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Taking a look inside the scripts is reccomended for those who want to see true insanity. A new method of activating the Dropdash before using shield abilities.Allowing Super and Hyper forms to get Rings from Invincibility monitors.Adding updated versions of my previous mods (LBZ2 Early Sky Fade and Big Arms Tweaks).Title Screen options to replicate how it looked in different rereleases (with modded sprite support).Redesigned Level Select to refresh the visuals.scripts in the form of a mod for the game.
