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The practice hack (aka Infohud) is a romhack designed to assist speedrunners in practice. Notable features include pre-made savestates to jump to different parts of a speedrun, timers for individual rooms/segments, displays for useful RAM addresses, and equipment/event toggles. | The practice hack (aka Infohud) is a romhack designed to assist speedrunners in practice. Notable features include pre-made savestates to jump to different parts of a speedrun, timers for individual rooms/segments, displays for useful RAM addresses, and equipment/event toggles. | ||
| − | All versions of the practice hack should offer an option with the "SD2SNES" savestate feature enabled, and another option without. If you are NOT playing with the SD2SNES/FXPAK cartridge (or Super NT with latest "jailbreak" firmware) then you should choose | + | All versions of the practice hack should offer an option with the "SD2SNES" savestate feature enabled, and another option without. If you are NOT playing with the SD2SNES/FXPAK cartridge (or Super NT with latest "jailbreak" firmware) then you should not choose this option. This feature will likely cause crashes or major graphical glitches if used with emulators, everdrives, or virtual consoles (SNES Classic included). |
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| + | Recent versions of the practice hack offer an alternate savestate implementation which works on almost all platforms -- including most emulators, Everdrive, and MiSTer. This "tinystates" version works by saving only essential game state and filling in the gaps from the cartridge ROM, allowing it to work on platforms with limited RAM. This comes at the cost of increased loading times and a higher risk of graphical glitches. Virtual Console (including SNES Classic) is the only platform known to be incompatible with tinystates. | ||
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| + | If neither implementation of savestates works for you, use the savestate features built into your platform or the load preset feature available in Infohud 2.0+. | ||
The D-pad on controller 2 features speed controls and frame advance. Emulator users should ensure that their input bindings on controller 2 do not match controller 1. | The D-pad on controller 2 features speed controls and frame advance. Emulator users should ensure that their input bindings on controller 2 do not match controller 1. | ||
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=Current Versions= | =Current Versions= | ||
| − | [https://smpractice.speedga.me/ Infohud version 2. | + | [https://smpractice.speedga.me/ Infohud version 2.5+] '''<-- RECOMMENDED''' |
This should be the most up-to-date version of the Infohud practice hack used by speedrunners. It offers a how-to-use tutorial on its [https://smpractice.speedga.me/help Help page] and should be read by first-time Infohud users. PAL versions are also supported. | This should be the most up-to-date version of the Infohud practice hack used by speedrunners. It offers a how-to-use tutorial on its [https://smpractice.speedga.me/help Help page] and should be read by first-time Infohud users. PAL versions are also supported. | ||
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[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Ancient-Chozo/releases Ancient Chozo] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Ancient-Chozo/releases Ancient Chozo] | ||
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| + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Ascent/releases Ascent] | ||
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| + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/BluePlague/releases The Blue Plague] | ||
[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Cliffhanger/releases Cliffhanger], [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Cliffhanger/releases Cliffhanger Redux] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Cliffhanger/releases Cliffhanger], [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Cliffhanger/releases Cliffhanger Redux] | ||
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[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Contamination/releases Contamination] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Contamination/releases Contamination] | ||
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| + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/DarkholmeHospital/releases Darkholme Hospital] | ||
[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Decision/releases Decision] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Decision/releases Decision] | ||
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[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Escape-II/releases Escape II] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Escape-II/releases Escape II] | ||
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| + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Exertion/releases Exertion] | ||
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| + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Hydellius/releases Hydellius] | ||
[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Hyper/releases Hyper Metroid] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Hyper/releases Hyper Metroid] | ||
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[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Ice-Metal-Uninstall/releases Ice Metal Uninstall] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Ice-Metal-Uninstall/releases Ice Metal Uninstall] | ||
| − | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Kaizo-Possible/releases Kaizo Possible] | + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Junkoid/releases Super Junkoid] |
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| + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Kaizo-Possible/releases Kaizo Possible] (Presets included) | ||
[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Life/releases Life] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Life/releases Life] | ||
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[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/NewWetDream/releases New Wet Dream] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/NewWetDream/releases New Wet Dream] | ||
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| + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/otherRotation/releases otherRotation] | ||
[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Oxide/releases Oxide] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Oxide/releases Oxide] | ||
