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From the thread I posted to the Eidos forums:...Wait, what's the issue? Not sure what that thread is trying to say...
"Why make such a big deal about locked save files?" Anyone asking this question has very likely never lost a save file and, with it, hours upon hours of progress. Those who have lost save files understand why locked save files are bad for customers and they are more likely to back up their save files regularly.
As stated above, my wife and I have very few opportunities to play games together. If we were to play the game for several hours then lost the save file to hardware failure or file corruption, we would very likely move on to a different game.
Put another way: Time is precious and save files represent the time we spend playing games. Yes, we play for fun, but losing a save file and having to decide whether to re-play levels previously cleared or abandon the game altogether is an unpleasant situation and can be easily avoided.
I would accept Sony adding a "back-up only save files" option as an acceptable (though not ideal) fix.Ultimately, there are two problems at work here. Copy-protected files (which I wouldn't personally boycott, but definitely something to be wary of) and the lack of a "back-up only save files" option on the backup utility.
I still think it's absurd that developers are still locking save files in 2011.
I have a 4GB thumb drive I bought specifically for the PS3. The only time I remove it from the system is to copy save file backups to my computer. I back up save files after almost every game session, especially when I clear a particularly difficult level or objective.If your PS3 dies and you haven't backed up any files? Yup, you will lose them all, unless you manage to get a repair. There is no way whatsoever to get those files back without a backup. The only advantage non-protected files have over protected ones is the ability to copy them down to USB. I don't see this as a big bonus because while it may be quick and easy to do, it requires manual work on every game save you have all the time. Not very many people will keep up with that. Sure, maybe some people do and this would be nice for them, but it's usually not practical.
I have a 1.3MB connection so re-downloading all of my PSN games wouldn't be nearly as much of a hassle as having to re-play an entire game.It's much easier to do a full backup in my opinion, and will get everything. I haven't lost all my files yet ::crosses fingers:: but what I will say is that when I did a harddrive upgrade without a large USB drive to do the backup/restore...it was a huge pain. Sure, the saves are definitely the most important since everything else can be re-downloaded, but I promise that if you need to restore files, you won't be wanting to re-download everything again.
Yes, yes, and yes. Especially on point 3. I don't want to have to re-partition a drive just to backup my PS3.All that said, the backup capabilities are far from optional (as mentioned above). I'd like to see:
1) Save File Only option for quick backups
2) Automated backups (or at least reminders); ok, so I could set a reminder on my phone, but would be nice
3) Ability to read NTFS disks. FAT32? Really, Sony?
I have a 4GB thumb drive I bought specifically for the PS3. The only time I remove it from the system is to copy save file backups to my computer. I back up save files after almost every game session, especially when I clear a particularly difficult level or objective.
Yes, yes, and yes. Especially on point 3. I don't want to have to re-partition a drive just to backup my PS3.
I can fix that. >.>I've yet to have a save file corrupt...
I've yet to have a save file corrupt...