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Fix Scattered Rings Underwater Physics

From Sonic Retro

(Original guide for all 3 games by redhotsonic)

Quote from redhotsonic, - "Ah, the scattered rings when you get hurt. It can cause slowdown to your game, and even mess up the underwater palette. Now, when Sonic is underwater, his movement and his gravity is changed so he moves slower to act like he's in water. But when he is hurt under water, isn't it funny that the scattered rings still act the same as if you weren't in water?"

This is something that occurs in all 3 Sonic the Hedgehog Mega Drive games (and by 3, that IS counting S3&K as one game, though S&K has no water anyway, so it wouldn't be included regardless... but I digress). But is it really a bug, or is it merely a design choice? In either case, it's something that could stand to be fixed, and this guide tells you how to fix the ring physics in all of the games. First off... let's start with the original:

Sonic 1 HiveBrain fix

(Addition by Luigi Hero)

First, in your disassembly, go to "Obj37_MakeRings:" and find this bit of coding: 

		bsr.w	CalcSine
		move.w	d4,d2
		lsr.w	#8,d2


Just underneath, paste this: 

		tst.b	($FFFFF64C).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	@skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	($FFFFF646).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	$C(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	@skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		asr.w	d0			; Half d0. Makes the ring's x_vel bounce to the left/right slower
		asr.w	d1			; Half d1. Makes the ring's y_vel bounce up/down slower

@skiphalvingvel:


You should end up with something looking like this: 

Obj37_MakeRings:			; XREF: Obj37_CountRings
		move.b	#$37,0(a1)	; load bouncing	ring object
		addq.b	#2,$24(a1)
		move.b	#8,$16(a1)
		move.b	#8,$17(a1)
		move.w	8(a0),8(a1)
		move.w	$C(a0),$C(a1)
		move.l	#Map_obj25,4(a1)
		move.w	#$27B2,2(a1)
		move.b	#4,1(a1)
		move.b	#3,$18(a1)
		move.b	#$47,$20(a1)
		move.b	#8,$19(a1)
		move.b	#-1,($FFFFFEC6).w
		tst.w	d4
		bmi.s	loc_9D62
		move.w	d4,d0
		bsr.w	CalcSine
		move.w	d4,d2
		lsr.w	#8,d2
		tst.b	($FFFFF64C).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	@skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	($FFFFF646).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	$C(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	@skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		asr.w	d0			; Half d0. Makes the ring's x_vel bounce to the left/right slower
		asr.w	d1			; Half d1. Makes the ring's y_vel bounce up/down slower

@skiphalvingvel:
		asl.w	d2,d0
		asl.w	d2,d1
		move.w	d0,d2
		move.w	d1,d3
		addi.b	#$10,d4
		bcc.s	loc_9D62
		subi.w	#$80,d4
		bcc.s	loc_9D62
		move.w	#$288,d4


This ensures that, when underwater, the rings' x_vel and y_vel are halved so they appear to be moving slower.

Next, go to label "Obj37_Bounce:" and under this... 

		move.b	($FFFFFEC7).w,$1A(a0)
		bsr.w	SpeedToPos
		addi.w	#$18,$12(a0)


...place this: 

		tst.b	($FFFFF64C).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	@skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	($FFFFF646).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	$C(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	@skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		subi.w	#$E,$12(a0)		; Reduce gravity by $E ($18-$E=$A), giving the underwater effect

@skipbounceslow:


You can change the value of the gravity if you like, but I found $E to suit. Anyway, you should have something looking like this: 

Obj37_Bounce:				; XREF: Obj37_Index
		move.b	($FFFFFEC7).w,$1A(a0)
		bsr.w	SpeedToPos
		addi.w	#$18,$12(a0)
		tst.b	($FFFFF64C).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	@skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	($FFFFF646).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	$C(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	@skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		subi.w	#$E,$12(a0)		; Reduce gravity by $E ($18-$E=$A), giving the underwater effect

@skipbounceslow:
		bmi.s	Obj37_ChkDel
		move.b	($FFFFFE0F).w,d0
		add.b	d7,d0
		andi.b	#3,d0
		bne.s	Obj37_ChkDel
		jsr	ObjHitFloor
		tst.w	d1
		bpl.s	Obj37_ChkDel
		add.w	d1,$C(a0)
		move.w	$12(a0),d0
		asr.w	#2,d0
		sub.w	d0,$12(a0)
		neg.w	$12(a0)


This ensures that, when underwater, the gravity is not as great. Otherwise, the rings will gain speed and then it won't give the desired underwater effect.

