diff --git a/autogen/convert_constants.py b/autogen/convert_constants.py
index 22e1365c..8e681493 100644
--- a/autogen/convert_constants.py
+++ b/autogen/convert_constants.py
@@ -28,10 +28,12 @@ in_files = [
     "src/game/object_list_processor.h",
     "src/engine/graph_node.h",
     "levels/level_defines.h",
+    "src/game/obj_behaviors.c",
 ]
 
 exclude_constants = {
-    '*': [ '^MAXCONTROLLERS$', '^AREA_[^T].*', '^AREA_T[HTO]', '^CONT_ERR.*', '^READ_MASK$', '^SIGN_RANGE$', ]
+    '*': [ '^MAXCONTROLLERS$', '^AREA_[^T].*', '^AREA_T[HTO]', '^CONT_ERR.*', '^READ_MASK$', '^SIGN_RANGE$', ],
+    'src/game/obj_behaviors.c': ['^o$'],
 }
 
 include_constants = {
diff --git a/autogen/convert_functions.py b/autogen/convert_functions.py
index b0885845..6d56bd6c 100644
--- a/autogen/convert_functions.py
+++ b/autogen/convert_functions.py
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ in_files = [
 override_allowed_functions = {
     "src/audio/external.h":                 [ " play_", "fade" ],
     "src/game/camera.h":                    [ "set_.*camera_.*shake", "set_camera_mode" ],
-    "src/game/rumble_init.c":               [ "queue_rumble_"],
+    "src/game/rumble_init.c":               [ "queue_rumble_", "reset_rumble_timers" ],
     "src/pc/djui/djui_popup.h" :            [ "create" ],
     "src/game/save_file.h":                 [ "save_file_get_" ],
     "src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_model_utils.h": [ "smlua_model_util_get_id" ],
diff --git a/autogen/lua_constants/built-in.lua b/autogen/lua_constants/built-in.lua
index eab590df..cc36a243 100644
--- a/autogen/lua_constants/built-in.lua
+++ b/autogen/lua_constants/built-in.lua
@@ -249,16 +249,22 @@ function approach_s32(current, target, inc, dec)
             current = target
         end
     end
+
+    -- keep within 32 bits
+    if current > 2147483647 then
+        current = -2147483648 + (current - 2147483647)
+    elseif current < -2147483648 then
+        current = 2147483647 + (current - (-2147483648))
+    end
     return current;
 end
 
 --- @param bank number
---- @param playFlags number
 --- @param soundID number
 --- @param priority number
---- @param flags2 number
+--- @param flags number
 --- @return number
-function SOUND_ARG_LOAD(bank, playFlags, soundID, priority, flags2)
-    if flags2 == nil then flags2 = 0 end
-    return ((bank << 28) | (playFlags << 24) | (soundID << 16) | (priority << 8) | (flags2 << 4) | 1)
+function SOUND_ARG_LOAD(bank, soundID, priority, flags)
+    if flags == nil then flags = 0 end
+    return (bank << 28) | (soundID << 16) | (priority << 8) | flags | SOUND_STATUS_WAITING
 end
diff --git a/autogen/lua_definitions/constants.lua b/autogen/lua_definitions/constants.lua
index 671dad86..787f5476 100644
--- a/autogen/lua_definitions/constants.lua
+++ b/autogen/lua_definitions/constants.lua
@@ -251,18 +251,24 @@ function approach_s32(current, target, inc, dec)
             current = target
         end
     end
+
+    -- keep within 32 bits
+    if current > 2147483647 then
+        current = -2147483648 + (current - 2147483647)
+    elseif current < -2147483648 then
+        current = 2147483647 + (current - (-2147483648))
+    end
     return current;
 end
 
 --- @param bank number
---- @param playFlags number
 --- @param soundID number
 --- @param priority number
---- @param flags2 number
+--- @param flags number
 --- @return number
-function SOUND_ARG_LOAD(bank, playFlags, soundID, priority, flags2)
-    if flags2 == nil then flags2 = 0 end
-    return ((bank << 28) | (playFlags << 24) | (soundID << 16) | (priority << 8) | (flags2 << 4) | 1)
+function SOUND_ARG_LOAD(bank, soundID, priority, flags)
+    if flags == nil then flags = 0 end
+    return (bank << 28) | (soundID << 16) | (priority << 8) | flags | SOUND_STATUS_WAITING
 end
 
