Can faction files be read, to use their traits and descriptions in XML mods?

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Don't worry, for once I'm not here for REAL technical issues. My mind works in a weird way... Sorting folders annoyed me, and now that mods work I can sit with XML files for HOURS.

 

But I don't want too many hours... I'm curious if there's a way to take information from actual game-made custom factions and use them in mods. And I don't mean just rip .FACTION files apart, that would be crazily unstable xD

I ask because I sort of made all my Mass Effect races with the in-game tool, but now I realise that I will need proper mod folders for a flotilla ship style, uniquely named planets e.t.c. but I can't be bothered describing 8 or so factions with an unappealing-looking editor.

If it's not possible, no worries. I'm just curious if there's a way to make this process easier.

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Reply #1 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Sadly not possible.

Reply #2 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Ah well. The XML method wasn't designed for those who are recreating factions they already have, typing out descriptions will probably only take a few minutes, might find and undo some typos along the way.

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Reply #3 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Well, with my own setup I use 2 screens one running the game and the other with the xml's open to make changes. You could look at everything you have set with the in-game editor on 1 screen and the xml on the other.

 

Other than that, I haven't seen another way to do it, but I feel your pain as I made all of mine with the editor at first xD

 

 

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