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VESPER.5 save file backup script for Steam Deck
#!/usr/bin/env bash
set -o errexit
set -o nounset
set -o pipefail
STEAMAPP_ID='4114721647' # You'll need to determine the steamapp ID of the app using protontricks or some other method
SAVE_BAK_DIR="$HOME/Applications/brough/VESPER.5/save-bak" #set this to the path you want your saves to be backed up to
FILENAME="savefile_$(date '+%Y%m%d_%H%M').bak"
cp -v "$HOME/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/$STEAMAPP_ID/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming/vesper5/savefile" "$SAVE_BAK_DIR/$FILENAME"
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