Sonic 1 Git fix

First, in your disassembly, go to "_incObj\25 & 37 Rings.asm" Go to @makerings: (part of the scattered rings object code) and find this bit of coding: 

		bsr.w	CalcSine
		move.w	d4,d2
		lsr.w	#8,d2


Just underneath, paste this: 

		tst.b	($FFFFF64C).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	@skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	($FFFFF646).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	$C(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	@skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		asr.w	d0			; Half d0. Makes the ring's x_vel bounce to the left/right slower
		asr.w	d1			; Half d1. Makes the ring's y_vel bounce up/down slower

@skiphalvingvel:


You should end up with something looking like this: 

@makerings:
		move.b	#id_RingLoss,0(a1) ; load bouncing ring object
		addq.b	#2,obRoutine(a1)
		move.b	#8,obHeight(a1)
		move.b	#8,obWidth(a1)
		move.w	obX(a0),obX(a1)
		move.w	obY(a0),obY(a1)
		move.l	#Map_Ring,obMap(a1)
		move.w	#$27B2,obGfx(a1)
		move.b	#4,obRender(a1)
		move.b	#3,obPriority(a1)
		move.b	#$47,obColType(a1)
		move.b	#8,obActWid(a1)
		move.b	#-1,(v_ani3_time).w
		tst.w	d4
		bmi.s	@loc_9D62
		move.w	d4,d0
		bsr.w	CalcSine
		move.w	d4,d2
		lsr.w	#8,d2
		tst.b	($FFFFF64C).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	@skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	($FFFFF646).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	obY(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	@skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		asr.w	d0			; Half d0. Makes the ring's x_vel bounce to the left/right slower
		asr.w	d1			; Half d1. Makes the ring's y_vel bounce up/down slower
@skiphalvingvel:
		asl.w	d2,d0
		asl.w	d2,d1
		move.w	d0,d2
		move.w	d1,d3
		addi.b	#$10,d4
		bcc.s	@loc_9D62
		subi.w	#$80,d4
		bcc.s	@loc_9D62
		move.w	#$288,d4


This ensures that, when underwater, the rings' x_vel and y_vel are halved so they appear to be moving slower.

Next, go to label "RLoss_Bounce:" and under this... 

		move.b	(v_ani3_frame).w,obFrame(a0)
		bsr.w	SpeedToPos
		addi.w	#$18,obVelY(a0)


...place this: 

		tst.b	($FFFFF64C).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	@skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	($FFFFF646).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	obY(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	@skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		subi.w	#$E,obVelY(a0)		; Reduce gravity by $E ($18-$E=$A), giving the underwater effect

@skipbounceslow:


You can change the value of the gravity if you like, but I found $E to suit. Anyway, you should have something looking like this: 

RLoss_Bounce:	; Routine 2
		move.b	(v_ani3_frame).w,obFrame(a0)
		bsr.w	SpeedToPos
		addi.w	#$18,obVelY(a0)
		tst.b	($FFFFF64C).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	@skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	($FFFFF646).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	obY(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	@skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		subi.w	#$E,obVelY(a0)		; Reduce gravity by $E ($18-$E=$A), giving the underwater effect
@skipbounceslow:
		bmi.s	@chkdel
		move.b	(v_vbla_byte).w,d0
		add.b	d7,d0
		andi.b	#3,d0
		bne.s	@chkdel
		jsr	ObjFloorDist
		tst.w	d1
		bpl.s	@chkdel
		add.w	d1,obY(a0)
		move.w	obVelY(a0),d0
		asr.w	#2,d0
		sub.w	d0,obVelY(a0)
		neg.w	obVelY(a0)


This ensures that, when underwater, the gravity is not as great. Otherwise, the rings will gain speed and then it won't give the desired underwater effect.

