editing saved games

You can copy any pgn from your archive and make whatever edits you want but you can't save those edits to the stored database of games.

I think the library feature might be helpful for you if you want to store annotated games.

Many games don't natively allow you to change player names and ratings after a game has been saved. If you are unable to locate an in-game option to edit player details after a game has been saved, you can explore the option of modifying the game's save files.

Here's how you can approach editing a saved game's file:

Locate the save file: You will need to find the specific folder where the game saves its files. This is often in a folder within your computer's AppData folder (which may be hidden). For Steam games, you can often find the save files by right-clicking on the game in Steam, going to "Manage", and then clicking on "Browse local files". Then, look for the "SaveData" folder.

Open the file: You may need a specialized program to open and edit the file, depending on the file format.

For text-based files like XML or JSON, you can use a text editor such as Notepad or Notepad++. BambamTastic Games notes that apps like QuickEdit Text Editor or Jota Text Editor are suitable for modifying code.

For binary files (saved game files or executable files), you will need a hex editor. Apps like Hex Editor or Hexy can be used for manipulating binary data.

For some games, such as R.E.P.O, there are specific save editors available, like the R.E.P.O Save File Editor on Nexus Mods.

Make a backup: Before making any changes, it is essential to make a backup copy of your save file in case something goes wrong.

Edit the file: Once the file is open, you will need to find the specific data you wish to change. This can be challenging as the data might be difficult to understand. Reddit explains how to find specific values to change within the save file.

Save the changes and test: Save the file after making your edits and launch the game to check if the changes have been applied correctly. If the game doesn't behave as expected, revert to the backup files and troubleshoot the edits.

It's important to remember that editing game files can sometimes corrupt the save or lead to unintended consequences, so proceed with caution. Additionally, editing game files may be considered a violation of the game's terms of service and could lead to losing access to online features or account bans, according to BambamTastic Games.