From c6aaf0009b08fb7cc6b88072de4706a058aac626 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Anonimus <anonimus.srb2k@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 21:24:23 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] Only start removing items from the bottom half pool after the
 cooldown

Should hopefully curb the boost spamming a little
---
 src/k_odds.c | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/src/k_odds.c b/src/k_odds.c
index 56da57891..d29309356 100644
--- a/src/k_odds.c
+++ b/src/k_odds.c
@@ -872,7 +872,7 @@ INT32 K_KartGetItemOdds(
 		// This item should not appear at the end of a race. (Usually trap items that lose their effectiveness)
 		newodds = 0;
 	}
-	else if ((notForBottom == true) && (inBottom == true))
+	else if ((notForBottom == true) && (inBottom == true) && (leveltime >= (30*TICRATE)+starttime))
 	{
 		// This item should not appear for losing players. (Usually items that feel less effective at these positions)
 		newodds = 0;