Crashes and how to fix them

**Sacrebleu!** · December 04, 2018, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by makanyane

oooh, hang on, I suspect it's not the spawn itself, it's that you're missing bits about the first emergence of the faction.
Timurids and Mongols in vanilla have

Code:

            add_events
                event    emergent_faction    timurids
<snip>
            end_add_events

in campaign script and

Code:

{THE_MONGOLS_EMERGE_BODY}...
{THE_MONGOLS_EMERGE_TITLE}....
{THE_TIMURIDS_EMERGE_BODY}....
{THE_TIMURIDS_EMERGE_TITLE}....

in historic events (that aren't actually called by a 'historic event')

RTW needed the event text added
I think you need the
{THE_VENICE_EMERGE_BODY}....
{THE_VENICE_EMERGE_TITLE}....
if you haven't already got it and possibly that add_events thing in script too, before the spawn army...

This method of spawning emergent faction involves using event_counter for add_event, which I'm very unfamiliar with. So I generally avoid using event_counter. There were other factions made emergent (sicily, spain, aztecs) in my mod which spawns ok without event_counter or ctd. I've basically copied their emergent entries in descr_sm_factions.txt, descr_strat and campaign_script for venice.

But thanks for this fresh lead, I'm still eager to solve this nasty bug.

**Gigantus** · December 04, 2018, 11:37 PM

Your last spawn before the crash is this one: exec <spawn_army> at line 4284, considering that your reveal_tile commands are a 100 lines before that (exec <reveal_tile> at line 4174) I am guessing we are barking up the wrong tree?

Please provide your script (compressed as well) to check what happens AFTER that spawn.

Edit: just trawled a bit through the log:

This unit does not seem exist in the EDU - and it's the same unit you are using in the spawn apparently:
23:16:07.020 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/americas/data/descr_sm_factions.txt, at line 128, column 31
file: "descr_sm_factions.txt": horde unit type 'venetian archers' not found in unit_db

23:16:07.021 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/americas/data/descr_rebel_factions.txt, at line 293, column 21
rebel unit type 'Turkish Archers' not available to faction type 'Seljuk_Rebels' (see unit ownership)

Several of these:

Code:

23:16:07.531 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/americas/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 3131, column 126
unit(huai_Ribault) does not match up to the ownership for faction(sicily)

This is usually due to culture being used in upper levels which includes factions that are not listed in a lower level:

Code:

23:16:09.176 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/americas/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 7361, column 2
Building DB error - faction venice has gap in building prior to royal_armoury
23:16:09.176 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/americas/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 7361, column 2
Building DB error - faction russia has gap in building prior to army_barracks

This batch is most likely similar:

Code:

23:16:09.177 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.177 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Nationalist Revolutionaries, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.177 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: United States, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.177 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: United States, citadel -> city, castle_barracks[4](armoury) -> barracks[3](militia_drill_square)
23:16:09.177 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Beiyang Army, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.177 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Beiyang Army, fortress -> city, castle_barracks[3](barracks) -> barracks[2](city_watch)
23:16:09.177 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Beiyang Army, citadel -> city, castle_barracks[3](barracks) -> barracks[2](city_watch)
23:16:09.177 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Beiyang Army, citadel -> city, castle_barracks[4](armoury) -> barracks[3](militia_drill_square)
23:16:09.178 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Shi Dakai, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.178 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Nian Rebels, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.178 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Qing Imperial Court, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.178 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Russia, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.178 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Russia, citadel -> city, castle_barracks[4](armoury) -> barracks[3](militia_drill_square)
23:16:09.178 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Xiang Army, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.179 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Egypt, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.179 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Denmark, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.179 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.179 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.179 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.179 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.180 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Mongolia, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.180 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.180 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.180 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , fortress -> city, castle_barracks[3](barracks) -> barracks[2](city_watch)
23:16:09.180 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , citadel -> city, castle_barracks[3](barracks) -> barracks[2](city_watch)
23:16:09.180 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , citadel -> city, castle_barracks[4](armoury) -> barracks[3](militia_drill_square)
23:16:09.180 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)
23:16:09.180 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , fortress -> city, castle_barracks[3](barracks) -> barracks[2](city_watch)
23:16:09.180 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , citadel -> city, castle_barracks[3](barracks) -> barracks[2](city_watch)
23:16:09.180 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: , citadel -> city, castle_barracks[4](armoury) -> barracks[3](militia_drill_square)
23:16:09.180 [data.invalid] [error] Target building level not allowed: Bandits, large_town -> castle, cannon[0](gunsmith) -> castle_cannon[0](c_gunsmith)

A humongous amount of missing trait descriptions, too large to post here
Several wrong core_building levels
Possible invalid settlement placements
Multiple faction heirs

Also noticed you are using the americas folder - as I sincerely doubt that you modding that campaign here I have to assume you used the ancient 'folder rename' method to get a mod going. Please refer to this tutorial how to avoid that.

