Hey there! Thanks a ton for the update and for the kind words — we're really glad you're having fun with PokAidle, that's honestly the best reward we could ask for! 😊
About your save file issue:
Yes, it's very possible that the recent update caused some incompatibility with older save files, especially since we made quite a few changes to how the team window and some internal data are handled. We're actively working to make saves more robust and to avoid these kinds of issues moving forward, but because the game is still in early development (with frequent updates and new features), we can't guarantee 100% that every old save will load perfectly after a big update.
That said, we're doing our absolute best to improve save stability with every release, and we really appreciate players like you who report these things — it helps us catch and fix problems faster.
Since your progress was still quick, restarting is totally fine and a good call for now. Your new save should be much more stable going forward. If you run into any similar issues again, please don't hesitate to let us know (with as many details as possible: browser, what you were doing before the update, etc.) — we'll keep improving!
Thanks again for your support and for enjoying the game — it means a lot! Keep us posted on how your new run goes, and happy idling! 🚀❤️