Method
Typically the desired address is isolated using a series of comparison tests since the player usually isn't aware of the address. The isolation process is as follows:
- The player initiates a search (if the value is known, the player may input that)
- The player plays the game and finds something to change the value. For example, if the player is looking for health, the player may intentionally take damage.
- The player runs a comparison test. Depending on how the value was changed, the player will run the corresponding comparison test.
- If the address isn't isolated, change the value and run a comparison test again.
- Repeat until the address is isolated.
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