 
@@ -3750,6 +3756,21 @@ NPT_SERVER = 2
 --- @type NetworkPlayerType
 NPT_CLIENT = 3
 
+--- @type integer
+OBJ_COL_FLAGS_LANDED = (OBJ_COL_FLAG_GROUNDED | OBJ_COL_FLAG_NO_Y_VEL)
+
+--- @type integer
+OBJ_COL_FLAG_GROUNDED = (1 << 0)
+
+--- @type integer
+OBJ_COL_FLAG_HIT_WALL = (1 << 1)
+
+--- @type integer
+OBJ_COL_FLAG_NO_Y_VEL = (1 << 3)
+
+--- @type integer
+OBJ_COL_FLAG_UNDERWATER = (1 << 2)
+
 --- @type integer
 ACTIVE_FLAG_ACTIVE = (1 << 0)
 
diff --git a/autogen/lua_definitions/functions.lua b/autogen/lua_definitions/functions.lua
index b318d282..bba404f4 100644
--- a/autogen/lua_definitions/functions.lua
+++ b/autogen/lua_definitions/functions.lua
@@ -3414,6 +3414,19 @@ function queue_rumble_data_object(object, a0, a1)
     -- ...
 end
 
+--- @param m MarioState
+--- @return nil
+function reset_rumble_timers(m)
+    -- ...
+end
+
+--- @param m MarioState
+--- @param a0 integer
+--- @return nil
+function reset_rumble_timers_2(m, a0)
+    -- ...
+end
+
 --- @param capPos Vec3s
 --- @return integer
 function save_file_get_cap_pos(capPos)
@@ -3476,12 +3489,38 @@ function collision_find_surface_on_ray(startX, startY, startZ, endX, endY, endZ)
     -- ...
 end
 
+--- @return Surface
+function get_water_surface_pseudo_floor()
+    -- ...
+end
+
 --- @param actFlags integer
 --- @return integer
 function allocate_mario_action(actFlags)
     -- ...
 end
 
+--- @param m MarioState
+--- @param index integer
+--- @return number
+function get_hand_foot_pos_x(m, index)
+    -- ...
+end
+
+--- @param m MarioState
+--- @param index integer
+--- @return number
+function get_hand_foot_pos_y(m, index)
+    -- ...
+end
+
+--- @param m MarioState
+--- @param index integer
+--- @return number
+function get_hand_foot_pos_z(m, index)
+    -- ...
+end
+
 --- @return integer
 function get_network_area_timer()
     -- ...
diff --git a/docs/lua/constants.md b/docs/lua/constants.md
index 5230a7a0..41650607 100644
--- a/docs/lua/constants.md
+++ b/docs/lua/constants.md
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
     - [enum MarioHandGSCId](#enum-MarioHandGSCId)
 - [network_player.h](#network_playerh)
     - [enum NetworkPlayerType](#enum-NetworkPlayerType)
+- [obj_behaviors.c](#obj_behaviorsc)
 - [object_constants.h](#object_constantsh)
 - [object_list_processor.h](#object_list_processorh)
     - [enum ObjectList](#enum-ObjectList)
@@ -1316,6 +1317,17 @@
 
 <br />
 
+## [obj_behaviors.c](#obj_behaviors.c)
+- OBJ_COL_FLAGS_LANDED
+- OBJ_COL_FLAG_GROUNDED
+- OBJ_COL_FLAG_HIT_WALL
+- OBJ_COL_FLAG_NO_Y_VEL
+- OBJ_COL_FLAG_UNDERWATER
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
 ## [object_constants.h](#object_constants.h)
 - ACTIVE_FLAG_ACTIVE
 - ACTIVE_FLAG_DEACTIVATED
diff --git a/docs/lua/functions.md b/docs/lua/functions.md
index 6c550dd2..903b71c5 100644
--- a/docs/lua/functions.md
+++ b/docs/lua/functions.md
@@ -613,6 +613,8 @@
    - [queue_rumble_data](#queue_rumble_data)
    - [queue_rumble_data_mario](#queue_rumble_data_mario)
    - [queue_rumble_data_object](#queue_rumble_data_object)
+   - [reset_rumble_timers](#reset_rumble_timers)
+   - [reset_rumble_timers_2](#reset_rumble_timers_2)
 
