Whatever you believe is best. In my opinion, if you do release your current build is to make it version 4.7 instead 5.0. Reasons:
A) Straight from the Horses mouth, you said 5.0 would have perfect sound. Guards on Helium is fine by me but I believe your first option sounds alot better. If somehow the game starts to slow down because of your idea, 333mhz is ok!
B) Your first idea sounds good but maybe you might be hitting the same brick wall Mr.Peanut had (Porter of Dukenukem 3d to the psp). Maybe contacting him (PM or email) might solve the helium issue faster than splitting the sound code into two.
C)CHEATS! Sorry I'm a sucker for all weapons and GOD mode >.<b!
D) 5.0 sounds so final, maybe adding a bunch of fixes with each update in .1 form (4.7, 4.8, etc.) might be better until your satisfied the your great Wolfenstien port is perfect!
Of course this is my opinion, this is your creation Zack, you've done GREAT things with the port so far :thumbup: !
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