Save Puzzle

[ArchiveGuest]

(This post was originally by perischacknow)
I just downloaded the trial version and will be registering once I play a few games and make sure this has the features I'm looking for.

The first thing I can't find...and I know it's got to be there somewhere, but I have no idea where...is how the heck do you save a puzzle you're working on? I usually don't have enough time to solve an entire puzzle at once, and like to come back to it whenever I have a few spare moments. How can I do this??

Thanks in advance. Looking forward to further exploration of the software.

~ Peri

[Howard]

If you exit the application (using the home button) then the game will automatically save your position. When you run it again, you'll be back into the same game just where you left off.

We have planned for a future version that each user can have several save slots, but in the current version there's just one slot that all users use.

Howard.

[ArchiveGuest]

(This post was originally by perischacknow)
Thanks, Howard. I experimented with a game I didn't care about losing and found that out. A "save" feature will be nice.

My question about the upgrades and fixes you are planning for the software is will these be available without cost to those who buy the current version?

~ Peri

[Howard]

All updates we make are free for existing registered customers. We might raise the price as the game gets more and more features, but that won't affect those who have already registered.

Howard.

[Franko515]

I recently purchased AstrawareSudoku, and i had a few questions
Device - Treo 650


All updates we make are free for existing registered customers. We might raise the price as the game gets more and more features, but that won't affect those who have already registered.

Howard.



Does the above statement mean lifetime upgrades?


If you exit the application (using the home button) then the game will automatically save your position. When you run it again, you'll be back into the same game just where you left off.

We have planned for a future version that each user can have several save slots, but in the current version there's just one slot that all users use.

Howard.


Do you still plan on the save feature?

If i understand correctly, if i exit an unfinished game without hitting the home button (i.e. the phone rings and i answer) the puzzle is lost or has to be restarted?

Thanks in advance

[Howard]

Does the above statement mean lifetime upgrades?


Yes - unless we do something that makes it a different product, we normally provide lifetime updates.

If (for instance) we make a Windows version, that would be a separate product. If we made a major change (for instance 3-dimensional puzzles) that might be a separate product.


Do you still plan on the save feature?

Yes - the Save feature is already there, though. What we're planning is the ability to save at multiple times, and into different save slots.


If i understand correctly, if i exit an unfinished game without hitting the home button (i.e. the phone rings and i answer) the puzzle is lost or has to be restarted?


That's right - it saves your current position.

Howard.

[Franko515]

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If i understand correctly, if i exit an unfinished game without hitting the home button (i.e. the phone rings and i answer) the puzzle is lost or has to be restarted?

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That's right - it saves your current position.

Howard.


Still a bit puzzled by your answer. I asked if the game was lost or had to be restarted if the game was left unfinished and NOT exited by hitting the home button, and you said correct. If this is correct how can it also save the current position?

Thanks in advance

[Howard]

If the game is left unfinished, and you exit the app, it saves your game in progress. It will be there for you when you return to the game.

This is how all of our games work - you wouldn't want to lose your position in the game because you answer a phone call or get an alarm for instance :)