Am I the only one that can no longer utilize this tool for PS3 Save Data? I follow the same steps (minus the decryption part since it is no longer needed as stated on Page 01) as I have in previous versions, and ALWAYS receive the data corruption error.
Should I perform the removal of adornments to effectively use 0.57? All I'm attempting to modify is my GIL (1,234,567) and add "Nektar of the Gods Ω or an Elixir". I'm using the proper math and not adding more than 9 Recovery items in total, so what exactly is causing the corruption?
Anyone have any ideas?
UPDATE (01):
I've recorded and outlined every single step I take to consistently reproduce the data corruption message received on my PS3; the video is a little under 10 minutes. Enjoy!
UPDATE (02):
It appears after some trial and error, I've finally found a way to avoid data corruption. In the event that you have DLC items equipped, remove them. I was able to successfully alter my save (GIL ONLY) when I kept my adornments on and removed all DLC content; However, if you remove all adornments, even if you're just modifying GIL, it appears to advert the data corruption entirely.
Suggestion(s) for the Developer(s):
May I suggest that as opposed to listing the requirement for all adornments needing removal on the first page, instead, when the Save Data is loaded into your application, if the tool detects adornments equipped within the Save Data,
DO NOT LET THE USER PERFORM ANY MODIFICATIONS WITHIN THE TOOL (0.57). Alert the user with a modal pop-up saying something along the lines of "You haven't removed all adornments from your schema's. Please remove
ALL adornments prior to loading your Save Data to avoid inevitable data corruption".
I'd also suggest that a backup of the APP.DAT file be produced by the tool since their is currently no solid protection from corrupting data. I personally back my Save Data up (as you see in the video), however, the user will not physically know the data is corrupted until it (possibly) is too late.
Lastly, what is the point of the "modified ffxiii3 save data" folder if you're no longer required to copy+replace the APP.DAT from this folder? I noticed that your message at the bottom of the application has changed (when saving a file) and you're no longer required to copy the APP.DAT from the "modified ffxiii3 save data" folder into your destination location. I know the decryption and encryption occurs within this folder, however, the directory should delete itself (similar to how the decryption executable deletes itself) after the user save's their modified Save Data.
I apologize if I'm nit picking, but my profession is a UI/UX Usability Designer and the application is a bit confusing in regards to operation at time(s). None-the-less, thanks Echelo!