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==Intro==

==Intro==

===What are XNB files?===

===What are XNB files?===

The game stores data in a compressed format with the <tt>.xnb</tt> file extension inside its <tt>Content</tt> folder. For example, Abigail's portrait shown during dialogue is from <tt>Content\Portraits\Abigail.xnb</tt>. Each <tt>.xnb</tt> file contains two files: the data file (like an image), and a metadata file (information about the data file). For example, here's what's inside <tt>Content\Portraits\Abigail.xnb</tt>:

The game stores data, maps, and textures in a compressed format with the <tt>.xnb</tt> file extension inside its <tt>Content</tt> folder. For example, Abigail's portrait shown during dialogue is from <tt>Content\Portraits\Abigail.xnb</tt>. Unpacking that file gives you an <tt>Abigail.png</tt> like this:<br />[[File:Modding - creating an XNB mod - example portraits.png]]

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(When using xnbcli, you may get an extra <tt>Abigail.json</tt> file. That's only used to convert it back into an <tt>.xnb</tt> later, and you generally won't need to change it.)

  Abigail.json

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* <tt>Abigail.png</tt> contains Abigail's portraits. This is the file you would edit if you wanted to change her portraits in the game:<br />[[File:Modding - creating an XNB mod - example portraits.png]]

* <tt>Abigail.json</tt> contains metadata about <tt>Abigail.png</tt> (like what type of file it is). You don't need to worry about this file, since you generally won't be changing it.

===How do I get my changes in the game?===

===How do I get my changes in the game?===