Sector's NPC Identity Framework (SNIF)

Sector's NPC Identity Framework

Intended to be a Modder's Resource initially. This framework is a complete Overhaul of how NPC data is stored, handled, and saved in X4 Foundations. NPC's have two states, a 3D Entity and a 64 Bit Integer, when an NPC goes into Storage or Despawns into Low Attention, they don't just get stowed away. They get destroyed!

This Framework and it's 2 Layer MD/Lua UI allows you to not only keep NPC Data consistent regardless if they are 3D or Stored, but they allow for very extensive Customization

At a Glance

- You can assign Custom Names, Ranks, Callsigns, and Banners/Logos to any NPC you choose. And their Data will not be lost, regardless of their Game State

-Dynamic Spacesuit & Escape Pod Identification: SpaceSuits (Current) and Escape Pods (Not Yet Implemented) will be automatically renamed according to who is in them

- Small compatibility patches with SN Mod Support APIs to better strengthen that mod for not just mine, but for others aswell (Some Widget bugs squashed and stuff that doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things)

-With Smart Parsing, you are able to customize how your name will be shown across multiple UI, "Capt. Val Selton "Viper" can show up as just the Callsign "Viper" as your wingman if you so wish.

-Full XML and Lua API with built-in thematic presets (Terran Navy, Argon Militia, Teladi Trade Corp, Pirate Syndicate, Boron Sanctuary) for third-party mod integration.

Thanks to FakeDev00, Kuertee, Chem O Dun, Deadair, and Sir Nukes to name a few for inspiring me to bring this Mod to all of you guys. This Framework is meant to be a baseline, to unlock the fullest Potential of Character Customization

Known Bugs: 

- Menu Buttons will not fire initially when clicking after you renamed an NPC: Just exit the menu and pause it again, the bug comes from old Code in Mod Support APIs that act weird with mine, will not harm your save, will be solved soon

- Unnamed NPCs Logo won't change above their Heads after Organization Logo Change: The 3D NPC UI is a whole other problem to tackle so this might take longer, or I might scrap it in General because I want the Custom Logo to show up on the person, will be handled soon

- Escape Pods (For NPC Preservation)

- Hero NPCs (Halie Shinamon OP?)

- 3D Mesh Models and Animation Support

- Custom Uniform Support

- Custom Voices and Voiceline Support

- NPC Dynamic Progression Tracking (Maybe)

And Much More!