Thanks! I have all my saves since version 0.3.7.0, so no worries there. I probably put 69-72 hours into my last run. I will try to type in this method posted by eccma. Isn't he just the best? Maybe
Teravisor will make a 5_SaveFix.rb even?
I am enjoying starting over as well. The new beginning/intro has become really polished! I also love the hints about why all the crap happens in the land by "Justice/DedOne" in the intro.
I knew I have seen all the text files but playing the game is a whole other thing.