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Camo: Added recently released tools and fixed some tool descriptions

2025-07-03T22:06:36Z

Added recently released tools and fixed some tool descriptions

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	* weather.xwb_pc - S16, LE, 2CH.		* weather.xwb_pc - S16, LE, 2CH.
	* wep_rfg.xwb_pc - S16, LE, 2CH. Mostly valid, some static		* wep_rfg.xwb_pc - S16, LE, 2CH. Mostly valid, some static

	~~===RfgUtil Guide===~~

	* Unpacking [Placeholder]
	* Repacking [Placeholder]
	* Command arguments [Placeholder]
	* Scripts [Placeholder]
	* Updating <code>.asm_pc</code> files [Placeholder]

	===Misc Notes===		===Misc Notes===
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	===Red Faction: Guerrilla Tools===		===Red Faction: Guerrilla Tools===

	* [https://github.com/Moneyl/RfgUtil/releases RfgUtil] - Used for unpacking most file formats and updating <code>.asm_pc</code> files		* [https://github.com/Moneyl/RfgUtil/releases RfgUtil] - Used for unpacking most file formats and updating <code>.asm_pc</code> files.
	* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/Nanoforge/releases Nanoforge] - Map editor, ~~texture~~ editor, <code>.xtbl</code> editor and more		* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/Nanoforge/releases Nanoforge Beef] - Multiplayer & wrecking crew map editor, highly recommended to use this version for map editing instead of the C++ versions map editor, however you cannot import & view the singleplayer maps or edit them yet.
	* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/raw/main/z_tools/mTools.zip mTools] - Drag and drop tool to convert <code>.asm_pc</code> files to XML and vice versa		* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/Nanoforge/releases/download/v0.21.1/Nanoforge_v0_21_1.zip Nanoforge C++] - Map editor, Mesh viewer, Texture editor, <code>.xtbl</code> editor and much more.
	* [https://github.com/rsl-dev/RSL/releases RSL] - Script Loader		* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/raw/main/z_tools/mTools.zip mTools] - Drag and drop tool to convert <code>.asm_pc</code> files to XML and vice versa.
	* [https://github.com/Moneyl/AsmTool/releases AsmTool]- WIP Tool for modifying <code>.asm_pc</code> files used by Red Faction Guerrilla. This is meant to replace hand editing them, which is very error prone and tedious		* [https://github.com/rsl-dev/RSL/releases RSL] - Script Loader.
	* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/SyncFaction/releases SyncFaction] - Tool for automatically installing the Terraform Patch replaces the legacy mod manager with bug fixes and new features		* [https://github.com/Moneyl/AsmTool/releases AsmTool]- WIP Tool for modifying <code>.asm_pc</code> files used by Red Faction Guerrilla. This is meant to replace hand editing them, which is very error prone and tedious.
			* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/SyncFaction/releases SyncFaction] - Tool for automatically installing the Terraform Patch replaces the legacy mod manager with bug fixes and new features.
	* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=5686 xdelta UI] - GUI for generating <code>.xdelta</code> (binary) patches		* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=5686 xdelta UI] - GUI for generating <code>.xdelta</code> (binary) patches
