Bug/Issue Save file corrupted

I admit, I was messing around with my file with notepad++ but didn't change anything except friendship points. I guess I had it coming, since i didn't back it up, but now my 80+ hours are lost in the void. Also changed the _old files, because I guess my stupid actions limit hasn't peaked yet.
Is there anything I can do, except create a new save file? Can I somehow restore it or fix it?
Sorry for being a nuisance.
Sincerely
The Dumb One.

 

Hi, I took a look at your files.
Unfortunately, they all consist of only the minimal farmer data. As if the "SaveGameInfo" file was copied over the others, & renamed to their current names.

That means only really basic stuff, like friendship data, the items you had on your farmer, recipes learned, and such; remains. While everything else like your farmhouse, farm, community center bundles, mines, and such; are gone.

Because, of that; you're better off starting a completely new save.

 

Thank you for your help. I guess I deserved it.