Renpy Edit Save File Link

Feature proposal — In-Game Save Editor (Ren'Py)

Overview

Conclusion

• Windows: %APPDATA%\RenPy\GameName\
• Mac: ~/Library/RenPy/GameName/
• Linux: ~/.renpy/GameName/
• Ren’Py SDK Builds: Usually in the game/saves folder relative to the game executable.

Save back

new_pickle = pickle.dumps(obj, protocol=pickle.HIGHEST_PROTOCOL) compressed = zlib.compress(new_pickle) renpy edit save file link

Why edit a save file?

• Achievement unlocking: You lost progress before a final boss.
• Debugging: Developers need to test a specific scene without playing 10 hours.
• Corruption recovery: Sometimes a save gets half-written.
• Cheating: You want max money or stats.

# YOUR NEW BUTTON HERE: textbutton _("Edit Saves") action OpenDirectory(renpy.config.savedir)

Because some stories don't end. They just wait for the next save. Feature proposal — In-Game Save Editor (Ren'Py) Overview

Security Consideration

When implementing features that allow for the editing of save files, consider the implications for game balance and security. If your game is intended for online play or distribution, allowing players to easily edit save files could lead to cheating. Save back new_pickle = pickle