Steam Cloud Save

[Röde Orm]

I heard this game supported cloud saves. So i turned it on in Options. But how can i be certain it has saved to steam cloud? I am getting a new computer soon so i want to continue playing on my save. Is there a way to confirm that your save is on the cloud?

[D'amarr from Darshiva]

It can create new saves in the cloud, but it doesn't sync old local saves to the cloud.

[Röde Orm]

Originally posted by D'amarr from Darshiva:

It can create new saves in the cloud, but it doesn't sync old local saves to the cloud.

Not sure i understand, I have activated Steam Cloud in game options, So when i save there should be a new save created in cloud yes? How do i make sure that stays around on steam even if i delete the local files?

[D'amarr from Darshiva]

"It doesn't sync" means that your local files are completely separate from files in Steam Cloud.

[Eisenfell]

if you do not trust the cloud save option.

Documents\Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition\save

slap the last save-file on a USB stick , or send it yourself as e-mail attachment , they are small enough.

[Röde Orm]

Thank you, ill do that

[Kaenargh]

I recommend GameSaveManager 3 in combination with an Dropbox account.
1) Download the program (zipfile) from http://www.gamesave-manager.com/
2) Extract the zipfile to your Dropbox folder.
3) Run the program and let the program scan for games, backup the savegames to your Dropbox folder. Make sure the files are synced to Dropbox.
4) On the new computer install Dropbox and restore the backup with the program in your Dropbox folder.

I use this method for all my games who don't support Steam Cloud saves.

Good luck :)

[Zenith]

I just did this. I selected cloud save, then saved a game and it appeared on my other computer. I just had to click clould save there as well.

[gonz037]

For people trying to figure this out the detail that was missing for me is that the cloud save option is in the options of the BG game. NOT the steam options. When in game go to options > gameplay > enable cloud saves. Then load a game, save it again. Repeat for any saves that you'd like to move to the cloud if you switch from different computers to play.

[Makana]

Thank you gonz037! You just gave me the solution to why my synced games weren't showing up.

[Gecko]

Originally posted by gonz037:

For people trying to figure this out the detail that was missing for me is that the cloud save option is in the options of the BG game. NOT the steam options. When in game go to options > gameplay > enable cloud saves. Then load a game, save it again. Repeat for any saves that you'd like to move to the cloud if you switch from different computers to play.

TY !

[Harper]

For future reference: You can view and download any cloud savegames on the Steam Cloud page.

Direct link:
https://store.steampowered.com/account/remotestorage

Tutorial:
https://www.howtogeek.com/428491/how-to-download-your-save-games-from-steam-cloud/

[dig.s.vargas]

Originally posted by gonz037:

For people trying to figure this out the detail that was missing for me is that the cloud save option is in the options of the BG game. NOT the steam options. When in game go to options > gameplay > enable cloud saves. Then load a game, save it again. Repeat for any saves that you'd like to move to the cloud if you switch from different computers to play.

^ THIS - I just went down a 2nd rabbit hole trying to figure out how to get my old (far along) game back. THANK YOU! I totally missed this when I tried to get this to work a couple months ago.

[~Senpai]

Originally posted by Harper:

For future reference: You can view and download any cloud savegames on the Steam Cloud page.

Direct link:
https://store.steampowered.com/account/remotestorage

Tutorial:
https://www.howtogeek.com/428491/how-to-download-your-save-games-from-steam-cloud/

Wait

How did I NEVER know about this?

This is an absolute gamechanger, thank you SO MUCH

[Djinn]

Originally posted by gonz037:

For people trying to figure this out the detail that was missing for me is that the cloud save option is in the options of the BG game. NOT the steam options. When in game go to options > gameplay > enable cloud saves. Then load a game, save it again. Repeat for any saves that you'd like to move to the cloud if you switch from different computers to play.

I know this is two years later, but thankyou! You saved me a lot of hours of lost progress.

[Shurcorrado]

Originally posted by Harper:

For future reference: You can view and download any cloud savegames on the Steam Cloud page.

Direct link:
https://store.steampowered.com/account/remotestorage

Tutorial:
https://www.howtogeek.com/428491/how-to-download-your-save-games-from-steam-cloud/

Many thanks I tried to reward you but I have no points. thanks anyway