diff --git a/include/config.h b/include/config.h
index 5188e0ef9..9c6dd908d 100644
--- a/include/config.h
+++ b/include/config.h
@@ -19,3 +19,7 @@
 #include "config/config_movement.h"
 #include "config/config_objects.h"
 #include "config/config_rom.h"
+
+
+/* WARNING: Compatibility safeguards - don't remove this file unless you know what you're doing */
+#include "config/config_safeguards.h"
diff --git a/include/config/config_benchmark.h b/include/config/config_benchmark.h
index be2468456..980e857f9 100644
--- a/include/config/config_benchmark.h
+++ b/include/config/config_benchmark.h
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 // #define ENABLE_CREDITS_BENCHMARK
 
 #ifdef ENABLE_CREDITS_BENCHMARK
-#define DEBUG_ALL
-#define ENABLE_VANILLA_LEVEL_SPECIFIC_CHECKS
-#define TEST_LEVEL LEVEL_CASTLE_GROUNDS
+    #define DEBUG_ALL
+    #define ENABLE_VANILLA_LEVEL_SPECIFIC_CHECKS
+    #define TEST_LEVEL LEVEL_CASTLE_GROUNDS
 #endif
diff --git a/include/config/config_camera.h b/include/config/config_camera.h
index 5752ab85c..813dc1c0a 100644
--- a/include/config/config_camera.h
+++ b/include/config/config_camera.h
@@ -50,23 +50,5 @@
 // This is automatically enabled when ENABLE_VANILLA_LEVEL_SPECIFIC_CHECKS is enabled,
 // but feel free to override it if you really want to for some reason
 #ifdef ENABLE_VANILLA_LEVEL_SPECIFIC_CHECKS
-#define ENABLE_VANILLA_CAM_PROCESSING
-#endif
-
-
-/**************************************/
-/****** Compatibility safeguards ******/
-/**************************************/
-// Don't change these unless you know what you're doing
-#ifdef FORCED_CAMERA_MODE
-#define USE_COURSE_DEFAULT_MODE // Forced camera mode overwrites the default mode
-#endif
-#ifndef WATER_SURFACE_CAMERA_MODE
-#define WATER_SURFACE_CAMERA_MODE CAMERA_MODE_WATER_SURFACE
-#endif
-#ifndef DEEP_WATER_CAMERA_MODE
-#define DEEP_WATER_CAMERA_MODE CAMERA_MODE_BEHIND_MARIO
-#endif
-#ifndef FLYING_CAMERA_MODE
-#define FLYING_CAMERA_MODE CAMERA_MODE_BEHIND_MARIO
+    #define ENABLE_VANILLA_CAM_PROCESSING
 #endif
diff --git a/include/config/config_debug.h b/include/config/config_debug.h
index 53cfc14ff..42aef6cdb 100644
--- a/include/config/config_debug.h
+++ b/include/config/config_debug.h
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
  ******************/
 
 // Enables most debug options
-//#define DEBUG_ALL
+// #define DEBUG_ALL
 
 // Disables all debug options (except PUPPYPRINT)
 #define DISABLE_ALL
@@ -22,16 +22,8 @@
 // Enable debug free move (DPad up to enter, A to exit).
 #define ENABLE_DEBUG_FREE_MOVE
 
-// Include vanilla debug functionality.
-//#define VANILLA_DEBUG
-
-// Custom debug mode. Press DPAD left to show the debug UI. Press DPAD right to enter the noclip mode.
-//#define CUSTOM_DEBUG
-
-// Include Puppyprint, a display library for text and large images.
-//#define PUPPYPRINT
-// Include a custom, enhanced performance profiler (Requires PUPPYPRINT).
-//#define PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG 1
+// Include a custom, enhanced performance profiler (Enables PUPPYPRINT by default in config_safeguards).
+// #define PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG 1
 
 // Use cycles instead of microseconds in Puppyprint debug output.
 //#define PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG_CYCLES
@@ -45,41 +37,16 @@
 
 // Same as above, but also reads all save file flags as complete.
 // This will not overwrite existing save file data unless you save over it.
-//#define COMPLETE_SAVE_FILE
+// #define COMPLETE_SAVE_FILE
+
+// Custom debug mode. Press DPAD left to show the debug UI. Press DPAD right to enter the noclip mode.
+// #define CUSTOM_DEBUG
 
