Problem Saving Games

[DominionsFan]

Arralen said:

CHEATER !!!

I wouldn't say so, in fact just think. Save function like that could help a lot to the newbies, to continue from a given point, because more than likely they are making many mistakes.
Anyways you can backup old savegames, as Endo has mentioned it already, if you want to do that at all costs.

[thejeff]

The counter argument is that a save function makes it harder for a newbie, because they don't have to learn from their mistakes.

Probably it started without a Save because of the emphasis on multiplayer, where a save is useless.

Personally, I prefer it this way. Unlike most FPS or RPG type games, where getting back to a certain point requires repeating the same process over again (and again), losing a game in dominions due to mistakes just means you can start over again with a different set of challenges, even if you set the game up the same way.
But then I'm a nethack fan too.

And you can always copy savegames, if you want the security or just to experiment.
No real need to zip them either, unless you're really short on space. Just copy the file and change the name. Add a turn number or something.

[Gandalf Parker]

The game does have a switch for pre-execute and post-execute before each hosting. You can create a script or batch or desktop shortcut (depending on your system) to automatically copy the game files to another directory before each hosting. That way you have another "game" which will always be your previous turn.