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Request: Add Lynx debugging tools from core (Handy)

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Core: Handy Request: Feature/Enhancement
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Description

Handy, the core BizHawk 2.2 uses doesn't have trace logger, debugger and code data logger.

Is there any way to get trace log by any means? Of course I would like to use a debugger too, as some of the games on this platform has difference in how the "feature" picture cancelling handled.

  • In most of the games, you don't need to press a button, the game will loads asap after a specific time
  • In Pac-land, the enemy spawning changes depending on where you press a button
  • In one of the rugby games (tournament cyberball?), you can save 1-2 frames by pressing buttons before a specific number of frames

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by examining BizHawk's Handy core integration and how existing cores provide trace logging, debugging, and code data logging. Done means those three tools are available for Lynx, including the trace log and debugger requested for timing-sensitive games.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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