 <br />
 
@@ -630,11 +632,15 @@
 
 - smlua_collision_utils.h
    - [collision_find_surface_on_ray](#collision_find_surface_on_ray)
+   - [get_water_surface_pseudo_floor](#get_water_surface_pseudo_floor)
 
 <br />
 
 - smlua_misc_utils.h
    - [allocate_mario_action](#allocate_mario_action)
+   - [get_hand_foot_pos_x](#get_hand_foot_pos_x)
+   - [get_hand_foot_pos_y](#get_hand_foot_pos_y)
+   - [get_hand_foot_pos_z](#get_hand_foot_pos_z)
    - [get_network_area_timer](#get_network_area_timer)
    - [hud_hide](#hud_hide)
    - [hud_show](#hud_show)
@@ -11411,6 +11417,47 @@ The `reliable` field will ensure that the packet arrives, but should be used spa
 
 <br />
 
+## [reset_rumble_timers](#reset_rumble_timers)
+
+### Lua Example
+`reset_rumble_timers(m)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| m | [MarioState](structs.md#MarioState) |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void reset_rumble_timers(struct MarioState* m);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [reset_rumble_timers_2](#reset_rumble_timers_2)
+
+### Lua Example
+`reset_rumble_timers_2(m, a0)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| m | [MarioState](structs.md#MarioState) |
+| a0 | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void reset_rumble_timers_2(struct MarioState* m, s32 a0);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
 ---
 # functions from save_file.h
 
@@ -11609,6 +11656,24 @@ The `reliable` field will ensure that the packet arrives, but should be used spa
 
 <br />
 
+## [get_water_surface_pseudo_floor](#get_water_surface_pseudo_floor)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local SurfaceValue = get_water_surface_pseudo_floor()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+[Surface](structs.md#Surface)
+
+### C Prototype
+`struct Surface* get_water_surface_pseudo_floor(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
 ---
 # functions from smlua_misc_utils.h
 
@@ -11635,6 +11700,69 @@ The `reliable` field will ensure that the packet arrives, but should be used spa
 
 <br />
 
+## [get_hand_foot_pos_x](#get_hand_foot_pos_x)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local numberValue = get_hand_foot_pos_x(m, index)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| m | [MarioState](structs.md#MarioState) |
+| index | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- `number`
+
+### C Prototype
+`f32 get_hand_foot_pos_x(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_hand_foot_pos_y](#get_hand_foot_pos_y)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local numberValue = get_hand_foot_pos_y(m, index)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| m | [MarioState](structs.md#MarioState) |
+| index | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- `number`
+
+### C Prototype
+`f32 get_hand_foot_pos_y(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [get_hand_foot_pos_z](#get_hand_foot_pos_z)
+
+### Lua Example
+`local numberValue = get_hand_foot_pos_z(m, index)`
+
+### Parameters
+| Field | Type |
+| ----- | ---- |
+| m | [MarioState](structs.md#MarioState) |
+| index | `integer` |
+
+### Returns
+- `number`
+
+### C Prototype
+`f32 get_hand_foot_pos_z(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
 ## [get_network_area_timer](#get_network_area_timer)
 
