save game editor

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I updated my game, but now the save games are no longer in text format...and I don't see anywhere to be able to change it back...help pls!
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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top
but now the save games are no longer in text format
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What do you mean?

In general though, saves are not compatible between different versions of the game.
Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top
Does a save-game editor exist?
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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top
No, and people tried to make one with no luck.
Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top
The install version saved games as text files, but the new version doesn't...I thought there was a place that allowed you to choose if you wanted them saved as text files, but I can't find it now!
Reply #5 from Sins Forums Top
It's kinda funny tat I'm answering my own question, but I think I found it at http://www.cheathappens.com/show_board2.asp?headID=62131&titleID=13789:

"Using Notepad (or your favorite text editor) edit the file (replace "YOUR USER" with your user name):
C:\Documents and Settings\ YOUR USER \Local Settings\Application Data\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Setting\user.setting

Near the bottom of the file locate the setting "SavedGameFileFormat" and change it from "1" to "0" then save the file."