@delpheki - Cool that you got it back up and running. I'm on an ipad though, so I have no idea how to access 'sav slot 99' (or if that's even possible?) - Any advice appreciated!
@mccrispy - you can still collect 200 gold by doing the story mode on Legendary difficulty (this is fairly easy if you select experienced characters, and go solo with Merisiel, or my favourite combo: Valeros and Lem). Having said that, it's a bit pointless spending money on chests if there's no quest mode (I don't like using treasure cards in Story Mode, it feels like cheating)