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Cloud syncing has a number of benefits:
 
Cloud syncing has a number of benefits:
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*Protection against hard drive failure.  
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*Automatic backup protects against catastrophic data loss like hard drive crashes.
 
*Continue a game on another PC such as a laptop seamlessly.
 
*Continue a game on another PC such as a laptop seamlessly.
 
*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).
 
*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).
  
 
==Steam Cloud==
 
==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 have Steam Cloud listed as a feature, but do not sync any data whatsoever. However, its perfectly possibly to sync save game and configuration data yourself using the plethora of free cloud syncing services. Furthermore, Steam Cloud is not available in any non-Steam games.
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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.  
  
 
===List Of Steam Cloud Games===
 
===List Of Steam Cloud Games===
 
*[http://store.steampowered.com/search/?sort_by=Name&sort_order=ASC&category2=23 Steam Cloud search]
 
*[http://store.steampowered.com/search/?sort_by=Name&sort_order=ASC&category2=23 Steam Cloud search]
  
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===Steam Cloud Games Which Do Not Sync Save Game Data===
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===List Of Steam Cloud Games Which Do Not Sync Save Game Data===
 
*[[Braid]]
 
*[[Braid]]
 
*[[Fallout: New Vegas]]
 
*[[Fallout: New Vegas]]
  
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==Dropbox==
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==Dropbox Cloud Saving Guide==
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* [http://www.dropbox.com/ Dropbox]
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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===
 
===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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====Step 1 - Install Link Shell Extension Utility====
 
* [http://schinagl.priv.at/nt/hardlinkshellext/hardlinkshellext.html Link shell extension]
 
* [http://schinagl.priv.at/nt/hardlinkshellext/hardlinkshellext.html Link shell extension]
  
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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 7)
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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]] 7. This location is:
  
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<pre>C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\My Games\Fallout New Vegas\</pre>
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<pre>C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Games\Fallout New Vegas\</pre>
  
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Launch New Vegas and create a save if you haven't done so already. Additionally, you should set your graphics options and preferences at the launcher.
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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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Next, create a "Saved games" folder in your Dropbox. '''Move''' your Fallout New Vegas folder here; do not copy it. Once it has finished syncing, right click the Fallout New Vegas folder and click "Pick Link Source". Next, go back to Documents\My Games, right click and choose "Drop as - Symbolic link".
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<pre>C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Dropbox\</pre>
  
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Each time you save in New Vegas from now on, your save games will sync to Dropbox! Whenever you install New Vegas on a new computer, simply go to Dropbox, right click Fallout New Vegas and choose "Pick Link Source" and create the symbolic link in your My Games folder.
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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==
  
 
Some games may save in their installation directory. It is still easy enough to create the symbolic link required.
 
Some games may save in their installation directory. It is still easy enough to create the symbolic link required.
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<code>$ ln -s ~/Dropbox/Saved\ Games/Fallout New Vegas ~/Documents/My\ Games/</code>
 
<code>$ ln -s ~/Dropbox/Saved\ Games/Fallout New Vegas ~/Documents/My\ Games/</code>
  
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== Windows Live Mesh 2011 ==
 
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[http://www.mesh.com/ Not sure if this is the right link]
 
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== Syncplicity ==
 
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[http://www.syncplicity.com/ Link]
 
  
 
== Game Save Manager ==
 
== Game Save Manager ==

Revision as of 15:49, 20 March 2012

Save folder cloud syncing is the process of having save game data automatically synced to cloud (online) storage.

Cloud syncing has a number of benefits:

  • Automatic backup protects against catastrophic data loss like hard drive crashes.
  • Continue a game on another PC such as a laptop seamlessly.
  • 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).

Steam Cloud

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.

List Of Steam Cloud Games

List Of Steam Cloud Games Which Do Not Sync Save Game Data

Dropbox Cloud Saving Guide

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.

Windows

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.

Step 1 - Install Link Shell Extension Utility

Step 2 - Find Save Game Location

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 7. This location is: 

C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Games\Fallout New Vegas\

Step 3 - Move Save Game Folder Into Dropbox

Move (do not copy) the Fallout: New Vegas folder into the Dropbox folder. This default location is: 

C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Dropbox\

Step 4 - Create Symbolic Link

Right click on the folder: 

C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Dropbox\Fallout New Vegas\

Click 'Pick Link Source'.

Go to: 

C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Games\

Right click and choose 'Drop as - Symbolic Link'. Now Fallout: New Vegas save game folder will sync onto Dropbox.

Mac And Linux

Some games may save in their installation directory. It is still easy enough to create the symbolic link required.

If on Linux or Mac, to create a symbolic link on the command line, run:

$ ln -s ~/Dropbox/Saved\ Games/Fallout New Vegas ~/Documents/My\ Games/


Game Save Manager

Can store files locally or on a Dropbox account for cloud storage link