Editing Save Files

[Istadan]

OK... in the Savegames folder, there are a bunch of .wsg files, obviously corresponding to my savegames, as there's one for each. Additionally, there is one file called Old_Game.swg.
The question is... do any capable modders know how to fiddle with these? Does anyone know what the .wsg file format is, or what program can read it?

 

[Magraev]

I've looked with a hex-editor (Downloaded from Tucows).

It's possible to give yourself more gold, change stats and change skills (training etc.). I haven't had much luck changing weapon-skills though.

It's a bit tricky, so you need to explore the file. Search for the hex-value of your cash. 101 becomes 65 and 300 becomes 12 0C etc. The skills are just above that, and stats above as well. It all starts at the end of a list of what seems to be different random encounters.

Best of luck, and be patient

 

[godot]

It might be a bit useful to mention here that changing the name of your current saved game from sg01.wsg to sg05.wsg (assuming it doesn't already exist) will place that game in the slot immediately above the "DONE" button and save you a little reaching around each time you restore a game.

 

[Ummu]

I've looked with a hex-editor (Downloaded from Tucows).

It's possible to give yourself more gold, change stats and change skills (training etc.). I haven't had much luck changing weapon-skills though.

It's a bit tricky, so you need to explore the file. Search for the hex-value of your cash. 101 becomes 65 and 300 becomes 12 0C etc. The skills are just above that, and stats above as well. It all starts at the end of a list of what seems to be different random encounters.

Best of luck, and be patient

Mind elaborating a tiny bit? Maybe even giving us examples? I searched the hex value of my cash, but I can't find it anywhere...

 

[Magraev]

I can try to elaborate, but I'm really a hack at this. Don't hate me if you lose your save - backup or take your chances!

Recently I found the stats for Marnid and Bocha , and edited those too.

The easiest way to find your char (and the others) is to search for the stats. Say my Squire starts with 9/6/6/6, so search for the hex values "09 00 00 00 06 00 00 00 06 00 00 00 06".

Editing those to say "12" will change all your stats to 18. Remember that Bocha's stats are 7/D/E/4 (iirc).

if you've made a note of the hex value of your gold look for those figures within 10 lines below your stats, before the text changes into column-like form. Between the stats and the gold are lines with the various skills like iron-flesh etc. Those can be changed to up to 8. Be careful not to change the wrong ones or the save will get corrupted.

Lastly: Don't try to make a superman. The game becomes utterly boring quickly if the character can't grow. I hope this helps.

 

[Sir Gillits]

I have found the stats pretty easily (Str, Agi, Cha, Int) but I am having trouble locating the skills. I can't find the money value either are the bytes seperated? If so how? I'd appreciate any advice or help. Thankyou.