Hi all,

so... i got PoG when it fist came out, enjoyed it much but then i was done and the new scenarios(aka plugins) were not coming out so i mostly lost interest.
now theres quite a few new ones out so i re-installed the game and updated my reg-code etc.
problem is, i cant save games.
i tried a search, honestly i only skimmed the first 80 of 400+ threads with the word save in them.
i saw a post concerning load issues with a chmod thingy but i dont execute command line instructions without a bit of research and anyway it didnt directly relate.
i can save in classic (i.e. i did the checkbox thing) however the game is choppier to begin with and the lack of a cache flush requires me to quit and restart every 15-20 mins...i dont have that prob when running x
i suppose i could just quit doing anything else but play PoG DiD but i kinda like checking my email and such
work-arounds,suggestions, umm...HELP?!?
thanks

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From Pillars of Garendall FAQs
**Unfortunately a bug was introduced when OS X.2 was released - PoG can write over old saved game files, but it can't create new ones.

The developer is aware of the problem, and is working on a solution.

In the meantime, there are workarounds available-

PoG can write over old files, it just can't create new ones.

So if you have an old saved game file, use that name when you save, and PoG will ask if you want to replace it. Say yes, and you should be all set.

If you don't have any old files, use TextEdit to create a blank text document. Then go to the Format menu and select the "Make Plaintext" option. Save it and name it something like "Saved Game.pog", with the .pog being the crucial part. You'll get a message saying,

"Document name Saved Game.pog already seems to have an extension. Append '.txt' anyway?"

Click on Don't append. Then move this file into the PoG folder.

Then open PoG, and start a new game. Save it to the PoG folder and use the name above. PoG will ask if you want to replace it. Say Yes.

Then when you want to open that game, you will have to drag that file onto the PoG app, and it will open. You won't be able to Load that game, it will be greyed out. Just double click on the saved game file, or drag and drop it onto the App itself.**

That method should work for you. Good luck with the plugins. ~RD

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My Doctor said I was having too much wine, women, and song - so I gave up singing because 2 out of 3 is not so bad.
The (url="http://"http://www.evula.org/rduck/")Kingdom of Garendall(/url) sectional map is easily printed from gif format pages.
(url="http://"http://www.ambrosiasw.com/cgi-bin/vftp/dl-redirect.pl/damsels.sit?path=pog/addons&file;=damselsV1.1.sit")Damsels in Distress(/url) - A plugin for PoG. (url="http://"http://www.evula.org/rduck/RD-DEL.jpg")RD-DEL(/url)

DUH!
didnt think to look at the FAQ, thanks RD.
umm, so i like to save a lot, using file names that are specific to where i'm at.
I guess I'll just have to predict those moments in advance
and Carm... THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
for jumping on this project.
cant wait to see an update.

p.s. do those stupid toadstools ever do anything useful?

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Originally posted by ALdbeign:
p.s. do those stupid toadstools ever do anything useful?

Toadstools are quite useful when you go a bit further in DiD.

Lit Nerd

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"O For a Muse of Fire, that would ascend
The brightest Heauen of Inuention:
A Kingdome for a Stage, Princes to Act,
And Monarchs to behold the swelling Scene." Henry V

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Originally posted by ALdbeign:
p.s. do those stupid toadstools ever do anything useful?

You may eat as many as you feel comfortable swallowing. ~RD

P.S. Prepare a bunch of numbered saves and rename them later to reflect your game situation.

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My Doctor said I was having too much wine, women, and song - so I gave up singing because 2 out of 3 is not so bad.
The (url="http://"http://www.evula.org/rduck/")Kingdom of Garendall(/url) sectional map is easily printed from gif format pages.
(url="http://"http://www.ambrosiasw.com/cgi-bin/vftp/dl-redirect.pl/damsels.sit?path=pog/addons&file;=damselsV1.1.sit")Damsels in Distress(/url) - A plugin for PoG. (url="http://"http://www.evula.org/rduck/RD-DEL.jpg")RD-DEL(/url)