What is the difference between the --mkxp download and the other one? They both include mkxp files
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It's a pretty minor difference, but mostly it's just that the file named "game" varies depending on the version. On Steam, you have to set a default executable, so Steam has to have two versions. I left it that way here since people who weren't familiar with mkxp and might not be the most tech savvy would have simple instructions for getting the game started. There are also some in-game instructions that vary based on which version you're using; basically, mkxp allows you to resize the window however you want, and the standard version has a few set window sizes.
Thanks for the prompt answer! (And then I take a week to say thanks…)
I see now some of that was also mentioned on the download page, though that isn’t accessible from the Itch app. And thanks to the mention of the Steam versions, I was able to find this from the Technical FAQ, for anyone interested:
What is the mkxp version and how do I opt into it?
The mkxp version runs Jimmy through a C interpreter. Basically, this makes things run at a much nicer framerate. However, battle music doesn’t loop correctly, and some people experience other glitches, so I felt it was too unstable to have as the main download.