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Posted December 18, 2015
There is a short demo on their website in case you didn't know fyi
Posted December 18, 2015
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IronArcturus: It's just so annoying when devs use the Registry instead, because it makes backing up game saves a real pain.
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NuffCatnip: So true, in this games case my save is pretty much fucked because of this method.

I was curious and tried

SPOILER dont read this killing everybody dont read this SPOILER

and now I cant go back. xD
If you want to continue playing, try launching the game, and then waiting 10 minutes. There will still be some differences, however.
Posted December 18, 2015
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IronArcturus: Ugh, really? Why do game devs use the registry to store save game data? What's wrong with the game's own directory?
For the 90% of computer who don't know what they're doing, wouldn't you want to choose somewhere that's really hard to access to ensure that the game could f*** with you later? I've heard examples of if you killed someone in one game and you restarted, the game will tell you that isn't how it went the first time, sorta a 'i see what you did there' type of thing.

Still a save file would have been preferred...
Posted December 18, 2015
At least one Undertale fangame now exists. I just saw this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p7VdDsKKLQ

(No, it's not mine.)
Posted December 18, 2015
1. It's better to contact the developers.
2. Voter for it in community wishlist: Undertale
Posted December 18, 2015
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rtcvb32: For the 90% of computer who don't know what they're doing, wouldn't you want to choose somewhere that's really hard to access to ensure that the game could f*** with you later? I've heard examples of if you killed someone in one game and you restarted, the game will tell you that isn't how it went the first time, sorta a 'i see what you did there' type of thing.

Still a save file would have been preferred...
Yeah, I still prefer separate files so they are easier to back up. You never know when a save file might be corrupted, so a backup is always necessary!
Posted December 18, 2015
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IronArcturus: Ugh, really? Why do game devs use the registry to store save game data? What's wrong with the game's own directory?
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NuffCatnip: He made that decision so you cant undo what youve done.
In single player games, I never understood why game developers care if the player cheats.
Posted December 18, 2015
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lepke1979: In single player games, I never understood why game developers care if the player cheats.
OverTale is meant to be played organically.
Posted December 18, 2015
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lepke1979: In single player games, I never understood why game developers care if the player cheats.
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Darvond: OverTale is meant to be played organically.
Much better than point&click where the puzzles often require a walkthrough.

Besides if the game was built properly, you shouldn't need to cheat to get through it, or require outside help. It becomes it's own contained experience depending on your decisions and play style.
Posted December 18, 2015
Sadly I did ask the developer and he never responded.

I'm hoping it was because he was too busy and not because he's been rejected by GOG.
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IronArcturus: Ugh, really? Why do game devs use the registry to store save game data? What's wrong with the game's own directory?
Normally I'd agree with you and others here about the saving thing, but in this one instance I am completely on Toby Fox's side.

When you actually play Undertale the way it uses it's save data makes sense. The dev is trying to say something, he wants choices you've made to stay with you and I can't say more without spoiling anything.

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lepke1979: Stil, I'd be willing to bet that GOG has dismissed it as being "too niche" as it starts to use Steam as its guideline for acceptance.
Seriously, If I find out GOG rejected Undertale I will actually consider stopping buying from here.
Post edited December 18, 2015 by ReynardFox
Posted December 18, 2015
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Kronoor: Hm, maybe it was only the registry then. Well then I don't really see a problem with GOG acquiring the game.
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hyperagathon: There's also an OS X port. I'm not so well-acquainted with OS X, but I don't think it has something akin to the "registry". Did the dev then just save it as usual?

Furthermore, what would stop anyone from fiddling with it in the registry?
Nothing would stop you really, it's just that most people won't bother and some simply don't know how to fiddle with the registry.
Posted December 20, 2015
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lepke1979: In single player games, I never understood why game developers care if the player cheats.
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Darvond: OverTale is meant to be played organically.
That's all well and good, but I still think it's silly.
Posted December 20, 2015
An interesting question I have about the game:

Does the game data include "The Song That Might Play When You Fight Sans"?
Posted December 20, 2015
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lepke1979: That's all well and good, but I still think it's silly.
A silly system for a silly game.
Posted December 20, 2015
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lepke1979: In single player games, I never understood why game developers care if the player cheats.
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Darvond: OverTale is meant to be played organically.
And MiddleTale is played by the Borg!
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