Sonic 2 fix

This guide uses the Xenowhirl disassembly, but notes for Git users are available.

First, go to "loc_120BA:" (part of the scattered rings object code. Git users, Obj37_Init, three '+'s down) and find this bit of coding: 

	bsr.w	JmpTo4_CalcSine
	move.w	d4,d2
	lsr.w	#8,d2


Just underneath, paste this: 

	tst.b	(Water_flag).w		; Does the level have water?
	beq.s	.skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
	move.w	(Water_Level_2).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
	cmp.w	y_pos(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
	bgt.s	.skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
	asr.w	d0			; Half d0. Makes the ring's x_vel bounce to the left/right slower
	asr.w	d1			; Half d1. Makes the ring's y_vel bounce up/down slower
.skiphalvingvel:


So, you should end up with something looking like this: 

loc_120BA:
	_move.b	#$37,0(a1)	; load obj37
	addq.b	#2,routine(a1)
	move.b	#8,y_radius(a1)
	move.b	#8,x_radius(a1)
	move.w	x_pos(a0),x_pos(a1)
	move.w	y_pos(a0),y_pos(a1)
	move.l	#Obj25_MapUnc_12382,mappings(a1)
	move.w	#$26BC,art_tile(a1)
	bsr.w	Adjust2PArtPointer2
	move.b	#$84,render_flags(a1)
	move.b	#3,priority(a1)
	move.b	#$47,collision_flags(a1)
	move.b	#8,width_pixels(a1)
	move.b	#-1,(Ring_spill_anim_counter).w
	tst.w	d4
	bmi.s	loc_12132
	move.w	d4,d0
	bsr.w	JmpTo4_CalcSine
	move.w	d4,d2
	lsr.w	#8,d2
	tst.b	(Water_flag).w		; Does the level have water?
	beq.s	.skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
	move.w	(Water_Level_2).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
	cmp.w	y_pos(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
	bgt.s	.skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
	asr.w	d0			; Half d0. Makes the ring's x_vel bounce to the left/right slower
	asr.w	d1			; Half d1. Makes the ring's y_vel bounce up/down slower
.skiphalvingvel:
	asl.w	d2,d0
	asl.w	d2,d1
	move.w	d0,d2
	move.w	d1,d3
	addi.b	#$10,d4
	bcc.s	loc_12132
	subi.w	#$80,d4
	bcc.s	loc_12132
	move.w	#$288,d4


This ensures that, when underwater, the rings' x_vel and y_vel are halved so they appear to be moving slower.


Next, go to label "Obj_37_sub_2:" and under this... 

	move.b	(Ring_spill_anim_frame).w,mapping_frame(a0)
	bsr.w	ObjectMove
	addi.w	#$18,y_vel(a0)


...put this: 

	tst.b	(Water_flag).w		; Does the level have water?
	beq.s	.skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
	move.w	(Water_Level_2).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
	cmp.w	y_pos(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
	bgt.s	.skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
	subi.w	#$E,y_vel(a0)		; Reduce gravity by $E ($18-$E=$A), giving the underwater effect for the rings
.skipbounceslow:


You can change the value of the gravity if you like, but I found $E to suit. Anyway, you should have something looking like this: 

Obj_37_sub_2:
	move.b	(Ring_spill_anim_frame).w,mapping_frame(a0)
	bsr.w	ObjectMove
	addi.w	#$18,y_vel(a0)
	tst.b	(Water_flag).w		; Does the level have water?
	beq.s	.skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
	move.w	(Water_Level_2).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
	cmp.w	y_pos(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
	bgt.s	.skipbounceslow		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
	subi.w	#$E,y_vel(a0)		; Reduce gravity by $E ($18-$E=$A), giving the underwater effect for the rings
.skipbounceslow:
	bmi.s	loc_121B8
	move.b	($FFFFFE0F).w,d0
	add.b	d7,d0
	andi.b	#7,d0
	bne.s	loc_121B8
	tst.b	render_flags(a0)
	bpl.s	loc_121D0
	jsr	(RingCheckFloorDist).l
	tst.w	d1
	bpl.s	loc_121B8
	add.w	d1,y_pos(a0)
	move.w	y_vel(a0),d0
	asr.w	#2,d0
	sub.w	d0,y_vel(a0)
	neg.w	y_vel(a0)


This ensures that, when underwater, the gravity is not as great. Otherwise, the rings will gain speed and then it won't give the desired underwater effect.

