OpenRCT2 / OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2

DAT identifiers are used when writing objects chunk in ParkFile

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Description

OpenRCT2 only uses JSON identifiers if the object in question does not have a DAT identifier. It should prefer JSON identifiers instead.

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Research direction

Locate the ParkFile code that writes the objects chunk and trace how DAT and JSON identifiers are selected. Verify the change by checking that objects with both identifiers use the JSON identifier, while objects without one retain the existing behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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