saving via the menu vs saving by console save "this_file"

[anjenthedog]

Simple question. Is there any difference between the two methods that make using the console to save less safe, valid, etc?

 

I have two characters, and I play a couple different vectors with each. Skyrim's default save scheme is less than "desirable" for identifying which is which, so I'm thinking that maybe I ought to just scrap the menued save in favor of a save I can name.

 

Am I missing something in how to save files via the menu that allows me to name a save, or is console based ave a better option (or not, because of some deficiency of which I'm unaware)?

[HadToRegister]

The only PITA about using the console, is the saves end up OUTSIDE the Named saves.

Meaning, if you load up a game, and pick your character's name, the named saves won't be there, they'll be in the main save game area instead.
It's stupid, but that's how the save system works

[anjenthedog]

Oh...yeah I suppose there's that. I can live with it if it means naming my own savefiles.

 

Thanks for the reply. That confirms what I was hoping. No harm no foul for using console. a small victory!