Ermm I'm not sure you're reading what I'm typing!
I downloaded latest version windows ToN.
I installed it.
I downloaded the save mentioned from your post.
I followed your instructions to run & save
I quit & replaced savefile
I ran again
I played to end of current level
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I don't need v73, I have V77.
I don't / haven't "made any shortcuts"
I haven't tried to "mend" anything
I haven't skipped anything
Just commenting on getting 10 Talismen Of the Gods - thinking there would only be one - as I've only found 1 .. and wondering why ...
It just seems people have a view of your saves and you've very defensive about it....
Personally, providing they're not broken, I don't care at all.
Certainly less than you do ...