Downloading the save and a fresh copy of DF.
Connecting sound sense. I thought about it and realized there is no reason I can't use soundsense as it doesn't modify any files. It just reads the gamelog, so I can plug it into whatever DF I want.
Modifying the init files to autosave seasonally and to pause when it does so. Also activating the FPS counter.
Ok, I'm getting a steady 26-30 FPS, I begin now.