I'll look at that, whenever I get back to that point.
I'm back working on Stage 1, having spotted some minor issues in regards to taking damage. For instance, when I take damage from the spearman after getting the Axe, by facing backwards (to the right, since I'm moving left) 2 frames before I get hit, I get pushed to the left, saving me 39 frames at that spot. I know there are others, gotta lot to redo (again). -_-;;
Also found I can save 18 at that spot when working my way to the right. Bleh.
Edit:
WIP 4
Stage 1 recompleted...again. 133 frames ahead of WIP 3 upon collection of the Wind Soul. A few minor changes and a lot of hex editing later, I think I finally win this level. What sucked is that with every change, 5 random factors were changed later. The bats by the axe, the boss itself.
Save State for comparing WIP3 and WIP4. This loads with both WIP files at where I started making changes. And when you watch WIP4, I'm sure you'll enjoy all the crazy shit I had to do in order to save frames. >_>;;
Edit 2: Nope, I no win at the level. I tried out some crazy crap working on Stage 2, and found out this trick works in Stage 1 as well, to something WAAAAAY back at the beginning. Meaning I have to start a huge chunk of the level over again. -_- Assuming it doesn't change too many random factors later, I might be able to shave off another couple dozen frames.
Edit 3: Make that 48 by the end of the level. Dammit, I'm done with it now. That is a long 5m 51s level. -_-
Edit 4: I'm finally back to my trouble spot, and 240 frames ahead of WIP3. Finally, I can PROgress instead of CONgress. Har har. >_>;;
