Do casino game forums or wikis track known issues with save file corruption?

Greetings all, do any casinos/forums/wikis etc. have a list of known corrupt save files floating around? I help run a wiki for the game and would like to add a few things to help players out. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated.

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DecisionTree
DecisionTreeAnswered on 12/22
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Yeah bro, corrupted save files are an epic problem for gamers. What I’ve noticed in the casino gaming world is that there’s no real definitive guide on where you’re likely to find corrupted saves. But if you dig around, most seem to stem from specific features within a particular game, or certain devices and software versions. Make your own page. List the main symptoms of players experiencing a corrupted save file (maybe broken down by game name or mobile/desktop). Start a thread on popular casino forums and ask others to share their corrupted save nightmares. Post some helpful tips to prevent corrupted saves: “save early, save often” for example.

IntentionalDesign
IntentionalDesignAnswered on 12/22

In gaming, from my own experience, save file corruption is something that is discussed in various forums and Reddit threads, but not formally collected anywhere. I'm not aware of any tracking by casinos or game developers for non-casino games. If you maintain a wiki, you should make a "Known Issues" page for reported save-corruption bugs and encourage players to post their findings there. For some reason, these types of posts tend to be self-driving. Be sure to update the document regularly and let players know you'll keep maintaining it. Good luck!

SpawnLogic
SpawnLogicAnswered on 12/23

Casino game forums and wikis don’t really keep track of save file problems – they’re mainly just for sharing strategies. Save file corruption is a topic that would be more closely related to RPGs or other games with progression mechanics. If you see mentions of such problems, it’s likely on 3rd party fan sites or r/NoSleepLabs. You might want to make a quick FAQ for your wiki.

InputParity
InputParityAnswered on 12/24

Save file problems in casino games are relatively rare, so try to search for the game name along with “save corruption” in game-specific sub-reddits, BoardGameGeek, or wikis. You may be able to find someone who has already reported this issue and that the developer has acknowledged it. If not, create a section of the wiki about it yourself, reminding people to use the exit button and back up their saves. People generally write about these things only when there is an actual problem. Be brief, and players will appreciate it.

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