	* [http://www.ximple.cz/download.php XiMpLe XML Editor] - Lightweight GUI XML Editor that displays XML type files in a table grid views ~~and shows what other <code>.xtbls</code> it is referencing. Very useful for understanding and editing <code>.xtbl</code> files~~.		* [http://www.ximple.cz/download.php XiMpLe XML Editor] - Lightweight GUI XML Editor that displays XML type files in table grid views.
	* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/raw/main/z_tools/Volition_Table_File_Editor.zip Volition Table File Editor] - GUI for editing <code>.xtbl</code> files		* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/raw/main/z_tools/Volition_Table_File_Editor.zip Volition Table File Editor] - GUI for editing <code>.xtbl</code> files.
	* [https://jsonformatter.org/xml-formatter XML Formatter] - Use this to format <code>.xtbl</code> files so they are easier to read		* [https://jsonformatter.org/xml-formatter XML Formatter] - Use this to format <code>.xtbl</code> files so they are easier to read.
	* [https://www.w3schools.com/xml/xml_validator.asp XML Validator] - Use this to validate <code>.xtbl</code> edits, any mistakes you make will crash the game		* [https://www.w3schools.com/xml/xml_validator.asp XML Validator] - Use this to validate <code>.xtbl</code> edits, any mistakes you make will crash the game.
	* [https://onecompiler.com/lua/3ykpyrhhb LUA Validator] - Useful for validating RSL scripts for errors, note it's safe to ignore <code>attempt to index a nil value (global 'rfg')</code>		* [https://onecompiler.com/lua/3ykpyrhhb LUA Validator] - Useful for validating RSL scripts for errors, note it's safe to ignore <code>attempt to index a nil value (global 'rfg')</code>.
	* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/RfgToolsPlusPlus/releases/tag/ExperimentalChunkExtractor_v0.2.0 Building extractor] - Experimental building extractor (.cchk_pc & .gchk_pc files). It isn't able to extract all buildings and it doesn't extract the textures.		* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/RfgToolsPlusPlus/releases/tag/ExperimentalChunkExtractor_v0.2.0 Building extractor] - Experimental building extractor (.cchk_pc & .gchk_pc files). It isn't able to extract all buildings and it doesn't extract the textures.
	* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/RfgToolsPlusPlus/releases/tag/MiscMeshExtractor_V1.1.0 Misc mesh extractor] - ~~Extractor~~ miscellaneous mesh formats. For .cfmesh_pc, .cstch_pc, .cefct_pc, and .ccar_pc files. Requires the .NET 7 runtime to run. It doesn't extract the textures.		* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/RfgToolsPlusPlus/releases/tag/MiscMeshExtractor_V1.1.0 Misc mesh extractor] - Extract miscellaneous mesh formats. For .cfmesh_pc, .cstch_pc, .cefct_pc, and .ccar_pc files. Requires the .NET 7 runtime to run. It doesn't extract the textures.
			* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=8144 RFGR.SaveEditor] - A save editor for Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered. Compatible with GOG and Steam.
			* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=8095 RFGM.Archiver] - Archiver tool for RFG Re-MARS-tered that supports the following formats: VPP, PEG, STR2 & rfglocatext.
			* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=8043 Localization Tool] - A tool made to decode, edit, and encode localization string files (.rfglocatext) for Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered.

