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RetroArch

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RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.

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Save help / warning to other n00bs (infosec.pub)
submitted 6 days ago by DahGangalang@infosec.pub to c/retroarch@retrolemmy.com
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So recently had a hankering for some Pokémon hacks so booted up my old Pokémon Storm Silver ROM (using retroarch with Desmume as emulator).

I spun up a new game and played a bit, but it wouldn't let me save a new game since the ROM had my old save data. I decided to just save the game state with the built in retro arch save state functionality. So beat the champion using save states as alternative save feature with 60 hours on game clock (probably MUCH less due to my abuse of ffw feature).

But when you beat the champion, it dumps you back to the title screen. From there, I can only load my old data (since my current play isn't properly saved in the game data). As such, I can't play any of the post elite four content.

Anyone aware of a workaround where I can erase the games data from a save state? Kinda feels like I'm just SOL.

If I am, let this stand as a warning to other Pokémon fans. Always take the time to clear your old data!

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[–] DahGangalang@infosec.pub 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Appreciate the support. I'll probably plink at it some more tonight. If I figure it out, I'll def be back to make sure the next guy doesn't get lost where I did.

[–] DosDude@retrolemmy.com 1 points 5 days ago

If it still won't work you could try a different pc maybe. Some friend or a laptop or whatever. See if it still won't work.