**paleologos** · December 05, 2018, 09:48 AM

@ Gig:
I don't understand most of the post above I am not sure I am up to making myself well versed enough to understand it.
I do get however that there are many more than one errors in the scripts above.
I hope you keep yourself in good health mate!

**Gigantus** · December 05, 2018, 10:01 AM

There are a large number of non critical errors in the log. It's only good sense to reduce these errors as much as possible as sometimes they have a knock-on effect.

The case here about the spawn appears to be a different spawn, at least according to the log (first sentence). There is then the log entry with the venetian archer unit which seems to indicate that the unit isn't entered in the EDU which would explain the spawn crash we are discussing.

**KnowledgeMaster** · March 15, 2019, 06:01 PM

Hello ! I don't know if it must be said here but I have a CTD-related issue : when I launch my game, it crashes to desktop just before loading, leaving no error message and no log (in fact, the log file don't seem to detect any error). Because of that, I can't trace the file which makes my game crash

Can anyone help me ? It would be greatly appreciated...

**Gigantus** · March 15, 2019, 08:31 PM

Is this the main game or a mod?
Did you unpack the game (not necessary, but may lead to problems if you did)?

**KnowledgeMaster** · March 16, 2019, 06:52 AM

It is a mod (maybe you remember me from the geomod topic, I was doing a mod), and the log doesn't seem to detect any unusual error