 // Removes the limit on FPS
-//#define UNLOCK_FPS
+// #define UNLOCK_FPS
+
+// Include vanilla debug functionality.
+// #define VANILLA_DEBUG
 
 // Forces a crash when the game starts. Useful for debugging the crash screen.
-//#define DEBUG_FORCE_CRASH_ON_BOOT
-
-// -- Compatibility safeguards. Don't mess with these unless you know what you're doing. --
-
-#ifdef COMPLETE_SAVE_FILE
-#define UNLOCK_ALL
-#endif // COMPLETE_SAVE_FILE
-
-#ifdef DEBUG_ALL
-#define DEBUG_LEVEL_SELECT
-#define ENABLE_DEBUG_FREE_MOVE
-#define PUPPYPRINT
-#define PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG 1
-#define VISUAL_DEBUG
-#define UNLOCK_ALL
-#define COMPLETE_SAVE_FILE
-#endif // DEBUG_ALL
-
-#ifdef DISABLE_ALL
-#undef DEBUG_ALL
-#undef TEST_LEVEL
-#undef DEBUG_LEVEL_SELECT
-#undef ENABLE_DEBUG_FREE_MOVE
-#undef VANILLA_DEBUG
-#undef CUSTOM_DEBUG
-#undef PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG
-#undef PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG_CYCLES
-#undef VISUAL_DEBUG
-#undef UNLOCK_ALL
-#undef COMPLETE_SAVE_FILE
-#undef DEBUG_FORCE_CRASH_ON_BOOT
-#endif // DISABLE_ALL
+// #define DEBUG_FORCE_CRASH_ON_BOOT
diff --git a/include/config/config_game.h b/include/config/config_game.h
index 55b914079..516e288b5 100644
--- a/include/config/config_game.h
+++ b/include/config/config_game.h
@@ -4,9 +4,11 @@
  * GAME SETTINGS *
  *****************/
 
-// Enables some mechanics that change behavior depending on hardcoded level numbers.
-// You may also need to change sLevelsWithRooms in object_helpers.c
-// TODO: separate this into separate defines, behavior params, or make these mechanics otherwise dynamic
+/** 
+ * Enables some mechanics that change behavior depending on hardcoded level numbers.
+ * You may also need to change sLevelsWithRooms in object_helpers.c
+ * TODO: separate this into separate defines, behavior params, or make these mechanics otherwise dynamic
+*/
 // #define ENABLE_VANILLA_LEVEL_SPECIFIC_CHECKS
 
 // Disable lives and hide the lives counter
@@ -26,6 +28,7 @@
 
 // Air/Breath meter is separate from health meter when underwater
 // #define BREATH_METER
+
 // Number of coins to spawn the "100 coin" star. If you remove the define altogether, then there won't be a 100 coin star at all.
 #define X_COIN_STAR 100
 
@@ -46,7 +49,9 @@
 #define AREA_COUNT 8
 
 // Makes signs and NPCs easier to talk to.
-#define EASIER_DIALOG_TRIGGER
+// NOTE: Currently has issues with talking to Bowser post-fight,
+// https://github.com/Reonu/HackerSM64/issues/273
+// #define EASIER_DIALOG_TRIGGER
 
 // Show an "A" when Mario is able to talk [requires EASIER_DIALOG_TRIGGER]
 // #define DIALOG_INDICATOR
@@ -68,13 +73,3 @@
 
 // The level that the game starts in after file select. The levelscript needs to have a MARIO_POS command for this to work.
 #define START_LEVEL LEVEL_CASTLE_GROUNDS
-
-
-// -- Compatibility safeguards. Don't mess with these unless you know what you're doing. --
-
-#ifdef DISABLE_LIVES
-#undef SAVE_NUM_LIVES
-#endif // DISABLE_LIVES
-#ifndef START_LEVEL
-#define START_LEVEL LEVEL_CASTLE_GROUNDS
-#endif
diff --git a/include/config/config_goddard.h b/include/config/config_goddard.h
index 5cee45b09..19f6d6fe3 100644
--- a/include/config/config_goddard.h
+++ b/include/config/config_goddard.h
@@ -12,10 +12,3 @@
 
