Originally Posted by Count Turnipsome
First thing I do before anything is turn off the Auto Save option. Doing that is amazing. Simply because it keeps you on your toes! It stops auto saving so no more warning you when some kind of event or battle is about to happen. This improves the game ten folds for me.

Then I force MAX 5 quick saves, ONE main area save.

I self impose on myself ONE re-load per long rest smile

Maybe I should try to impose strict rules like you before starting a new game, not sure I would be able to follow them but I should try nevertheless !