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- Created detailed documentation for the Kydrog Boss sprite, outlining its phases, behaviors, and mechanics. - Added analysis for the Manhandla sprite, including its transformation into Big Chuchu and phase management. - Documented the Octoboss sprite, highlighting its unique mechanics and interactions with a "brother" Octoboss. - Provided an overview of the Twinrova boss sprite, detailing its transformation and phase-based attacks. - Included analysis for the Vampire Bat mini-boss, emphasizing its enhanced behavior compared to standard Keese. - Documented the Wolfos mini-boss, focusing on its integration into a mask quest and unique pacification mechanics.
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# Kydrog Boss Sprite Analysis
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## Overview
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The `kydrog_boss` sprite (ID: `Sprite_KydrogBoss`, which is `$CB`) represents the main Kydrog boss. This boss features multiple phases, dynamic movement, and the ability to summon stalfos offspring. It's a complex encounter designed to challenge the player through varied attack patterns and phase transitions.
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## Key Properties:
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* **Sprite ID:** `Sprite_KydrogBoss` (`$CB`)
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* **Description:** The main Kydrog boss, controlling its own movement, phases, and spawning stalfos offspring.
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* **Number of Tiles:** 11
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* **Health:** `00` (The boss's health is managed through `CheckForNextPhase` and `Sprite_KydrogBoss_CheckIfDead`, not directly by this property.)
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* **Damage:** `00` (Damage dealt to Link is likely handled by its attacks or spawned offspring.)
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* **Special Properties:**
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* `!Boss = $01` (Correctly identified as a boss.)
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* `!Shadow = 01` (Draws a shadow.)
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* `!Hitbox = 03`
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## Custom Variables:
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* `!ConsecutiveHits = $AC`: Tracks consecutive hits on the boss, influencing its behavior.
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* `!KydrogPhase = $7A`: Manages the current phase of the boss fight.
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* `!WalkSpeed = 10`: Defines the boss's walking speed.
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## Main States/Actions (`Sprite_KydrogBoss_Main` Jump Table):
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The boss's behavior is governed by a detailed state machine:
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* **`KydrogBoss_Init` (0x00):** Initial state, plays an "Arms Crossed" animation, and transitions to `KydrogBoss_WalkState` after an intro timer.
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* **`KydrogBoss_WalkState` (0x01):** The primary walking state. Manages phase transitions, handles damage, taunting, and determines the next walking direction (forward, backward, left, right) based on Link's position and proximity.
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* **`KydrogBoss_WalkForward` (0x02), `KydrogBoss_WalkLeft` (0x03), `KydrogBoss_WalkRight` (0x04), `KydrogBoss_WalkBackward` (0x05):** These states handle movement in specific directions, playing corresponding animations and executing core movement logic.
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* **`KydrogBoss_TakeDamage` (0x06):** Manages the boss taking damage. Increments `!ConsecutiveHits`, plays a damage animation, spawns stalfos offspring, and can trigger an ascend action.
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* **`KydrogBoss_TauntPlayer` (0x07):** Plays a taunting animation, handles damage, and transitions to `KydrogBoss_SummonStalfos`.
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* **`KydrogBoss_SummonStalfos` (0x08):** Plays a summoning animation, handles damage, spawns stalfos offspring, and can throw a bone projectile at Link.
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* **`KydrogBoss_Death` (0x09):** Handles the boss's death sequence, including killing spawned friends, playing a flickering animation, and despawning.
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* **`KydrogBoss_Ascend` (0x0A):** The boss ascends off-screen, increasing its `SprHeight` and spawning stalfos offspring. Transitions to `KydrogBoss_Descend`.
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* **`KydrogBoss_Descend` (0x0B):** The boss descends, tracking Link's position, decreasing its `SprHeight`, and spawning stalfos offspring. Transitions back to `KydrogBoss_WalkState`.
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* **`KydrogBoss_Abscond` (0x0C):** The boss moves away from Link, increasing its speed, and transitions back to `KydrogBoss_WalkState`.
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## Initialization (`Sprite_KydrogBoss_Prep`):
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* Initializes `!KydrogPhase` to `00`.
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* Sets initial health to `$A0` (160 decimal).
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* Configures deflection (`SprDefl`), hitbox (`SprHitbox`), and bump damage (`SprBump`).
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* Sets `SprGfxProps` to not invincible.
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* Calls `JSR KydrogBoss_Set_Damage` to define its damage vulnerabilities.
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* Sets initial sprite speeds and `!Harmless = 00`.