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| + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Recovery/releases Recovery] | ||
[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Redesign-Axeil-Edition/releases Redesign] (Presets included), [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Redesign-Axeil-Edition/releases Redesign: Axeil Edition] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Redesign-Axeil-Edition/releases Redesign] (Presets included), [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Redesign-Axeil-Edition/releases Redesign: Axeil Edition] | ||
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[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Rotation/releases Rotation] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Rotation/releases Rotation] | ||
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| + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Subpar/releases Subpar Metroid] | ||
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| + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Subversion/releases Subversion] | ||
[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Super-Zero-Mission/releases Super Zero Mission] (Presets included) | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Super-Zero-Mission/releases Super Zero Mission] (Presets included) | ||
| − | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/ | + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/TourOfItaly/releases T O U R O F I T A L Y] (Contest version) |
[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/VITALITY/releases VITALITY] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/VITALITY/releases VITALITY] | ||
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[https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Yfaster/releases Y-Faster], [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Yfaster2/releases Y-Faster 2], [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Yfaster2f/releases Y-Faster 2 Furious] | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Yfaster/releases Y-Faster], [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Yfaster2/releases Y-Faster 2], [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Yfaster2f/releases Y-Faster 2 Furious] | ||
| − | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Z-Factor/releases Z-Factor] | + | [https://github.com/InsaneFirebat/sm_practice_hack/tree/Z-Factor/releases Z-Factor] (Presets included) |
=Savestates Only= | =Savestates Only= | ||
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[https://hacks.speedga.me/sm.html Total's Infohud Romhack] | [https://hacks.speedga.me/sm.html Total's Infohud Romhack] | ||
| − | This was Total's last official release of the Infohud practice hack before version 2.0 by Pinkus. | + | This was Total's last official release of the Infohud practice hack before version 2.0 by Pinkus. Older practice roms for Kaizo Possible and SZM, as well as a guide to adding the SD2SNES savestate feature to other romhacks, are also available here. |
Latest revision as of 01:58, 24 October 2024
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Infohud Practice Hack
The practice hack (aka Infohud) is a romhack designed to assist speedrunners in practice. Notable features include pre-made savestates to jump to different parts of a speedrun, timers for individual rooms/segments, displays for useful RAM addresses, and equipment/event toggles.
All versions of the practice hack should offer an option with the "SD2SNES" savestate feature enabled, and another option without. If you are NOT playing with the SD2SNES/FXPAK cartridge (or Super NT with latest "jailbreak" firmware) then you should not choose this option. This feature will likely cause crashes or major graphical glitches if used with emulators, everdrives, or virtual consoles (SNES Classic included).
Recent versions of the practice hack offer an alternate savestate implementation which works on almost all platforms -- including most emulators, Everdrive, and MiSTer. This "tinystates" version works by saving only essential game state and filling in the gaps from the cartridge ROM, allowing it to work on platforms with limited RAM. This comes at the cost of increased loading times and a higher risk of graphical glitches. Virtual Console (including SNES Classic) is the only platform known to be incompatible with tinystates.
If neither implementation of savestates works for you, use the savestate features built into your platform or the load preset feature available in Infohud 2.0+.
The D-pad on controller 2 features speed controls and frame advance. Emulator users should ensure that their input bindings on controller 2 do not match controller 1.
Some releases of Infohud may require you to apply an IPS patch to your copy of SM. More info about patching roms at Metroid Construction.
Current Versions
Infohud version 2.5+ <-- RECOMMENDED
This should be the most up-to-date version of the Infohud practice hack used by speedrunners. It offers a how-to-use tutorial on its Help page and should be read by first-time Infohud users. PAL versions are also supported.
This is the source repository for the Infohud practice hack, allowing you to see how it works, adapt it for SM romhacks, contribute to the project, or build your own customized copy from the files available. This would also be a good place to report bugs if you're not on Discord. The website source is hosted in the same repository.
Romhacks
Generic patch with greater hack compatibility
Cliffhanger, Cliffhanger Redux
Containment Chamber (Presets included)
Kaizo Possible (Presets included)
Redesign (Presets included), Redesign: Axeil Edition
Retroid (Presets included)
Super Zero Mission (Presets included)
T O U R O F I T A L Y (Contest version)
Y-Faster, Y-Faster 2, Y-Faster 2 Furious
Z-Factor (Presets included)
Savestates Only
A pre-made IPS patch is included with the source, but it can also be reconfigured to support more hacks or change button inputs.
Obsoleted Versions
This is a branch of the 1.42 version of Total's Infohud. It added an additional Rerandomize feature which changes the rng seed every time a savestate is loaded, and also permits users to set specific patterns for Botwoon and Phantoon. These features are also present in the version 2.0 rewrite.
This was Total's last official release of the Infohud practice hack before version 2.0 by Pinkus. Older practice roms for Kaizo Possible and SZM, as well as a guide to adding the SD2SNES savestate feature to other romhacks, are also available here.
