def save_with_version(slot, label=None, meta=None): if meta is None: meta = {} meta['game_version'] = getattr(store, 'game_version', '1.0') meta['save_format_version'] = SAVE_FORMAT_VERSION renpy.save(slot, label, meta_data=meta)
This document explains the concept commonly referred to as “Ren'Py editor save patched,” outlines why and when you might need it, and provides step‑by‑step instructions, troubleshooting tips, and best practices. It covers Ren'Py's save system, how editor tools interact with saves, common issues that lead to needing a “patched” solution, techniques for safely modifying save behavior, and example patches. This guide assumes a working knowledge of Ren'Py (basic scripts, Python blocks, and project structure) and familiarity with editing files in a game project. renpy editor save patched
def __getstate__(self): return {'item_id': self.item_id, 'qty': self.qty} def __getstate__(self): return {'item_id': self
init python: SAVE_FORMAT_VERSION = 3 # bump when you change serialization format def __getstate__(self): return {'item_id': self.item_id
init python: import pickle, renpy
def patched_make_save_name(slot): prefix = get_save_prefix() return prefix + (orig_make_save_name(slot) if orig_make_save_name else "save%03d" % slot)
init python: class InventoryItem(object): def __init__(self, item_id, qty): self.item_id = item_id self.qty = qty # runtime only attribute self._cached_sprite = None