TOT file format
Applies to:
BG2, BG2: ToB, IWD, IWD:HoW, IWD:TotL
General Description
This file format serves a similar purpose (and has a similar structure to) TLK files. The files can be used to override text from dialog.tlk, and consist of string entries that are referenced from TOH files by the offset number. The files are contained in the SAV files in the savegame folders.
IWD: TOT files are used to edit the character biographies during the game (when the characters are not exported).
BG2: TOT files are used to store all custom players comments inside game e.g. custom waypoints on the area map, custom notes in the journal and character biographies
IWD: TOT files are used to edit the character biographies during the game (when the characters are not exported).
BG2: TOT files are used to store all custom players comments inside game e.g. custom waypoints on the area map, custom notes in the journal and character biographies
Detailed Description
TOT files have a fixed length of string sections, each 20Ch byes long.
Where offset 0x0000 of given section is referenced from TOH file.
| Offset | Size (data type) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0x0000 | 4 (dword) | Offset to next free region |
| 0x0004 | 4 (dword) | Offset of preceeding entry |
| 0x0008 | 512 (char array) | String data |
| 0x0208 | 4 (dword) | Offset of following entry |
Where offset 0x0000 of given section is referenced from TOH file.