release Resolving Memory Leaks In ITEM_BLEND Handling

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Memory management is essential in game development to ensure performance and stability. This guide focuses on fixing a memory leak associated with item blending in the game. By refining the implementation, we can eliminate unnecessary memory usage when handling items.

Code Modification Steps

Step 1: Locate the Target Function

Open the char_item.cpp file and find the following method declaration:

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Step 2: Identify and Modify the Blending Logic

Scroll down to locate the section that handles the ITEM_BLEND type. You'll find a block of code that processes items in the player's inventory. It looks like this:

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Step 3: Implement the Memory Leak Fix

To ensure that the item that is no longer needed is properly cleaned up, you will need to add a line of code to destroy the item after blending. Update the code block as follows:

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By incorporating the M2_DESTROY_ITEM(item); line into your item blending logic, you effectively mitigate memory leaks, making your game more efficient and robust. This small yet impactful change enhances memory management by ensuring that created items are adequately disposed of when no longer needed.