I'm doomed!

**Cauldron** · May 23, 2009, 15:30

Where oh where did my char dump go...

OK, as an exxperiment, I copied the Angband folder *and the entire contents* to a different subtree. Then I launched it. There was no saved character available to play.

This suggests that the game is saving those files somewhere else entirely, and not in the /user directory.

Extremely odd. I'm gonna get a shovel and start digging. It's crazy, because searching for the character name returns nothing. not a save file, not a char dump, not a pref file. Nothing.

**Arralen** · May 23, 2009, 15:36

Originally posted by Cauldron

OK, as an exxperiment, I copied the Angband folder *and the entire contents* to a different subtree. Then I launched it. There was no saved character available to play.
This suggests that the game is saving those files somewhere else entirely, and not in the /user directory.
Extremely odd.

It's not odd, it's Fista ...
For the same reason that Mickysoft decided it was a great move to hide known extensions, they now figured it would be insanely wise to move all files written by apps which are installed in c:\programs\ to some hidden folders in the users profile.
Search for +Vista +Savegame +folder and googy will surely tell you details ... I can't because I don't use Fista, never will and always forget them anyway ...

Ok, was curious myself (again), .. seems it must be a hidden folder, something like ..
"C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Pr ogram Files\Angband\.... "

**Cauldron** · May 23, 2009, 15:55

I found it, I found it!

I finally found my character dump. here it is. Thanks for everyone's help in locating the thing. It was very very elusive. Now the question is, how do you format this thing so it is readable?

Attached Files

Timorsen.txt (6.8 KB, 186 views)

**Cauldron** · May 23, 2009, 16:01

And here is a more recent dump. Current, in fact.

Attached Files

Timorsen.txt (7.9 KB, 191 views)

**PaulBlay** · May 23, 2009, 16:19

Originally posted by Cauldron

Now the question is, how do you format this thing so it is readable?

If you're using Windows you might need an EOL converter. Other than that you just need to use a monospace font (like Courier New).

The easiest method would probably be to upload it to the Angband ladder and post a link. (See "Ladder" tab).

**Mondkalb** · May 23, 2009, 17:02

Just opened it with the editor.

To post it here, use the "code" tags (the "#"-sign in the reply menu):

Code:

  [Angband 3.1.0 beta Character Dump]

 Sex    Male         Age            124   STR:     17  +1  -5  +8  18/30
 Race   High-Elf     Height          95   INT:     18  +3  +3  +0  18/60
 Class  Mage         Weight         214   WIS:      9  -1  +0  +0      8
 Title  Spellbinder  Social      Feared   DEX:     14  +3  +1  +0     18
 HP     164/164      Maximize         Y   Con:     12  +1  -2  +3     14     11
 SP     55/57                             Chr:     12  +5  +1  +0     18     17


 Level               25   Armor    [19,+32]     Saving Throw         73%
 Cur Exp          36322   Fight     (+3,+3)     Stealth           Superb
 Max Exp          36322   Melee   (+11,+14)     Fighting       Very Good
 Adv Exp          40250   Shoot   (+20,+11)     Shooting       Very Good
 MaxDepth   1650' (L33)   Blows      1/turn     Disarming            56%
 Turns           472014   Shots      2/turn     Magic Device      Heroic
 Gold              5308   Infra       40 ft     Perception        1 in 1
 Burden       135.9 lbs   Speed      Normal     Searching            44%

 You are one of several children of a Telerin Ranger.  You have light
 green eyes, straight blond hair, and a fair complexion.



 Acid:+.....+...... Confu:.............
 Elec:+.......+.... Sound:.............
 Fire:+............ Shard:.............
 Cold:+............ Nexus:.............
 Pois:............. Nethr:.............
 Fear:............. Chaos:.............
 Lite:.........+..+ Disen:.............
 Dark:............. S.Dig:.............
Blind:+............ Feath:+............

PLite:.........+... Aggrv:.............
Regen:+............ Stea.:+............
Telep:....+........ Sear.:....+........
Invis:+...........+ Infra:............+
FrAct:+............ Tunn.:.............
HLife:............. Speed:.............
ImpHP:............. Blows:.............
ImpSP:............. Shots:.+...........
 Fear:............. Might:.............


  [Character Equipment]

a) The Battle Axe of Balli Stonehand (3d8) (+8,+11) [+5] (+3)
     +3 strength, constitution, stealth.
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold, blindness.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Feather Falling.
     Speeds regeneration.
     Prevents paralysis.
     Grants the ability to see invisible things.
     With this weapon, you would currently get 1 blow per round,
     averaging a damage of 54.5 against orcs, 54.5 against trolls, 54.5
     against demons, and 27.5 against normal creatures.
b) a Sling of Extra Shots (x2) (+17,+11) (+1)
     +1 shooting speed.
c) a Diamond Ring of Strength (+3)
     +3 strength.
     Sustains strength.
d) a Diamond Ring of Strength (+2)
     +2 strength.
     Sustains strength.
e) a Carved Oak Amulet of ESP (+5) {800'}
     +5 searching.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Grants telepathy.
f) a Lantern (9486 turns)
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     Radius 2 light.
g) Hard Leather Armour of Resist Acid (-1) [8,+6]
     Provides resistance to acid.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
h) a Cloak [1,+3]
i) a Wicker Shield of Resist Lightning [2,+9]
     Provides resistance to lightning.
     Cannot be harmed by electricity.
j) an Iron Helm of Light [5,+2]
     Provides resistance to light.
     Radius 1 light.
k) (nothing)
l) a Pair of Iron Shod Boots [3,+5]


