Steam Workshop::T

Created by hyuponia

BEFORE YOU KNOW IT WE WILL BE TAKING VACATIONING IN WHILE YOU SOAK IN THE -- Deluxe version released 2023/May/20! Featuring updated visuals hopefully easier to see the match with, 4 extra rightstick-select music, and a laststock variant! Truly a -- A Spamt...

A Wii with a Gun

Created by A completly sane man.

Its the one and only Wii with a gun, The Revolution. He dose things like being a Nintendo Wii...

Aperture Science

Created by timebandit

Aperture Science from Portal 2, Has both a Basic and Aether stage mode. ______________ Music is from the Portal 2 OST, ...

Arale Norimaki

Created by TheMH06

N'CHA! Play as Arale Norimaki, the happy-go-lucky android from Akira Toriyama's Dr. Slump, in Rivals of Aether! Arale is a lightweight and very mobile fighter who relies on her quirky arsenal of abilities and strong ground game to overwhelm her opponents. ...

Berdly

Created by Sanda

He finaly can wavedash...

Black Mesa

Created by Hickory (she/it)

Good morning, and welcome to the Black Mesa Research Facility. This stage is based on Black Mesa from the Half-Life series, releasing on the 20th anniversary of Half-Life: Decay Song list: Klaxon Beat Nuclear Mission Jam Closing Credits Theme Diabolical Ad...

Boatem Gigabase

Created by StickBreightley

A stage modeled after the Boatem Pole, overlooking the Boatem Gigabase from HermitCraft Season 8....

Bored Ape NFTs

Created by webbtail245

This is literally just a Sandbert clone for the love of God do not download it actually somewhat decent mods https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2610137654...

Boss Buddy

Created by Snolid Ice

Turns player 2 into a boss. This buddy buffs stats and moves and makes them unable to be killed. This buddy DOES work online. Known "bugs" Colors changing with alts - This is something I don't think is possible to fix all out rat softlocking - that is impo...

Budget Time Machine

Created by Yosi Spring

Suddenly the workshop lore makes a lot more sense Press Taunt after a few seconds of gameplay to rewind your character. Created by Yosi (GB7467)...

Bug

Created by Ballistic Boo

I made this character in 1 day. I really hate bugs, so I made one into a character. You get infinite jumps and air dodges, but you can only use nair which does 2% (but also gimps nice). Also you die in one hit. No compatibility, enjoy pissing your opponent...

Caramelldansen

Created by Shiver

oh oh oh-a oa...

Chuchu

Created by Chuchu

Chuchu stats Type: GlassCannon Damage 7/10 KO 6/10 Jump 8/10 Weight 3/10 Run 6/10 Recovery 6/10 Dair -Hitting early will spike them -Hitting late will make them bounce up with you Dtilt -you can jump cancel after hitting opponent NB "Fire Shot/ Rolling Fir...

Connect 4

Created by Lukaru

Connect 4 Play Connect 4 in Rivals of Aether! Song: Rude Buster · Toby Fox Socials Join the Shrine of Light discord Follow me on Twitter If you enjoyed this mod, please consider giving a like or favorite as that will really help this mod out! https://steam...

Cosmic Clones

Created by Dr. NaN + Poor Planning

Don't look back! Cosmic clones are following your every move!...

DAAAAAMN (Buddy)

Created by Dandy

At long last, the crowd that says ''DAAAAAMN'' from Stick Figures On Crack 3 can now be your very own buddy in Rivals of Aether! Stick Figures on Crack was created by PivotMasterDX, and the audio clip is taken from The Great White Hype....

F.P.S.

Created by Dr. NaN + Poor Planning

The Formalized Physiotemporal Stabilization device, or "FPS" for short. Patent Pending™. If you need help using the device, please read the enclosed instruction book....

Elijah

Created by Supreme._.Ramen

What??? You mean to tell me I didn't come to Rivals of Aether alone??? Introducing my good friend, The Belligerent Bible Belter, Elijah!!! One of my closest friends through high school hops into Rivals of Aether with me, almost completely by force! He join...

Dracula v2.0 (Boss)

Created by Harbige12

Have at you! This new version of Dracula comes with a slew of new features. -Harder difficulty! -New attacks! -New Sprites! -New Healthbar! (Thanks Justzach on Discord) And... The same compatibility! Old Dracula compatibility works on this version (with th...