 // Disables the demo that plays when idle on the start screen (has no effect if KEEP_MARIO_HEAD is disabled)
 #define DISABLE_DEMO
-
-// -- Compatibility safeguards. Don't mess with these unless you know what you're doing.--
-
-#ifndef KEEP_MARIO_HEAD
-#undef GODDARD_EASTER_EGG
-#define DISABLE_DEMO
-#endif // !KEEP_MARIO_HEAD
diff --git a/include/config/config_graphics.h b/include/config/config_graphics.h
index 31698098f..4c4b52ff2 100644
--- a/include/config/config_graphics.h
+++ b/include/config/config_graphics.h
@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@
  * GRAPHICS SETTINGS *
  *********************/
 
+// Size of how large the master display list (gDisplayListHead) can be. 6400 is vanilla
+#define GFX_POOL_SIZE 10000
+
 // Show a watermark in the title screen that reads "Made with HackerSM64", instead of the copyright message
 #define INTRO_CREDIT
 
@@ -15,7 +18,7 @@
 
 // Skybox size modifier, changing this will add support for larger skybox images. NOTE: Vanilla skyboxes may break if you change this option. Be sure to rescale them accordingly.
 // Whenever you change this, make sure to run "make -C tools clean" to rebuild the skybox tool (alternatively go into skyconv.c and change the file in any way (like adding/deleting a space) to specifically rebuild that tool).
-// When increasing this, you should probably also increase the GFX pool size. (the GFX_POOL_SIZE define in src/game/game_init.h)
+// When increasing this, you should probably also increase the GFX pool size. (the GFX_POOL_SIZE define above)
 #define SKYBOX_SIZE 1
 
 // When this option is enabled, LODs will ONLY work on console.
@@ -23,6 +26,10 @@
 // Regardless of whether this setting is enabled or not, you can use gIsConsole to wrap your own code in a console check.
 #define AUTO_LOD
 
+// Include Puppyprint, a display library for text and large images.
+// Automatically included when PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG is enabled
+// #define PUPPYPRINT
+
 // Disable AA (Improves console performance but causes visible seams between unconnected geometry).
 // #define DISABLE_AA
 
@@ -77,20 +84,3 @@
 // Use old shadow IDs for Fast64 compatibility. This is a temporary fix until Fast64 is updated to use the enum defines.
 // NOTE: When this is enabled, The 49th hardcoded rectangle shadow will act as a regular circular shadow, due to Mario's shadow ID being 99 in vanilla.
 #define LEGACY_SHADOW_IDS
-
-// -- Compatibility safeguards. Don't mess with these unless you know what you're doing. --
-
-#ifndef F3DZEX_GBI_2
-#undef OBJECTS_REJ // OBJECTS_REJ requires f3dzex.
-#endif // !F3DZEX_GBI_2
-
-#ifndef F3DEX_GBI_SHARED
-#undef OBJECTS_REJ // Non F3DEX-based ucodes do NOT support ucode switching.
-#endif // !F3DEX_GBI_SHARED
-
-#ifdef OBJECTS_REJ
-// Enable required ucodes.
-#define F3DEX2_REJ_GBI
-#define F3DLX2_REJ_GBI
-#endif // OBJECTS_REJ
-
diff --git a/include/config/config_menu.h b/include/config/config_menu.h
index d5bb33225..925c795df 100644
--- a/include/config/config_menu.h
+++ b/include/config/config_menu.h
@@ -17,12 +17,3 @@
 #define EXIT_COURSE_LEVEL LEVEL_CASTLE
 #define EXIT_COURSE_AREA 0x01
 #define EXIT_COURSE_NODE 0x1F
-
-// -- Compatibility safeguards. Don't mess with these unless you know what you're doing. --
-
-#ifdef DISABLE_EXIT_COURSE
-#undef EXIT_COURSE_WHILE_MOVING
-#undef EXIT_COURSE_LEVEL
-#undef EXIT_COURSE_AREA
-#undef EXIT_COURSE_NODE
-#endif // DISABLE_EXIT_COURSE
diff --git a/include/config/config_movement.h b/include/config/config_movement.h
index 9517e6afa..d1fbe65e2 100644
--- a/include/config/config_movement.h
+++ b/include/config/config_movement.h
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
  *********************/
 
