How do I save game progress between alpha versions?

[spocek]

I would like to save my progress between alpha updates. I am guessing I just need to copy and paste the save files. Also what is the export character option for? Thx.

[Eliasfrost]

It's not recommended to continue on one save between two versions (due to conflicts in mechanics between the versions), the only way to continue is to export/import your character and start over, but you keep your level, skills, feat, items and equipment. You CAN play 1.7 with a 1.6 save, but you're going to bump into various conflicts very quickly, so it's not recommended.

[spocek]

Thanks. How many hours of game play does the current alpha version offer? 5-10 hours?

[Styg]

It depends on your playstyle, but I'd say most would complete it in 15-20 hours.

[Eliasfrost]

Took me around 10-15 hours to conplete 1.7. But I had already completed the previous alpha versions so I knew what to do, so 10-15 hours for someone who already knows everything says a lot about the current length of the game. Most of the time I was spending trying to quicksave/load my way through tough combat situations though.