  [Character Inventory]

a) a Book of Magic Spells [Magic for Beginners] {@m1}
b) a Book of Magic Spells [Conjurings and Tricks] {@m2}
c) a Book of Magic Spells [Incantations and Illusions] {@m3}
d) a Book of Magic Spells [Sorcery and Evocations] {@m4}
e) a Holy Book of Prayers [Ethereal Openings]
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
f) 5 Flasks of oil
g) 8 Blue Speckled Potions of Cure Critical Wounds
h) a Copper Speckled Potion of Healing
i) a Vermilion Potion of Speed
j) 8 Green Speckled Potions of Heroism
k) 7 Scrolls titled "grum fam dero" of Phase Door
l) 4 Scrolls titled "vo or artota" of Teleportation
m) 2 Scrolls titled "ilius vinstor" of Word of Recall
n) a Gold-Plated Rod of Frost Bolts
o) 2 Runed Rods of Light {@z1}
p) an Ivory Wand of Frost Bolts (7 charges)
q) 2 Tin Wands of Acid Bolts (12 charges)
r) 2 Tin-Plated Wands of Teleport Other (16 charges)
s) The Set of Gauntlets 'Paurhach' [3,+14]
     Provides resistance to fire.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Speeds regeneration.
     When activated, it creates a fire bolt with damage 9d8.
     It takes 8 turns to recharge after use.
t) a Set of Mithril Gauntlets of Power (+1,+1) [5,+7] (+2)
     +2 strength.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
u) a Scimitar of Acid (4d2) (+9,+6)
     Provides resistance to acid.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     With this weapon, you would currently get 1 blow per round,
     averaging a damage of 26 against acid-vulnerable creatures, and 14
     against normal creatures.
v) an Awl-Pike of Slay Undead (1d8) (+6,+8)
     With this weapon, you would currently get 1 blow per round,
     averaging a damage of 23.5 against undead, and 14.5 against normal
     creatures.
w) 13 Iron Shots (1d4) (+3,+6) {@f1}
     Fired from your current missile launcher, this arrow will hit targets
     up to 100 feet away, inflicting an average damage of 39 against
     normal creatures.
     25% chance of breaking upon contact.


  [Home Inventory]

a) a Book of Magic Spells [Sorcery and Evocations] {@m4}
b) a Book of Magic Spells [Mordenkainen's Escapes] {@m6, 400'}
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
c) 4 Blue Speckled Potions of Cure Critical Wounds
     When ingested, it heals you a large amount (1/4 of your wounds, mi
     nimum 30HP), heals cut damage, and cures stunning, poisoning, blin
     dness, and confusion.
     Provides nourishment for about 75 turns under normal conditions.
d) 9 Green Speckled Potions of Heroism
     When ingested, it restores 10 hit points, removes fear and grants 
     you resistance to fear and +12 to-hit for 1d25+25 turns.
e) 2 Metallic Purple Potions of Berserk Strength
     When ingested, it restores 30 hit points, removes fear and grants 
     you resistance to fear, +12 to-hit, and -10AC for 1d25+25 turns.
f) a Great Hammer of *Slay Dragon* (8d1) (+8,+7) (+1)
     +1 constitution.
     Provides resistance to fear.
     
     With this weapon, you would currently get 1 blow per round,
     averaging a damage of 49 against dragons, and 17 against normal
     creatures.
g) a Long Bow (x3) (+7,+9)
h) 20 Arrows of Slay Evil (1d4) (+4,+3)
i) 20 Iron Shots (1d4) (+3,+5) {@f1}
     Fired from your current missile launcher, this arrow will hit targets
     up to 100 feet away, inflicting an average damage of 37 against
     normal creatures.
     25% chance of breaking upon contact.


  [Options]

Maximize effect of race/class bonuses        : yes (adult_maximize)
Randomize some of the artifacts (beta)       : no  (adult_randarts)
Restrict the use of stairs/recall            : no  (adult_ironman)
Restrict the use of stores/home              : no  (adult_no_stores)
Restrict creation of artifacts               : no  (adult_no_artifacts)
Don't stack objects on the floor             : no  (adult_no_stacking)
Lose artifacts when leaving level            : no  (adult_no_preserve)
Don't generate connected stairs              : no  (adult_no_stairs)
Adult: Monsters chase current location       : yes (adult_ai_sound)
Adult: Monsters chase recent locations       : yes (adult_ai_smell)
Adult: Monsters act smarter in groups        : yes (adult_ai_packs)
Adult: Monsters learn from their mistakes    : no  (adult_ai_learn)
Adult: Monsters exploit players weaknesses   : no  (adult_ai_cheat)
Adult: Monsters behave more intelligently (broken): no  (adult_ai_smart)
Score: Peek into object creation             : no  (score_peek)
Score: Peek into monster creation            : no  (score_hear)
Score: Peek into dungeon creation            : no  (score_room)
Score: Peek into something else              : no  (score_xtra)
Score: Know complete monster info            : no  (score_know)
Score: Allow player to avoid death           : no  (score_live)

**buzzkill** · May 23, 2009, 18:54

Originally posted by Cauldron

Well, I've dumped it (successfully) about 5 times, and it tells me where it dumped, but when I go there, no file.

I use %$&**&$% Vista and have no trouble dumping characters. I keep my Angband folder right there on the desktop.
Make sure the path is...
whatever dir/angband/lib/user and not
whatever dir/angband/angband/lib/user
The later can causes problems sometimes.

**buzzkill** · May 23, 2009, 18:59

Originally posted by Cauldron

I finally found my character dump. here it is. Thanks for everyone's help in locating the thing. It was very very elusive. Now the question is, how do you format this thing so it is readable?

Use Wordpad or Word. Do not use notepad (probably the default .txt editor/viewer).
Right click, open with, wordpad.

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