 ### Lua Example
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/smlua_constants_autogen.c b/src/pc/lua/smlua_constants_autogen.c
index 85813c0a..1fed4e74 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/smlua_constants_autogen.c
+++ b/src/pc/lua/smlua_constants_autogen.c
@@ -227,17 +227,22 @@ char gSmluaConstants[] = ""
 "            current = target\n"
 "        end\n"
 "    end\n"
+"    -- keep within 32 bits\n"
+"    if current > 2147483647 then\n"
+"        current = -2147483648 + (current - 2147483647)\n"
+"    elseif current < -2147483648 then\n"
+"        current = 2147483647 + (current - (-2147483648))\n"
+"    end\n"
 "    return current;\n"
 "end\n"
 "--- @param bank number\n"
-"--- @param playFlags number\n"
 "--- @param soundID number\n"
 "--- @param priority number\n"
-"--- @param flags2 number\n"
+"--- @param flags number\n"
 "--- @return number\n"
-"function SOUND_ARG_LOAD(bank, playFlags, soundID, priority, flags2)\n"
-"    if flags2 == nil then flags2 = 0 end\n"
-"    return ((bank << 28) | (playFlags << 24) | (soundID << 16) | (priority << 8) | (flags2 << 4) | 1)\n"
+"function SOUND_ARG_LOAD(bank, soundID, priority, flags)\n"
+"    if flags == nil then flags = 0 end\n"
+"    return (bank << 28) | (soundID << 16) | (priority << 8) | flags | SOUND_STATUS_WAITING\n"
 "end\n"
 "id_bhvStarDoor = 0\n"
 "id_bhvMrI = 1\n"
@@ -1391,6 +1396,11 @@ char gSmluaConstants[] = ""
 "NPT_LOCAL = 1\n"
 "NPT_SERVER = 2\n"
 "NPT_CLIENT = 3\n"
+"OBJ_COL_FLAG_GROUNDED = (1 << 0)\n"
+"OBJ_COL_FLAG_HIT_WALL = (1 << 1)\n"
+"OBJ_COL_FLAG_UNDERWATER = (1 << 2)\n"
+"OBJ_COL_FLAG_NO_Y_VEL = (1 << 3)\n"
+"OBJ_COL_FLAGS_LANDED = (OBJ_COL_FLAG_GROUNDED | OBJ_COL_FLAG_NO_Y_VEL)\n"
 "ACTIVE_FLAG_DEACTIVATED = 0\n"
 "ACTIVE_FLAG_ACTIVE = (1 << 0)\n"
 "ACTIVE_FLAG_FAR_AWAY = (1 << 1)\n"
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c b/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c
index f7021451..5eb027f0 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c
+++ b/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c
@@ -7263,6 +7263,32 @@ int smlua_func_queue_rumble_data_object(lua_State* L) {
     return 1;
 }
 
+int smlua_func_reset_rumble_timers(lua_State* L) {
+    if(!smlua_functions_valid_param_count(L, 1)) { return 0; }
+
+    struct MarioState* m = (struct MarioState*)smlua_to_cobject(L, 1, LOT_MARIOSTATE);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { return 0; }
+
+    extern void reset_rumble_timers(struct MarioState* m);
+    reset_rumble_timers(m);
+
+    return 1;
+}
+
+int smlua_func_reset_rumble_timers_2(lua_State* L) {
+    if(!smlua_functions_valid_param_count(L, 2)) { return 0; }
+
+    struct MarioState* m = (struct MarioState*)smlua_to_cobject(L, 1, LOT_MARIOSTATE);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { return 0; }
+    s32 a0 = smlua_to_integer(L, 2);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { return 0; }
+
+    extern void reset_rumble_timers_2(struct MarioState* m, s32 a0);
+    reset_rumble_timers_2(m, a0);
+
+    return 1;
+}
+
   /////////////////
  // save_file.h //
 /////////////////
@@ -7396,6 +7422,15 @@ int smlua_func_collision_find_surface_on_ray(lua_State* L) {
     return 1;
 }
 
+int smlua_func_get_water_surface_pseudo_floor(UNUSED lua_State* L) {
+    if(!smlua_functions_valid_param_count(L, 0)) { return 0; }
+
+
+    smlua_push_object(L, LOT_SURFACE, get_water_surface_pseudo_floor());
+
+    return 1;
+}
+
   ////////////////////////
  // smlua_misc_utils.h //
 ////////////////////////
@@ -7411,6 +7446,45 @@ int smlua_func_allocate_mario_action(lua_State* L) {
     return 1;
 }
 
+int smlua_func_get_hand_foot_pos_x(lua_State* L) {
+    if(!smlua_functions_valid_param_count(L, 2)) { return 0; }
+
+    struct MarioState* m = (struct MarioState*)smlua_to_cobject(L, 1, LOT_MARIOSTATE);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { return 0; }
+    u8 index = smlua_to_integer(L, 2);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { return 0; }
+
+    lua_pushnumber(L, get_hand_foot_pos_x(m, index));
+
+    return 1;
+}
+
+int smlua_func_get_hand_foot_pos_y(lua_State* L) {
+    if(!smlua_functions_valid_param_count(L, 2)) { return 0; }
+
+    struct MarioState* m = (struct MarioState*)smlua_to_cobject(L, 1, LOT_MARIOSTATE);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { return 0; }
+    u8 index = smlua_to_integer(L, 2);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { return 0; }
+
+    lua_pushnumber(L, get_hand_foot_pos_y(m, index));
+
+    return 1;
+}
+
+int smlua_func_get_hand_foot_pos_z(lua_State* L) {
+    if(!smlua_functions_valid_param_count(L, 2)) { return 0; }
+
+    struct MarioState* m = (struct MarioState*)smlua_to_cobject(L, 1, LOT_MARIOSTATE);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { return 0; }
+    u8 index = smlua_to_integer(L, 2);
+    if (!gSmLuaConvertSuccess) { return 0; }
+
+    lua_pushnumber(L, get_hand_foot_pos_z(m, index));
+
+    return 1;
+}
+
 int smlua_func_get_network_area_timer(UNUSED lua_State* L) {
     if(!smlua_functions_valid_param_count(L, 0)) { return 0; }
 
