Editing the "Save_0" file

[Landfriedensbrot]

hi, I tried editing the save_0 file but it is only in chinese characters. do I have to use a different program? (I tried it with the windows editor and wordpad)
Thx in advance

[ZiggyDeath]

The files are now encrypted.

So there's no way to edit the save games now.

[Lord_Clang]

really shouldnt edit your saved game because you easily f u c k up your game with one typo

[ZiggyDeath]

Originally posted by Lord_Clang:

really shouldnt edit your saved game because you easily f u c k up your game with one typo

It's not difficult to make a backup before editing the savegame file.

[BuckleUpBones]

Too many incompetent fools submitted bug reports based on edited files. So developers encrypted the files.

[Foxxhound]

Originally posted by BuckleUpBones:

Too many incompetent fools submitted bug reports based on edited files. So developers encrypted the files.

That is 105% correct. I'm a borderline pathological modder, scripter, software dissector, etc., but I also work in data processing so I am well aware of how critical it is to be able to trust your data. I would've done the same thing if I were one of the devs and it were up to me because I want to complete this project and release a good game. Therefore, as much as I hate it, if a significant portion of the playerbase consistently wastes my time by having me manually examine corrupted or compromised files, submitted through honest lack of awareness or outright lack of concern, for integrity just to keep my team from being misled and unable to so much as determine whether or not a bug still exists, or was perhaps even worsened for some users, I'd have no choice but to take such drastic measures as preventing any manipulation of data, even by experienced users such as myself who take careful measures not to impede the developers' work.

That paragraph was probably a little clunky but basically while I am adversely affected by the encryption (I liked not having to worry about my enemies dissolving and causing a "Game Over" due to overwhelming victory because I could edit the saves, for example), I am not surprised by their decision and I support it. They did the right thing, even if it hurt.

[SnaggingWater65]

i want it reverted so i can modify techs to arrive when they are meant to.
It gets really boring when your in 1906 and you only have basic guns, shells and hulls, but have radar tech 3.

[Pierre]

NOOB-question. Where do I find my safe file? I wan't to save one to be able to provide it to the game designer.

[BuckleUpBones]

Originally posted by Pierre:

NOOB-question. Where do I find my safe file? I wan't to save one to be able to provide it to the game designer.

Send bug report, it will attach the save files.