Can't use 1 world on 2 steam accounts

Hello, this is my first time on this server so I'm unsure if I am posting in the right channel. I've come across and issue I've been having, I have a current modded world on one steam account and want to use a different steam account to access that world. Normally, I can do this while launching satisfactory through steam (without mods) but Satisfactory mod manager doesn't allow me to. Is there any way to workaround this or migrate my world?
Solution:
The solution: Copy/cut your game save into your new account folder. I did this by copying my game save (found in C:Users/NAME/AppData/Local/FactoryGame/Saved/SavedGames/Name of your world) If you have multiple accounts with Satisfactory, you should get multiple folders in your SaveGames folder. In one of those folders should be your game saves, then you can copy/cut and paste the files into the other folder (account you want to play on) and should be able to play on the old world
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AngryBeaver
AngryBeaver3w ago
The mod manager simply configures the game with the mods. Directly launching the game is just a bonus. But you don't need multiple steam accounts to play with yourself on two computers. You can specify your client name or even just configure the host to IP connect and it works. I do it for dev testing.
800HoursGone
800HoursGoneOP3w ago
What if I am on one computer? I'm doing this since I'm migrating steam accounts and leaving my current one
AngryBeaver
AngryBeaver3w ago
I know several mod devs who do it. Manual mod installation isn't supported but if you do have to sync mods across steam accounts you can just copy the mod folder between installations.
800HoursGone
800HoursGoneOP3w ago
Even if I'm on the same computer I used for my current modded playthrough? Sorry I'm a bit confused, first time modding Satisfactory
AngryBeaver
AngryBeaver3w ago
long story short SMM instlals the mods to the game. it shouldn't interfere with any steam shenanigans you're doing unless you use SMM to start the game at which point I don't know what it'd do. Start the game normally uunder any steam acocunt and you should have everything setup UNLESS you have multiple installations of the game.
800HoursGone
800HoursGoneOP3w ago
So I should be launching the game from steam instead of SMM? Currently having an issue where on my new account I can sometimes "Continue" the current world, once I join it's a completely new game in a different starting place. The "Load" section is empty, not sure if this is important but my new account is using the family-share option with my old account, same download though
AngryBeaver
AngryBeaver3w ago
Well that's not SMM that's steam thinking you're a different user (rightly) and giving you your own save files. just move your save files and blueprints to the new user. Google where the save files are located if you don't know
800HoursGone
800HoursGoneOP3w ago
I apologize as I'm having issues finding my Satisfactory save files. From the places I look online people seem to be saying different stuff like "decided by game dev" and "in your cdrive/programfiles86", is there any tips as to where I could find it?
AngryBeaver
AngryBeaver3w ago
If you put the name of the game in there it's usually the top result. https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=location+of+satisfactory+save+files
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Location Of Satisfactory Save Files
For those who think it's easier to annoy you than to Google 'Location of satisfactory save files' themselves.
800HoursGone
800HoursGoneOP3w ago
My "FactoryGame" folder doesn't have a "saved" folder, only binaries, configs, content, DumpedObjects, mods, and plugins Tried saving my game to make sure but still nothing, my steam folder is located in my D drive if that affects it Nevermind I found it
Solution
800HoursGone
800HoursGone3w ago
The solution: Copy/cut your game save into your new account folder. I did this by copying my game save (found in C:Users/NAME/AppData/Local/FactoryGame/Saved/SavedGames/Name of your world) If you have multiple accounts with Satisfactory, you should get multiple folders in your SaveGames folder. In one of those folders should be your game saves, then you can copy/cut and paste the files into the other folder (account you want to play on) and should be able to play on the old world
800HoursGone
800HoursGoneOP3w ago
Thanks for the help!

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