Sonic 3&K fix

This guide uses the SVN disassembly.

Go to "off_1A658:" (the routines of the scattered rings). You'll see that its first job is to go to "loc_1A67A". That needs changing to "loc_1A68C". So, find this... 

off_1A658:	dc.w loc_1A67A-off_1A658

		dc.w loc_1A75C-off_1A658
		dc.w loc_1A7C2-off_1A658
		dc.w loc_1A7D6-off_1A658
		dc.w loc_1A7E4-off_1A658


...and replace it with this: 

off_1A658:	dc.w loc_1A68C-off_1A658

		dc.w loc_1A75C-off_1A658
		dc.w loc_1A7C2-off_1A658
		dc.w loc_1A7D6-off_1A658
		dc.w loc_1A7E4-off_1A658


This will skip "loc_1A67A" commands. This is because this location pushes the scattered rings object (or the reverse scattered rings object) to d6. For our water code, we need d6, because all other data registers are being used. It doesn't do this in Sonic 1 or 2 because there's no such thing as "reverse gravity". The scattered rings object needs to be moved to a1, but we can't do it here, because shortly after, a1 is being used for the amount of rings.

Next, go to "off_1A670:" This is extremely similar to what we just done, but for reverse gravity, so there's no point explaining what it's doing here as I just did that. Anyway, you should see this... 

off_1A670:	dc.w loc_1A67A-off_1A670

		dc.w loc_1A7E8-off_1A670
		dc.w loc_1A7C2-off_1A670
		dc.w loc_1A7D6-off_1A670
		dc.w loc_1A7E4-off_1A670


...replace it with: 

off_1A670:	dc.w loc_1A68C-off_1A670

		dc.w loc_1A7E8-off_1A670
		dc.w loc_1A7C2-off_1A670
		dc.w loc_1A7D6-off_1A670
		dc.w loc_1A7E4-off_1A670


Again, this will skip "loc_1A67A" commands. Explained why above.

Next, go to "loc_1A67A:" and you should see this: 

loc_1A67A:

		move.l	#Obj_Bouncing_Ring,d6
		tst.b	(Reverse_gravity_flag).w
		beq.s	loc_1A68C
		move.l	#Obj_Bouncing_Ring_Reverse_Gravity,d6


Notice "Bouncing_Ring" (and the reverse one) is being pushed to d6. We need d6, so, delete it. It's no longer needed. Trust me. We have now freed d6, although we've lost pushing the scattered rings into place. Do not worry, that's next.


Next, go to "loc_1A6B6:". The very first command should be "addq.b #2,5(a1)" Just before that, add this: 

		move.l	#Obj_Bouncing_Ring,(a1)
		tst.b	(Reverse_gravity_flag).w
		beq.s	.notreverse
		move.l	#Obj_Bouncing_Ring_Reverse_Gravity,(a1)
.notreverse:


Yes, you might recognize this. It's part of that code you'd just deleted. We're pushing the scattered rings back into place. But instead of putting it to d6, we're putting it to a1. a1 is now available as it's not being used again for a while.

