Response to Bubble Bobble situation

Well, actually, it is quite unfair as it is. As stated before, Bubble Bobble still has protection errors, and one that DOES affect gameplay is the 'letter order' bug. In the bootlegs, which have no protection, you'll notice that letters come in 2 groups, either E(red),T,N or E (green),X,D. These letters then change at the 'Hurry Up' message. This allows greater planning on how to get your extra lives, and thus makes it easier. The current emulation in mame, due to protection errors, just throws letters at random (?) with no order whatsoever. I belive this is why the boblbobl set was chosen at Deca2000, it's easier but it's accurate. As for making it easier or harder, well, it makes it easier or harder for everyone, so the tendency will for players to keep their positions/points awarded, only the scores will be higher and the games longer. This, IMHO, does not represent a problem so I'de vote for a).

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