*When I say zip I probably mean .7z which is a 7-zip file.
I am level 68 and have had problems, so can only try and help to my best. Feel free to ask any questions and look to get a resolution. I also had the dissapearing character and it was due to my custom character mod/map being incorrect or grim internals installed incorrectly.
First off I backup Grim Dawn using 7-zip and right clicking my main folders in program files (for game backup) and documents (for save backup). I right click - 7-zip - add to archive. If I have problems I delete the folder and click ‘extract here’ with 7-zip.
I 7-zip: C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Grim Dawn
I 7z-ip My character etc which is in: C:\users%username%\Documents\My Games\Grim Dawn
(my custom charcter goes in \save in the above directory).
This is because it is a custom character so I can use mods. Main campaign = no mods and possibly no Grim Internals? I think. No crucible fix though, correct anyone? Why are you saving to main if you are modding? That might be your problem but I’m using GOG and not 100%.
Main campain characters for me: C:\users%username%\Documents\My Games\Grim Dawn\main
I think I simply cut and pasted the character and files from that mod into:
Custom game: C:\users%username%\Documents\My Games\Grim Dawn\save
My game folder, where Grim Internals goes, is in:
C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Grim Dawn
I run Grim Dawn as admin from: C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Grim Dawn\X64 and run Grim Dawn.exe as admin. This launches x64 as admin. I’ve had errors if I didn’t at least once or every now and then.
I paste the latest Grim Internals .zip to C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Grim Dawn and click 7-zip > extract here on the file.
I launch it via the shortcut via the startmenu shortcut after first launch or C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Grim Dawn\GrimInternals64.exe
After the first time I launch I choose custom character and mine is there, as I have them in save. I then, in game, press ctrl + F5 to load the GrimUI settings and alter to my liking. Then close GrimUI settings and log out.
I also had the checkmark “mod” enabled in the charcter/item mod GD Stash in the character screen, then click save. I’ve got no idea if this effects things with the mod I use. You might have to import the database or something too, I’m unsure. There are help documents.
I use:
C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Grim Dawn\mods to place the folder Grim UI X-Mod. You then see it on the custom character loading screen and can change between mods (dangerous). I personally use the X-Mod Strategist mod from [REL] Grim UI
I’ve got no idea which mod you’re using, Grim Internals might not require all of this as its just a very simple zip ( ) which hooks into the game to do something very magical.
But most other mods are placed in mods and to my knowledge require the extra work I’ve explained. The Grim UI X-Mod folder contains folders called database and resources and .arz and .arc files.
Make sure you right click and extact here for grim internals so you see C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Grim Dawn_GrimInternalsData and not C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Grim Dawn\Grim Internals V 1.03 or whatever_GrimInternalsData
Grim Internals data goes in the game folder.
Any problems? Fiddle round, or use the back up zips. Make sure you don’t delete the zips.
The shortcut for my x-mods crucible fix is attached in a zip, simply because a few people couldn’t make it work. Alter the shortcut in properties carefully for your chosen mod. And use a custom char, to my knowledge. Edited because it appears zipping my shortcut turns it into an exe file??? Apologies.
Which mod are you trying to use?
@GlockenGerda - is it normal to have a folder C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Grim Dawn\GrimInternals64
Containing .data .rsrc etc? I’ve never noticed it before.