Discord (Stage)

Created by Hona

ITS FINALLY HERE! DISCORD: THE STAGE! It's a basic stage with a really blinding aether mode but that's not all, In the background while you play there will be messages Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfsUO-iO_kc (Discord Ringtone SilvaGunner "Rip") ...

Dialogue Buddy!

Created by coffin of whip & naenae

Ever wondered how Rivals characters would interact with each other before battle or what got them mad in the first place? Check out this buddy and have some fun interactions! Custom compatibility is in as well! Credits: Regina Reforged for all the Graphics...

Final Destination (Brawl)

Created by LilacIsle

Final Destination from Super Smash Bros. Brawl! Featuring rotating backgrounds! (much pretty) Featuring looping clouds! Featuring a very interesting platform layout! Featuring crappy shadows! Oh yeah, I guess Aether mode enables Final Smashes. I guess that...

Final Smash Buddy

Created by LilacIsle

Super Smash bros. Brawl's signature finishers are here! Build up your Final Smash meter by hitting opponents with a melee attack, then unleash a custom finisher with neutral special! Get FINAL DESTINATION (BRAWL) here: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfile...

FNAF 2 Desk

Created by kuriconure

Uh, hello? Hello, hello? Uh, hello and welcome to your new summer job at the new and improved Rivals of Aether....

Flipped Flipped Battlefield

Created by bluehax6

Basically just battlefield Original by Gtype: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2720624247...

Flipped Battlefield

Created by GtypeGaming

inspired by Little Z's Reversed Battlefield...

Geno

Created by Chmmr

Geno from Super Mario RPG joins the battle! Armed with E-rated munitions and powerful magic, Geno is a formidable trapper. NSPECIAL is Geno Beam. Hold the special button to charge, and release to fire. The charge can be stored with shield. Be careful not t...

Golden Li'l Bird Cat Deluxe Ultimate Edition

Created by onionring1403

A cute little golden cat bird, and probably a bit overpowered. You'll see why... >:]...

Gorilla Tagger

Created by Hona

reject humanity... GORILLA TAGGER FROM GORILLA TAG SWOOPS IN! "Gorilla" Or "Gorilla Tagger" Is the character you play as in the hit free Multiplayer VR game, "Gorilla Tag"! Lets go over his moveset! ---MOVEMENT-- His movement and moves are based on the mov...

Greninja

Created by RuberCuber

Greninja sneaks their way into Rivals of Aether! While inspired by their moveset in Smash bros, Greninja brings a bunch of new mechanics in their specials to spice up their gameplay. NSpecial: Water Shuriken Greninja charges up compressed water into throwi...

Guilty Gear Strive Combo Counter

Created by Barney

Ever wanted to play a fighting game with a massive combo counter that distracts from most of your gameplay? Well now, for the second time ever, you can! This is a buddy that adds a large combo counter to the background of the stage. This should work with 9...

Infinite Azure

Created by VVizard

Rivals of Aether crosses over with Tekken 7 as Rivals and Workshop Characters can now enter Infinite Azure! This takes place during a sunny day with some cloud as the scenery rotates around you. This stage features a Basic and Aether variation. While the B...

Final World

Created by The Great G.B.A

The edge of reality... Rivals of Aether crosses over with Kingdom Hearts 3! The perfect destination for those whose hearts and bodies perished together, but continue to persist... In battle, of course! ================================ This stage features T...

Infinite Azure 2

Created by VVizard

Rivals of Aether crosses over with Tekken 7 as Rivals and Workshop Characters can now enter Infinite Azure 2! This takes place during a starry night with the Milky Way present in the sky as the scenery rotates around you. This stage features a Basic and Ae...

Intro Buddy

Created by Lukaru

This buddy will create a short intro at the start of every battle! Socials Join the Shrine of Light discord Follow me on Twitter If you enjoyed this mod, please consider giving a like or favorite as that will really help this mod out! https://steamuserimag...

Jarco

Created by BlooJay562

From the creator of doctor soos and ry comes the pirate frozen in time jarco, during his voyage to the landing point of the great tomstar former pirate Jarco ended up frozen in a cold lake, after a thousand years have passed jarco is now on his quest to se...

