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Avoid developer mode
By ZSEC
Warning: This does not correct developer mode, but "avoids" it. You must be out of developer mode before using this.

Here is a quick batch file I made to copy your existing save files first into a safe folder. This way if the game crashes you can just disable cloud save and replace the folder and continue where you left off. I've already been screwed by developer mode twice so I wanted to help other people.

Steam cloud correction:

If you are one of the victims of developer mode, then your Steam cloud save is already corrupted for this game. Here is a quick guide on how to correct it.

  • Find your saved files located in: C:\Users\?\Saved Games\id Software\DOOM\
  • Cut and paste this folder to your desktop or other location for backup.
  • Disable Steam cloud save and start the game.
  • Make a new save and exit the game.
  • Move (override) the DOOM folder from your desktop back into the core directory and re-enable Steam cloud save. This should popup a window explaining that the saves files in the cloud do not match what is on the disk.
  • The next few steps are important please take caution: DO NOT CLICK ANYTHING - Delete the DOOM folder from the core directory. After you have double checked, click upload to cloud. This will override your steam cloud with zero byte files. Now you are safe to sync your new save files to the cloud (re-enable) and it will no longer be affected by developer mode. If by chance it does, please follow the other guides below.


    Developer mode correction:

    • Disable cloud save in Steam.
    • Delete the associated "DOOM" folder that is affected by the dev mode. It will be located at C:\Users\?\Saved Games\id Software\
    • Restart the game in Steam to create a fresh directory.
    • From here follow script instructions below.

      Script instructions:
      • Question marks should be replaced by your directory or folder location. If your directory has a space in it, use " marks.
      • Replace the steam link at the end if it differs from your desktop shortcut.
      • Paste the script into notepad and save the file as "DOOM-FIX.bat" or whatever you desire.
      • Make a shortcut to your desktop and run it, you are not DOOMed anymore.
      • If done correctly it will copy the files and start the game. You can even turn on cloud save if you want, it won't matter anymore.
   
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Batch Script
@Echo Locating DOOM save directory..
@Echo Copying save files to safe location..
@Echo off
cd \
cd C:\Users\?
cd "Saved Games"
cd "id Software"
cd DOOM
xCOPY /e /Y * "C:\Users\?\Documents\?\"
timeout 10
start steam://rungameid/379720
12 Comments
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Whysokebab 5 Nov, 2016 @ 4:55am 
uwotm8?
Litness Tech Tips 8 Oct, 2016 @ 5:45am 
Great guide! Kinda sucks that we have to go through all of this just to be able to use cheats though, what happened to the days when we could just type "iddqd" and be done with it? :P
Robin Kazami 30 Sep, 2016 @ 1:57pm 
Do the following command line arguments +set fs_savepath and +set fs_basepath set you into developer mode?
ZSEC  [author] 29 Jun, 2016 @ 6:07am 
I would like to thank everyone that used my guide to resolve their issues; however I suspect with the new patch coming in a few days that you won't need it anymore, so long friends - You can read about it here: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/06/28/doom-update-center-weapons-view/
youngmasterpig 25 Jun, 2016 @ 7:11am 
i just deleted the save and made a new game and done out of develepor mode
Vetteman 21 Jun, 2016 @ 9:40pm 
This is BS! We should not have to do this for a 60.00 game! Im tired of it.. I am not a BETA TESTER! I'm done I want my money back ID!
ZSEC  [author] 21 Jun, 2016 @ 6:07pm 
This was just brought to my attention by Some Call Me Tim, this guide will unfortuntely not correct single maps in Snapmap. You will need to contact Bethesda or iD Software for support. :steamsad:
Some Call Me Tim 21 Jun, 2016 @ 5:47pm 
I tried the Developer Mode Correction steps. I'm trying to remove Dev Mode from my Snapmap level. Once done, it refused to show my infected map on "My Snapmap" and then after reloading the game it re-appeared but still in Dev Mode. I have a feeling your guide successfully removes Dev Mode at the expense of any infected save files not returning.

I have no idea how to work out the Script Instructions and unsure if that is even appropriate to remove Dev Mode from my currently infected map or it's just an avoidance method.

I added you to friends - hopefully you can clarify and guide me a little bit.
ZSEC  [author] 21 Jun, 2016 @ 12:09pm 
Added: How to correct corrupted steam cloud saves. If you need any assistance feel free to send me an IM. I will reply back as soon as I can. :walker:
Some Call Me Tim 17 Jun, 2016 @ 10:38pm 
Developer Mode enables Cheats but disables Steam achievements. It can also disconnect you from online activity (excluding Multiplayer). It was probably for testers but it remained in the release. The issue being, as soon as someone enables cheats in Console (and sometimes it happens on its own) the developer mode activates and taints either your campaign or Snapmap level (depending where you activated the cheat). From there on, you can no longer earn anymore steam achievements or Publish that particular map.

So it's best to be concious of the issue and avoid it. It's a real pain in the rear to remove it and in some cases, like me, it's impossible to get rid of.