United StatesThat sounds super frustrating, especially when you're just getting into speedrunning. Sometimes older games like Blood Money can act up on newer systems. Maybe try running it in compatibility mode or with a fan patch. I’ve had better luck with stable versions from places that offer optimized setups, like some titles under faf premium games—they tend to work better out of the box. Hope you find a fix soon, it’s such a great game to run!
Hey! I know how important every second is in Souls speedruns, and controller responsiveness can really make or break your flow. You might want to look into controllers with remappable back buttons like the DualSense Edge or Xbox Elite—they’re great for quick item swaps. Also, I was browsing around for some input test tools and stumbled on https://voregame.com/jelly-truck-unblocked/—not related to Souls, but it actually helped me get a feel for smoother directional controls. Wishing you solid runs and smooth menus!