Replays

[DrEthan]

question

[DrEthan]

is there a way to watch the replay of an old save file, I started my file before the last update and i just finished it, so i was wondering if there is anyway i can watch it because when i push replay it says it cant because it is an old save file.

[<unknown>]

Any change that include ( adding/removing mods or an update to the game ) during a session will break the replay.

In other word deactive auto-update feature from steam.

[IamNic]

No, replays of old versions are not compatible. I would suggest to save each map in a different slot when a new version gets released. You still can downgrade - watch the replay to the point before the update came and then upgrade again to the latest versionand watch the rest in the "new" save file you created.

[WitchHazelHyena]

where can I find the replay files on my computer? I want to send one of my games to a friend.

[daniel0674]

The replay is the savegame itself. Give the savegame to your friend, after putting it in the saves folder he then can go to Play --> Replay game and watch your game.

He needs to have the same version of the game as when the save was made, and you can't have updated Factorio or changed mods during the savegame.

[Targa]

Yes. Follow these instructions:

1. Start Factorio and select Play > Load Game. Select the save file you would like to Replay, and look at the Map Version info in the top of the right pane. Note the game version number.

2. Quit Factorio. Open your Steam Library and right-click Factorio. Select Properties > Betas tab. From the drop-down list select the version that matches the Replay save.

3. Let the game files download and update.

4. Start Factorio, select Play > Replay Game.

5. When done, repeat step #2 and select "NONE - opt out of all betas" from the drop-down list on the betas tab to allow the game to download and update back to the current version.

[I Smell Bacon]

I have tried this with no success. According to the save game, the map is version 12.29
If I try and play it back with 12.29, it says the version of the map is 12.26. So I do as you say and roll back to 12.26. But then when I try to playback, it says map is version 12.29.
ARRRRRGGGGHHHHH! /slashwrist
I put alot of time into this one map, and I really want to see how it developed. It's the first one I played to the end.

[DrEthan]

ya right now the bata thing he suggested doesnt work it says it is in a different version, we will just have to wait.