Emulator - Fix graphical artifacts (Not recommended, causes lag)

*Testing was done on version 1.6.0 of PCSX2, the newest version when guide was written*

**READ THIS FIRST**
From my testing, changing the setting below causes PCSX2 to lag in some parts of the game. Since ATHF does not have an In Game Time, we measure runs using Real Time. This means that if PCXS2 is lagging you are losing time in your run.

To fix the graphical artifacts change the following setting:
1. Go to the Config Tab
2. Hover on Video (GS)
3. Click on Plugin Settings
4. Change the Renderer setting to one with Software in the name

Tricks, Tips, and Glitches

*Note - This guide is a work in progress, more specific details will be added as I have more free time*

**Tricks:**
 - Freeze Frylock - You can keep Frylock in place by charging his eye beam and switching to Master Shake while still holding the charge button. Picking up certain items will cause Frylock to unfreeze.

 - Boss/Trigger Skips - By using the Freeze Frylock trick, you can move Master Shake past certain trigger zones then by switching back to Frylock to hit the ball to where Master Shake is then switch back to Master Back, you can skip some bosses and cutscenes. Examples are Carl, and Terror Beneath cutscene.

 - Meat Cheat routes - On levels 6 and 8 there are paths that lead directly to the hole but aren't normally accessible since they are meant for use only on the racing levels on the same maps. Luckily you can use the Meat Cheat to hit the ball onto this path and, if you can mash fast enough, you can get the ball to where the hole is. If you don't make it far enough, the ball will explode since it is technically out of bounds.

**Tips:**
 - The Meat Cheat is OP, the faster you can mash X the farther it goes. Can you get the God Mash on level 8?

- The trees, brownies, and roses will die from one fully charged blast from Frylock, so if there are more than one of those enemies near the ball, it is better to charge Frylock's eye beam. The pubic crabs take one shot from Frylock, so if there are only 1 or 2 then just shoot them normally. If there are more than two, charge up Frylock.

**Glitches:**
 - You can skip the tutorial by completing level 12, starting level 1 from the menu and the using the "Quit to menu" option on the pause menu. As of right now, this is not allowed during runs. It is currently under debate.

*Updated 5/23/2021*

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Emulator - Fix graphical artifacts (Not recommended, causes lag)	LiquidDeath911 3 years ago
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