	===Useful Software===		===Useful Software===
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	*[[Nanoforge xtbl editing]] - How to edit [[.xtbl]] files in Nanoforge.		*[[Nanoforge xtbl editing]] - How to edit [[.xtbl]] files in Nanoforge.
	*[[Nanoforge Texture Editing]] - How to edit textures using Nanoforge.		*[[Nanoforge Texture Editing]] - How to edit textures using Nanoforge.
	* XTBL Editing ~~Guides~~ [Placeholder]		* XTBL Editing Guide [Placeholder]
			* RFGM.Archiver Texture Editing Guide [Placeholder] [Include updating .asm_pc and adding new textures]


	[[Category: Red Faction: Guerrilla]]		[[Category: Red Faction: Guerrilla]]
	[[Category: RF:G Editing]]		[[Category: RF:G Editing]]

Camo: /* Red Faction: Guerrilla Tools */

2024-03-08T17:46:01Z

Red Faction: Guerrilla Tools

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	* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/raw/main/z_tools/mTools.zip mTools] - Drag and drop tool to convert <code>.asm_pc</code> files to XML and vice versa		* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/raw/main/z_tools/mTools.zip mTools] - Drag and drop tool to convert <code>.asm_pc</code> files to XML and vice versa
	* [https://github.com/rsl-dev/RSL/releases RSL] - Script Loader		* [https://github.com/rsl-dev/RSL/releases RSL] - Script Loader
	* [https://github.com/Moneyl/AsmTool AsmTool]- WIP Tool for modifying <code>.asm_pc</code> files used by Red Faction Guerrilla. This is meant to replace hand editing them, which is very error prone and tedious		* [https://github.com/Moneyl/AsmTool/releases AsmTool]- WIP Tool for modifying <code>.asm_pc</code> files used by Red Faction Guerrilla. This is meant to replace hand editing them, which is very error prone and tedious
	* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/SyncFaction/releases SyncFaction] - Tool for automatically installing the Terraform Patch replaces the legacy mod manager with bug fixes and new features		* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/SyncFaction/releases SyncFaction] - Tool for automatically installing the Terraform Patch replaces the legacy mod manager with bug fixes and new features
	* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=5686 xdelta UI] - GUI for generating <code>.xdelta</code> (binary) patches		* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=5686 xdelta UI] - GUI for generating <code>.xdelta</code> (binary) patches

Camo: /* Red Faction: Guerrilla Tools */

2024-03-08T17:44:51Z

Red Faction: Guerrilla Tools

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	* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=5686 xdelta UI] - GUI for generating <code>.xdelta</code> (binary) patches		* [https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=file&id=5686 xdelta UI] - GUI for generating <code>.xdelta</code> (binary) patches
	* [http://www.ximple.cz/download.php XiMpLe XML Editor] - Lightweight GUI XML Editor that displays XML type files in a table grid views and shows what other <code>.xtbls</code> it is referencing. Very useful for understanding and editing <code>.xtbl</code> files.		* [http://www.ximple.cz/download.php XiMpLe XML Editor] - Lightweight GUI XML Editor that displays XML type files in a table grid views and shows what other <code>.xtbls</code> it is referencing. Very useful for understanding and editing <code>.xtbl</code> files.
	* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/raw/main/~~tools~~/Volition_Table_File_Editor.zip Volition Table File Editor] - GUI for editing <code>.xtbl</code> files		* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/raw/main/z_tools/Volition_Table_File_Editor.zip Volition Table File Editor] - GUI for editing <code>.xtbl</code> files
	* [https://jsonformatter.org/xml-formatter XML Formatter] - Use this to format <code>.xtbl</code> files so they are easier to read		* [https://jsonformatter.org/xml-formatter XML Formatter] - Use this to format <code>.xtbl</code> files so they are easier to read
	* [https://www.w3schools.com/xml/xml_validator.asp XML Validator] - Use this to validate <code>.xtbl</code> edits, any mistakes you make will crash the game		* [https://www.w3schools.com/xml/xml_validator.asp XML Validator] - Use this to validate <code>.xtbl</code> edits, any mistakes you make will crash the game

Camo: /* Red Faction: Guerrilla Tools */

2024-03-08T17:42:20Z

Red Faction: Guerrilla Tools

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	* [https://github.com/Moneyl/RfgUtil/releases RfgUtil] - Used for unpacking most file formats and updating <code>.asm_pc</code> files		* [https://github.com/Moneyl/RfgUtil/releases RfgUtil] - Used for unpacking most file formats and updating <code>.asm_pc</code> files
	* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/Nanoforge/releases Nanoforge] - Map editor, texture editor, <code>.xtbl</code> editor and more		* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/Nanoforge/releases Nanoforge] - Map editor, texture editor, <code>.xtbl</code> editor and more
	* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/~~blob~~/main/z_tools/mTools.zip mTools] - Drag and drop tool to convert <code>.asm_pc</code> files to XML and vice versa		* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/raw/main/z_tools/mTools.zip mTools] - Drag and drop tool to convert <code>.asm_pc</code> files to XML and vice versa
	* [https://github.com/rsl-dev/RSL/releases RSL] - Script Loader		* [https://github.com/rsl-dev/RSL/releases RSL] - Script Loader
	* [https://github.com/Moneyl/AsmTool AsmTool]- WIP Tool for modifying <code>.asm_pc</code> files used by Red Faction Guerrilla. This is meant to replace hand editing them, which is very error prone and tedious		* [https://github.com/Moneyl/AsmTool AsmTool]- WIP Tool for modifying <code>.asm_pc</code> files used by Red Faction Guerrilla. This is meant to replace hand editing them, which is very error prone and tedious

