convert savegames to scenario

[Che2511]

Hi, I have a potentially silly question. But is there any way to convert a savegame into a scenario so that it can be used as a template for custom games?

[Scoob]

Heh, I actually proposed something similar once. The ability to take a mature save game, converting it so all Player assets turn into a Faction in their own right, then make that a custom game-start. I.e. the new player would start afresh, but there would be a player Empire from a prior save present, controlled by AI. Sorta silly, but I thought it might be kinda fun to play against, or allied with, your prior self

[Che2511]

Heh, I actually proposed something similar once. The ability to take a mature save game, converting it so all Player assets turn into a Faction in their own right, then make that a custom game-start. I.e. the new player would start afresh, but there would be a player Empire from a prior save present, controlled by AI. Sorta silly, but I thought it might be kinda fun to play against, or allied with, your prior self

yepp, that was exactly my thought. It would be pretty cool if you could do that somehow.

[Scoob]

I expect you could do it via a save game edit and some other magic. I.e. Create a new Faction, create a script to rename all player assets to that new faction, then add one (starting) ship for the actual player and load that save. Not tried it though.

[Mystershow]

There is a small mod from Realspace for XRSGE which can do that more or less

You create a custom start and then use it to create a new "The Young Gun" start

I've created my own character and scenarios in my game

https://www.nexusmods.com/x4foundations ... ?tab=files >> New Gun Plus


It^s quite easy to do

and to use a save is a bit more complicated since the file tend to be quite large so it takes time to go through with notepad and .gz are a pain to open frankly

[Che2511]

There is a small mod from Realspace for XRSGE which can do that more or less

You create a custom start and then use it to create a new "The Young Gun" start

I've created my own character and scenarios in my game

https://www.nexusmods.com/x4foundations ... ?tab=files >> New Gun Plus


It^s quite easy to do

and to use a save is a bit more complicated since the file tend to be quite large so it takes time to go through with notepad and .gz to open frankly

Nice thx for sharing! I will try that on the weekend!

[Mystershow]

Tell me how it's going, I can easily done one for you if you need help

But you should try and follow the instruction first, it's quite fun to understand how everything works