diff --git a/characters/base/character.gd b/characters/base/character.gd
index ae9d80a..9fe56c3 100644
--- a/characters/base/character.gd
+++ b/characters/base/character.gd
@@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ func _enforce_certain_properties() -> void:
 		physics_material_override = PhysicsMaterial.new()
 	physics_material_override.friction = 0.0
 	can_sleep = false
-	lock_rotation = true
+	lock_rotation = false
 	freeze_mode = FREEZE_MODE_STATIC
 	custom_integrator = false
 	continuous_cd = true
diff --git a/project.godot b/project.godot
index aa920bf..5487390 100644
--- a/project.godot
+++ b/project.godot
@@ -186,6 +186,10 @@ pause={
 ]
 }
 
+[physics]
+
+3d/physics_engine="Jolt Physics"
+
 [rendering]
 
 renderer/rendering_method="gl_compatibility"