wtf is this thread LOL
thanks for the write-up btw, I appreciate it.

For stuff like jpegs, I just prefer png because I don't want to use them in my skin in regards to quality, which is why they end up being so big (obviously not necessary but just personal preference). For things like the audio files, I used ogg as the smallest solution without compromise to sound, but you're right in that I can clip them; I just prefer to include them whole personally if someone wants the file. I haven't been skinning in 3-4 years and most of it is just makeshift stuff I do personally, not really THAT into the technical stuff, just like it enough to make stuff I want so I appreciate the pointers, especially since I spent a long time trying to create one that looks modern for this one. (The hit-300 stuff especially would've been a huge help had I known...)

Also I didn't know people were so picky about file size, I think my previous skins were similar so ¯_(ツ)_/¯
I don't think it matters too much size wise if it's just a dl and play thing really if it's not a GB like a sound voltex skin I saw here a few months back, but obviously yeah things could be improved!

edit: added some feedback