Ok...I have Re-TASed this, at the request of Samasara. I have to say, I'm a little disappointed with the results. Here is the break down of the new details.
- Changed emulator to Bizhawk 2.8.0
- Found a routing error: Instead of completing all of the "Right" side content, I used up my "Chance" first, before completing the final items on the right. This kept the long trek back towards the shuffle, which was swapped out for the short distance to the change.
- This cracked version took less time to load, but has an IGT routing error.
- First Frame of Title: 2331
- Ending Frame: 6535
- Total (IGT): 4204 Frames
- Total (overall): 20 Frames Faster
- This un-cracked version took longer to load, but has IGT routing improvements
- First Frame of Title: 2457
- Ending Frame: 6555
- Total (IGT): 4098 Frames
- Total (overall): 20 Frames slow
Thankfully, the time didn't get much slower than it did. The new route saved 40 frames.
Honestly, I can't explain the reason why this version would load slower. Should we go with the previous version and fix the routing?...even though we have a splash screen?
Also, as I was typing this...Samsara just called out a desync issue. I'll see what I can do.