[X3TC] Editing generic/random missions

[Dovakiin]

Hello

Is it possible to make changes to those generic/random missions you can pick up from NPCs, like delivering wares and transporting people?

Among other things, I'd really like to change all of the personnel transport missions so I can do them in any class ship.

Thanks.

[UniTrader]

possible, yes.. i think they should be found in the "director" directory where the MD files are.

[JSDD]

... of course, you can, BUT (!) therefore you have to change the corresponding library script, meaning that your changes will take effect in any script calling this library (e.g. plots etc.)

[Dovakiin]

Thanks for the replies.

In the Director folder, I have a single file that is related to a mod.

Would I need to make changes in-game, or is there a third-party tool I can use?

[X2-Illuminatus]

Most of the game files are stored within the catalog (cat/dat) files. You can extract them using the X3 Editor 2 by doubleshadow. Use the Virtual File System option (VFS) to get the latest version of each file from the director folder within the cat/dat files.
To edit the Mission Director files you can use any xml editor. For further info on working with the Mission Director you should read the Mission director guide by Egosoft and have a look at the tutorials linked in the Tutorials and Resources Sticky.

[JSDD]

... look at this topic

in short: ... you need ...
--> x3editor2 (to extract the relevant files/scripts from the \director folder which is in the cat/dat-files)
--> a suitable editor (e.g. microsoft visual web develober, it supports you with auto completion while scripting)

... watch the ketraar's videos "basic setup" to get started, it wont be as "easy" as in the ingame script editor

EDIT: ... well, i'm too late

[Dovakiin]

Thanks for the replies.

This could get interesting. I'm expecting many broken saves in the future.