Xargon

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This is the main page for Xargon. For a complete list of all pages related to this game, visit the Xargon category page.

File formats

This section lists the major file formats used in the game. The file extension XRx refers to the specific episode - this will be .XR1 to .XR3, and .XR0 for a "global" file that is used by all episodes.

• CFG Format - game configuration and high scores (CONFIG.XRx)
• CMF Format - game music is stored in SONG_*.XRx
• MAC Format - format of the demo macros (DEMO_MAC.XR0 and END_MAC.XR1) - same format as Jill MAC files.* SHA Format - explanation of the graphics format (GRAPHICS.XRx)
• VCL Format - format of the digitised sound and PC speaker effects (AUDIO.XRx)
• Xargon Map Format - format of the game levels (BOARD_*.XRx), the overhead map (MAP.XRx), the demo levels (DEMOx.XRx), the main menu background (INTRO.XRx) and the backgrounds behind the in-game story screens (STORY.XRx). This article also explains the purpose of TILES.XRx.
• Xargon Savegame Format - format of the saved games (SAVE_x.XRx)

Further information

Allen Pilgrim released Xargon as freeware on 4 August 2008, and included the source code in the release. It can be downloaded from the Classic DOS Games archive.

See also

• Jill of the Jungle - the forerunner to Xargon (which shares many similarities and file formats)