Kazuya Mishima SFX BUDDY

Created by turpix

Kazuya Mishima...

Kirby Fighters Buddy

Created by GrucYord

The Destined Rivals of Aether. Features: This buddy turns Rivals of Aether into something resembling Kirby Fighters. Try out new battles in an entirely different style! This buddy gives you a health bar. The total amount of health scales based on the amoun...

Koromaru (Buddy)

Created by Fennie

Koro-chan.... I mean.... Koromaru from persona 3 joins to rivals to support you in battle as a buddy...

Litwick

Created by Kimoi479

Litwick the Candle Pokemon, the pre evolution of Lampent and the pre pre evolution of Chandelure, Rolls in on a candle tray. A candle tray that doubles as a hot skateboard. Specials: Neutral Special: Poltergeist Litwick swings a broom and launches furnitur...

Low Tier God

Created by scoop

Low Tier God Buddy You serve ZERO purpose NOW...

Luigi(Ultra Instinct)

Created by A completly sane man.

El wewe fun k rool facts- You can shield while charging Fspecial to hold it for later, it even stays after death Dspecial's super armored start up works like a counter, once activated it will double the damage Dspecial would do. Uspecial will not go into p...

Lukarune

Created by Lukaru

Where the heck are we!? Play Lukarune in Rivals of Aether! Fully programmed solo by Karu (me!), embark on this exciting hour-long adventure inspired by DELTARUNE! A one-shot RPG game... inside Rivals!? It seems like there's some magic around here... Fight ...

Mario Kart (ft. Shy Guy)

Created by Ghostabo

Fight as a Mario Kart, which also features a Shy Guy (he's more comfortable away from the spotlight). Or just use the kart if you feel like it! This fighter can make great use of its speed and a whole arsenal of items to indulge the opponent in the chaos o...

Master Chief

Created by George Seinfeld

The Legendary spartan, John 117, the Master Chief, has entered the fray in Rivals of Aether! This is a remaster of my previous Master Chief mod, now with more dynamic gameplay, improved sprites, and all new traits and abilities! The sprites for Master Chie...

Matt from Wii Sports

Created by Elias

Matt from Wii Sports, with a moveset inspired by the Wii-series of games!...

Memphis tennessee

Created by BlooJay562

the ultimate gamer has arrived in rivals his goal is to make the indie game that will surpass fortnite and the tilted tower memphis has support for otto tco hikaru agent n...

Meowstic Buddy

Created by Fabi_an

Male Meowstic Buddy...

Meta Crystal (64 Mix)

Created by hyuponia

They say they made an entire universe just to contain Metal Mario and Meta Crystal. META. CRYSTAL. my monitor is broken as i was just about to finish it so i was too lazy to do anything cool for the preview thumbnail. ANYWAYS it's custom-sprited MEta cryst...

Midgar

Created by DLshadows

The iconic city of Midgar from final fantasy 7! Comes with 4 tracks. One Winged Angel(AC mix). JENOVA(AC mix). Hollow. Those who fight further(FF7R ver)....

Miiverse

Created by Dakota

This stage is quite old by now and I recommend downloading Flophawk's version instead: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3047581857 Miiverse comes to Rivals with its own compatibility functions similar the original stage in Smash for W...

Milky Way Express

Created by Lognes

In the realm of the gods, there exists a group of gods travelling on the Milky Way Express. This Train has one destination. The mysterious object known as the TOTH. == Cameos == This stage allows for YOU to get your OWN characters added to this stage. How?...

Multi Taunt Buddy

Created by Krispy Korpse

Every base cast character (except for Shovel Knight) now has multiple differt taunts. This is usable with any custom skin, though it may not work with premium skins. IMPORTANT: Directional taunts are done by holding your movement stick in a direction and t...

Neco Arc

Created by Kimoi479

WARNING this mod installs neco arc into your rivals of aether game. Neco Arc (funny noise) --Fun Things-- LASERS: QCF + attack to do a laser. QCF + special to do an upward laser. QCF + strong to do a strong laser. QCF + attack/special/strong in the air to ...

Niko

Created by Aestha

"I'm not a cat!!" Have Niko from OneShot by your side in a match with this buddy!! If you like OneShot, you should know that I also made a Refuge Stage!...