 // Fixes Mario's turn ground radius by making it dependent on the analog stick magnitude.
-//#define GROUND_TURN_FIX
+// #define GROUND_TURN_FIX
 
 // Fixes Mario's turn ground radius by allowing Mario to turn around at any speed.
 // Basically a simpler version of GROUND_TURN_FIX but smoother & closer to vanilla.
@@ -80,10 +80,3 @@
 
 // Re-enable upwarping when entering water. Forces you to only enter water from the top
 // #define WATER_PLUNGE_UPWARP
-
-
-// -- Compatibility safeguards. Don't mess with these unless you know what you're doing. --
-
-// #ifdef GROUND_TURNING_AROUND_FIX
-// #undef GROUND_TURN_FIX
-// #endif // GROUND_TURNING_AROUND_FIX
diff --git a/include/config/config_objects.h b/include/config/config_objects.h
index b0064cf08..9158980ac 100644
--- a/include/config/config_objects.h
+++ b/include/config/config_objects.h
@@ -73,12 +73,3 @@
 
 // The number of segments Wiggler has, not including the head. Vanilla is 4.
 #define WIGGLER_NUM_SEGMENTS     4
-
-// -- Compatibility safeguards. Don't mess with these unless you know what you're doing. --
-
-// Enable floombas if the intro floombas are enabled
-#ifdef INTRO_FLOOMBAS
-    #ifndef FLOOMBAS
-        #define FLOOMBAS
-    #endif
-#endif
diff --git a/include/config/config_rom.h b/include/config/config_rom.h
index 8a6d761fc..bdc340bd2 100644
--- a/include/config/config_rom.h
+++ b/include/config/config_rom.h
@@ -23,10 +23,3 @@
 // There is generally no reason to have a value other than 0 for emulator. As for console, it provides a (small) performance boost.
 #define BORDER_HEIGHT_CONSOLE  0
 #define BORDER_HEIGHT_EMULATOR 0
-
-// -- Compatibility safeguards. Don't mess with these unless you know what you're doing.--
-
-#ifndef TARGET_N64
-#define BORDER_HEIGHT_CONSOLE  0
-#define BORDER_HEIGHT_EMULATOR 0
-#endif // !TARGET_N64
diff --git a/include/config/config_safeguards.h b/include/config/config_safeguards.h
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..f670bfa53
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/config/config_safeguards.h
@@ -0,0 +1,164 @@
+#pragma once
+
+/*****************************
+ * COMPATIBILITY SAFE GUARDS *
+ *****************************/
+
+/**
+ * NOTE: Only mess with these if you know what you're doing!
+ * These are put in place to insure that connected functionality works as intended.
+ */
+
+
+/*****************
+ * config_graphics
+ */
+
+#ifndef F3DZEX_GBI_2
+    #undef OBJECTS_REJ // OBJECTS_REJ requires f3dzex.
+#endif // !F3DZEX_GBI_2
+
+#ifndef F3DEX_GBI_SHARED
+    #undef OBJECTS_REJ // Non F3DEX-based ucodes do NOT support ucode switching.
+#endif // !F3DEX_GBI_SHARED
+
+#ifdef OBJECTS_REJ
+// Enable required ucodes.
+    #define F3DEX2_REJ_GBI
+    #define F3DLX2_REJ_GBI
+#endif // OBJECTS_REJ
+
+
+/*****************
+ * config_debug
+ */
+
+#ifdef PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG
+    #undef PUPPYPRINT
+    #define PUPPYPRINT
+#endif
+
+#ifdef COMPLETE_SAVE_FILE
+    #undef UNLOCK_ALL
