Help with files.

[<SCRIPTKITTY>]

I'm working on a top secret project.
I can't disclose much, but I need to know how I can access the data in the FACTIONS.fac File under server-database/world

When I try to open the file it shows up as random characters mostly though I have an idea what it does. I specifically need access to the FactionPoint int somewhere there

 

[nightrune]

I'm working on a top secret project.
I can't disclose much, but I need to know how I can access the data in the FACTIONS.fac File under server-database/world

When I try to open the file it shows up as random characters mostly though I have an idea what it does. I specifically need access to the FactionPoint int somewhere there

Its likely a binary file. You are gonna have to go old school and change things in game and look for the values you need. Better get good with a hex editor.

 

[AndyP]

Yes as stated above, its a binary file, and you have to walk through it with a full parser to find specific values.
However, you cannot write to it, while the server is running, it will only be a place to save for the server, it will not load changes to the file.
It may be easier to insert a /faction_list command to the server and parse the output, it gives a complete list of faction names, ID, playercount and factionpoints.
I assume this is much easier.

- Andy

 

[<SCRIPTKITTY>]

Yes as stated above, its a binary file, and you have to walk through it with a full parser to find specific values.
However, you cannot write to it, while the server is running, it will only be a place to save for the server, it will not load changes to the file.
It may be easier to insert a /faction_list command to the server and parse the output, it gives a complete list of faction names, ID, playercount and factionpoints.
I assume this is much easier.

- Andy

My intention is not to write to it. I will see about using that command thank you.