[spoiler]00:23:13.132 [system.rpt] [always] CPU: SSE2
00:23:13.133 [system.rpt] [always] ==== system log start, build date: Feb 25 2008 version development ===
00:23:13.144 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_0.pack
00:23:13.145 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_1.pack
00:23:13.147 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_2.pack
00:23:13.150 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_3.pack
00:23:13.151 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_4.pack
00:23:13.152 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/localized.pack
00:23:18.782 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for ANISELECT
00:23:18.792 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_SABOTAGE
00:23:18.804 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_TRADE
00:23:18.851 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for DRAGGABLE
00:23:18.851 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for DRAGGING
00:23:18.859 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_MULTIPLE_SELECT
00:23:18.860 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ATTACK
00:23:18.860 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_CHARACTER
00:23:18.860 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_RESOURCE
00:23:18.860 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_FORT
00:23:18.860 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_MOVE_OBJECT
00:23:18.860 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_WATCHTOWER
00:23:18.860 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_DEPLOYMENT_AREA
00:23:18.861 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_TILE
00:23:18.861 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_SPECIAL_PIECE
00:23:18.861 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PAINT
00:23:18.861 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ADJUST_HEIGHTS
00:23:18.861 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ADD_UNIT
00:23:18.861 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_SETTLEMENT
00:23:22.038 [game.script.trigger] [info]
Event triggers information:
00:23:22.038 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event HordeFormed
00:23:22.038 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ExecutesASpyOnAMission
00:23:22.039 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleGatesAttackedByPlayerEngine
00:23:22.039 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FactionTurnStart
00:23:22.039 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event PopeElected
00:23:22.039 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event InterFactionMarriage
00:23:22.040 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event LesserGeneralOfferedForAdoption
00:23:22.040 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleGatesAttackedByEngine
00:23:22.040 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleGatesAttackedByEnemyEngine
00:23:22.040 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleReinforcementsArrive
00:23:22.040 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event PreFactionTurnStart
00:23:22.040 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FatherDiesNatural
00:23:22.040 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event UIElementVisible
00:23:22.040 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleWallsBreachedByEngine
00:23:22.041 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event LeaderOrderedDiplomacy
00:23:22.041 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SufferAssassinationAttempt
00:23:22.041 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SufferDenouncementAttempt
00:23:22.041 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SettlementUpgraded
00:23:22.041 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FactionAllianceDeclared
00:23:22.041 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event TileSeen
00:23:22.041 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event UngarrisonedFort
00:23:22.041 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ScriptedAdvice
00:23:22.042 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GameReloaded
00:23:22.042 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CityRebels
00:23:22.042 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BecomesFactionHeir
00:23:22.042 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleEnemyUnitAttacksPlayerUnit
00:23:22.042 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleArmyRouted
00:23:22.042 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FinancesPanelOpen
00:23:22.042 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event AddedToTrainingQueue
00:23:22.043 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event PopeRejectsCrusadeTarget
00:23:22.043 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ExecutesAnAssassinOnAMission
00:23:22.043 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GiveMoney
00:23:22.043 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event PriestBecomesHeretic
00:23:22.043 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event MarriageAllianceOffered
00:23:22.043 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event MissionFinished
00:23:22.043 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BriberyMission
00:23:22.043 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event DiplomacyMission
00:23:22.044 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GovernorThrowRaces
00:23:22.044 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SiegeEquipmentCompleted
00:23:22.044 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event PreBattle
00:23:22.044 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleTideofBattle
00:23:22.044 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event RecruitmentPanelOpen
00:23:22.044 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event MessageOpen
00:23:22.044 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event LeaderOrderedBribery
00:23:22.044 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SpyMission
00:23:22.045 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GuildUpgraded
00:23:22.045 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleGeneralRouted
00:23:22.045 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SettlementConverted
00:23:22.045 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GuildDestroyed
00:23:22.045 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event AbandonShowMe
00:23:22.045 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event Birth
00:23:22.045 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FactionTurnEnd
00:23:22.045 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ScrollClosed
00:23:22.046 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SabotageMission
00:23:22.046 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleSiegeEngineDocksWall
00:23:22.046 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GovernorBuildingDestroyed
00:23:22.046 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleSpySuccess
00:23:22.046 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleBattleGatesDestroyedByEngine
00:23:22.046 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GeneralJoinCrusade
00:23:22.046 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GovernorPlugInCompleted
00:23:22.046 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FamilyTreePanelOpen
00:23:22.047 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SufferAcquisitionAttempt
00:23:22.047 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SettlementScrollAdviceRequested
00:23:22.047 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GovernorUnitTrained
00:23:22.047 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SettlementPanelOpen
00:23:22.047 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterMarriesPrincess
00:23:22.047 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterTurnStart
00:23:22.047 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event UnitsDesertCrusade
00:23:22.047 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event AssassinCaughtAttackingPope
00:23:22.048 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event OfferedForAdoption
00:23:22.048 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ButtonPressed
00:23:22.048 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleDelayPhaseCommenced
00:23:22.048 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event Insurrection
00:23:22.048 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CapturedCharacterRansomed
00:23:22.048 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterAttacksCrusadingGeneral
00:23:22.048 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ConstructionPanelOpen
00:23:22.048 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GovernorBuildingCompleted
00:23:22.049 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event LeaderOrderedAssassination
00:23:22.049 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleWallsCaptured
00:23:22.049 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleSiegeEngineDestroyed
00:23:22.049 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GeneralCaptureSettlement
00:23:22.049 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event MarriageMission
00:23:22.049 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event MarriageAlliancePossible
00:23:22.049 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event HireMercenariesPanelOpen
00:23:22.049 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CeasedFactionHeir
00:23:22.050 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SackSettlement
00:23:22.050 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event RequestMercenariesAdvice
00:23:22.050 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event EscPressed
00:23:22.050 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattlePlayerAttacksSettlementBuilding
00:23:22.050 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event InquisitorAppointed
00:23:22.050 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event LeaderOrderedSabotage
00:23:22.050 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SettlementSelected
00:23:22.050 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GeneralAbandonCrusade
00:23:22.051 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GeneralAssaultsGeneral
00:23:22.051 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event OccupySettlement
00:23:22.051 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GeneralDevastatesTile
