Root Element Missing!! *FIXED*

[Atelier]

Hullo. I've just tried to load up my game and there's a problem which won't let me. The main problem is 'root element missing'. There's also more detailed information, but it there something simple that I can do to get it running again?

                                                     *Since then, I have fixed this problem and will explain what I did for future users who search this problem!*

What you need to do is not panic first, because it can easily be fixed. Load up your documents and go into the file where all of your game's information is located (room files and such.) Then, after looking through you will find a BAK type file, named 'Game.ags.bak'. <-- May differ, I'm not sure. You have to double click on this. It will probably say there is no suitable program to load it, so choose the AGS Editor by browsing for it. Confirm this and open it up! Now, save the game and close it up.

You should now be able to open it with the normal editor. (Hopefully!) This worked for me and I hope it works for you! How was my first ever accidental advice?

[Pumaman]

I'm glad that loading the backup file fixed it.

However, in terms of what caused the problem, did you get any errors when you saved the game the last time before the error happened?

[Atelier]

Nope, not that I remember. I think the problem happened because I turned my computer off the quick way - press and hold the button until the screen goes black  I won't do it in future. That's the only other explanation I can think of for it happening.

[Pumaman]

Ah yes, that could explain it ... yes, don't do that again