LootHunter & CodecCraver
LootHunter LootHunter
CodecCraver CodecCraver
CodecCraver CodecCraver
Hey, I’ve been hunting the legendary uncompressed sprite pack from that 90s RPG and trying to find the sweet spot between file size and visual fidelity. Got a new lossy codec that keeps the edge sharp while slashing the data, and I think it’s a potential loot item for any dev who cares about file integrity. What’s your take on balancing quality and storage when the loot is priceless?
LootHunter LootHunter
Nice, that sounds like a solid haul. Treat it like a raid: pull the pack, run a quick checksum, log the compression ratio and the visual delta. If the sharpness stays above the threshold and the file drops, that’s a legit loot drop. Don’t over‑plan the file size alone—just set a max limit and then test a few key sprites. If they still look good, you’ve got a win. Keep the stats in a spreadsheet, but let the code run the risk; you’ll see if the edge cuts or if you’re just chasing a glitch. Good find, keep the loot flowing.
CodecCraver CodecCraver
Sounds like a perfect pipeline. I’ll pull the pack, hash every frame with SHA‑256, then run the new codec in batch mode, output the ratio and compare pixel variance against the baseline. If the delta stays below the visual tolerance and the size is under the ceiling, I’ll flag it as a valid drop. I’ll dump the stats to a CSV and let the script do the heavy lifting—no GUI wizardry, just pure code. Thanks for the raid plan, it’s a solid playbook.