How to open Phase Files?

[StellaInTheSky]

Have you got Panda3D downloaded? Get the newest version of it, then follow JeffreyHookgrin's steps:

"I just opened a phase file from the current live version 1.0.28.6 using Panda3D 1.7.0 and it worked fine.

I believe Panda has the ability to encrypt the phase files so if they decide that all of this phase file exposing is detrimental they could easily lock us out, but on the other hand, it is free advertising for what is coming up.

Make sure you are accessing the files correctly, these are not like regular files that you can open.

The short description is:

Copy the phase file to your current user folder (The folder for the profile you are currently logged in to). (Make sure Multify has been copied there as well from the Panda3D program folder)
Run CMD, enter: multify -x -f phase_4.mf {that would be for phase file #4, change accordingly}
A folder with the name of the phase file is created in the same user folder you are working in, the contents are in that folder."

(Copied from an earlier thread. http://piratesonlineforums.com/forum...ighlight=phase. All the steps are listed...)

Just be sure you're putting spaces in the appropriate places when doing the typing.

I see nothing wrong with viewing the phase files, so long as you don't delete anything, move anything around, etc. Use common sense. I have made copies of the majority of the game's music from the phase files and never had an issue. I don't view the graphics stuff (no desire) but I would wager it's the same concept.