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Tomc: /* Configuration */

2023-05-24T16:37:22Z

Configuration

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	<pre>		<pre>
	[options]		[options]
	pause_while_loading=~~true~~		pause_while_loading=false
	pause_for_character_creation=~~true~~		pause_for_character_creation=false
	</pre>		</pre>

	As mentioned earlier, the in-game timer pauses for loading screens and character creation. In <tt>autosplit.cfg</tt> you can decide whether you want the game to send pause commands to LiveSplit for loading screens and character creation~~. These settings also affect the in-game timer~~.		As mentioned earlier, the in-game timer pauses for loading screens and character creation. In <tt>autosplit.cfg</tt> you can decide whether you want the game to send pause commands to LiveSplit for loading screens and character creation.

	<pre>		<pre>

Tomc: /* Split Conditions and Stats */

2023-04-26T15:32:28Z

Split Conditions and Stats

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Tomc: /* Seeding, Randomisation, and Permadeath */

2023-04-26T10:44:46Z

Seeding, Randomisation, and Permadeath

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	Keyboard: Hold Ctrl and type <tt>modes</tt>		Keyboard: Hold Ctrl and type <tt>modes</tt>

	Controller: Hold L + R and then press in sequence Up, Up, Up, Down, Down, Down, L3. (For L3, press the left stick in like a button, on a controller that supports this.)		Controller: Hold LB + RB and then press in sequence Up, Up, Up, Down, Down, Down, L3. (For L3, press the left stick in like a button, on a controller that supports this.)
	</spoiler>		</spoiler>

Tomc: /* Configuration */

2023-04-20T11:37:43Z

Configuration

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	So the example here is extremely simple: the timer starts when you begin a new playthrough, and a split command is sent when <tt>story_ending=1</tt> happens, which is when you enter the final input that locks you into the credits. Since it's the last split of the list, LiveSplit will stop the timer and mark your run finished.		So the example here is extremely simple: the timer starts when you begin a new playthrough, and a split command is sent when <tt>story_ending=1</tt> happens, which is when you enter the final input that locks you into the credits. Since it's the last split of the list, LiveSplit will stop the timer and mark your run finished.

	You can insert as many conditions you like into this list~~--each in the format <tt>stat_name=threshold</tt>--~~and they don't have to start and end with <tt>story_starting=1</tt> and <tt>story_ending=1</tt>. However, you must make sure to add the same splits, in the same order, to LiveSplit, so that the game and LiveSplit are in sync.		You can insert as many conditions you like into this list, and they don't have to start and end with <tt>story_starting=1</tt> and <tt>story_ending=1</tt>. However, you must make sure to add the same splits, in the same order, to LiveSplit, so that the game and LiveSplit are in sync.

	===Split Conditions and Stats===		===Split Conditions and Stats===

Tomc: /* Split Conditions and Stats */

2023-04-20T11:37:08Z

Split Conditions and Stats

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	* <tt>stat_name:stat_key=threshold</tt>		* <tt>stat_name:stat_key=threshold</tt>

	Cassette Beasts tracks a huge number of stats about your playthrough in your save file, which we use to unlock achievements when their conditions are met. LiveSplit integration also uses these stats - split commands are sent when a stat's value meets or exceeds the configured threshold.		Cassette Beasts tracks a huge number of stats about your playthrough in your save file, which we use to unlock achievements when their conditions are met. LiveSplit integration also uses these stats--split commands are sent when a stat's value meets or exceeds the configured threshold.

	The full list of available stats and keys contains spoilers and won't be posted on the wiki until some time after the game is out. But if you take a look at the list of achievements in Cassette Beasts you'll get some idea of the sorts of conditions that can be set.		The full list of available stats and keys contains spoilers and won't be posted on the wiki until some time after the game is out. But if you take a look at the list of achievements in Cassette Beasts you'll get some idea of the sorts of conditions that can be set.

	If you're unafraid of digging around in the game's files, you can decompress your save file and check the <tt>stats</tt> section. Or decompile the game and check the list in <tt>Achievements.gd</tt>.		If you're unafraid of digging around in the game's files, you can decompress your save file and check the <tt>stats</tt> section. Or decompile the game and check the list in <tt>Achievements.gd</tt>.

Tomc at 11:36, 20 April 2023

2023-04-20T11:36:46Z

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	===Split Conditions and Stats===		===Split Conditions and Stats===

	Each condition in the <tt>[splits]</tt> section of <tt>autosplit.cfg</tt> takes ~~the format~~ <tt>stat_name=threshold</tt> or <tt>stat_name:stat_key=threshold</tt>.		Each condition in the <tt>[splits]</tt> section of <tt>autosplit.cfg</tt> takes one of these formats:

			* <tt>stat_name=threshold</tt>
			* <tt>stat_name:stat_key=threshold</tt>

	Cassette Beasts tracks a huge number of stats about your playthrough in your save file, which we use to unlock achievements when their conditions are met. LiveSplit integration also uses these stats - split commands are sent when a stat's value meets or exceeds the configured threshold.		Cassette Beasts tracks a huge number of stats about your playthrough in your save file, which we use to unlock achievements when their conditions are met. LiveSplit integration also uses these stats - split commands are sent when a stat's value meets or exceeds the configured threshold.

