Install/build instructions can be found HERE, you have the option of a powershell Auto Installer script or you can do the process manually.
Compatible/Incompatible mods can be found Here.
I've tried to keep it as simple as possible, I've used only built-in imports. Using the below version of python, I'm sure any version above python 3.x would work, but if you have any trouble use the one I mentioned.
Be vigilant of the hex table name hex_table_{game_version}_{commit_id}.json, it consists of important data, so if you're having issues after running the update be sure you're trying to update with the correct hex table.
Python 3.11
As of v0.1.3 the script can patch without providing the path, if placed in the root of the SFSE repo folder.
As of v0.2.0, the script can now verify the files patched via md5 checksums
Added support for Powershell 7
As of v1.5.6, the powershell CLI can now install a standalone python version, this can be helpful if you're having issues detecting your install.
As of v1.5.10, when setting the newGamePath, the permissions will be checked to ensure there's less issues when moving the Starfield executable.
hex_updater.py -m <mode> <options>
Modes:
generate: Creates a hex table for updating hex values
update: Updates hex values using a hex dictionary
patch: Patches out the error message preventing program from running
md5: Will generate a md5 checksum for the files to verify patch was successful
<Options>
-h, --help
-m, --mode: Selects the mode to use
-v, --version: script version number
-s, --silent: hides output of commands
generate:
-p, --path: Path of the old hex values, will be used as a reference (use full path)
-n, --path2: Path of the new hex values, will become the value of the old key (use full path)
-g, --starfield: Starfield game version, will be used in the filename
-c, --commit: Truncated commit ID of SFSE, will be used in the filename
update:
-p, --path: Path to the folder of files to be updated, files will be backed up by default (use full path)
-d, --dictfile: dictionary to be used for updating hex values (use full path)
-b, --backup: Option to backup files
patch:
-p, --path: Path to the folder of files to be patched, files will be backed up by default (use full path)
-b, --backup: Option to backup files
md5:
-p, --path: Path to the folder containing the files
-f, --filename: Filename of the file generated
--verify: Verify patch/update via md5 hash