MAZE file format
Applies to:
PSTEE
General Description
This file format is used to randomise the layout of the Modron Maze. It is very similar to the maze structure found within GAM V1.1 for classic PST. A resource of this type can usually only be found inside SAV files after the Modron Maze has been initialized by the game.
Detailed Description
Overall structure
The main structure defines the layout of all maze areas, including special areas such as foyer, engine room or wizard room. By default it is 740h (1856) bytes long.
| Offset | Size (data type) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0x0000 | 4 (char array) | Signature ('MAZE') |
| 0x0004 | 4 (char array) | Version ('V1.0') |
| 0x0008 | 64 * 28 (array of structs) | A 8 x 8 grid of Maze Entries |
| 0x0708 | 4 (dword) | # rows of areas (always 8) |
| 0x070c | 4 (dword) | # columns of areas (always 8) |
| 0x0710 | 4 (dword) | Wizard room position X |
| 0x0714 | 4 (dword) | Wizard room position Y |
| 0x0718 | 4 (dword) | Nordom's room position X |
| 0x071c | 4 (dword) | Nordom's room position Y |
| 0x0720 | 4 (dword) | Foyer position X |
| 0x0724 | 4 (dword) | Foyer position Y |
| 0x0728 | 4 (dword) | Engine room position X |
| 0x072c | 4 (dword) | Engine room position Y |
| 0x0730 | 4 (dword) | Total number of traps |
| 0x0734 | 4 (dword) | Maze initialized (0: no, 1: yes) |
| 0x0738 | 4 (dword) | Foyer maze blocker made (0: no, 1: yes) |
| 0x073c | 4 (dword) | Foyer engine blocker made (0: no, 1: yes) |
This structure defines the individual configuration of a single Modron Maze area. It has 1Ch (28) bytes.
| Offset | Size (data type) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0x0000 | 4 (dword) | Used (0: No, 1: Yes) |
| 0x0004 | 4 (dword) | Accessible (0: No, 1: Yes) |
| 0x0008 | 4 (dword) | Is valid (0: No, 1: Yes) |
| 0x000c | 4 (dword) | Is trapped (0: No, 1: Yes) |
| 0x0010 | 4 (dword) | Trap type
|
| 0x0014 | 4 (dword) | Exits available at
|
| 0x0018 | 4 (dword) | Populated (0: No, 1: Yes) |