Niko (Old and bad)

Created by Hona

Niko from oneshot joins rivals! but not really, I'll explain... Endarp started the project in January of 2022, then i joined the project in February, it was going smoothly until Endarp left the project 3 moves away from its completion, so i tried to "finis...

Overworld

Created by Hona

minceraft The smash bros stage "Minecraft World" Is Now in rivals with a better name! this stage exists. Halland/Dalarna? more like Sweden/Calm 1! (Music): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNZfX1hXAVA I do stage suggestions now so if you want me to make you...

owen

Created by Daniel

funny cat Owen is a pink cat that wields a crowbar among other weapons from Half Life. Originally an echo fighter of Fancy Pants Man, so many changes have been made that they are no longer comparable. The gameplay idea for this character is "Jigglypuff wit...

Paint XP

Created by Shiver

Paint XP is better than Photoshop...

Pet Rock

Created by Monika

A pet Rock to watch you battle!...

Peter Griffin (DEFINITIVE EDITION)

Created by PeachieDotZip

hey lois im in rivals of aether. (The original didn't work online, so I reuploaded it privately to play it online with my friends. After a while, I decided to try and balance the character to make them more fair and viable. Now, after some tweaks, fixes, b...

Pikachu Mishima

Created by turpix

Pikachu jumps into Rivals of Aether! A Pikachu trained in the Mishima fighting style! Inspired by Pokken's Pikachu, Smash's Kazuya, and Tekken's Heihachi. Pikachu Mishima's moveset mixes the Mishima Fighting Style with Pikachu abilites. Despite his small s...

Pokemon Stadium

Created by ravyn

Pokémon Stadium from Super Smash Bros. Melee is here, including all transformations, and a fun, optional playlist mode! TO ACCESS TRANSFORMATIONS, TURN ON AETHER MODE. TAUNT AT STARTUP FOR PLAYLIST MODE Note: By default, the graphics mode is set to 'auto',...

Pootis Engage Train Arena [Final Update]

Created by DA

Welp, you guys pushed me to this and here it is Changes --------------------- Stage ---------- -New Basic Stage -New Aether Stage Sprites ---------- -New Train Soundtracks ----------------- +3 New Soundtracks -3 Soundtracks ---------------------------- - K...

Qua Mario

Created by Floral qua Floral

Click here to view the mobile-friendly version of the page with text versions of all the infographics ❤️ https://i.imgur.com/yEJgLWp.png The most complex Mario on the Workshop! Qua Mario is a sequel/remake to my previous character Neo Mario, which was itse...

r/place

Created by Hona

yes really, the entirety of r/place is now playable in rivals of aether! r/place is an april fools event on the website reddit, it kicked off and today (when this item was uploaded) was the last day of r/place. Because of the amount of stuff on here, i can...

Raccoon City Rooftop

Created by TotallyTuckeredOut

A condemned building in the middle of construction during a zombie outbreak? Obviously a very safe place to go! This stage is based off the rooftop from the 2020 remake of RESIDENT EVIL 3 where a particularly arsonistic Nemesis was fought. One of the more ...

Ralsei (with gun)

Created by Mawral

The meme that never dies. ...

Refuge

Created by Aestha

It appears the elevator isn't working again... Here’s a stage based on The Refuge from OneShot! New Update! Selecting the Aether form adds in a walkoff that doubles as a platform! Stage Music: On Little Cat Feet by Nightmargin. If you like OneShot, you sho...

Rivals of Fighter [Saipecial Edition] Turbo Deluxe STRIVE Obama is there

Created by SAI

Screw it, Unrivals your Aether ================================ This stage''s making was helped by @CHAOKOCartoons and @SupersonicNK, this stage originate from gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2530030247 made by DinoBros. ====================...

Roland

Created by sictrix

roland is a purposeful sandbert clone that MAY OR MAY NOT be the worst character ever, Roland is owned by project moon, And he is from Library Of Ruina....

Sandbert with a Smartphone

Created by Muno

The MunoPhone template is back, completely rewritten and with a fresh new look! As before, it lets your character access extra features in Practice Mode (like Tips, Patch Notes, and Frame Data), as well as helping you more easily program your character beh...

