You can use this script to load/save your game (See the code below). Just copy the script into a text file with your favorite text editor. Then save it in a .bat file like LauncherFTL.bat then put this file into your game folder. Launch the game with LauncherFTL.bat afterwards and use the menu to save/load your game.
Can I back up and restore my FTL save file?
Can I back up and restore my FTL save file? FTL shares many similarities with roguelikes, especially in that you can’t save and load your game easily. However, you can save and quit. Sometimes I get into a really good position and then die due to some random bad luck.
Where are the savegames stored in faster than light?
In Linux, the savegames are stored in ~/.local/share/FasterThanLight. On OS X you can back up the ‘continue.sav’ file from here: Make a duplicate of it on your desktop and then restore it if necessary. As has been said, though, this kind of defeats the purpose of the spirit of playing a roguelike.
Can a steam game be copied from one PC to another?
So I know (by trying it out) that you can copy Steam game files from one PC to another and make the game run with the copied files. This is a different issue than merely copying game files (which has been answered many times), because no answers I’ve found on here are applicable and will work:
What do I need to do to move my saved games to steam?
Move the SteamApps folder into the new Steam installation folder to copy all of your downloaded game content, settings, and saved games to the new location. Start Steam and log in to your existing Steam account to confirm that the move was successful. For installed games, verify your game cache files and you will be ready to play.
How can I back up my FTL files?
Just copy the script into a text file with your favorite text editor. Then save it in a .bat file like LauncherFTL.bat then put this file into your game folder. Launch the game with LauncherFTL.bat afterwards and use the menu to save/load your game.
