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@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ the subset of C99 that C++98 allows.
I prefer compiler-specific code to be avoided, since more-portable code benefits I prefer compiler-specific code to be avoided, since more-portable code benefits
all compilers, and keeps the codebase free of clutter. all compilers, and keeps the codebase free of clutter.
# `enhanced` branch # `enhanced-lite` branch
This branch deviates the most from the `accurate` branch, focussing less on This branch deviates the most from the `accurate` branch, focussing less on
authenticity, and more on improving the base engine. authenticity, and more on improving the base engine.
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Cave Story's gameplay, avoiding an NXEngine-scenario where the game is riddled Cave Story's gameplay, avoiding an NXEngine-scenario where the game is riddled
with inaccuracies, both small and large. This also has the benefit of making it with inaccuracies, both small and large. This also has the benefit of making it
easier to merge changes from the other branches. easier to merge changes from the other branches.
## Enhancements unrelated to modding
Some features have made their way into this branch, despite not actually being
of any direct use to modders - one example of this is the option to disable the
pixel-alignment effect.
The reason for allowing these features is that, while they are of no direct
benefit to modders, they are of benefit _to players._ Thus, a mod with these
features is better than a mod without them. Likewise, the input-rebinding menu
falls under a similar use.
The line is drawn when a feature comes at a _detriment_ to modders - for
example, having an option to select an alternative soundtrack (such as the
Nicalis ones) is nice for the player, but will complicate modding, as, if a mod
includes custom music, the modder will either have to disable the soundtracks
they don't support, or they'll have to create multiple versions of each song.
# `enhanced` branch
This branch is built upon the `enhanced-lite` branch, and follows similar ideals
to said branch. However, this branch targets players rather than modders,
allowing a greater range of features to be added.