problem loading/editing DSR files

[naw71]

hi, as the title says, i cant load/edit my DSR .sl2 file. I got invaded by a hacker today and didnt have a backup save file, so i ''lost'' all my NPCs and Bosses at Anor Londo by the hacker (he killed them all lol).

my .exe is like this, there's no steamID64 or anything else, how could i change/edit my save to get my bosses/npcs back?

thx in advance!

[naw71]

A further question: your main post warning to play offline after the process to avoid any problem.
If i do all the sl2bonfire process without lan cable puggled, load/test the save file in DSR (obviously offline mode) and, just then, plug lan cable again and start/play DSR online, i'll get banned? I mean, I should always play offline? 'Cause i was aiming play with online mode enable. Sorry if my questions are too confusing.

[mi5hmash]

Hi,
The only modifications this tool can make are changing the name of stored characters and updating the SteamID—if the game makes use of it. I'm pretty sure that DSR is SteamID-agnostic, which explains the absence of a SteamID.
If you unpack and decrypt your save file, you'll get ten or more USERDATA files, which are as readable as they can be for a human using a hex editor like HxD. One of those files contains your "Naw" character's progress and stats.
However, reviving NPCs this way can be very problematic, as it requires extensive knowledge of the DSR USERDATA file structure.
The game includes sanity checks in many areas, so I had to warn anyone attempting hardcore SaveData modding: you can be banned. I want to avoid anyone claiming they were banned, because of using my tool.
It might be easier for you to find a mod or Cheat Engine table that restores these characters. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with the current tables that exist today, so I'm unable to recommend any specific one.
I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

[naw71]

Thx for your reply!
That sucks, I'll keep searching and trying to find a way. Maybe try to use cheat engine as you said, but always have a chance to get banned/softbanned, and i really don't want it. At worst, i just keep playing and accept the fact that the hacker messed up my first save/run lol.
Anyway, thx again for your reply, really appreciate it!