graphics: resolve item names from graphics.dat #334

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opened 2026-10-24 09:45:53 +02:00 by jqueuniet · 0 comments

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Resolve item records to the names the game shows, using graphics.dat text, so tools don't display bare type IDs.

Scope

Map item record type + subtype to the dtText entry naming it (engine lookup per [SKPROJECT]).
Return decoded name strings; macro escapes left uninterpreted are acceptable if names don't use them.
Item icons: investigate how the engine picks an item's icon. If straightforward, return a PNG via the existing graphicsDecodePng; otherwise file a follow-up.
Expose through dm2-wasm.
Note: the dtText decoder currently covers PC-family graphics.dat; document Mac coverage or its gap.

Acceptance

Names match the in-game names for a sample of weapons, armour, containers and consumables on DOS retail.
Unknown type/subtype returns a fallback, not an error.

Resolve item records to the names the game shows, using `graphics.dat` text, so tools don't display bare type IDs. ## Scope - Map item record type + subtype to the `dtText` entry naming it (engine lookup per `[SKPROJECT]`). - Return decoded name strings; macro escapes left uninterpreted are acceptable if names don't use them. - Item icons: investigate how the engine picks an item's icon. If straightforward, return a PNG via the existing `graphicsDecodePng`; otherwise file a follow-up. - Expose through `dm2-wasm`. - Note: the `dtText` decoder currently covers PC-family `graphics.dat`; document Mac coverage or its gap. ## Acceptance - Names match the in-game names for a sample of weapons, armour, containers and consumables on DOS retail. - Unknown type/subtype returns a fallback, not an error.

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