00:23:22.051 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GeneralCaptureResidence
00:23:22.051 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CrusadeEnds
00:23:22.051 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event UngarrisonedSettlement
00:23:22.051 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GovernorThrowGames
00:23:22.051 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event NavalAutoResolvePanelOpen
00:23:22.051 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event Forgiveness
00:23:22.052 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattlePlayerSiegeEngineDestroyed
00:23:22.052 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event NavalPreBattleScrollAdviceRequested
00:23:22.052 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SettlementTurnStart
00:23:22.052 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event UpdateAttitude
00:23:22.052 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event OfferedForMarriage
00:23:22.052 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleFinished
00:23:22.052 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterTurnEnd
00:23:22.052 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleWinningCombat
00:23:22.053 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FactionExcommunicated
00:23:22.053 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GeneralArrivesCrusadeTargetRegion
00:23:22.053 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event LeaderMissionSuccess
00:23:22.053 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GeneralAssaultsResidence
00:23:22.053 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GovernorCityRiots
00:23:22.053 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ShortcutTriggered
00:23:22.053 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event DenouncementMission
00:23:22.053 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CardinalPromoted
00:23:22.054 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event DishonestTransgression
00:23:22.054 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleEngineUnmanned
00:23:22.054 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event LeaderMissionFailed
00:23:22.054 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ScrollOpened
00:23:22.054 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattlePlayerUnitAttacksEnemyUnit
00:23:22.054 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BuildingDestroyed
00:23:22.054 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event PlugInCompleted
00:23:22.054 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattlePlayerUnderAttackIdle
00:23:22.055 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event UnitTrained
00:23:22.055 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleEnemyUnitRouts
00:23:22.055 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event EnemyCharacterSelected
00:23:22.055 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleUnitRouts
00:23:22.055 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleDeploymentPhaseCommenced
00:23:22.056 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event DeclineAutomatedSettlementManagement
00:23:22.056 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterPanelOpen
00:23:22.056 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FactionSummaryPanelOpen
00:23:22.056 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CollegeOfCardinalsPanelOpen
00:23:22.056 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FactionNewCapital
00:23:22.057 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleEnemyAttacksSettlementBuilding
00:23:22.057 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterBecomesAFather
00:23:22.057 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterTurnEndInSettlement
00:23:22.057 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event AdviceSupressed
00:23:22.057 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleUnitGoesBerserk
00:23:22.057 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event LeaderDestroyedFaction
00:23:22.058 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event PreBattlePanelOpen
00:23:22.058 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BecomesFactionLeader
00:23:22.058 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleDominatingPlaza
00:23:22.058 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterNearWitch
00:23:22.058 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FactionLeaderPrisonersRansomedCaptor
00:23:22.058 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FactionWarDeclared
00:23:22.059 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GovernorAgentCreated
00:23:22.059 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleArmyHalfDestroyed
00:23:22.059 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event AcceptBribe
00:23:22.059 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SettlementTurnEnd
00:23:22.060 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BuildingCompleted
00:23:22.060 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ExterminatePopulation
00:23:22.060 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattlePlayerUnitRouts
00:23:22.060 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FactionTradeAgreementMade
00:23:22.060 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FactionBreakAlliance
00:23:22.060 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event PopeAcceptsCrusadeTarget
00:23:22.061 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event TradePanelOpen
00:23:22.061 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event Idle
00:23:22.061 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event RequestBuildingAdvice
00:23:22.061 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattlePlayerUnitGoesBerserk
00:23:22.061 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ScrollAdviceRequested
00:23:22.062 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterComesOfAge
00:23:22.062 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleEnemyUnitGoesBerserk
00:23:22.062 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event PostBattle
00:23:22.062 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ArmyTakesCrusadeTarget
00:23:22.062 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event PreBattleWithdrawal
00:23:22.062 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleConflictPhaseCommenced
00:23:22.063 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event LeaderOrderedSpyingMission
00:23:22.063 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattlePlayerArmyHalfDestroyed
00:23:22.063 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event NewAdmiralCreated
00:23:22.063 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleStopsWinningPlaza
00:23:22.063 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event FactionLeaderPrisonersRansomedCaptive
00:23:22.063 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CeasedFactionLeader
00:23:22.064 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterMarries
00:23:22.064 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event UnitDisbanded
00:23:22.064 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleGeneralKilled
00:23:22.064 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event DiplomacyPanelOpen
00:23:22.064 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event VotedForPope
00:23:22.065 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleEnemySiegeEngineDestroyed
00:23:22.065 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CardinalRemoved
00:23:22.065 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleAiCommenced
00:23:22.065 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CityRiots
00:23:22.065 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event AssassinationMission
00:23:22.065 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterSelected
00:23:22.066 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GeneralPrisonersRansomedCaptor
00:23:22.066 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterDamagedByDisaster
00:23:22.066 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GiveSettlement
00:23:22.066 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GovernorCityRebels
00:23:22.066 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleEnemyArmyHalfDestroyed
00:23:22.066 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event Disaster
00:23:22.067 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event RefuseBribe
00:23:22.067 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CitySacked
00:23:22.067 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event DiplomaticStandingPanelOpen
00:23:22.067 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CharacterNearHeretic
00:23:22.067 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CrusadeCalled
00:23:22.067 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event AddedToBuildingQueue
00:23:22.068 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GeneralTakesCrusadeTarget
00:23:22.068 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event AgentCreated
00:23:22.068 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event RequestTrainingAdvice
00:23:22.068 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleArmyTired
00:23:22.068 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event CapturedCharacterReleased
00:23:22.069 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event Transgression
00:23:22.069 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event SufferMarriageAttempt
00:23:22.069 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event HireMercenaries
00:23:22.069 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event GeneralPrisonersRansomedCaptive
00:23:22.069 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BattleWinningPlaza
00:23:22.069 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event PreBattleScrollAdviceRequested
00:23:22.070 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event MultiTurnMove
00:23:22.070 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event MessageClosed
00:23:22.070 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event BrotherAdopted
00:23:22.070 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event Demeanour
00:23:22.070 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event AcquisitionMission
00:23:22.070 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event ObjSeen
00:23:22.071 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event IncomingMessage
00:23:22.071 [game.script.trigger] [info] 000 triggers tested by event EventCounter[spoiler]

