Rimworld saves are stored in the appdata local folder. Can I change that?

[Radio Star]

Is there a mod where I can change the save data directory? I am playing on school computers and move frequently. The appdata local folder is stored on that spacific computer. Can I change it so the rimworld saves folder is custom so I don't loose my save?

[BlackSmokeDMax]

Look for the readme in the rimworld game folder. There should be directions in there...

short version:

use this at the end of the launch exe:

-savedatafolder="full location here"

make sure there is a space between end of .exe and the - in -savedatafolder.....

edit: At least that is how it works with DRM free version, I am only guessing that it works the same with Steam, have never tried it. You should also know that it moves all the folders near the save as well, which would include:
/saves
/scenarios
/config
any folders mod create in the data area

[AlexMBrennan]

RTFM?

Readme.txt:
=============== Where's my save data? ======================
============================================================

To find saved games or config data:

1. Start the game.
2. Open the options menu.
3. Click "open save data folder".

Or look in this folder, depending on your operating system:

WINDOWS: C:/Users/[username]/AppData/LocalLow/Ludeon Studios/RimWorld/
(On Windows, the AppData folder may be hidden.)

MAC: /Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/RimWorld/

LINUX: /home/[username]/.config/unity3d/Ludeon Studios/RimWorld/

Deleting config files will reset them. This can be useful if the game is borked and won't start.

For debugging and troubleshooting, the output_log.txt file is in the _Data folder in the game install folder.

Why is it like this? Modern operating systems separate changing data from program installations for several reasons:
-First, it allows different users to have different save and config data.
-Second, it enhances security, because it allows the program to run without having permission to write to disk anywhere outside its own little save folder.

OVERRIDING:
You can override the save data folder. This is useful, for example, if you want to install the game on a USB stick so you can plug and play it from anywhere.
To do this, add this to the end of the command line used to launch the game:

-savedatafolder=C:/Path/To/The/Folder

So it'll look something like this:

C:/RimWorld/RimWorld.exe -savedatafolder=C:/Path/To/The/Folder

[Radio Star]

Thank you!