Bah, it's probably just operator error on my part. I simulated a game and created a new save state and quick save state on the blue screen just to make sure I had a good file... but I still can't get it to work
I'm using the original 1991 NES 28 team ROM, so I keep the box checked. I've also tried unchecking the box and manually selecting the ROM and save state..
Don't worry about it, though. I'll keep working at it, and in the end I can still use jstout's just fine.