Glad you got it.
I saved at least every time I levelled, and usually before entering new areas (caves, buildings, etc), before turning in quests or expected encounters (to allow for reloads to try different dialog options, etc), after tough fights or finding good loot, etc.
BTW, when you finish off Maxos Temple (if you haven't already) you will get access to Sentinel Island. Your first encounter there you can mindread to go up a level, so the higher level you are (I made it to level 18 in the fjords) the more of an experience bonus that will be. You don't need to get to a high level, but it would be better if you got to a new level before entering, to get a full level bonus (equip anything you have with a Wisdom bonus).
