Switching memory cards

[uly]

I had been playing Growlanser using only save states, without bothering to save to a memory card. When I finally decided to do so, I realized that the memory card file in slot 1 is full. So I got back to the ePSXe interface, changed the card file, then loaded back into the game and loaded the save state. But when I try to save the game again, I got the same momory card full error.

After some quick tests with some other games, it seems that the memory cards are somehow saved with the save states. So my question is: how will I be able to switch the memory card and save the game properly?

TIA

[cyclonmaster]

I saved my file in the emulator..but when i replay the game later, my saves aren't there!

This is because ePSXe saves the memory cards in a temporary location, and when the emulator closes, it writes it to the actual memory card file. so, here's what you can do:

* after you save your game, exit the emulator properly. this means pressing escape to exit to the GUI, then closing the GUI. Do not just close the DOS window.
* if you use save states, use them after you make the memory card. if you do save state then memory card save, it will mess up your memory card saves when you reload the save state. in other words, the correct procedure would be to first save to the memory card, and then save the state.

Read here for more troubleshooting tips:
Troubleshooting FAQ -- READ THIS FIRST BEFORE YOU POST!!

[Shendo]

You can use PSXmemtool to inject a blank memorycard into the savestate.

[uly]

Originally Posted by Shendo

You can use PSXmemtool to inject a blank memorycard into the savestate.

Thanks, that did the trick!