# FTL Save File Manager

## Description
It is a program enabling saving and loading*1 in FTL (Faster Then Light) game.
Backup works after a jump, restore only works while in game are in the main menu.

It is considered as a project to learn and be more confident with Python as well as Git.

*1 ATM only the current game state, does not include the profile file (ae_prof.sav) which has information about total archiements and unlockes.

## Status
As of version 0.4.2 has the program now replicates the functionality of the original Visual Basic I once wrote in high school but rewritten in Python with a terminal-based UI:
    - Features include: Backup, Restore, and Update.

# How it works
It uses TerminalMenu to show a simple gui in the terminal, you select the save game folder and location to backup saves.
Only work on linux and dependencies are requests and simple_terminal_menu

# FTL Save File Manager
## Description
FTL Save File Manager is a utility designed to manage save files for the game FTL: Faster Than Light.

- Backup: Automatically saves your progress after a jump.
- Restore: Allows you to restore save files, but only while in the game's main menu.
This project also serves as a learning experience to enhance Python programming skills and gain confidence with Git.

**Note: Currently, only the active game state is managed. The profile file (ae_prof.sav), which contains achievements and unlocks, is not included in backups.**

# Status
As of version 0.4.2, the program fully replicates the functionality of the original Visual Basic program I developed in high school. It has been rewritten in Python and now features a terminal-based UI:

***Features:***
- Backup
- Restore
- Update

# How It Works
FTL Save File Manager uses simple-term-menu to provide a straightforward terminal-based interface.

## Steps:
1. Select the save game folder.
2. Choose a backup location.
3. Manage your save files easily through the menu.

## Requirements
Operating System: Linux

Dependencies:
- requests
- simple-term-menu