[RM2K3] BETTERAEP CUSTOM SAVE / LOAD HELP NEEDED

The problem I'm pulling my hair out trying to solve is to get the save/load system to work properly, considering I am using BetterAEP to skip the main title screen. While in game testing, I am able to save a file - the save01 files will appear in the folders - and I can retrieve that save while the game is running. I'm also able to exit the game without a hitch.

However, when I close the game and return, even though the save01 files are still present in the folder, the option to load a previous save will not be available. It never recognizes that there is a save file.

I've tried the following, and end up with the same results continuously;

- Creating a new game disk and testing.
- Uninstalled and reinstalled RM2K3; using version 1.08 to be compatible with Dyn.
- Deleting and re-adding custom save-load plugin.
- Deleting and re-adding BetterAEP.
- Playing around with the code in the game (I'm 99% sure this isn't the issue.)
- Re-reading and following Cherry's guide steps about 5 dozen times.
- Creating a game disk and replacing the RPG_RT file.
- Basically tried breaking in in as many ways as I can to fix it.
- Reinstalling BetterAEP, DYNRPG, CustomSave-Load on new game discs, in various combinations. Everything always appears to be working correctly, except the load is never recognized.

At this point I would settle for either option, to avoid having to transfer every part of my game over to a new folder 1 copy and paste at a time:

1. Preferably resolve the load problem so I can use BetterAEP without a hitch.

2. Failing that, how do I remove BetterAEP permanently from a game file I'm working on?

3. Is there a third option, where I can skip the standard title screen using BetterAEP (since it works and I can't stop it from working) where I can use another save/load/quit option other than Cherry's that is meant to work with BetterAEP?

Summary: Everything works for the system as far as I can tell, except that after leaving the game or a game test, then returning, the program will not recognize that there is a saved game.