diff --git a/README b/README
index 450aaa4..56c3b8a 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -79,6 +79,8 @@ gate-folder - The folder containing your .gate files
 =============
   Changes
 =============
+[Version 0.09]
+ - Gates can now be any shape 
 [Version 0.08]
  - Gates can now consist of any material.
  - You can left or right click the button to open a gate
diff --git a/src/net/TheDgtl/Stargate/Portal.java b/src/net/TheDgtl/Stargate/Portal.java
index 3da27cc..ebdef80 100644
--- a/src/net/TheDgtl/Stargate/Portal.java
+++ b/src/net/TheDgtl/Stargate/Portal.java
@@ -311,7 +311,8 @@ public class Portal {
     }
 
     public boolean isVerified() {
-        verified = verified || getBlockAt(1, 0).getBlock().getTypeId() == gate.getControlBlock();
+        for (RelativeBlockVector control : gate.getControls())
+        	verified = verified || getBlockAt(control).getBlock().getTypeId() == gate.getControlBlock();
         return verified;
     }
 
diff --git a/src/plugin.yml b/src/plugin.yml
index ec107d1..0113437 100644
--- a/src/plugin.yml
+++ b/src/plugin.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 name: Stargate
 main: net.TheDgtl.Stargate.Stargate
-version: 0.08
+version: 0.09
 description: Stargate mod for Bukkit
 author: Drakia
 website: http://www.thedgtl.net
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