User generated logos - Usage

Information about user generated logos for ingame usage.

Original Posts

• German: https://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?f=147&t=402367&p=4756567#p4756567 
• English: https://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?f=147&t=402367&p=4756567#p4756567

• Files location:
  %userprofile%\Documents\Egosoft\X4\logos"
  or
  C:\Users\<Your-Win-Username>\Documents\Egosoft\X4\logos (GOG users)
  or
  C:\Users\<Your-Win-Username>\Documents\Egosoft\X4\<Your Steam User ID>\logos (Steam users -> User ID = number, not user name)
• If the directory does not exist, create it
• Supported formats:
  • png (Tranysparency may be supported)
  • bmp
  • gif (without animation)
  • jpg (no transparency)
  • tga
• Default faction logos size: 256x256 pixel
• Aspect ratio: 1 x 1
• Edge length a multiple of 2
• Larger is possible but be careful!
• Formatting of the file name:
  • playerlogo_01.*
  • Emissive map (makes the logo glow)
    playerlogo_01_glow.*
• Instructions ingame:
  • Start the game
  • Load your savegame
  • Goto "Player info"
  • "Empire" tab

German page