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| − | Save folder cloud syncing is the process of having save game data automatically synced to cloud (online) storage. | + | {{Image|Steam Cloud.jpg|Steam Cloud - cloud sync conflict.}} |
| | + | '''Save game cloud syncing''' is the process of having save game data automatically synced to [[Wikipedia:Cloud_storage|cloud storage]]. |
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| − | Cloud syncing has a number of benefits: | + | ==Advantages== |
| − | *Automatic backup protects against catastrophic data loss like hard drive crashes. | + | '''Cloud syncing''' has a number of benefits: |
| − | *Continue a game on another PC such as a laptop seamlessly. | + | * Automatic backup protects against catastrophic data loss like hard drive crashes. |
| − | *Ability to store save games for long term use (handy for games like [[Mass Effect]] where save games can be transferred from one title to another). | + | * Seamlessly continue a game on another PC without having to manually transfer save data. |
| − | | + | * Ability to store save games for long term retrieval (useful for series such as [[Mass Effect]] which spanned over 4 years). |
| − | ==Steam Cloud==
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| − | Steam Cloud is a feature of the [[Steam]] client that allows configuration and save game data to synced to the cloud. However, implementation is very inconsistent among developers. Some choose to only sync configuration files, some force users to choose only a single slot to be synced. Some games list Steam as a feature, but do not sync any data whatsoever.
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| − | ===List Of Steam Cloud Games===
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| − | *[http://store.steampowered.com/search/?sort_by=Name&sort_order=ASC&category2=23 Steam Cloud search]
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| − | ===List Of Steam Cloud Games Which Do Not Sync Save Game Data===
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| − | *[[Braid]]
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| − | *[[Fallout: New Vegas]]
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| − | ==Dropbox Cloud Saving Guide==
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| − | [http://www.dropbox.com/ Dropbox] is a cloud storage program. It only synchronises a single folder at a time. There is a method for linking a save game folder into one's Dropbox folder for automatic syncing.
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| − | ===Windows===
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| − | This method uses symbolic linking (mklink) to move a folder, whilst making Windows think that the folder has not moved. Symbolic linking works in a similar way to a shortcut; a link replaces the folder, whilst also pointing to the new location. This new location will be in the Dropbox, which is automatically synced online.
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| − | Note: [[#GameSave Manager]] also has an excellent Sync & Link feature which can automate this process.
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| − | ====Step 1 - Install Link Shell Extension Utility====
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| − | * [http://schinagl.priv.at/nt/hardlinkshellext/hardlinkshellext.html Link shell extension]
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| − | ====Step 2 - Find Save Game Location====
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| − | First of all, locate where your save games are stored. For this guide, we will assume you want to sync your [[Fallout: New Vegas]] saves, which are stored in on [[Windows (Operating System)|Windows]] 7. This location is:
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| − | <pre>C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Games\Fallout New Vegas\</pre>
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| − | ====Step 3 - Move Save Game Folder Into Dropbox====
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| − | Move (do not copy) the Fallout: New Vegas folder into the Dropbox folder. This default location is:
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| − | <pre>C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Dropbox\</pre>
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| − | ====Step 4 - Create Symbolic Link====
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| − | Right click on the folder:
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| − | <pre>C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Dropbox\Fallout New Vegas\</pre>
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| − | Click 'Pick Link Source'.
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| − | Go to:
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| − | <pre>C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Games\</pre>
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| − | Right click and choose 'Drop as - Symbolic Link'. Now Fallout: New Vegas save game folder will sync onto Dropbox.
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| − | ===Mac And Linux===
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| − | Some games may save in their installation directory. It is still easy enough to create the symbolic link required. To create a symbolic link on Mac or Linux on the command line, run:
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| − | <code>$ ln -s ~/Dropbox/Saved\ Games/Fallout New Vegas ~/Documents/My\ Games/</code>
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| − | ==GameSave Manager==
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| − | [http://www.gamesave-manager.com/ GameSave Manager] is a very well developed and comprehensive save game backup utility. The feature Sync & Link can be used to automate the symbolic linking process to one's Dropbox folder.
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