So you have something looking at this: 

loc_1A6B6:
		move.l	#Obj_Bouncing_Ring,(a1)
		tst.b	(Reverse_gravity_flag).w
		beq.s	.notreverse
		move.l	#Obj_Bouncing_Ring_Reverse_Gravity,(a1)
.notreverse:
		addq.b	#2,5(a1)
		move.b	#8,$1E(a1)
		move.b	#8,$1F(a1)
		move.w	$10(a0),$10(a1)
		move.w	$14(a0),$14(a1)
		move.l	#Map_Ring,$C(a1)
		move.w	#$A6BC,$A(a1)
		move.b	#$84,4(a1)
		move.w	#$180,8(a1)
		move.b	#$47,$28(a1)
		move.b	#8,7(a1)
		move.b	#-1,(Ring_spill_anim_counter).w
		tst.w	d4
		bmi.s	loc_1A728
		move.w	d4,d0
		jsr	(GetSineCosine).l
		move.w	d4,d2
		lsr.w	#8,d2
		asl.w	d2,d0
		asl.w	d2,d1
		move.w	d0,d2
		move.w	d1,d3
		addi.b	#$10,d4
		bcc.s	loc_1A728
		subi.w	#$80,d4
		bcc.s	loc_1A728
		move.w	#$288,d4


Still looking at "loc_1A6B6:", look and find this bit of coding: 

		jsr	(GetSineCosine).l
		move.w	d4,d2
		lsr.w	#8,d2


Just underneath, paste this: 

		tst.b	(Water_flag).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	.skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	(Water_level).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	y_pos(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	.skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		asr.w	d0			; Half d0. Makes the ring's x_vel bounce to the left/right slower
		asr.w	d1			; Half d1. Makes the ring's y_vel bounce up/down slower
.skiphalvingvel:


So, you should end up with something looking like this: 

loc_1A6B6:
		move.l	#Obj_Bouncing_Ring,(a1)
		tst.b	(Reverse_gravity_flag).w
		beq.s	.notreverse
		move.l	#Obj_Bouncing_Ring_Reverse_Gravity,(a1)
.notreverse:
		addq.b	#2,5(a1)
		move.b	#8,$1E(a1)
		move.b	#8,$1F(a1)
		move.w	$10(a0),$10(a1)
		move.w	$14(a0),$14(a1)
		move.l	#Map_Ring,$C(a1)
		move.w	#$A6BC,$A(a1)
		move.b	#$84,4(a1)
		move.w	#$180,8(a1)
		move.b	#$47,$28(a1)
		move.b	#8,7(a1)
		move.b	#-1,(Ring_spill_anim_counter).w
		tst.w	d4
		bmi.s	loc_1A728
		move.w	d4,d0
		jsr	(GetSineCosine).l
		move.w	d4,d2
		lsr.w	#8,d2
		tst.b	(Water_flag).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	.skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	(Water_level).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	y_pos(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	.skiphalvingvel		; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		asr.w	d0			; Half d0. Makes the ring's x_vel bounce to the left/right slower
		asr.w	d1			; Half d1. Makes the ring's y_vel bounce up/down slower
.skiphalvingvel:
		asl.w	d2,d0
		asl.w	d2,d1
		move.w	d0,d2
		move.w	d1,d3
		addi.b	#$10,d4
		bcc.s	loc_1A728
		subi.w	#$80,d4
		bcc.s	loc_1A728
		move.w	#$288,d4


This ensures that, when underwater, the rings' x_vel and y_vel are halved so they appear to be moving slower.


Next, go to label "loc_1A75C:" and under this... 

		move.b	(Ring_spill_anim_frame).w,$22(a0)
		bsr.w	MoveSprite2
		addi.w	#$18,$1A(a0)


...put this: 

		tst.b	(Water_flag).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	.skiphalvinggrav	; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	(Water_level).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	y_pos(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	.skiphalvinggrav	; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		subi.w	#$E,$1A(a0)		; Reduce gravity by $E ($18-$E=$A), giving the underwater effect
.skiphalvinggrav:


You can change the value of the gravity if you like, but I found $E to suit. Anyway, you should have something looking like this: 

loc_1A75C:
		move.b	(Ring_spill_anim_frame).w,$22(a0)
		bsr.w	MoveSprite2
		addi.w	#$18,$1A(a0)
		tst.b	(Water_flag).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	.skiphalvinggrav	; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	(Water_level).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	y_pos(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	.skiphalvinggrav	; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		subi.w	#$E,$1A(a0)		; Reduce gravity by $E ($18-$E=$A), giving the underwater effect
.skiphalvinggrav:
		bmi.s	loc_1A7B0
		move.b	(V_int_run_count+3).w,d0
		add.b	d7,d0
		andi.b	#7,d0
		bne.s	loc_1A7B0
		tst.b	4(a0)
		bpl.s	loc_1A79C
		jsr	(sub_F994).l
		tst.w	d1
		bpl.s	loc_1A79C
		add.w	d1,$14(a0)
		move.w	$1A(a0),d0
		asr.w	#2,d0
		sub.w	d0,$1A(a0)
		neg.w	$1A(a0)