	The full list of available stats contains spoilers and won't be posted on the wiki until some time after the game is out. But if you take a look at the list of achievements in Cassette Beasts you'll get some idea of the sorts of conditions that can be set.		The full list of available stats and keys contains spoilers and won't be posted on the wiki until some time after the game is out. But if you take a look at the list of achievements in Cassette Beasts you'll get some idea of the sorts of conditions that can be set.

	If you're unafraid of digging around in the game's files, you can decompress your save file and check the <tt>stats</tt> section. Or decompile the game and check the list in <tt>Achievements.gd</tt>.		If you're unafraid of digging around in the game's files, you can decompress your save file and check the <tt>stats</tt> section. Or decompile the game and check the list in <tt>Achievements.gd</tt>.

Tomc at 11:35, 20 April 2023

2023-04-20T11:35:55Z

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	So the example here is extremely simple: the timer starts when you begin a new playthrough, and a split command is sent when <tt>story_ending=1</tt> happens, which is when you enter the final input that locks you into the credits. Since it's the last split of the list, LiveSplit will stop the timer and mark your run finished.		So the example here is extremely simple: the timer starts when you begin a new playthrough, and a split command is sent when <tt>story_ending=1</tt> happens, which is when you enter the final input that locks you into the credits. Since it's the last split of the list, LiveSplit will stop the timer and mark your run finished.

	You can insert as many conditions you like into this list, and they don't have to start and end with <tt>story_starting=1</tt> and <tt>story_ending=1</tt>. However, you must make sure to add the same splits, in the same order, to LiveSplit, so that the game and LiveSplit are in sync.		You can insert as many conditions you like into this list--each in the format <tt>stat_name=threshold</tt>--and they don't have to start and end with <tt>story_starting=1</tt> and <tt>story_ending=1</tt>. However, you must make sure to add the same splits, in the same order, to LiveSplit, so that the game and LiveSplit are in sync.

	Each condition takes the format <tt>~~STAT_NAME~~=~~THRESHOLD~~</tt> or <tt>~~STAT_NAME~~:~~STAT_KEY~~=~~THRESHOLD~~</tt>. Cassette Beasts tracks a huge number of stats about your playthrough in your save file, which we use to unlock achievements when their conditions are met. LiveSplit integration also uses these stats - split commands are sent when a stat's value meets or exceeds the configured threshold.		===Split Conditions and Stats===

			Each condition in the <tt>[splits]</tt> section of <tt>autosplit.cfg</tt> takes the format <tt>stat_name=threshold</tt> or <tt>stat_name:stat_key=threshold</tt>.

			Cassette Beasts tracks a huge number of stats about your playthrough in your save file, which we use to unlock achievements when their conditions are met. LiveSplit integration also uses these stats - split commands are sent when a stat's value meets or exceeds the configured threshold.

	The full list of available stats contains spoilers and won't be posted on the wiki until some time after the game is out. But if you take a look at the list of achievements in Cassette Beasts you'll get some idea of the sorts of conditions that can be set.		The full list of available stats contains spoilers and won't be posted on the wiki until some time after the game is out. But if you take a look at the list of achievements in Cassette Beasts you'll get some idea of the sorts of conditions that can be set.

	If you're unafraid of digging around in the game's files, you can decompress your save file and check the <tt>stats</tt> section. Or decompile the game and check the list in <tt>Achievements.gd</tt>.		If you're unafraid of digging around in the game's files, you can decompress your save file and check the <tt>stats</tt> section. Or decompile the game and check the list in <tt>Achievements.gd</tt>.

Tomc at 21:49, 19 April 2023

2023-04-19T21:49:52Z

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	===Setup===		===Setup===

	~~The first thing~~ you'll need is a ~~splits file for LiveSplit~~ that includes the ~~server~~ component. ~~Example~~: ~~[https://example~~.~~com TODO upload example file]~~		To get LiveSplit ready you'll need to add some splits, and set up a layout that includes the LiveSplit Server component.

			# We'll just add one split for this example (you can add more later). Right click the LiveSplit window > Edit Splits... Then under Segment Name enter the text "Credits" and click OK.
			# To enable the LiveSplit Server component, add it to your layout: right click the LiveSplit window > Edit Layout... > Click the + button > Control > LiveSplit Server, then click OK.

