Exult: Encyclopedia II - Exult - Exult Studio

Exult - Exult Studio

Exult also optionally includes Exult Studio, which is slowly growing into a very complete and complex tool for modifying the game - even while the game is running. Also included are many command-line tools for manipulating game files.

The editor is built as a separate program that can interface with a running instance of Exult. Changing data files is done in Exult Studio window, while the game world - everything from terrain to objects, creatures and their schedules - can be changed directly through game view.

Also included are compiler, assembler and disassembler (the latter is not built by default) for the "usecode" script file. This file drives the actual game logic. There are also tools that can be used to 'rip' data sections from the file; this is particularly of interest for people who wish to change the name and dialogue sections of the game. There are, for example, projects to translate Ultima VII to other languages (A Spanish fan translation of Black Gate is underway, as is a fan translation project to translate Serpent Isle to French).

In theory, it would be possible to create, from scratch, a new game based on Exult engine; however, it is not entirely practical yet. It is quite possible, however, to create a game that is at least in large part based on original Ultima VII data files.

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