+    #define UNLOCK_ALL
+#endif // COMPLETE_SAVE_FILE
+
+#ifdef DEBUG_ALL
+    #undef DEBUG_LEVEL_SELECT
+    #define DEBUG_LEVEL_SELECT
+
+    #undef ENABLE_DEBUG_FREE_MOVE
+    #define ENABLE_DEBUG_FREE_MOVE
+
+    #undef PUPPYPRINT
+    #define PUPPYPRINT
+
+    #undef PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG
+    #define PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG 1
+
+    #undef VISUAL_DEBUG
+    #define VISUAL_DEBUG
+
+    #undef UNLOCK_ALL
+    #define UNLOCK_ALL
+
+    #undef COMPLETE_SAVE_FILE
+    #define COMPLETE_SAVE_FILE
+#endif // DEBUG_ALL
+
+#ifdef DISABLE_ALL
+    #undef DEBUG_ALL
+    #undef TEST_LEVEL
+    #undef DEBUG_LEVEL_SELECT
+    #undef ENABLE_DEBUG_FREE_MOVE
+    #undef VANILLA_DEBUG
+    #undef CUSTOM_DEBUG
+    #undef PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG
+    #undef PUPPYPRINT_DEBUG_CYCLES
+    #undef VISUAL_DEBUG
+    #undef UNLOCK_ALL
+    #undef COMPLETE_SAVE_FILE
+    #undef DEBUG_FORCE_CRASH_ON_BOOT
+#endif // DISABLE_ALL
+
+
+/*****************
+ * config_camera
+ */
+
+#ifdef FORCED_CAMERA_MODE
+    #undef USE_COURSE_DEFAULT_MODE
+    #define USE_COURSE_DEFAULT_MODE // Forced camera mode overwrites the default mode
+#endif
+
+#ifndef WATER_SURFACE_CAMERA_MODE
+    #define WATER_SURFACE_CAMERA_MODE CAMERA_MODE_WATER_SURFACE
+#endif
+
+#ifndef DEEP_WATER_CAMERA_MODE
+    #define DEEP_WATER_CAMERA_MODE CAMERA_MODE_BEHIND_MARIO
+#endif
+
+#ifndef FLYING_CAMERA_MODE
+    #define FLYING_CAMERA_MODE CAMERA_MODE_BEHIND_MARIO
+#endif
+
+
+/*****************
+ * config_game
+ */
+
+#ifdef DISABLE_LIVES
+    #undef SAVE_NUM_LIVES
+#endif // DISABLE_LIVES
+
+#ifndef START_LEVEL
+    #define START_LEVEL LEVEL_CASTLE_GROUNDS
+#endif
+
+
+/*****************
+ * config_goddard
+ */
+
+#ifndef KEEP_MARIO_HEAD
+    #undef GODDARD_EASTER_EGG
+
+    #undef DISABLE_DEMO
+    #define DISABLE_DEMO
+#endif // !KEEP_MARIO_HEAD
+
+/*****************
+ * config_menu
+ */
+
+#ifdef DISABLE_EXIT_COURSE
+    #undef EXIT_COURSE_WHILE_MOVING
+    #undef EXIT_COURSE_LEVEL
+    #undef EXIT_COURSE_AREA
+    #undef EXIT_COURSE_NODE
+#endif // DISABLE_EXIT_COURSE
+
+
+/*****************
+ * config_objects
+ */
+
+// Enable floombas if the intro floombas are enabled
+#ifdef INTRO_FLOOMBAS
+    #undef FLOOMBAS
+    #define FLOOMBAS
+#endif
+
+
+/*****************
+ * config_rom
+ */
+
+#ifndef TARGET_N64
+    #undef BORDER_HEIGHT_CONSOLE
+    #define BORDER_HEIGHT_CONSOLE  0
+
+    #undef BORDER_HEIGHT_EMULATOR
+    #define BORDER_HEIGHT_EMULATOR 0
+#endif // !TARGET_N64
diff --git a/src/game/game_init.h b/src/game/game_init.h
index 2119b7919..c7a5c4729 100644
--- a/src/game/game_init.h
+++ b/src/game/game_init.h
@@ -8,8 +8,7 @@
 
 #include "types.h"
 #include "memory.h"
-
-#define GFX_POOL_SIZE 10000 // Size of how large the master display list (gDisplayListHead) can be. 6400 is vanilla
+#include "config.h"
 
 #define MARIO_ANIMS_POOL_SIZE 0x4000
 #define DEMO_INPUTS_POOL_SIZE 0x800