	Next you can start to configure the game. Create a text file called <tt>autosplit.cfg</tt> in this location:		Next you can start to configure the game. Create a text file called <tt>autosplit.cfg</tt> in this location:
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	So the example here is extremely simple: the timer starts when you begin a new playthrough, and a split command is sent when <tt>story_ending=1</tt> happens, which is when you enter the final input that locks you into the credits. Since it's the last split of the list, LiveSplit will stop the timer and mark your run finished.		So the example here is extremely simple: the timer starts when you begin a new playthrough, and a split command is sent when <tt>story_ending=1</tt> happens, which is when you enter the final input that locks you into the credits. Since it's the last split of the list, LiveSplit will stop the timer and mark your run finished.

	You can insert as many conditions you like into this list, and they don't have to start and end with <tt>story_starting=1</tt> and <tt>story_ending=1</tt>. However, you must ~~also~~ make sure to ~~configure~~ the same splits in the same order in LiveSplit, so the game and LiveSplit are in sync.		You can insert as many conditions you like into this list, and they don't have to start and end with <tt>story_starting=1</tt> and <tt>story_ending=1</tt>. However, you must make sure to add the same splits, in the same order, to LiveSplit, so that the game and LiveSplit are in sync.

	Each condition takes the format <tt>STAT_NAME=THRESHOLD</tt> or <tt>STAT_NAME:STAT_KEY=THRESHOLD</tt>. Cassette Beasts tracks a huge number of stats about your playthrough in your save file, which we use to unlock achievements when their conditions are met. LiveSplit integration also uses these stats - split commands are sent when a stat's value meets or exceeds the configured threshold.		Each condition takes the format <tt>STAT_NAME=THRESHOLD</tt> or <tt>STAT_NAME:STAT_KEY=THRESHOLD</tt>. Cassette Beasts tracks a huge number of stats about your playthrough in your save file, which we use to unlock achievements when their conditions are met. LiveSplit integration also uses these stats - split commands are sent when a stat's value meets or exceeds the configured threshold.

Tomc at 21:33, 19 April 2023

2023-04-19T21:33:41Z

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 While we recommend that speedrunners familiarise themselves with the game with a normal playthrough first, these options ''can'' be unlocked with a cheat code--handy if you're playing the game on a different machine.
-<spoiler show="Show Cheat: Unlock Custom Modes" hide="Hide Cheat">
+<spoiler show="Show Cheat" hide="Hide Cheat">
 While on the title screen enter the code in one of these ways:
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 ==LiveSplit Integration==
-[https://livesplit.org LiveSplit] is a popular timer program used by speedrunners, available for Windows. A major feature of LiveSplit is the ability to use 'splits', which separately records time for different sections of a game. For example, speedrunners can split each time they complete a level in a level-based game, and then see how they fared in each level, compared to their past playthroughs.
+[https://livesplit.org LiveSplit] is a popular timer program used by speedrunners, available for Windows. A major feature of LiveSplit is the ability to use 'splits', which separately records time for different sections of a game. For example, speedrunners can split each time they complete a level in a level-based game, and then see how they fared in each level separately, compared with past playthroughs.
-Various plugins for LiveSplit have been developed that can peek into the memory of a game and automatically split when things happen in the game. These plugins are useful because they allow the speedrunner to focus entirely on the game, because they no longer need to worry about remembering to use key combinations to split manually.
+Various plugins for LiveSplit have been developed that can peek into the memory of a game and automatically split when things happen in the game. These plugins are useful because they allow the speedrunner to focus entirely on the game - they no longer need to worry about remembering to use key combinations to split manually.
-Cassette Beasts has LiveSplit integration built in. No plugins or mods are necessary, and splits can be triggered by the game completely automatically. It's flexible, and fully configurable through an INI file, almost anything you do in the game can be used to trigger a split if you want it to.
+Cassette Beasts has LiveSplit integration built in. No custom plugins or mods are necessary, and splits can be triggered by the game completely automatically. It's flexible, and fully configurable through an INI file. Almost anything you do in the game can be used to trigger a split if you want it to.
 ===Prerequisites===
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 # The [http://livesplit.org/components/ LiveSplit Server] component.
 # Own Cassette Beasts on either Steam or the Microsoft Store.

Tomc at 12:47, 19 April 2023

2023-04-19T12:47:04Z

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	===Prerequisites===		===Prerequisites===

	1. [https://livesplit.org LiveSplit] (available only for Windows).		# [https://livesplit.org LiveSplit] (available only for Windows).
	2. The [http://livesplit.org/components/ LiveSplit Server] component.		# The [http://livesplit.org/components/ LiveSplit Server] component.
	3. Own Cassette Beasts on either Steam or the Microsoft Store.		# Own Cassette Beasts on either Steam or the Microsoft Store.