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* Sets an intro timer (`SprTimerD = $80`).
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## Death Check (`Sprite_KydrogBoss_CheckIfDead`):
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* Monitors `SprHealth, X`. If health is zero or negative, it triggers the boss's death sequence, setting `SprState = $04` (kill sprite boss style) and `SprAction = $09` (KydrogBoss_Death stage).
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## Phase Management (`CheckForNextPhase`):
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This routine dynamically manages the boss's phases based on its current health:
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* **Phase One (`!KydrogPhase = $00`):** Transitions to Phase Two when health drops below `$20`.
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* **Phase Two (`!KydrogPhase = $01`):** Transitions to Phase Three when health drops below `$20`. Resets health to `$80`, sets action to `KydrogBoss_WalkState`, and increments `SprFlash, X`.
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* **Phase Three (`!KydrogPhase = $02`):** Transitions to Phase Four when health drops below `$20`. Resets health to `$80`, sets action to `KydrogBoss_WalkState`.
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* **Phase Four (`!KydrogPhase = $03`):** Sets action to `KydrogBoss_WalkState`.
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## Damage Table (`KydrogBoss_Set_Damage`):
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* Defines how KydrogBoss reacts to various attack types (Boomerang, Sword, Arrow, Bomb, etc.), stored in a damage properties table.
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## Offspring Spawning (`RandomStalfosOffspring`, `Sprite_Offspring_Spawn`, `Sprite_Offspring_SpawnHead`):
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* **`RandomStalfosOffspring`:** Randomly spawns either a normal stalfos offspring (`Sprite_Offspring_Spawn`) or a stalfos head offspring (`Sprite_Offspring_SpawnHead`), with a limit of 4 active stalfos.
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* **`Sprite_Offspring_Spawn`:** Spawns a stalfos offspring (Sprite ID `$A7` or `$85`).
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* **`Sprite_Offspring_SpawnHead`:** Spawns a stalfos head offspring (Sprite ID `$7C` or `$02`).
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## Attacks (`Kydrog_ThrowBoneAtPlayer`):
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* **`Kydrog_ThrowBoneAtPlayer`:** Spawns a bone projectile (Sprite ID `$A7`) that moves towards Link.
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## Movement (`KydrogBoss_DoMovement`, `BounceBasedOnPhase`):
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* **`KydrogBoss_DoMovement`:** Handles damage checks, applies damage to Link on contact, flashes when damaged, and incorporates phase-based bouncing and stalfos spawning.
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* **`BounceBasedOnPhase`:** Adjusts the boss's bounce speed based on the current `!KydrogPhase`.
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## Drawing (`Sprite_KydrogBoss_Draw`):
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* Uses standard OAM allocation routines.
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* Handles complex animation frames, x/y offsets, character data, properties, and sizes for drawing the boss.
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* Utilizes 16-bit operations (`REP #$30`, `SEP #$30`) for precise drawing calculations.
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## Other Routines:
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* **`StopIfTooClose()` macro:** Prevents the boss from getting too close to Link.
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* **`Sprite_CheckIfFrozen`:** Checks if the sprite is frozen and unfreezes it after a timer.
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* **`GetNumberSpawnStalfos`:** Counts the number of active stalfos offspring.
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* **`SpawnSplash`:** Spawns a splash effect.
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* **`SpawnBossPoof`:** Spawns a boss poof effect.
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* **`HandleMovingSplash`:** Handles splash effects during movement.
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* **`SpawnMedallion` / `SpawnMedallionAlt`:** Spawns a medallion.
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## Discrepancies/Notes:
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* The main boss's health is intricately managed through `SprHealth, X` and `!KydrogPhase`, requiring a clear understanding of their interplay.
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* The stalfos offspring are spawned using specific sprite IDs, which should be cross-referenced for full understanding.
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* Many hardcoded values for timers, speeds, and offsets could be replaced with named constants for improved readability and maintainability.
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* The code includes direct calls to sound effect functions (`JSL $0DBB8A`) and a commented-out call to `JSL $01F3EC` (Light Torch), which might be a leftover or an unimplemented feature.
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## Hardcoded Activation Trigger:
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* As noted by the user, the activation trigger for KydrogBoss is hardcoded. Specifically, in the `WaitForPlayerToApproach` routine, the boss checks `LDA.b $20 : CMP #$08C8`. `$20` represents Link's Y position, and `$08C8` is a hardcoded Y-coordinate. This means the boss will only activate when Link reaches this specific Y-coordinate, making it difficult to relocate the boss to other overworld maps without modifying this value. |