(NAK.PropSpawnTweaks.PropSpawnTweaksMod),
+    nameof(NAK.PropSpawnTweaks),
+    AssemblyInfoParams.Version,
+    AssemblyInfoParams.Author,
+    downloadLink: "https://github.com/NotAKidOnSteam/NAK_CVR_Mods/tree/main/PropSpawnTweaks"
+)]
+
+[assembly: MelonGame("Alpha Blend Interactive", "ChilloutVR")]
+[assembly: MelonPlatform(MelonPlatformAttribute.CompatiblePlatforms.WINDOWS_X64)]
+[assembly: MelonPlatformDomain(MelonPlatformDomainAttribute.CompatibleDomains.MONO)]
+[assembly: MelonColor(255, 181, 137, 236)]
+[assembly: MelonAuthorColor(255, 158, 21, 32)]
+[assembly: HarmonyDontPatchAll]
+
+namespace NAK.PropSpawnTweaks.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/PropSpawnTweaks/README.md b/PropSpawnTweaks/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bf0dac2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/PropSpawnTweaks/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+# PropSpawnTweaks
+
+Gives the Drop Prop button more utility by allowing you to drop props in the air, as well as providing a prop loading indicator.
+
+---
+
+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/PropSpawnTweaks/Resources/loading_hexagon.assets b/PropSpawnTweaks/Resources/loading_hexagon.assets
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a801b8d
Binary files /dev/null and b/PropSpawnTweaks/Resources/loading_hexagon.assets differ
diff --git a/PropSpawnTweaks/format.json b/PropSpawnTweaks/format.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..513c44f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/PropSpawnTweaks/format.json
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+{
+  "_id": -1,
+  "name": "PropSpawnTweaks",
+  "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, as well as providing a prop loading indicator.\n",
+  "searchtags": [
+    "prop",
+    "spawn",
+    "indicator",
+    "loading",
+  ],
+  "requirements": [
+    "None"
+  ],
+  "downloadlink": "https://github.com/NotAKidOnSteam/NAK_CVR_Mods/releases/download/r26/PropSpawnTweaks.dll",
+  "sourcelink": "https://github.com/NotAKidOnSteam/NAK_CVR_Mods/tree/main/PropSpawnTweaks/",
+  "changelog": "- Initial Release",
+  "embedcolor": "#b589ec"
+}
\ No newline at end of file