Camo at 17:41, 8 March 2024

2024-03-08T17:41:22Z

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	* [https://github.com/Moneyl/RfgUtil/releases RfgUtil] - Used for unpacking most file formats and updating <code>.asm_pc</code> files		* [https://github.com/Moneyl/RfgUtil/releases RfgUtil] - Used for unpacking most file formats and updating <code>.asm_pc</code> files
	* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/Nanoforge/releases Nanoforge] - Map editor, texture editor, <code>.xtbl</code> editor and more		* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/Nanoforge/releases Nanoforge] - Map editor, texture editor, <code>.xtbl</code> editor and more
	* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/~~raw~~/main/~~tools~~/mTools.zip mTools] - Drag and drop tool to convert <code>.asm_pc</code> files to XML and vice versa		* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/blob/main/z_tools/mTools.zip mTools] - Drag and drop tool to convert <code>.asm_pc</code> files to XML and vice versa
	* [https://github.com/rsl-dev/RSL/releases RSL] - Script Loader		* [https://github.com/rsl-dev/RSL/releases RSL] - Script Loader
	* [https://github.com/Moneyl/AsmTool AsmTool]- WIP Tool for modifying <code>.asm_pc</code> files used by Red Faction Guerrilla. This is meant to replace hand editing them, which is very error prone and tedious		* [https://github.com/Moneyl/AsmTool AsmTool]- WIP Tool for modifying <code>.asm_pc</code> files used by Red Faction Guerrilla. This is meant to replace hand editing them, which is very error prone and tedious

Moneyl: /* Red Faction: Guerrilla Tools */

2024-02-21T23:50:09Z

Red Faction: Guerrilla Tools

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	* [https://github.com/Moneyl/RfgUtil/releases RfgUtil] - Used for unpacking most file formats and updating <code>.asm_pc</code> files		* [https://github.com/Moneyl/RfgUtil/releases RfgUtil] - Used for unpacking most file formats and updating <code>.asm_pc</code> files
	* [https://github.com/~~Moneyl~~/Nanoforge/releases Nanoforge ~~C++~~] - Map editor, texture editor, <code>.xtbl</code> editor and more		* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/Nanoforge/releases Nanoforge] - Map editor, texture editor, <code>.xtbl</code> editor and more
	* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/raw/main/tools/mTools.zip mTools] - Drag and drop tool to convert <code>.asm_pc</code> files to XML and vice versa		* [https://github.com/CamoRF/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Terraform-Patch/raw/main/tools/mTools.zip mTools] - Drag and drop tool to convert <code>.asm_pc</code> files to XML and vice versa
	* [https://github.com/rsl-dev/RSL/releases RSL] - Script Loader		* [https://github.com/rsl-dev/RSL/releases RSL] - Script Loader
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	* [https://www.w3schools.com/xml/xml_validator.asp XML Validator] - Use this to validate <code>.xtbl</code> edits, any mistakes you make will crash the game		* [https://www.w3schools.com/xml/xml_validator.asp XML Validator] - Use this to validate <code>.xtbl</code> edits, any mistakes you make will crash the game
	* [https://onecompiler.com/lua/3ykpyrhhb LUA Validator] - Useful for validating RSL scripts for errors, note it's safe to ignore <code>attempt to index a nil value (global 'rfg')</code>		* [https://onecompiler.com/lua/3ykpyrhhb LUA Validator] - Useful for validating RSL scripts for errors, note it's safe to ignore <code>attempt to index a nil value (global 'rfg')</code>
			* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/RfgToolsPlusPlus/releases/tag/ExperimentalChunkExtractor_v0.2.0 Building extractor] - Experimental building extractor (.cchk_pc & .gchk_pc files). It isn't able to extract all buildings and it doesn't extract the textures.
			* [https://github.com/rfg-modding/RfgToolsPlusPlus/releases/tag/MiscMeshExtractor_V1.1.0 Misc mesh extractor] - Extractor miscellaneous mesh formats. For .cfmesh_pc, .cstch_pc, .cefct_pc, and .ccar_pc files. Requires the .NET 7 runtime to run. It doesn't extract the textures.

