Well, since GOG has single-handedly brought X-Wing and TIE Fighter back into fashion, I figure we could use some new tools. Since I had a little mishap with the pilot backup script, I figure an old-fashioned pilot editor for the Collector Series version might be a good start. We used to have a bunch of them, but if any came out for this version, they don't seem to be around anymore.

Before I start trying to reverse engineer the data schema, I figured I'd ask if any of my fellow datageeks had any reference or info. If not, I'll just have to do it the hard way, like we did back in the day. :)

Well, using the old UGE file for Xwing 95, I think I'm off to a good start in mapping it out.

I'm interested in any progress you might make. I'm clueless about programming but I'd love to be able to tweak my pilot.

you could convert the pilot file to DOS using this tool http://xvtedicion.es/ingles/descargas/programas/c_programa_ing.php?id=13, edit it using one of the old editors http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/xwing/tools and convert it back.

Back in the day I remember using a hex editor on the pilot file to revive pilots without any loss of score.
Currently trying to skip a mission where Tie bombers launch and fire proton torps before I can stop them.

I can load the pilot data but its going to be trial and error to find out results of changes.

Had to copy text as this site would not let me copy link. Thanks to cheats.ru

Programming:

Use a Hex editor to edit your .PLT files in X-Wing to make things
much easier. Use the Hex values detailed below to jump straight to the
final level and join in with the attack on the Death Star saving you
dozens of hours playing through earlier levels. You won't last five
minutes though because you won't have developed your skills through
the rest of the game. Still the choice is yours

Hex Offset: Hex Value: Description:
02 00 Normal Health
01 Captured
02 Killed
03 From 00 to 05 From Cadet to General in rank
04-07 Any Tour of duty score
08-09 Any Rookie number
0A 01 Corellian Cross
0B 01 Mantooine Medallion
0C 01 Star of Alderaan
26-29 Any Maze score for X-Wing
2A-2D Any Maze score for Y-Wing
2E-31 Any Maze score for A-Wing
86 From 00 to 08 Maze level completed X-Wing
87 From 00 to 08 Maze level completed Y-Wing
88 From 00 to 08 Maze level completed A-Wing
A0-A3 Any X-Wing score for History mission 1
A4-B7 Any X-Wing score for rest of History missions
E0-F7 Any Y-Wing score for History missions 1-6
120-137 Any A-Wing score for History missions 1-6
220-225 Place 01 in
position to
complete
mission History missions 1-6 complete for X-Wing
230-235 01 History missions 1-6 complete for Y-Wing
240-245 01 History missions 1-6 complete for A-Wing
2E0-2E2 00=Not active Tour of Duty missions 1-3
01=Active
2F0 From 00 to 0B No of missions complete for Tour 1 (1-12)
2F1 From 00 to 0B No of missions complete for Tour 2 (1-12)
2F2 From 00 to 0C No of missions complete for Tour 3 (1-13)
2F8-3FB Any Score for Tour 1 - mission 1
2FC-327 Any Score for Tour 1 - missions 2-12
25C-38B Any Score for Tour 2 - missions 1-12
3C0-3F3 Any Score for Tour 3 - missions 1-13

cheats.ru/english/pc/x/x-wing/cheats.php

Thanks! I've seen several pilot restore programs on here, but I think a direct editor with guide such as this is easier to deal with.

http://www.reocities.com/hollywood/7908/pfe210.zip

Or you could just use the above link.

Sorry for bumping this old thread, but does anybody have the Hex-data for the Extra tour of duties? Imperial Pursuit and B-Wing? You can get the "Talons of Hoth", "Shield of Yavin", etc... but I have now idea which data to change in the pilot file to have everything...