Scratch Cat (Buddy)

Created by Neptendo

"Meow.wav" Its Scratch Cat! The cute little feline mascot from Scratch. The default sprite when you first open a project, they'll always be the first thing you see on the site. They can meow too. =^..^= Scratch Cat and Scratch ( https://scratch.mit.edu/ ) ...

Sheltered Waterfall

Created by Sakamoto3

The home stage of Hime Daisho, a small hand-built outpost on the edge of a waterfall. Spritework done by the wonderful SleepyPlayer16. Music: Hopeful Aim - +TEK Volitions of the Huntress - TailZMusic...

Shields & Grabs Mod

Created by Golden Epsilon

Some saw it as an impossibility. Some saw it as inevitable. SHIELDS AND GRABS ARE IN! Just use this buddy, (select it as a buddy for each character that you want to use shields) and you instantly get shields, pummels, and all four throws! HOW TO GRAB: Shie...

Smol Sonic

Created by Maurii

The cutest Sonic ever made. yes another Sonic The Hedgehog mod. Made by Maurii, BlueBlur64 and Just Kam So basically we were on a server, Blur made a cute sonic for no reason, Kam made a sprite out of it, i got permission to do the mod and here it is lol. ...

Space Ship - Among Us

Created by megacrash

SUS STAGE...

Spamton

Created by mallow

HEY EVERY !! IT'S ME!!! EV3RY BUDDY 'S FAVORITE ] SPAMTON G. SPAMTON!! WHAT’S THAT? WANT TO BE THE AT ? WELL I’VE GOT THE GREATEST DEAL IN YOUR LIFE! PLAY AS ME! SPAMTON! AND YOU’LL WIN SO MANY TOURNAMENTS YOU’LL ! DON’T YOU WANNA BE A BIG SHOT?? HERE’S SO...

SPAMTON BUDDY

Created by scotty

HEY EVERY !!! THUMBNAIL ART BY ...

Squirrel Editor

Created by Lukaru

Paid an editor $10 to edit my RoA clips AND THIS IS WHAT I GOT Socials Join the Shrine of Light discord Follow me on Twitter If you enjoyed this mod, please consider giving a like or favorite as that will really help this mod out! https://steamuserimages-a...

Studiopolis Arena

Created by FuZZ_lol

its where you fight the heavy gunner in SONIC MANIA Reskin of INFINITE AZURE by Barney https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2188104094&searchtext=infinite+azure HUGE THANKS to BARNEY for allowing me to reskin their stage! Music: -Hi spec ...

super mario

Created by dank_man

Play as Mario, the strongest character in fiction Compatible with: Miiverse Toon Link The Last Resort Pokemon Stadium Unregistered HyperCam 2...

Swaggin' Ken

Created by PeachieDotZip

It's Ken from SF3. (This is a deluxe edition/remake of the Ken character by MDL4848. This is a visually and mechanically refined, more polished Ken. Use it if you want, but it's main purpose is to be used in a local tourney I run. So... yeah.)...

Super Mario Bros: W1

Created by Harbige12

A faithful recreation of World 1 from Super Mario Bros! You read that correctly, not just the famous 1-1, but the entirety of World 1! Test your skills in this game mode. Attacks will work on the enemies, but you can also stomp on them like the classic plu...

Tabuu Stage

Created by TENACIOUS1

the last stage of brawl home of the final boss Tabuu!...

Tiny Character Buddy

Created by VVizard

Makes your character 4x times as small, with hitboxes just as small and weaker...

Tripping Buddy

Created by Snolid Ice

You trip when u start running like in brawl and d tilts trip. credit to nackles for tripping code...

Tropical Resort

Created by Dimpsuu~

The first planet that Sonic and Tails visit in Sonic Colors is now a playable stage in Rivals of Aether! Featuring 4 versions of Tropical Resort as songs. Also featuring Hyuponia's Music Select Code, which gives you the ability to select these songs: Left ...

Turbo Mode

Created by Lexicon

Go beyond the limit and create impossible combos with Turbo Buddy! How does this buddy differ from RoA's Turbo mode? It has THREE modes: 1. Default Turbo: Cancel any hit into anything. 2. Limited Turbo: Cancel any hit into anything that isn't the same move...