	===Useful Software===		===Useful Software===

Rast1234 at 13:27, 15 February 2024

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	===Community===		===Community===
	*[https://discord.gg/factionfiles Faction Files Community Discord] - Active Red Faction series community Discord with #map-mod-development channel for community development discussion		*[https://discord.gg/factionfiles Faction Files Community Discord] - Active Red Faction series community Discord with #map-mod-development channel for community development discussion
			*[https://rfg-modding.github.io/SyncFaction/#/modding/intro SyncFaction Modding Intro] - Extensive writeup of all available mod formats and distribution methods. Includes mod examples!
	===Downloads===		===Downloads===
	*[https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=files FactionFiles.com] - Custom mods, tools, patches, and reference material		*[https://www.factionfiles.com/ff.php?action=files FactionFiles.com] - Custom mods, tools, patches, and reference material

Camo: /* Red Faction: Guerrilla File Formats */

2024-02-01T05:20:26Z

Red Faction: Guerrilla File Formats

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	===Red Faction: Guerrilla File Formats===		===Red Faction: Guerrilla File Formats===
	* <code>.xtbl</code> - XML table files are used to store properties or attributes in Red Faction: Guerrilla. Overall, their function is similar to the <code>.tbl</code> files of Red Faction and Red Faction II.		* <code>.xtbl</code> - XML table files are used to store properties or attributes in Red Faction: Guerrilla. Overall, their function is similar to the <code>.tbl</code> files of Red Faction and Red Faction II.
	* <code>.scriptx</code> - Internal ~~script engine~~ file, commonly used for missions and activities		* <code>.scriptx</code> - Internal XML scripting language file, commonly used for missions and activities
	* <code>.dtodx</code> - Weather/lighting file for maps that controls things like fog, tint, ambient colour, eye adaption, bloom, cloud color and speed		* <code>.dtodx</code> - Weather/lighting file for maps that controls things like fog, tint, ambient colour, eye adaption, bloom, cloud color and speed
	* <code>.gtodx</code> - Skybox file for maps that controls things like the sun texture, moon positions and if the horizon mountain texture is enabled		* <code>.gtodx</code> - Skybox file for maps that controls things like the sun texture, moon positions and if the horizon mountain texture is enabled

SimpleArrows at 05:49, 28 January 2024

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	{{BubbleNav\|~~nav_preset=~~RFG}}		{{BubbleNav\|RFG\|no\|no}}This will serve as a landing page for all resources related to [[Red Faction: Guerrilla]] editing for the '''Re-Mars-tered Edition'''.
	This will serve as a landing page for all resources related to [[Red Faction: Guerrilla]] editing for the '''Re-Mars-tered Edition'''.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

SimpleArrows at 20:48, 26 January 2024

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	{{~~ExploreRFG~~}}		{{BubbleNav\|nav_preset=RFG}}

	This will serve as a landing page for all resources related to [[Red Faction: Guerrilla]] editing for the '''Re-Mars-tered Edition'''.		This will serve as a landing page for all resources related to [[Red Faction: Guerrilla]] editing for the '''Re-Mars-tered Edition'''.