What is progression.xml?
The progression.xml file is one of the XML files that are located in the Data/Config folder of the game's installation directory. XML files are text files that use tags to define and structure data. The progression.xml file defines the attributes and behaviors of the player's character, such as skills, perks, level, experience, and skill points. By editing this file, players can customize their character's progression to suit their preferences and playstyle.
How to edit progression.xml?
To edit the progression.xml file, players need a text editor such as Notepad or Notepad++. It is highly recommended to make a backup of the original file before making any changes, in case something goes wrong or the player wants to revert to the default settings. The file can be opened by right-clicking on it and choosing "Open with" and then selecting the text editor of choice. The file contains several sections that are enclosed by tags such as , , , etc. Each section has one or more entries that are also enclosed by tags such as , , etc. Each entry has one or more properties that are defined by name and value attributes such as name="Level" value="1". To change a property, players need to modify the value attribute accordingly. For example, to change the starting level of the character from 1 to 10, players need to find the entry with name="Level" and change value="1" to value="10". After making the desired changes, players need to save the file and restart the game for the changes to take effect.
What can be changed in progression.xml?
The progression.xml file allows players to change various aspects of their character's progression, such as:
The amount of experience needed to level up.
The amount of skill points gained per level.
The maximum level of the character.
The maximum level of each skill and perk.
The cost of each skill and perk in skill points.
The effects and requirements of each skill and perk.
The categories and groups of skills and perks.
The descriptions and icons of skills and perks.
By changing these aspects, players can create their own custom progression system that fits their goals and challenges. For example, players can make the game easier by increasing the amount of skill points per level, or make it harder by increasing the cost of skills and perks. Players can also create new skills and perks by copying and modifying existing entries, or remove unwanted skills and perks by deleting their entries. However, players should be careful not to break the game balance or cause errors by making invalid or incompatible changes.
Where to find more information on progression.xml?
For more information on how to edit the progression.xml file and what each property means, players can refer to the official wiki or some online tutorials . There are also some mods that alter or enhance the progression system by changing the progression.xml file or adding new files. Players can find these mods on various websites such as Nexus Mods or Steam Workshop. However, players should always read the mod descriptions and instructions carefully before installing them, as some mods may not be compatible with each other or with the latest version of the game.
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