Polprzewodnikowy/N64FlashcartMenu

Warning for ROM load time on first run

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#248 opened on Jun 4, 2025

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Description

Description

When a ROM is first run, it uses FatFS to create the save directory and save file. This can trick users (especially reviewers) into thinking that load times are slower than other flashcarts.

Release Context

Rolling Release

How to solve the problem

  • Improve documentation to include a note (and remove incorrect one about byteswapped ROM's).
  • Add information to the loading progress bar.

Describe alternatives you've considered

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Research direction
Look at the ROM loading code that creates save directory using FatFS. Examine the progress bar display logic to add information about first run save creation.
Tech stack
c
Domain
backend
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3
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Active
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Clear
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60