CRE file format
Applies to:
BG1, BG1: TotS, BG2, BG2: ToB
General Description
This file format describes a "creature". Creatures can move, have an animation, hold items, run scripts, cast spells and initiate dialog. Creatures have several stats (some visible through the game UI) which are generally mapped to IDS or 2DA files.
Detailed Description
Overall Structure
| Offset | Size (datatype) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0x00000 | 4 (char array) | Signature ('CRE ') |
| 0x0004 | 4 (char array) | Version ('V1.0') |
| 0x0008 | 4 (strref) | Long name |
| 0x000c | 4 (strref) | Short name (tooltip) |
| 0x0010 | 4 (dword) | Creature flags
|
| 0x0014 | 4 (dword) | XP (gained for killing this creature) |
| 0x0018 | 4 (dword) | Creature Power Level (for summoning spells) / XP of the creature (for party members) |
| 0x001c | 4 (dword) | Gold carried |
| 0x0020 | 4 (dword) | Permanent status flags (STATE.IDS) |
| 0x0024 | 2 (word) | Current Hit Points |
| 0x0026 | 2 (word) | Maximum Hit Points |
| 0x0028 | 4 (dword) | Animation ID (ANIMATE.IDS) There is some structure to the ordering of these entries, however, it is mostly hard-coded into the .exe, and uneditable. |
| 0x002c | 1 (byte) | Metal Colour Index |
| 0x002d | 1 (byte) | Minor Colour Index |
| 0x002e | 1 (byte) | Major Colour Index |
| 0x002f | 1 (byte) | Skin Colour Index |
| 0x0030 | 1 (byte) | Leather Colour Index |
| 0x0031 | 1 (byte) | Armor Colour Index |
| 0x0032 | 1 (byte) | Hair Colour Index |
| 0x0033 | 1 (byte) | Eff structure version
|
| 0x0034 | 8 (resref) | Small Portrait (BMP) |
| 0x003c | 8 (resref) | Large Portrait (BMP) |
| 0x0044 | 1 (signed byte) | Reputation (minimum value: 0) |
| 0x0045 | 1 (byte) | Hide In Shadows (base) |
| 0x0046 | 2 (signed word) | Armor Class (Natural) |
| 0x0048 | 2 (signed word) | Armor Class (Effective) |
| 0x004a | 2 (signed word) | Armor Class (Crushing Attacks Modifier) |
| 0x004c | 2 (signed word) | Armor Class (Missile Attacks Modifier) |
| 0x004e | 2 (signed word) | Armor Class (Piercing Attacks Modifier) |
| 0x0050 | 2 (signed word) | Armor Class (Slashing Attacks Modifier) |
| 0x0052 | 1 (byte) | THAC0 (1-25) |
| 0x0053 | 1 (byte) | Number of attacks (0-10) |
| 0x0054 | 1 (byte) | Save versus death (0-20) |
| 0x0055 | 1 (byte) | Save versus wands (0-20) |
| 0x0056 | 1 (byte) | Save versus polymorph (0-20) |
| 0x0057 | 1 (byte) | Save versus breath attacks (0-20) |
| 0x0058 | 1 (byte) | Save versus spells (0-20) |
| 0x0059 | 1 (byte) | Resist fire (0-100) |
| 0x005a | 1 (byte) | Resist cold (0-100) |
| 0x005b | 1 (byte) | Resist electricity (0-100) |
| 0x005c | 1 (byte) | Resist acid (0-100) |
| 0x005d | 1 (byte) | Resist magic (0-100) |
| 0x005e | 1 (byte) | Resist magic fire (0-100) |
| 0x005f | 1 (byte) | Resist magic cold (0-100) |
| 0x0060 | 1 (byte) | Resist slashing (0-100) |
| 0x0061 | 1 (byte) | Resist crushing (0-100) |
| 0x0062 | 1 (byte) | Resist piercing (0-100) |
| 0x0063 | 1 (byte) | Resist missile (0-100) |
| 0x0064 | 1 (byte) | Detect illusion (minimum value : 0) |
| 0x0065 | 1 (byte) | Set traps |
| 0x0066 | 1 (byte) | Lore (0-100)* |
| 0x0067 | 1 (byte) | Lockpicking (minimum value: 0) |
| 0x0068 | 1 (byte) | Stealth (minimum value: 0) |
| 0x0069 | 1 (byte) | Find/disarm traps (minimum value: 0) |
| 0x006a | 1 (byte) | Pick pockets (minimum value: 0) |
| 0x006b | 1 (byte) | Fatigue (0-100) |
| 0x006c | 1 (byte) | Intoxication (0-100) |
| 0x006d | 1 (byte) | Luck |
