walkawayy

Ok I'll ask around if that will break anything since it moves where the effect routines are called in `Game_Control`: ``` Item_Control(); Effect_Control(); // g_EffectRoutines now here Lara_Control(); Lara_Hair_Control(false); Camera_Update();...

I discussed this a bit with ChocolateFan. What about separating it into its own function but call it just before the sound code? I think moving it into `Effect_Control` before...

I think this can be closed? @lahm86 already injected PS1 Uzi sound with the ability to do more I assume.

> * Does anything different happen if you start the game directly (e.g. `Sims2EP9.exe`) bypassing the Sims2RPC launcher? Still hangs on initial load. > * I'd expect a "Application crashed"...

Very cool! I added in your hacks and got 333 files patched instead of 331 and the game loads. It's obviously not perfect but a welcome start! I would say...

Amazing thanks! Looks great! I am pretty busy on another project and irl work, but maybe in the future I will try to spin up on some Sims 2 knowledge...

I can't reproduce it. I was going to just leave the game alt-tabbed until it crashed while I did other things, but my game pauses on minimize. Maybe aredfan will...

Nice find. I don't think I've ever seen a reported crash like this for the OG games though. Even though it's rare, you'd think there would be reports over the...

@lahm86 based on the recently decompiled functions, I think you're theory is exactly right. The only odd thing is this seemingly never happening in OG TR2 for some reason. But...

Hm I don't have one of those to test. Does the d-pad work properly with other games such as through Steam? Is your adapter something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Controller-Adapter-Converter-Compatible-Playstation-2/dp/B00FBM3F72