@@ -8765,6 +8839,8 @@ void smlua_bind_functions_autogen(void) {
     smlua_bind_function(L, "queue_rumble_data", smlua_func_queue_rumble_data);
     smlua_bind_function(L, "queue_rumble_data_mario", smlua_func_queue_rumble_data_mario);
     smlua_bind_function(L, "queue_rumble_data_object", smlua_func_queue_rumble_data_object);
+    smlua_bind_function(L, "reset_rumble_timers", smlua_func_reset_rumble_timers);
+    smlua_bind_function(L, "reset_rumble_timers_2", smlua_func_reset_rumble_timers_2);
 
     // save_file.h
     smlua_bind_function(L, "save_file_get_cap_pos", smlua_func_save_file_get_cap_pos);
@@ -8778,9 +8854,13 @@ void smlua_bind_functions_autogen(void) {
 
     // smlua_collision_utils.h
     smlua_bind_function(L, "collision_find_surface_on_ray", smlua_func_collision_find_surface_on_ray);
+    smlua_bind_function(L, "get_water_surface_pseudo_floor", smlua_func_get_water_surface_pseudo_floor);
 
     // smlua_misc_utils.h
     smlua_bind_function(L, "allocate_mario_action", smlua_func_allocate_mario_action);
+    smlua_bind_function(L, "get_hand_foot_pos_x", smlua_func_get_hand_foot_pos_x);
+    smlua_bind_function(L, "get_hand_foot_pos_y", smlua_func_get_hand_foot_pos_y);
+    smlua_bind_function(L, "get_hand_foot_pos_z", smlua_func_get_hand_foot_pos_z);
     smlua_bind_function(L, "get_network_area_timer", smlua_func_get_network_area_timer);
     smlua_bind_function(L, "hud_hide", smlua_func_hud_hide);
     smlua_bind_function(L, "hud_show", smlua_func_hud_show);
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_collision_utils.c b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_collision_utils.c
index 1898549b..f1c5ef71 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_collision_utils.c
+++ b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_collision_utils.c
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 #include "types.h"
 
 #include "src/engine/surface_collision.h"
+#include "game/mario_step.h"
 
 #include "pc/lua/smlua.h"
 #include "smlua_collision_utils.h"
@@ -160,3 +161,7 @@ struct RayIntersectionInfo* collision_find_surface_on_ray(f32 startX, f32 startY
     find_surface_on_ray(orig, end, &info.surface, info.hitPos);
     return &info;
 }
+
+struct Surface* get_water_surface_pseudo_floor(void) {
+    return &gWaterSurfacePseudoFloor;
+}
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_collision_utils.h b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_collision_utils.h
index 39c0dda5..6ac1f61b 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_collision_utils.h
+++ b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_collision_utils.h
@@ -112,4 +112,6 @@ extern struct GlobalObjectCollisionData gGlobalObjectCollisionData;
 
 struct RayIntersectionInfo* collision_find_surface_on_ray(f32 startX, f32 startY, f32 startZ, f32 endX, f32 endY, f32 endZ);
 
