[Scummvm-tracker] [ScummVM :: Bugs] #11948: Disable saving like the original game did

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#11948: Disable saving like the original game did
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  Reporter:  JohnnyWalkerDesign  |      Owner:  JohnnyWalkerDesign
      Type:  enhancement         |     Status:  new
  Priority:  normal              |  Component:  Engine: SCUMM
Resolution:                      |   Keywords:
      Game:  Indiana Jones 3     |
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Changes (by JohnnyWalkerDesign):

 * status:  closed => new
 * resolution:  fixed =>


Old description:

> In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade the original game deliberately
> prevents you from saving during the three challenges. It is part of the
> gameplay and the original design of the game. Other games have moments
> when you can't save, too, and these are respected by ScummVM (see Cruise
> for a Corpse).
>
> ScummVM, however, ignores this restriction for Last Crusade, allowing the
> user to take a snapshot at any moment. While this can be fun, it is also
> essentially breaking the intended gameplay experience.
>
> It also creates bugs. For example, during the third trial the player must
> click on the other side of the chasm without much hesitation. If they
> delay Indy will fall.
>
> With ScummVM the user can save after this time has passed, and then find
> themselves in a state where it's impossible for Indy to cross. (This
> happened to a friend of mine recently -- took forever for me to realise
> what had caused the problem.)
>
> My request is to disable the saves just like the original game did. (And
> possibly put in an option to allow saving during the trials, for advanced
> players who wish to experiment.)
>
> NOTE: I have been unable to test this with v2.2.0 yet. Apologies if my
> friend's version of ScummVM was older and this has been fixed already.

New description:

 ScummVM v2.2.0

 In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade the original game deliberately
 prevents you from saving during the three challenges. It is part of the
 gameplay and the original design of the game. Other games have moments
 when you can't save, too, and these are respected by ScummVM (see Cruise
 for a Corpse).

 ScummVM, however, ignores this restriction for Last Crusade, allowing the
 user to take a snapshot at any moment. While this can be fun, it is also
 essentially breaking the intended gameplay experience.

 It also creates bugs. For example, during the third trial the player must
 click on the other side of the chasm without much hesitation. If they
 delay Indy will fall.

 With ScummVM the user can save after this time has passed, and then find
 themselves in a state where it's impossible for Indy to cross. (This
 happened to a friend of mine recently -- took forever for me to realise
 what had caused the problem.)

 My request is to disable the saves just like the original game did. (And
 possibly put in an option to allow saving during the trials, for advanced
 players who wish to experiment.)

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