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+# .sotaignore file generated by sota staircase ReStepper/SideStepper
+# anything here either can't or shouldn't be uploaded github
+# unless you know what you're doing, don't edit this file! >:(
+Deliverables/3RT/3RT_RunningLate_mAssets.zip
+Deliverables/3RT/3RT_RunningLate_tSheetAtlas.zip