Pictionary Typo Bugfix and RNG Option

Original game : Pictionary: The Game of Video Quick Draw

Platform : NES

Author : StagShot

Release date : 16 February 2021

Category : Bug Fix

Patch version : 1.0

Modifications : T, P

Downloads : 130

ROM Information

Database match: Pictionary - The Game of Video Quick Draw (USA)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20180803-121122)
File SHA-1: E125E0F65927C7EE16EB71B4C84E0534DC74E9F7
File CRC32: B1B1D1BB
ROM SHA-1: 83F6E20D75327C9B6586E9CBECF32996A1707D86
ROM CRC32: DC02F095

Hack description

Pictionary - The Game of Video Quick Draw: Typo bugfix and RNG option

1. 'Safety Pin' bugfix: The word is misspelled in the ROM as SAFTEY PIN, this patch allows the correct spelling to work.

2. The RNG mechanism used by the game is subject to timing attack, leading to limited seeds if done properly. The seed word lists are thus predictable afterwards (see https://www.speedrun.com/pictionary/thread/c8hmh). If you want a truly random experience, this patch utilizes the frame-dependent RNG bytes for word selection.

'LTD' was changed to 'RNG' on the title screen to signify patched ROM.

I kept the patches separate for those who may just want #1 w/o changing gameplay.

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