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by c256 2695 days ago
Yes, because retro-gaming is a thing.
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Quarrelsome 2695 days ago
Right. I'm just saying why not rip it out now? Why bother fuzzing parsers if the parsers themselves aren't really adding value anymore? The ability to edit your configs in a text editor is pretty valuable isn't it?

Maybe he's just got used to it.

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detaro 2695 days ago
He isn't rewriting the game (that was made by someone else), he is rewriting his tools for modifying the game files.
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