define "best".. maybe something approaching infinity? :D

you should probably start with extracting the Vanilla files using EGOs Tools:
http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=363625
i wrote a nice bat file a while ago which automatically extracts all core game files, just put it next to the XRCatTool.exe and run it:

For how to change Files i wrote a tuto a while ago, but i just noticed it isnt translated from German to English yet (and also barely complete enough for basic stuff), so maybe look into theqmans guide instead:
http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=354310

also look into the works of other Modders and study them ;) and keep in mind that all these <diff/>-files reference/change just the core files which i described how to extract in the second paragraph ;)

i know how to change files and edit in them im just looking for which file/files i should change in to change already added engines and shields

you should have said so in the first place ;) i usually assume no knowledge if i dont know the person i am rreplying to for a simple Modding question - and usually i am right with that ^^

Engines are defined in:
assets/props/EngineSystems/macros
as
engine_player_***.xml

Shields are in
assets/props/SurfaceElements/Macros
as
shieldgenerator_player_***.xml

easiest would be to edit an Engine to the Stats you desire - Adding a new Engine is also possible, but requires a bit more work..

and im grateful that you answered my question at all some people just like to b**** about my choice of actions in a game where i play alone

where do i find those tried to but my search turned up nothing can you give a more definite like the folder (like this D:\Programmer\Steam)

they lie in the cats/dats - you have to extract them first, as i described in my first reply.

Originally posted by UniTrader:

define "best".. maybe something approaching infinity? :D

you should probably start with extracting the Vanilla files using EGOs Tools:
http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=363625
i wrote a nice bat file a while ago which automatically extracts all core game files, just put it next to the XRCatTool.exe and run it:

mkdir "..\X Rebirth\XR_extracted" XRcatTool.exe -in "..\X Rebirth\01.cat" "..\X Rebirth\02.cat" "..\X Rebirth\03.cat" "..\X Rebirth\04.cat" "..\X Rebirth\05.cat" "..\X Rebirth\06.cat" "..\X Rebirth\07.cat" "..\X Rebirth\08.cat" "..\X Rebirth\09.cat" "..\X Rebirth\10.cat" -out "..\X Rebirth\XR_extracted"

where do i find the bat file im not good at using the CMD prompt

just put the code above in a (txt) file, change the extension to bat (enable showing and changing extensions in the folder Options before) and double-click it ;)

do i need to name the txt anything or do i only need to do this once i tried reading through that tutorial you posted a link to but to be honest it lost me about halfway

finnally after 3 times of using the file they turned up

now this might be a dumb question but which is which of the shields and engines

now i change it in the files but the description ingame still says the same old like 270 for the equilizer MK4 how do i change that or is it not necessary