TheXTech is an open-source C++ Port of the original SMBX-Code that officially supports Windows, MacOS, GNU/Linux, Android and xBSD systems. It can also be compiled for other platforms. You can download it on GitHub or the WohlSoft Forums.
In 2021 it introduced Speedrun-Modes inspired by SMBX2's In-Game Timer extension. They have been updated many times since, making older TheXTech versions no longer viable for runs. Speedruns come in 3 variants:
- Mode 1 includes all bugfixes and modern features.
- Mode 2 provides an authentic SMBX 1.3 experience with only essential bugfixes.
- Mode 3 accurately preserves SMBX 1.3 bugs and peculiarities.
You must use either Mode 2 or 3 to speedrun Vanilla SMBX Episodes. There are two ways to enable them:
1. Via the Speedrun Menu (Recommended)
When starting a new game at the Save Slot Screen, press SELECT to enter the hidden Game Mode selection. It includes three casual modes and their corresponding Speedrun Modes:
Confirm the selection to start the new game in your selected Speedrun Mode.
2. Via a custom command
Alternatively, you can start it by using one of these custom Commands:
thextech --speed-run-mode 2 --speed-run-semitransparent
thextech --speed-run-mode 3 --speed-run-semitransparent
--speed-run-semitransparent makes the timer half-transparent. (Optional.)
Configure the Timer Stop via compat.ini
By default, the Timer will stop at the built-in "End Game" trigger. Different triggers for the stop can be configured by editing the compat.ini file inside an episode or level folder.
none
This will keep the default setting.
[speedrun]
stop-timer-by = none
event
Stops the Timer when a certain Event is triggered.
[speedrun]
stop-timer-by = event
stop-timer-at = "Event Name"
leave
Stops the Timer when leaving a certain Level (enter without .lvl/.lvlx).
[speedrun]
stop-timer-by = leave
stop-timer-at = FinalBossLevel
enter
Stops the Timer when entering a certain Level (enter without .lvl/.lvlx).
[speedrun]
stop-timer-by = enter
stop-timer-at = EpisodeCreditsLevel
The Debt System
TheXTech 1.3.7 introduces a new life system that is enabled in Modern and Classic Modes, and their Speedrun counterparts. This has implications for Mode 2, as Game Overs are no longer possible:
Runs where the Debt Counter never gets below 0 or above 99 are not impacted by this.
Mode 3 continues to use the Vanilla Life System.
Support
If you have questions, you can reach out to Wohlstand or ds-sloth in the Moondust Discord Server/Matrix Space, the Wohlsoft Forums, or on GitHub.
