This commit introduces a comprehensive document outlining the various executable-patching attempts aimed at revealing the hidden retail usecode debugger within the CRUSADER.EXE file. The document serves multiple purposes, including preserving negative evidence, recording patch shapes and their rationales, and ensuring that runtime outcomes are linked to specific patch generations.
Key sections include:
- Ground rules for patching and validation processes.
- A table of stable facts regarding the debugger's structure and behavior.
- A detailed attempt log documenting each patch's shape, mechanical and runtime results, and verdicts.
- Root-cause findings from failed paths, providing insights into the challenges faced during the patching process.
- Current live candidates for further testing and exploration.
This documentation is intended to streamline future patching efforts and improve the understanding of the underlying mechanics of the debugger.
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