| 0x006e | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Large swords proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x006f | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Small swords proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0070 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Bows proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0071 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Spears proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0072 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Blunt proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0073 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Spiked proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0074 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Axe proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0075 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Missile proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0076 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0077 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0078 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0079 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x007a | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x007b | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x007c | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x007d | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x007e | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x007f | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0080 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0081 | 1 (byte) | (unused in BG2) Unknown proficiency (Proficiencies maybe be packed into 3-bit chunks for the primary and secondary classes) |
| 0x0082 | 1 (byte) | Turn undead level |
| 0x0083 | 1 (byte) | Tracking skill (0-100) |
| 0x0084 | 32 (char array) | Tracking target |
| 0x00a4 | 4*100 (Strref*100) | Strrefs pertaining to the character. Most are connected with the sound-set (see SOUNDOFF.IDS (BG1) and SNDSLOT.IDS for (BG2)). |
| 0x0234 | 1 (byte) | Highest attained level in class (0-100). For dual/multi class characters, the levels for each class are split between 0x0234, 0x0235 and 0x0236 according to the internal class name, i.e. for a FIGHTER_THIEF 0x0234 will hold the fighter level, 0x0235 will hold the thief level and 0x0236 will be 0. |
| 0x0235 | 1 (byte) | Highest attained level in class (0-100) |
| 0x0236 | 1 (byte) | Highest attained level in class (0-100) |
| 0x0237 | 1 (byte) | Sex (from gender.ids) - checkable via the sex stat |
| 0x0238 | 1 (byte) | Strength (1-25) |
| 0x0239 | 1 (byte) | Strength % Bonus (0-100) |
| 0x023a | 1 (byte) | Intelligence (1-25) |
| 0x023b | 1 (byte) | Wisdom (1-25) |
| 0x023c | 1 (byte) | Dexterity (1-25) |
| 0x023d | 1 (byte) | Constitution (1-25) |
| 0x023e | 1 (byte) | Charisma (1-25) |
| 0x023f | 1 (byte) | Morale |
| 0x0240 | 1 (byte) | Morale break |
| 0x0241 | 1 (byte) | Racial enemy (RACE.IDS) |
| 0x0242 | 2 (word) | Morale Recovery Time |
| 0x0244 | 4 (dword) | Kit information NONE 0x00000000 KIT_BARBARIAN 0x00004000 KIT_TRUECLASS 0x40000000 KIT_BERSERKER 0x40010000 KIT_WIZARDSLAYER 0x40020000 KIT_KENSAI 0x40030000 KIT_CAVALIER 0x40040000 KIT_INQUISITOR 0x40050000 KIT_UNDEADHUNTER 0x40060000 KIT_ARCHER 0x40070000 KIT_STALKER 0x40080000 KIT_BEASTMASTER 0x40090000 KIT_ASSASSIN 0x400A0000 KIT_BOUNTYHUNTER 0x400B0000 KIT_SWASHBUCKLER 0x400C0000 KIT_BLADE 0x400D0000 KIT_JESTER 0x400E0000 KIT_SKALD 0x400F0000 KIT_TOTEMIC 0x40100000 KIT_SHAPESHIFTER 0x40110000 KIT_AVENGER 0x40120000 KIT_GODTALOS 0x40130000 KIT_GODHELM 0x40140000 KIT_GODLATHANDER 0x40150000 ABJURER 0x00400000 CONJURER 0x00800000 DIVINER 0x01000000 ENCHANTER 0x02000000 ILLUSIONIST 0x04000000 INVOKER 0x08000000 NECROMANCER 0x10000000 TRANSMUTER 0x20000000 NB.: The values of this offset are written in big endian style. NB.: In BG1 the valid values are mages schools and None |
| 0x0248 | 8 (resref) | Creature script - Override |
| 0x0250 | 8 (resref) | Creature script - Class |
| 0x0258 | 8 (resref) | Creature script - Race |
| 0x0260 | 8 (resref) | Creature script - General |
| 0x0268 | 8 (resref) | Creature script - Default |
| 0x0270 | 1 (byte) | Enemy-Ally (EA.IDS) |
| 0x0271 | 1 (byte) | General (GENERAL.IDS) |
| 0x0272 | 1 (byte) | Race (RACE.IDS) |
| 0x0273 | 1 (byte) | Class (CLASS.IDS) |
