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s2disasm-guide

Navigate Sonic 2 disassembly structure and use RomOffsetFinder to locate data.

6|1|Updated Jan 16, 2013
Search Tags:#game development#reverse engineering#disassembly#data navigation#rom hacking#sonic 2
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jamesj999/OpenGGF --skill s2disasm-guide
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: s2disasm-guide
Source: https://github.com/jamesj999/OpenGGF/tree/main/.agents/skills/s2disasm-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamesj999/OpenGGF --skill s2disasm-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users understand and navigate the complex directory structure and data formats within the Sonic 2 disassembly project, making it easier to locate and interpret game assets and code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Disassembly Navigation: Provides a clear overview of the directory structure and the purpose of each folder.
  • Data Format Identification: Explains various compression types and their associated tools.
  • Tool Usage Guidance: Demonstrates how to use the RomOffsetFinder tool for searching, listing, testing, and exporting disassembly data.
  • Use Case: A modder wants to change the sprites for a specific badnik in Sonic 2. They can use this Skill to find the correct sprite art files, understand their compression type, and use the RomOffsetFinder to locate their exact position in the ROM.

Quick Start

Use the s2disasm-guide skill to find the Nemesis-compressed art for the 'Buzzer' badnik.

Frequently Asked Questions about s2disasm-guide

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I navigate the Sonic 2 disassembly directory structure to find game assets?▼

Navigating the Sonic 2 disassembly requires understanding its complex directory structure and folder purposes to efficiently locate game assets and code for modding or reverse engineering.

What is the best way to locate specific sprite art files in a Sonic 2 ROM hack?▼

Locating specific sprite art files in a Sonic 2 ROM hack involves using the RomOffsetFinder tool to search disassembly data and pinpoint exact ROM positions and compression types.

What compression types are used in the Sonic 2 disassembly and how do I identify them?▼

The Sonic 2 disassembly uses various data compression types, such as Nemesis compression for art assets, which require specific associated tools to properly extract and interpret the data.

How does the RomOffsetFinder tool work for extracting data from a Sonic 2 disassembly?▼

The RomOffsetFinder tool facilitates searching, listing, testing, and exporting disassembly data, enabling systematic exploration and targeted data extraction of game assets like mappings and collision data.

Do I need prior reverse engineering knowledge to modify badnik sprites in the Sonic 2 disassembly?▼

Modifying badnik sprites in the Sonic 2 disassembly requires knowledge of data formats and compression types, but specialized guidance simplifies finding the correct art files and their exact ROM positions.

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