Version 1.18.1

FFX Speedrun Mod v1.8.1

Bug Fixes

• Fixed application icon display: Icon now appears correctly in the application window and taskbar for the bundled single-file release
• Fixed launcher auto-close: The FFX&X-2 launcher window now automatically closes when you exit the game, preventing it from staying open

Version 1.18.0

FFX Speedrun Mod v1.8.0

New Features

GUI Improvements

• Added graphical user interface: Complete Windows Forms GUI for easier configuration and control
• Launch Game button: Automatically locate and launch the FFX executable from the mod
• Auto-start feature: Automatically start the mod when FFX is detected, with UI checkbox and timer logic
• Category selection UI: Added speedrun category selection with rules link; dynamic updates based on settings
• Enhanced tooltips: Added helpful tooltips for UI elements to improve user experience
• Application icon: Custom icon with fallback to default if extraction fails

Configuration Management

• ConfigManager class: New centralized configuration file handling
• Executable directory configuration: Configuration files now stored in executable directory for better portability
• Preserve break checkbox state: Break checkbox state is remembered and restored when CSR is toggled

Code Quality & Architecture

• MemoryWatcherFactory: Refactored memory watchers to use factory pattern for improved maintainability
• Centralized offset constants: Consolidated cutscene transition logic using shared constants
• Character ID constants: Added constants for character IDs, equipment flags, and menu triggers
• Dialog box constants: New constants for dialog boxes, items, and battle states
• Helper methods: Refactored Transition class to use helper methods for character management

Performance Improvements

• Optimized transition lookups: Cached transition dictionaries to eliminate repeated property access (~60 times per second)
• Faster memory watcher lookups: Implemented O(1) dictionary-based name lookups instead of O(n) LINQ searches
• Reduced memory allocations: Pre-allocated and reused change detection lists, eliminating ~60+ allocations per second
• Early-exit optimization: Added ForceLoad check to skip unnecessary transition evaluations when not needed
• Dictionary optimization: Enhanced dictionary usage throughout for better performance

Bug Fixes

• Fixed null reference exception on startup: Corrected reflection-based field lookup in MemoryWatcherFactory
• Fixed dictionary initialization: Properly rebuild memory watcher name dictionary after reflection-based initialization
• Fixed process exit error: Added graceful exception handling when FFX closes, preventing "Cannot process request because the process has exited" error dialog
• Fixed RNG seed setting: Minor fix for setting seeds correctly
• Fixed formatting inconsistencies: Improved code formatting across transition classes and MemoryWatchers

User Interface Changes

• Removed sleep interval option from GUI: Sleep interval is now always set to the default value for backwards compatibility with existing timing documentation
• Adjusted UI layout: Improved spacing and positioning of log level and auto-start controls
• Enhanced button text: Clearer button labels for improved usability
• Real-time logging: Enhanced logging functionality with real-time event subscription

Code Refactoring

• Consolidated member variables: Improved organization in Transition class
• Improved readability: Removed unnecessary blank lines and enhanced code organization throughout
• Better maintainability: Refactored multiple classes for improved code structure
• Boss transition logic: Implemented comprehensive boss transition logic and cutscene offsets

Technical Details

• Built with .NET 8.0
• Improved memory management and reduced GC pressure
• Enhanced error handling and process lifecycle management

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Installation Notes:

• Self-contained version: No prerequisites, just extract and run

GUI

FFX Speedrun Mod - GUI Version

This release introduces a new graphical user interface for the FFX Speedrun Mod, making it easier to configure and use.

Features

• Windows Forms GUI with organized settings panels
• Cutscene Remover Settings - Configure which cutscenes to skip
• RNG Settings - Choose between TrueRNG or Set Seed with 221+ pre-configured seeds
• Advanced Settings - Auto-start when FFX launches, configurable log levels
• Configuration Management - Save/load settings, auto-loads default.conf on startup
• Real-time Status - Connection status, game status, and mod status display
• Diagnostic Log Window - Color-coded log messages for easy monitoring

Installation

1. Download FFXSpeedrunMod.exe
2. Place it anywhere on your computer
3. Run it (no .NET runtime installation required - fully self-contained)
4. Configure your settings and click "Start Mod"

Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Steam version)

Notes

• Configuration files are saved in the same directory as the executable
• Auto-start feature will automatically connect when FFX is detected running

Full Changelog: https://github.com/MrTyton/FFXSpeedrunMod/commits/GUI-1.17