Jun 27

I just finished fixing up most of the bugs and the converter is ready for release. It converts all WDB files, including wowcache.wdb, into comma-delimited CSVs; and has the latest definitions from hackwow.com. I also included a feature that automatically detects changes in some cache files, allowing it to automatically adjust fieldsizes incase of an update. On some of the other cache files, however, it disguises the number of fields that they possess; so if a change is made, the program will most likely need an update.

I have also included the source so that you can edit field definitions if you wish.
EDIT: I fixed some errors that were crashing when converting questcache.wdb.

Download WDB to CSB Converter
Screenshot (png ~100kb)

Jun 22

I took some time away from my wowdb program to put a quick WDB to CSV converter together. It’s about 60% done and I expect to be finished sometime next week. When I’m done you should be able to convert every WDB except for the wowcache.wdb, which seems to be comprised of 4-bytes records that are either encrypted or useless at the moment.

Unlike the DBC to CSV converter already available, the WDB to CSV converter will have its own definition file so that it doesn’t have to guess each field type. This will result in more accurate field readings, but the downside is the definitions will have to be updated if a new field is added. I’m working on creating an external definition file that the user can edit, but it probably won’t be in the first release.

Back to work!

Jun 16

I have put together a quick reskin for World of Warcraft that converts the Teir 2 warrior set into the Tier 3 Warrior set. I do have to give out a disclaimer though, Modifying WoW game files is against Blizzard’s terms of service, so don’t get angry with me if you get a slap on the wrist and get banned for 3 days. As far as I know this type of modification is undetectable by Warden (Blizzards cheat detection application), so you probably won’t get caught. I have been using this modification for a couple of weeks now with no problems.

EDIT: Due to the changes in the latest patch, loading directly from the directory no longer works. This breaks this mod, and many others. The only other way to get this working again is by modifying the MPQ file, which they probably have checksums on now. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

Installation:

  1. Download the zip file and extract its contents to: World of Warcraft\Data.
  2. You’re done! Open WoW, changes should be viewable on the character select screen. Enjoy.

Here’s a preview:

Jun 16
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