Cloud Save

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## Summary

The main purpose of **Cloud Save** is to be able to synchronize your game progress between different devices (e.g. smartphone, tablet or computer if you use an IOS or Android emulator), and to ensure your progress is backed up in case your device is lost/stolen/broken/app uninstalled. It makes no difference which device you use or if you replace one of them. They use the same backup in the Cloud which is connected to your Facebook account (Android, Apple and Amazon) devices, or your Apple ID (Apple devices).

A few instances of the game data loss have been reported while having Cloud Save permanently on, so if you use only one device and don’t need a constant backup it’s safer to keep it off. Instead, regularly turn it on (e.g. once a week), manually upload your game to the Cloud and turn it off again. Alternatively, you can try to backup your files manually in your device storage.

**Important Note: The Cloud Save feature has been extremely unstable since October 2022. Using it may result in partial or complete loss of your data, and while support will reimburse your purchases and possibly restore your Dragon Power by sending you random Dragons, they can't restore your progress on World Map or in side-games (Arcadia, Dragon Missions, Dragon Homes Island, Event Portal Upgrade, etc.).**

## How it works

If Cloud Save is enabled and the device is connected to the internet, every time you exit to the World Map, the current progress will be uploaded to the Cloud, overwriting the previous upload. This has some advantages and some disadvantages:

* You can continue the game regardless of which device you use.
* There's a backup in case your device crashes, or you lose your device, and you can restore the last saved progress. So nothing’s lost.

However, there’s a big BUT:

* You need to know the difference between "Restore" and "Backup,” and read the instructions carefully! If the "Backup" button is touched and confirmed by mistake, the backup in the Cloud will be replaced by whatever is on the device (e.g., the new game you just installed).
* There also might be an issue if the internet connection crashes in the wrong moment.
* During some past Events the progress was lost/reset when leaving the Event.

So use the Cloud Save at your own risk as it's not 100% foolproof!

## Using the Cloud Save function during the game

One of the functions probably most people are missing in this game is the "undo" button. Merges can not be reversed, deleted objects - not recovered, chests - not be closed again etc. At least not without a backup. This is where the Cloud Save can help. Here are a few rules you have to keep in mind:

1. Cloud Save should always be OFF if not needed! Otherwise it will automatically save the actual progress as soon as you leave to the World Map.
2. BEFORE you want to open a Chest, do a merge, collect Kala's trade rewards etc. leave the Camp and activate the Cloud.
3. You will be asked whether you want to use "Progress in the cloud" OR "Progress on this device".
4. You want a new backup, so choose "BACKUP".
5. Before you return to your Camp turn the Cloud OFF again in order to be able to keep the backup from updating. The green "✅" (ON & actual game) or red "❗️" (ON, but the game was restored from a previous upload) cloud symbol should turn into a grey "**⬆️**" (OFF) symbol!
6. Now you can do whatever you want and return to the backup if you are not satisfied with the result (e.g. because the Chest is not the one you have expected)
7. If you want to try it again, repeat step 2 - 5, but replace with "RESTORE" in step 4. Do this as often as you want or is needed to get the item and then continue playing until you need again to backup.
8. This works only if the Cloud is OFF!
9. Using the Cloud needs some experience, and might be risky. Keep that in mind!

## What can you do with Cloud Save

Basically, there is no limit, but here are some examples:

* Save your game before creating high-level rare items that produce Dragon Eggs (e.g. Wonders, tier 2 Dragon Nests etc.) for maximum output.
* With enough Gems every Chest or Vault can be opened without consequences. After restoring the backup everything is back to normal.
* Levels can be played several times until you get at least one purple Dragon Star or win the Challenges. By playing 1 Chalice Levels you can get 2 Magnificent Dragon Stars every 5 hours.
* Purple Dragon Stars can be tapped 2-4 times for level 1 Dragon Gems. Tap each of them until they turn into yellow Fallen Stars then use the backup and tap them one time less so they are still purple. After merging them by 5, you can tap the Magnificent Dragon Stars 7 to 11 times for level 1 or 2 Gems. By using the backup you can maximize the output. Save the game after every second level 2 Giant Gem or use the backup if you get a level 1 Dragon Gem. The average output is 120 Gems every 5 hours! The number of taps/Gems per Star can not be changed.
* Doubling the Event Rewards. Save the game short before the end of the Event. If you don’t like what you get, return to your backup and spin it again.
* Event Trophies can be tapped every 10 hours for level 1 Trophy Chests which can be merged into a level 2 item. These will turn either into level 3 Young Dragon Trees, level 6 Great Life Orbs or Event Dragon Eggs. Use the backup until you get the Egg
* Merging 5 Mystery Dragon Eggs creates 2 Dragons. Some are common and some are rare (e.g. Pegasus or Wise Dragons). Why not try to get those?
* Some objects like Dragon Trees, Fountains or Monster Idols can produce additional objects as a by-product or Dimensional Jars when merged. You can get all of them with a backup.

These are only a few examples for a more efficient and less random way to play the game.