REcovering from re-install

[daglob]

Okay, I saved my old dat files, do I just merge the new files with the old, or is there more to it than that?

Also, during a weird period, I had some funky attributes (Chip-powerd, maybe?) and powers (Irradiating touch). Where did they come from, and how would I get them back? Are these some of those hiddne things that you have to activage? and if so, how?

I didn't see anything in the list of tutorials that looked like it would tell me about merging the old and new files, but if there is one, I would be happy if you just pointed the way.