[Scummvm-cvs-logs] SF.net SVN: scummvm: [31328] scummvm/trunk/README

[Kirben at users.sourceforge.net]

Revision: 31328
          http://scummvm.svn.sourceforge.net/scummvm/?rev=31328&view=rev
Author:   Kirben
Date:     2008-03-30 05:46:21 -0700 (Sun, 30 Mar 2008)

Log Message:
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Add section about converting savedgames from original versions. Please add details for other games, where this is possible.

Modified Paths:
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    scummvm/trunk/README

Modified: scummvm/trunk/README
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--- scummvm/trunk/README	2008-03-30 12:44:05 UTC (rev 31327)
+++ scummvm/trunk/README	2008-03-30 12:46:21 UTC (rev 31328)
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@
  * 5.4 Hotkeys
 6.0) Savegames
  * 6.1 Autosaves
+ * 6.2 Converting savegames
 7.0) Music and Sound
  * 7.1 Adlib emulation
  * 7.2 FluidSynth MIDI emulation
@@ -690,7 +691,7 @@
           - Amiga versions aren't supported
 
      Waxworks
-          - PC version isn't supported
+          - No music in the PC version
 
      Humongous Entertainment games:
           - No support for printing images
@@ -1144,6 +1145,37 @@
 F5 menu.
 
 
+6.2) Converting Savegames:
+---- ----------
+Using savegames from original versions, isn't supported by all game engines. Only
+the following games, can use savedgames from their original versions.
+
+     Elvira 1
+          - Add 8 bytes (savedgame name) to the start of the savegame file
+          - Rename the savedgame to 'elvira1.xxx'
+
+     Elvira 2
+          - Add 8 bytes (savedgame name) to the start of the savegame file
+          - Rename the savedgame to 'elvira2-pc.xxx' (DOS version) or
+            'elvira2.xxx' (Other versions)
+
+    Waxworks
+          - Add 8 bytes (savedgame name) to the start of the savegame file
+          - Rename the savedgame to 'waxworks-pc.xxx' (DOS version) or
+            'waxworks.xxx' (Other versions)
+
+     Simon the Sorcerer 1
+          - Rename the savedgame to 'simon1.xxx'
+ 
+    Simon the Sorcerer 1
+          - Rename the savedgame to 'simon2.xxx'
+ 
+    The Feeble Files
+          - Rename the savedgame to 'feeble.xxx'
+
+Where 'xxx' is exact the saved game slot (ie 001) under ScummVM
+
+
 7.0) Music and Sound:
 ---- ----------------
 


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