Jerkoj

Mystery solved. Apparently my User Account in Windows does not have a "My Documents" folder assigned, go figure, so I guess that is why it creates all this trash data in the Binaries folder. I've just created a new system account, and successfully saved a game in the Graybox. Let's see if it holds. Fingers crossed.

That's why I added the read-only part. Because when I did that, it seemed to have an effect. Or maybe I'm imagining things.

In DefaultInput.ini and APInput.ini, set bEnableMouseSmoothing to equal FALSE. See if it has an effect. EDIT: Might want to write-protect those files, in case the game tries to force it.

No dice. Tried re-downloading, same issue.

Cheers man, I'm trying to re-download now.

Nope, same issue, even when installed in a different location. Check the registry to see if it was possible to change the path savegames are stored. No dice. I've also managed to ascertain that the game creates a new set of folders every time it is run. Ie, here: This is a fresh install of AP, where the executable APgame.exe has run 2 times, and created a set of folders each time. ProtocolX, could you grab a screendump of your Binaries folder, so I can see what it is supposed to look like?

Yeah, but I re-installed in the same location. Right now I am trying to install into C:\Alpha Protocol. We'll see if that makes a difference.

Well, SEGA support is still stonewalling me. I guess they're more interested in finding out which unholy entity broke the release date, than giving me even a simple "Hi, we're working on it" e-mail. Screw you, SEGA. Anyway, I guess I might have found out what the problem is, but I have no idea how to fix it. This is my Binaries folder in the Alpha Protocol install: Now, this looks completely FUBAR. I'm Danish, and I'm running an English install of Windows 7, so why my folder is filled with strange looking Korean (or whatever) characters is beyond me. Each of these folders contain a checkpoints sub-folder, some of them containing files. I imagine the game is having a tough time decrypting these characters, and detecting the savegames. Hope I can get some freaking help soon, or I'll have to request a refund from Gamersgate and skip the game entirely.

You never know these days. Wouldn't be the first time a DRM scheme screwed up and started removing bits and pieces of a game. It'd be quite brilliant to remove save/load capability for pirates. Only, I paid for this I contacted SEGA support already, explained the situation, showed them exactly where I got it, and now they're being silent as the grave. Hoping for a solution to this, because Obsidian seems to have made a fun spy game. And me wanna play

As it says right there in my post, via Gamersgate.com. I had it their AP + Space Siege pre-order, and yesterday I was able to DL the game from them. This morning, the serial appeared. If you need further info, contact me directly.

Imagine my joy when I saw that not only could I download my copy of Alpha Protocol off of Gamersgate.com, but lo and behold, the activation key was there as well. Activation was quick and painless, and I am on my way to Bond'ing my way through the game. So I play through 3 missions. Happy happy joy joy. I quit the game to have dinner with the girlfriend, and then I come back. And now comes the sadness part. I start the game again, only to find... I cannot load a saved checkpoint. Now, I made sure to save the last checkpoint before quitting, but still, there isn't a single game in the list that I can load. What. The. Hell. Is this some kind of mind boggling bug, or is this the DRM trying to mess with a paying customer? SEGA support search for 'Alpha Protocol' yields: Sorry, we were unable to find any results for the given search phrase. I do believe I am feeling slightly screwed right now. Anyone else having this problem?