Turbo Mode Deluxe

Created by Krispy Korpse

You can now cancel moves without hitting your opponent. Requires turbo mode to be active. Warning: will cause some moves to act janky. This version of turbo mode has extra features: - Characters don't go into parry stun. - Characters regain all double jump...

ULTRA FRENCH SONIC

Created by Sheush

ULTRA FRENCH SONIC IS HERE Better frame data. Faster. More hitlag. Forward special attack cancellable whether you hit it or not. Neutral special jump cancellable whether you hit it or not. Up special attack cancellable on hit. Faster. Forward strong jump c...

Unreal Tournament Announcer

Created by [BESA] gumorr

Adds the Unreal Tournament announcer to Rivals of Aether as a buddy....

Unregistered HyperCam 2

Created by Dr. NaN + Poor Planning

Helo evry1 and welcom 2 my rivals of ether tuotrial https://i.ibb.co/ssJWP8F/uhc-overview.png Built by an unknown engineer with a heavy sense of nostalgia, this little camcorder-robot is more than combat ready, boasting a mechanical arm, a razor-sharp saw,...

[AM] Hallowflame

Created by Archytas

Venture to the town of Hallowfame - where remnants of a crisis resurge as a new reign takes hold of the Fire. This is an example level for the Adventure Mode API - a toolset to help with creating longform levels. Want to make your own adventure? Check out ...

Zero - Katana Zero

Created by Missed the Beat

Zero is the main protagonist and a playable character in Katana Zero. Zero is a capable and deadly assassin who has improved his abilities to an almost inhuman peak. Throughout the game he is able to dispatch hundreds of enemies using only a Katana and thr...

Wuhu Island

Created by Elias

First appearing in Wii Fit as Wii Fit Island, Wuhu Island is the homeland of the Miis. It as since appeared in games like Wii Sports Resort, Mario Kart, Pilot Wings Resort and Super Smash Bros.!...

Wolf Buddy

Created by Buttercup <3

The classic Minecraft pet, the Wolf is here! The best part about the Wolf here is that they can't die, so no heartbreak is required!...

Wilhelm Scream Buddy

Created by TheSmashWaffle #savetf2

Screw with your friends with this absolutely hilarious buddy that plays the classic Wilhelm Scream whenever you land a spike or kill an opponent....

Wii Sports Dog

Created by Elias

The dog from Wii Sports Resort and Wii Fit!...

VR Mission (MGR)

Created by webbtail245

A program used to train the minds of Cyborgs. I'd like to thank Hideo Kojima, Konami and Platinum Games for Metal Gear Rising, and SuperRhys217 for helping me with this addon! DISCLAIMER Custom fighters shown in screenshots are not included in this addon. ...

The 'Milestone' Buddy

Created by Dr. NaN + Poor Planning

The 'Milestone'... buddy. What is it? It's free. Yes, it's a free buddy! ...But you gotta earn it. The Milestone buddy is a brand new buddy coming exclusively to the Definitive Edition. It's probably the greatest buddy of all time. "I don't think i've seen...

The Ascent (SinglePlayer/Coop mode stage)

Created by eTea.Xanthus

Ascent Mode Stage, similar to Abyss mode! Make sure you have at least 1 CPU player for this stage. Go through waves of challenges: climb, fight enemies, carry an artifact up the level, board platforms and more! The phases are now endless and increase with ...

The Kid [Remastered]

Created by Merceron

Defeat all bosses with the probably most fragile fighter in Rivals of Aether. https://i.postimg.cc/5txmtLGj/The-kid.png This is a edited version of the already existing The Kid , with improved movement, a dash and some overall adjustments to be more in lin...

The Map Room

Created by RadicalOne95

"My Führer, how do you plan to have the most subscribed-to stage on Steam?" "It will be uploaded here to Rivals of Aether Workshop in a few seconds..." The Führer's map room (as seen in Downfall and Smash Bros Lawl) is now a playable stage in Rivals of Aet...

The Nether

Created by Reiga

Fight in Minecraft's hellish Nether dimension, now livelier than ever thanks to the upcoming Nether Update! Rivals of Nether is now an absolute reality! The Aether version of the stage is a fully scripted and absolutely chaotic enviroment that crosses four...