This ensures that, when underwater, the gravity is not as great. Otherwise, the rings will gain speed and then it won't give the desired underwater effect.


This last bit is optional. You only need to do this if you're planning to have reverse gravity underwater. You'd be a bit mental if you do have this, but you never know =P

Go to label "loc_1A7E8:" and under this... 

		move.b	(Ring_spill_anim_frame).w,$22(a0)
		bsr.w	MoveSprite_TestGravity2
		addi.w	#$18,$1A(a0)


...put this: 

		tst.b	(Water_flag).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	.skiphalvingrevgrav	; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	(Water_level).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	y_pos(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	.skiphalvingrevgrav	; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		subi.w	#$E,$1A(a0)		; Reduce gravity by $E ($18-$E=$A), giving the underwater effect
.skiphalvingrevgrav:


Again, you can change the value of the reverse gravity if you like. So, you should have something looking like this: 

loc_1A7E8:

		move.b	(Ring_spill_anim_frame).w,$22(a0)
		bsr.w	MoveSprite_TestGravity2
		addi.w	#$18,$1A(a0)
		tst.b	(Water_flag).w		; Does the level have water?
		beq.s	.skiphalvingrevgrav	; If not, branch and skip underwater checks
		move.w	(Water_level).w,d6	; Move water level to d6
		cmp.w	y_pos(a0),d6		; Is the ring object underneath the water level?
		bgt.s	.skiphalvingrevgrav	; If not, branch and skip underwater commands
		subi.w	#$E,$1A(a0)		; Reduce gravity by $E ($18-$E=$A), giving the underwater effect
.skiphalvingrevgrav:
		bmi.s	loc_1A83C
		move.b	(V_int_run_count+3).w,d0
		add.b	d7,d0
		andi.b	#7,d0
		bne.s	loc_1A83C
		tst.b	4(a0)
		bpl.s	loc_1A828
		jsr	(sub_FCA0).l
		tst.w	d1
		bpl.s	loc_1A828
		sub.w	d1,$14(a0)
		move.w	$1A(a0),d0
		asr.w	#2,d0
		sub.w	d0,$1A(a0)
		neg.w	$1A(a0)


This ensures that, when underwater, the gravity is not as great when it's in reverse gravity mode.


