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+# DS3SavePatcher
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+Simple console program with a few features related to Dark Souls III saves:
+- Pack/Unpack encrypted Dark Souls III save (SL2) files
+- Pack/Unpack unencrypted BND4 archives (Supports only those with 32 byte headers)
+- Patch a Dark Souls III save (SL2) file to change the linked account, allowing save transfer across accounts.
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+This program was specifically made for this last feature, and serves as an alternative to the DS3 Save Manager, http://l3g.space/files/SystemTest/?Main_Page:Dark_Souls_III. The DS3 Save Manager plays with the game's process and **may** thus cause a soft ban (Note: I don't know if the author avoided this or how good the game's code integrity check is) This tool directly modifies the linked Steam account ID stored in the save file, and **should** pass the save consistency check. However, it is very new and some testing will be required to ensure this.
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+## Regarding unpacking/packing saves
+When unpacking a save, you get 12 `USER_DATA XXX` files. Those numbered `000` to `009` are the character save slots. I know `010` stores some global information (including the linked account ID), but I have not looked deeply into it. Similarly, the `011` entry appears to be in the DCX format, and I did not investigate its contents. 
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+**Note that loading a modified save back into the game can lead to a softban. Either experiment on an account that is already penalized or completely block the game's connection to the Internet (_being offline on Steam is NOT enough_), and be sure you know what you are doing!**