What is a .PQ file?
The .PQ file extension stands for a "Picturesque Preset" file, which is a type of save file used by a computer role-playing game called Progress Quest. This game is unique because once you set up your character, the game plays automatically without further input from you; you simply watch the game progress.
In Progress Quest, the .PQ file contains important information about your character, such as their race, class, and various statistics, as well as the overall progress you have made in the game. This file is automatically created and updated by the game to save your progress. It happens every time you close the game or when your character levels up.
To find your .PQ file, you can look in the directory where the Progress Quest game is installed on your computer. The file will be named after your character. For example, if your character is named "Hero," the save file will be named "Hero.pq." When you want to continue playing with a previously saved character, you start the game, choose "Load Game" from the main menu, navigate to your .PQ file, and then click "Open" to load your game.
Additionally, the game automatically creates a backup file with the extension .BAK each time it saves the .PQ file. This backup file is useful if your main .PQ file ever becomes corrupted. In such a case, you can load the .BAK file to restore your game progress.
The primary program that opens a .PQ file is Progress Quest itself. There are no other standard programs that open this file type since it is specifically designed for use within this game.
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