: Modders often use command-line arguments like -direct -txt to force the game to read data from raw .txt files in a "data" folder instead of the compiled .bin files. This is a common way to test changes in real-time before finalizing a mod.

Using tools like HxD to view raw binary data and export it as text. Technical Analysis

Binary ( .bin ) files are non-text files that contain data in a format only a computer can understand directly. Converting or "directing" this data to a .txt file allows users to view, edit, and manipulate the underlying information.

: Online tools and specialized software can convert .bin files into .txt documents. For instance, FreeFileConvert allows users to upload a binary file and download it as a text file.

Writing custom code (C, Python, R) to read raw bytes and output them as strings. Data Engineering HxD - Freeware Hex Editor and Disk Editor - mh-nexus.de