+struct Surface* get_water_surface_pseudo_floor(void);
+
 #endif
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.c b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.c
index 0b786268..bb6bb986 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.c
+++ b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.c
@@ -38,4 +38,19 @@ bool warp_to_castle(s32 aLevel) {
 u32 allocate_mario_action(u32 actFlags) {
     actFlags = actFlags & (~((u32)0xFF));
     return actFlags | ACT_FLAG_CUSTOM_ACTION | gLuaMarioActionIndex++;
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
+
+f32 get_hand_foot_pos_x(struct MarioState* m, u8 index) {
+    if (index >= 4) { index = 0; }
+    return m->marioBodyState->handFootPos[index][0];
+}
+
+f32 get_hand_foot_pos_y(struct MarioState* m, u8 index) {
+    if (index >= 4) { index = 0; }
+    return m->marioBodyState->handFootPos[index][1];
+}
+
+f32 get_hand_foot_pos_z(struct MarioState* m, u8 index) {
+    if (index >= 4) { index = 0; }
+    return m->marioBodyState->handFootPos[index][2];
+}
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.h b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.h
index 5fdd83ed..a44064f1 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.h
+++ b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.h
@@ -13,4 +13,8 @@ bool warp_to_castle(s32 aLevel);
 
 u32 allocate_mario_action(u32 actFlags);
 
+f32 get_hand_foot_pos_x(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);
+f32 get_hand_foot_pos_y(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);
+f32 get_hand_foot_pos_z(struct MarioState* m, u8 index);
+
 #endif
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_obj_utils.c b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_obj_utils.c
index 6bfc351e..a4237c9b 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_obj_utils.c
+++ b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_obj_utils.c
@@ -9,8 +9,10 @@
 #include "pc/debuglog.h"
 
 static struct Object* spawn_object_internal(enum BehaviorId behaviorId, enum ModelExtendedId modelId, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, LuaFunction objSetupFunction, bool doSync) {
-    // prevent spawning objects before area is synchronized
-    if (gNetworkPlayerLocal == NULL || !gNetworkPlayerLocal->currAreaSyncValid) { return NULL; }
+    if (doSync) {
+        // prevent spawning objects before area is synchronized
+        if (gNetworkPlayerLocal == NULL || !gNetworkPlayerLocal->currAreaSyncValid) { return NULL; }
+    }
 
     const BehaviorScript* behavior = get_behavior_from_id(behaviorId);
     if (behavior == NULL) {
diff --git a/src/pc/network/packets/packet_sync_valid.c b/src/pc/network/packets/packet_sync_valid.c
index 710c1f5a..c7967bb1 100644
--- a/src/pc/network/packets/packet_sync_valid.c
+++ b/src/pc/network/packets/packet_sync_valid.c
@@ -5,15 +5,17 @@
 #include "pc/debuglog.h"
 
 void network_send_sync_valid(struct NetworkPlayer* toNp, s16 courseNum, s16 actNum, s16 levelNum, s16 areaIndex) {
-    if (toNp == gNetworkPlayerLocal && !toNp->currAreaSyncValid) {
-        network_player_update_course_level(toNp, courseNum, actNum, levelNum, areaIndex);
-        smlua_call_event_hooks(HOOK_ON_SYNC_VALID);
-    }
+    bool wasAreaSyncValid = toNp->currAreaSyncValid;
 
     // set the NetworkPlayers sync valid
     toNp->currLevelSyncValid = true;
     toNp->currAreaSyncValid  = true;
 
+    if (toNp == gNetworkPlayerLocal && !wasAreaSyncValid) {
+        network_player_update_course_level(toNp, courseNum, actNum, levelNum, areaIndex);
+        smlua_call_event_hooks(HOOK_ON_SYNC_VALID);
+    }
+
     if (gNetworkType == NT_SERVER && toNp == gNetworkPlayerLocal) {
         // the player is the server, no need to send sync valid
         gNetworkAreaSyncing = false;
@@ -61,14 +63,15 @@ void network_receive_sync_valid(struct Packet* p) {
         return;
     }
 
-    if (np == gNetworkPlayerLocal && !np->currAreaSyncValid) {
+    bool wasAreaSyncValid = np->currAreaSyncValid;
+    np->currLevelSyncValid = true;
+    np->currAreaSyncValid = true;
+
+    if (np == gNetworkPlayerLocal && !wasAreaSyncValid) {
         network_player_update_course_level(np, courseNum, actNum, levelNum, areaIndex);
         smlua_call_event_hooks(HOOK_ON_SYNC_VALID);
     }
 
-    np->currLevelSyncValid = true;
-    np->currAreaSyncValid = true;
-
     // inform server
     if (fromGlobalIndex != gNetworkPlayerServer->globalIndex) {
         LOG_INFO("informing server of sync valid");