| 0x0274 | 1 (byte) | Specific (SPECIFIC.IDS) |
| 0x0275 | 1 (byte) | Gender (GENDER.IDS). Dictates the casting voice, and checked for the summoning cap. |
| 0x0276 | 5 (bytes) | OBJECT.IDS references |
| 0x027b | 1 (byte) | Alignment (ALIGNMEN.IDS) |
| 0x027c | 2 (word) | Global actor enumeration value |
| 0x027e | 2 (word) | Local (area) actor enumeration value |
| 0x0280 | 32 (char array) | Death Variable (set SPRITE_IS_DEADvariable on death) |
| 0x02a0 | 4 (dword) | Known spells offset |
| 0x02a4 | 4 (dword) | Known spells count |
| 0x02a8 | 4 (dword) | Spell memorization info offset |
| 0x02ac | 4 (dword) | Spell memorization info entries count |
| 0x02b0 | 4 (dword) | Memorized spells offset |
| 0x02b4 | 4 (dword) | Memorized spells count |
| 0x02b8 | 4 (dword) | Offset to Item slots |
| 0x02bc | 4 (dword) | Offset to Items |
| 0x02c0 | 4 (dword) | Count of Items |
| 0x02c4 | 4 (dword) | Offset to effects |
| 0x02c8 | 4 (dword) | Count of effects. |
| 0x02cc | 8 (resref) | Dialog file |
NB. Lore is calculated as ((level * rate) + int_bonus + wis_bonus). Intelligence and wisdom bonuses are from lorebon.2da and the rate is the lookup value in lore.2da, based on class. For multiclass characters, (level * rate) is calculated for both classes separately and the higher of the two values is used - they are not cumulative.
This section details which spells the creature knows, and it consists of an array of entries formatted as follows.
| Offset | Size (data type) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0x0000 | 8 (resref) | Resource name of the SPL file |
| 0x0008 | 2 (word) | Spell Level -1 |
| 0x000a | 2 (word) | Spell type
|
This section details how many spells the creature can memorize, and how many it has memorized. It consists of an array of entries formatted as follows.
| Offset | Size (data type) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0x0000 | 2 (word) | Spell level (less 1) |
| 0x0002 | 2 (word) | Number of spells memorizable |
| 0x0004 | 2 (word) | Number of spells memorizable (after effects) |
| 0x0006 | 2 (word) | Spell type
|
| 0x0008 | 4 (dword) | Index into memorized spells array of first memorized spell of this type in this level. |
| 0x000c | 4 (dword) | Count of memorized spell entries in memorized spells array of memorized spells of this type in this level. |
This section details which spells the character has memorized. It consists of an array of entries formatted as follows.
| Offset | Size (data type) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0x0000 | 8 (resref) | Resource name of the SPL file |
| 0x0008 | 4 (dword) | Memorised
|
This section details which items the character has. It consists of an array of entries formatted as follows:
| Offset | Size (data type) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0x0000 | 8 (resref) | Resource name of the ITM file |
| 0x0008 | 1 (byte) | Item expiration time - item creation hour (replace with drained item) |
| 0x0009 | 1 (byte) | Item expiration time - (elapsed hour count divided by 256, rounded down) + 1 (replace with drained item) When the game hour and elapsed hour count for the current game time exceed these values, the item is removed. |
| 0x000a | 2 (word) | Quantity/Charges 1 |
| 0x000c | 2 (word) | Quantity/Charges 2 |
| 0x000e | 2 (word) | Quantity/Charges 3 |
| 0x0010 | 4 (dword) | Flags
|
This is an array keeping track of which items are located in each particular location in the CRE's inventory. There are 40 slots, and they are not the same as the order specified in specified in SLOTS.IDS. The actual order is:
- Helmet
- Armor
- Shield
- Gloves
- L.Ring
- R.Ring
- Amulet
- Belt
- Boots
- Weapon 1
- Weapon 2
- Weapon 3
- Weapon 4
- Quiver 1
- Quiver 2
- Quiver 3
- Quiver 4 (cannot be accesed from GUI)
- Cloak
- Quick item 1
- Quick item 2
- Quick item 3
- Inventory item (1 to 16)
- Magic weapon
- Selected weapon
- Selected weapon ability