Save file lost for Super Mario RPG

[catzzzvb]

I had moved all the files for the ROM to a new folder (they were on my desktop) and tried to play Sm rpg, and it didn't have my save file.

I then tried to move all the files back to where they were when the save file showed up, but it didn't work.

Please help!

If it helps anyone, my ROM and .srm have the same names, and I am using the newest version of ZSNES.

P.S. I have no idea what a save state is, or much of anything else when it comes to ZSNES

[SonGoku1905]

I had moved all the files for the ROM to a new folder (they were on my desktop) and tried to play Sm rpg, and it didn't have my save file.

I then tried to move all the files back to where they were when the save file showed up, but it didn't work.

Please help!

If it helps anyone, my ROM and .srm have the same names, and I am using the newest version of ZSNES.

P.S. I have no idea what a save state is, or much of anything else when it comes to ZSNES

Make sure you set the save path to where the .srm file is by the menu
Config---Paths--Saves

[Agozer]

Make sure that ZSNES' save path points to the folder where you have the .srm file. (Config --> Paths)

Save states are files which contain the "state" of the emulator when the save state was made. Think of it as an instant save that you can make whenever you want regardless of where you are in the game.
In contrast, a SRAM save (.srm) is created when you save your game as you would when playing on the real console. (e.g. save points or automatic save of your progress after clearing a level, etc.)

[catzzzvb]

Thanks for the save state explaination.

I made sure the save path thing was right (C:\Documents and Settings\Catzzzvb\Desktop), but it still won't show up. Should I put them i a folder?

This is very annoying....

[Agozer]

..\Desktop is a folder. Put a trailing backslash at the end of the path (..\Desktop\)

If that fails, do this: create a folder called ZSNES in your C: drive. Put ZSNES there as well as the rom and the SRAM file. Make sure that the rom filename and the SRAM filename matches. Edit the save path so it points to C:\ZSNES\

Load the game and see if your save pops up.

[catzzzvb]

I think I am goign to scream.....

I tried both of those things. Neither worked.

Do you have any other ideas?

P.S. Is the ROM file .smc?

[Johan_H]

.smc is a ROM-file, yes.

Your .srm may have been overwritten somehow. Back up your .srm, save the game again and see if it loads correctly.

[catzzzvb]

Hmmm... I can't save my game again... I had saved it last night and now I was trying to open it again.

would it help for me to upload the ROM and/or the .srm?

[Agozer]

Make sure that the save folder isn't Read-Only. Naturally, ZSNES can't create a .srm file if it can't write to the folder.


P.S. Uploading roms to this board earns you a swift ban.

[catzzzvb]

phew... thanks for the heads up!

I am trying your idea right now.

Can I upload .srm file?

P.S. It won't let me make it not read-only!!! When I change it, it goes right back....

[creaothceann]

Yes. Use rapidshare or your own webspace, if you have one.

Naturally, zsnes (btw i'm too stupid to learn the name of the emulator) can't create a .srm file if it can't write to the folder.

lol

[Clements]

You ought to check SRAM Check+Save for SMRPG as well.

[Agozer]

Yes. Use rapidshare or your own webspace, if you have one.

Naturally, zsnes (btw i'm too stupid to learn the name of the emulator) can't create a .srm file if it can't write to the folder.

lol

lollers

I made a mistake.

[catzzzvb]

Thanks for the help guys!!

How do you do a Sram check thingy?

Here is the .srm

http://thenextstep.freehostia.com/SMrpg/

[franpa]

well, how do you quit zsnes? you have to exit zsnes properly else the savegame wont be saved.

[creaothceann]

SRAM Check+Save is explained in the documentation - see Clement's sig.

[catzzzvb]

well, how do you quit zsnes? you have to exit zsnes properly else the savegame wont be saved.

I quit ZSNES by using either the quit button in the menu, or the "X" in the corner.

[Gil_Hamilton]

Make sure that the save folder isn't Read-Only. Naturally, ZSNES can't create a .srm file if it can't write to the folder.

Pity MS won't fix that nasty little read-only folder bug. But since ZSNES is the only software on Earth it affects...

[franpa]

no, MS have a article on the read only attribute and how it works under windowsXP, ZSNES works fine under WindowsXP so it A) is not that attribute unless you really are trying to store whatever onto read only material or B) your computer hardware/software setup sux.

[catzzzvb]

funny that last bit...... My computer really does suc!! I am getting a new one in 2 days though... so, if I get my new comp, put my save file in a non-read only folder, and set the path, the game should load?

[creaothceann]

Why don't you just leave the paths as they are (ie. blank), and store everything in the ROM directory?

[catzzzvb]

well, whrn i downlaoded it, I put it on my desktop, and I really didn't want it there, then I moved it, and my problems started....

[Deathlike2]

This is because you are very likely not admin and the properties of the folder has changed when you relocated the files. The desktop you use to store the files is almost always read/write capable, but not elsewhere.