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Q: Where can I download this? A: Download Here. (Download size: 40 Kb) (File size: 64 KB) Q: Do I need anything else to run this? A: Yes, this program is written in C# so you need the .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package from Here. (Download size: 22989 Kb) Q: Why would I download a 22 MB redistributable just for your little program? A: You are not downloading it for just my program. Programmers all over the world are using this as a basis for their programs. Also, as most people's hard drives are so large nowadays, 22 MB is really inconsequential. Q: Why would I download your program when I can do this in few lines of script? A: You are probably not the person this program is for. Not everyone knows how to write scripts. I'm a visual person and like buttons. Also, my program does more than just make a copy of the save file and restore it. It can track multiple backups automatically numbering them. You can delete a save and have the program renumber them. Quickly restore the latest or any of your previous saves by a couple of clicks. It would take more than a few lines of script to do all that. Q: Isn't that overkill? A: I like to program. Q: Why C#? A: It's a neat language and I like programming in it. Q: What does this program cost? A: It is free; aka freeware. You may NOT do the following: 1) Post the software on your web site. 2) Sell the software. 3) Include the software in any redistributable form. If you wish to redistribute the software in any way, you must first contact me. Q: What is this program for anyway? A: It helps you to perform a type of cheating called "save scumming" in Roguelike games. Q: Roguelike? What's that? A: Wikipedia defines a Roguelike like this: A roguelike is a superficially two-dimensional dungeon crawling computer game, usually with simple text or ASCII "graphics" and many with "tiles" which replace the rather limited character set with a wider array. Traditionally, the hero is represented by an "@" sign, and other characters (usually enemy monsters) are represented by letters of the alphabet. Rogue itself only made use of capital letters, but modern roguelikes utilize different capitalization of letters to represent different monsters. A dog, for example, may be represented by the letter "d", and a dragon by a "D". Also, to further distinguish various creatures, a modern roguelike game will display different colored letters. For example, a Red Dragon might be represented by a red "D", whereas a Blue Dragon might be represented by a blue "D", each with their own abilities and required strategy by the player. Read the full article here Q: Ok, What is save scumming? A: Save scumming: The practice of backing up save files so that they can be restored in case something bad (such as character death) happens. According to the design of the game, this is cheating. Having said that, many, if not most, have done it at some time. If it makes the game more enjoyable for you, do it, but be aware that completing the game using this method is not considered a victory. More like a tour. Reformed savescummers report an improvement in game enjoyment after kicking the habit, so you might give it a try if you've got hooked on cheating while exploring the Chain. This definition is from here Q: Save scumming cheating? A: Yes it is. If you feel that it is wrong to do this the please don't do it. There are some people who play Roguelikes who, if they found out that you did this, would think were committing a sin. So you may want to keep it to yourself. Q: What Roguelike games is this compatible with? A: So far I know that it is compatible with Angband, Vulture's Claw, and Vulture's Eye. However, I think it should work with most Roguelikes. If you try it with your favorite version and it works, let everyone know by posting on the forum. If it doesn't work with your favorite Roguelike, post an example of the save file name on the forum and I'll see what I can do. Q: The "Launch" button doesn't work. Am I doing something wrong? A: No, you are not doing anything wrong. I am having a problem launching the Roguelike that I play. I'll keep working on it though. Q: Is this program open source? A: No. Q: Why isn't it open source? A: I think that it is great that people do it. Although I have never had the need or desire to look at someone's code, I know that many do so and we all benefit from it. However, I am just not yet comfortable doing so. It's silly because I am not performing any great feats of coding. Perhaps some day this will not seem so strange to me but for now it is out of my comfort zone. Wacky, huh? Q: If it is not open source how do I know it does not contain spyware or something bad? A: When it comes down to it, you really can't know. All I can say is that my reputation is important to me. Q: Does this run on Linux? A: I don't think so. Q: What do you think of Linux? A: I think it is a great operating system. I have used two different "flavors" so far. However, because I work at a company that uses Microsoft and I have to work at home sometimes I found it easier just to stick with Microsoft then switching back and forth. |