Tablet version: Auto-save
Re: Tablet version: Auto-save
I think the auto-save's a great idea (so every time my game crashes right after finally managing to get a mate, it'll be saved!)
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Re: Tablet version: Auto-save
How it works no2 in v2.7: the game auto-saves every few minutes, always updating the same save file (per wolf, so you. An have several wolves, each with a different autosave). You can also do a manual save at any time (except when in stranger wolf or elk zones, as always). So I think this covers pretty much all typical cases, right?
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Re: Tablet version: Auto-save
I like that idea Dave! Good job!!
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Re: Tablet version: Auto-save
Good idea, Dave!
Although would disabling the auto-save be an option? (Sorry if you've already said it will be, I've only saw you say you liked the idea)
Although would disabling the auto-save be an option? (Sorry if you've already said it will be, I've only saw you say you liked the idea)
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Why would you want to disable autosave? Just to get rid of the "Autosaving..." alert that appears for a few seconds periodically?
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Re: Tablet version: Auto-save
There is a perception that auto saving floods your hard drive with saves and will slow down the operation of the device. Not to mention that tablets have relatively small storage sizes and can fill up rather quick with games and music.
I don't know if you'll have just one auto save slot that gets overwritten every save or multiple slots that rotate usage.
I don't know if you'll have just one auto save slot that gets overwritten every save or multiple slots that rotate usage.
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Oh, there is just a single autosave file per wolf.CaffeineCollie wrote:There is a perception that auto saving floods your hard drive with saves and will slow down the operation of the device. Not to mention that tablets have relatively small storage sizes and can fill up rather quick with games and music.
I don't know if you'll have just one auto save slot that gets overwritten every save or multiple slots that rotate usage.
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Re: Tablet version: Auto-save
Ah, then it won't be too much of an issue if it's just adding a few bytes or kilobytes per save. Thanks for clarifying that!
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Re: Tablet version: Auto-save
Dave I'm sorry,but I don't think the auto-save is a good idea.I mean-you must save the game were if you want!
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Manual saving will still be an option. The autosave doesn't take away your ability to save anywhere; it just adds a 'guarantee' if you like that there's always a back-up save to rely on if something goes wrong (such as the game crashing or you picking a den you don't want).MimpiDreams wrote:Dave I'm sorry,but I don't think the auto-save is a good idea.I mean-you must save the game were if you want!
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Thank you I don't know this sorry I will continue the read news
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The only reason I could ever think of wanting to get rid of the autosave option is when there is something i've done in the game that I don't want to be saved. For example, if my health was dangerously depleted and I didn't want to return to the spot where I was clearly in danger upon opening the game again, I would have wanted the option to turn off autosave and correct myself so I don't wound up in that situation.loboLoco wrote:Why would you want to disable autosave? Just to get rid of the "Autosaving..." alert that appears for a few seconds periodically?
Otherwise, I don't mind autosaving.
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Well, the autosave happens every 5 minutes or so, so there's a little buffer if you mess up. Though that's what manual saves are for, right?Kuzan wrote:The only reason I could ever think of wanting to get rid of the autosave option is when there is something i've done in the game that I don't want to be saved. For example, if my health was dangerously depleted and I didn't want to return to the spot where I was clearly in danger upon opening the game again, I would have wanted the option to turn off autosave and correct myself so I don't wound up in that situation.loboLoco wrote:Why would you want to disable autosave? Just to get rid of the "Autosaving..." alert that appears for a few seconds periodically?
Otherwise, I don't mind autosaving.
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Good point. I guess all we need is the ability to adjust the time frame between autosaves.
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Re: Tablet version: Auto-save
Seems great to me. I can't tell how many frustrating times I realized too late that I hadn't saved my game progress.