SCHG How-To Guide: Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)
Fixing Bugs
Fix Demo Playback | Fix a Race Condition with Pattern Load Cues | Fix the SEGA Sound | Display the Press Start Button Text | Fix the Level Select Menu | Fix the Hidden Points Bug | Fix Accidental Deletion of Scattered Rings | Fix Ring Timers | Fix the Walk-Jump Bug | Correct Drowning Bugs | Fix the Death Boundary Bug | Fix the Camera Follow Bug | Fix Song Restoration Bugs | Fix the HUD Blinking | Fix the Level Select Graphics Bug | Fix a remember sprite related bug
Changing Design Choices
Change Spike Behavior | Collide with Water After Being Hurt | Fix Special Stage Jumping Physics | Improve the Fade In\Fade Out Progression Routines | Fix Scattered Rings' Underwater Physics | Remove the Speed Cap | Port the REV01 Background Effects | Port Sonic 2's Level Art Loader | Retain Rings Between Acts | Add Sonic 2 (Simon Wai Prototype) Level Select | Improve ObjectMove Subroutines | Port Sonic 2 Level Select
Adding Features
Add Spin Dash ( Part 1 (GitHub)/(Hivebrain) / Part 2 / Part 3 / Part 4 ) | Add Eggman Monitor | Add Super Sonic | Add the Air Roll
Sound Features
Expand the Sound Index | Play Different Songs Per Act | Port Sonic 2 Final Sound Driver | Port Sonic 3's Sound Driver | Port Flamewing's Sonic 3 & Knuckles Sound Driver | Change The SEGA Sound
Extending the Game
Load Chunks From ROM | Add Extra Characters | Make an Alternative Title Screen | Use Dynamic Tilesets | Make GHZ Load Alternate Art | Make Ending Load Alternate Art | Add a New Zone | Set Up the Goggle Monitor | Add New Moves | Add a Dynamic Collision System | Dynamic Special Stage Walls System | Extend Sprite Mappings and Art Limit | Enigma Credits | Use Dynamic Palettes
Miscellaneous
Convert the Hivebrain 2005 Disassembly to ASM68K
Split Disassembly Guides
Set Up a Split Disassembly | Basic Level Editing | Basic Art Editing | Basic ASM Editing (Spin Dash)
SCHG How-To Guide: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)
Fixing Bugs
Fix Demo Playback | Fix a Race Condition with Pattern Load Cues | Fix Super Sonic Bugs | Use Correct Height When Roll Jumping | Fix Jump Height Bug When Exiting Water | Fix Screen Boundary Spin Dash Bug | Correct Drowning Bugs | Fix Camera Y Position for Tails | Fix Tails Subanimation Error | Fix Tails' Respawn Speeds | Fix Accidental Deletion of Scattered Rings | Fix Ring Timers | Fix Rexon Crash | Fix Monitor Collision Bug | Fix EHZ Deformation Bug | Correct CPZ Boss Attack Behavior | Fix Bug in ARZ Boss Arrow's Platform Behavior | Fix ARZ Boss Walking on Air Glitch | Fix ARZ Boss Sprite Behavior | Fix Multiple CNZ Boss Bugs | Fix HTZ Background Scrolling Mountains | Fix OOZ Launcher Speed Up Glitch | Fix DEZ Giant Mech Collision Glitch | Fix Boss Deconstruction Behavior | Fix Speed Bugs | Fix 14 Continues Cheat | Fix Debug Mode Crash | Fix 99+ Lives | Fix Sonic 2's Sega Screen
Design Choices
Remove the Air Speed Cap | Disable Floor Collision While Dying | Modify Super Sonic Transformation Methods & Behavior | Enable/Disable Tails in Certain Levels | Collide with Water After Being Hurt | Retain Rings When Returning at a Star Post | Improve the Fade In\Fade Out Progression Routines | Fix Scattered Rings' Underwater Physics | Insert LZ Water Ripple Effect | Restore Lost CPZ Boss Feature | Prevent SCZ Tornado Spin Dash Death | Improve ObjectMove Subroutines | Port S3K Rings Manager | Port S3K Object Manager | Port S3K Priority Manager | Edit Level Order with ASM‎ | Alter Ring Requirements in Special Stages | Make Special Stage Characters Use Normal DPLCs | Speed Up Ring Loss Process | Change spike behaviour in Sonic 2
Adding Features
Create Insta-kill and High Jump Monitors | Create Clone and Special Stage Monitors | Port Knuckles
Sound Features
Expand Music Index to Start at $00 | Port Sonic 1 Sound Driver | Port Sonic 2 Clone Driver | Port Sonic 3 Sound Driver | Port Flamewing's Sonic 3 & Knuckles Sound Driver | Expand the Music Index to Start at $00 (Sonic 2 Clone Driver Version) | Play Different Songs Per Act
Extending the Game
Extend the Level Index Past $10 | Extend the Level Select | Extend Water Tables | Add Extra Characters | Free Up 2 Universal SSTs
SCHG How-To Guide: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Knuckles
Fixing Bugs
Fix Blue Knuckles | Fix Tails' Respawn Speeds | Fix Super Sonic Bugs
Design Choices
Fix Scattered Rings' Underwater Physics | Edit Level Select Text & Pointers | Work with Water | Make the Slots Bonus Game Rotate Smoothly
Adding Features
Restore (Sonic 2) Options Menu

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