diff --git a/.env b/.env
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..86feafaa143
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.env
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+VITE_BYPASS_LOGIN=0
+VITE_BYPASS_TUTORIAL=0
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diff --git a/.env.development b/.env.development
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..88dcdce619c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.env.development
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+VITE_BYPASS_LOGIN=1
+VITE_BYPASS_TUTORIAL=0
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ce917491fa5..299cd9b84cf 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,15 +11,12 @@ node: 18.3.0
 
 1. Clone the repo and in the root directory run `npm install`
     - *if you run into any errors, reach out in the **#dev-corner** channel in discord*
-2. Run `npm run start` to locally run the project in `localhost:8000`
+2. Run `npm run start:dev` to locally run the project in `localhost:8000`
 
 ### ❔ FAQ 
 
-**How do I test a new ability/move?**
-- In the `pokemon.ts` file there are overrides you can set to apply the new move/ability to your active pokemon
-
-**How do I test a specific seed/wave?**
-- In the `battle-scene.ts` file there are overrides for seed, starting level, starting wave, starting biome, and starting money
+**How do I test a new _______?**
+- In the `battle-scene.ts` file there are overrides for most values you'll need to change for testing
 
 
 ## 🪧 To Do
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 035b770696e..9065bc17a55 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 	"type": "module",
 	"scripts": {
 		"start": "vite",
+		"start:dev": "vite --mode development",
 		"build": "vite build",
 		"preview": "vite preview",
 		"test": "vitest run",
diff --git a/src/battle-scene.ts b/src/battle-scene.ts
index d386aff415f..abf347b1873 100644
--- a/src/battle-scene.ts
+++ b/src/battle-scene.ts
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ import { UiTheme } from './enums/ui-theme';
 import CacheBustedLoaderPlugin from './plugins/cache-busted-loader-plugin';
 import { SceneBase } from './scene-base';
 
-export const bypassLogin = false;
+export const bypassLogin = import.meta.env.VITE_BYPASS_LOGIN === "1";
 
 export const SEED_OVERRIDE = '';
 export const STARTER_SPECIES_OVERRIDE = 0;
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ export default class BattleScene extends SceneBase {
 	public gameSpeed: integer = 1;
 	public damageNumbersMode: integer = 0;
 	public showLevelUpStats: boolean = true;
-	public enableTutorials: boolean = true;
+	public enableTutorials: boolean = import.meta.env.VITE_BYPASS_TUTORIAL === "1";
 	public uiTheme: UiTheme = UiTheme.DEFAULT;
 	public windowType: integer = 0;
 	public experimentalSprites: boolean = false;
diff --git a/vite.env.d.ts b/vite.env.d.ts
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..1bb3a15b588
--- /dev/null
+++ b/vite.env.d.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+/// <reference types="vite/client" />
+
+interface ImportMetaEnv {
+    readonly VITE_BYPASS_LOGIN: string;
+    readonly VITE_BYPASS_TUTORIAL: string;
+    readonly VITE_API_BASE_URL: string;
+}
+
+interface ImportMeta {
+    readonly env: ImportMetaEnv;
+}
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