diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f71d5b5..e3d5c60 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,10 +1,5 @@
 ![Cambridge Banner](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/764432435802013709/767724895076614154/cambridge_logo_lt.png)
 
-Important notice
-================
-
-![Tetra Online Notice](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eo3CkIHW8AEoK_U?format=png&name=small)
-
 Cambridge
 =========
 
diff --git a/tetris/modes/gamemode.lua b/tetris/modes/gamemode.lua
index 1464736..46549bb 100644
--- a/tetris/modes/gamemode.lua
+++ b/tetris/modes/gamemode.lua
@@ -208,7 +208,9 @@ function GameMode:update(inputs, ruleset)
 			if cleared_row_count > 0 then
 				playSE("erase")
 				self.lcd = self:getLineClearDelay()
-				self.are = self:getLineARE()
+				self.are = (
+					ruleset.are and self:getLineARE() or 0
+				)
 				if self.lcd == 0 then
 					self.grid:clearClearedRows()
 					if self.are == 0 then
@@ -217,7 +219,7 @@ function GameMode:update(inputs, ruleset)
 				end
 				self:onLineClear(cleared_row_count)
 			else
-				if self:getARE() == 0 then
+				if self:getARE() == 0 or not ruleset.are then
 					self:initializeOrHold(inputs, ruleset)
 				else
 					self.are = self:getARE()
diff --git a/tetris/rulesets/ruleset.lua b/tetris/rulesets/ruleset.lua
index 3dc5cde..ff3a044 100644
--- a/tetris/rulesets/ruleset.lua
+++ b/tetris/rulesets/ruleset.lua
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ Ruleset.harddrop_lock = false
 
 Ruleset.enable_IRS_wallkicks = false
 Ruleset.are_cancel = false
+Ruleset.are = true
 
 Ruleset.next_sounds = {
 		I = "I",