**makanyane** · March 16, 2019, 08:09 AM

KnowledgeMaster, what did you try to do to the mod in between the last time it worked and now when it crashes?

I'm desperately trying to remember what gives a pre-load crash with no error message in log. (export_descr_buildings.txt buildings without a working description?)

EDIT: and your log isn't on *trace
trace might be more useful as you get more detail about how far it got successfully before falling over...

**KnowledgeMaster** · March 16, 2019, 09:16 AM

I was just thinking about it, but when I set the log on *trace I get a lot of missing files in data/ui/southern_european/buildings, data/ui/northern_european/buildings, data/ui/eastern_european/buildings and data/ui/southern_european/buildings. And then the game crashes, still with no error

Is it possible that the game crashes now because of these missing building pictures ?
The fact is that all these missing files are not mine, they are from the mod I used as a base so there should be no problem with them

**Gigantus** · March 18, 2019, 08:20 PM

The most 'standard' crash right at start up is the modeldb file. You can test that by simple removing the file temporarily, if the game proceeds to load further then you got your culprit.

To set your log to trace simply change the log entry in the mod's CFG file from 'error' to 'trace'. The log will be huge, so please compress it (7Zip is freeware) and then attach\upload.

**Ocyalos** · April 21, 2019, 04:58 PM

Hello friends! I hope this topic is still being watched. I have a problem in my mod: During most battles, my game crashes, often it is after the first 1-2 minutes in battle has passed. However, there are battles which I can finish with no CTD. The game crashes NOT during loading but during the actual battle. Error log does not say anything. Pop Up Message says M2TW encountered unspecified error.... Please help!

**Gigantus** · April 21, 2019, 08:30 PM

This could be related to a faulty unit model. Note which units were involved and then do a custom battle with those units. In the opposing army use an unmodded unit and in your army use one by one modded units that were involved in a a crash battle.
A common crash error are units that have a missile officer - those will crash on entering hand to hand combat.

**Ocyalos** · April 22, 2019, 03:09 AM

What is a missile officer? Can you give me an example, please? Also, in my mod I did not alter any battle models, only changed some skin-faction-associations in the battle_models.modeldb. Are there any verification tools for that file?

**Ocyalos** · April 22, 2019, 03:10 AM

(Why cannot I edit my posts?)

Have to add:

I also switched some mount models (switched for example jerusalem barded horse with barded horse) - could that also be a problem?

**Ocyalos** · April 22, 2019, 03:27 AM

Ok it seems I figured out what caused the instabilities. I used the default descr_sounds_music.txt instead of my heavily modified one (I added a lot of new sounds and also only have 2 or 3 "sound cultures" in my modded file. Since I use the default descr_sounds_music.txt, the crashes seem to be gone... Strange.

**Ocyalos** · April 22, 2019, 10:49 AM

I also have a crash in campaign map often it appears during the slave turn. What is very strange: After crash, the QuickSave file is there, I can load it et viola - I am back exactly where I should have been without the crash (my next turn). This is strange and I could not find any solution to it via google. What can I do?

**Gigantus** · April 22, 2019, 10:25 PM

missile officer - you can add officers to the EDU entry, see example below.

Code:

type             Buergerwehr
dictionary       Buergerwehr     ; Halberd Militia
category         infantry
class            spearmen
voice_type       Heavy
banner faction   main_infantry
banner holy      crusade
soldier          buergerwehr, 80, 0, 1
officer         Drummer_Helm
officer         Flagger_Hat
officer         1648_officer
attributes       sea_faring, hide_forest, can_withdraw, pike, free_upkeep_unit
formation        1.2, 1.2, 1.8, 1.8, 10, schiltrom, square
stat_health      1, 0

If these officer models (usually a unit in the EDU, but can be only an entry in the modelDB file) have a missile unit animation then the battle will crash as soon as they fight hand to hand.

descr_sounds_music - unless your custom entries are supported by your sound set up a crash can happen. How to set up custom sounds and generate new IDX\DAT files to enable them is discussed in detail in this workshop.

**leo.civil.uefs** · December 02, 2019, 07:10 AM

This should be somehow added to the op of this thread.

Its extremly important and seems that there is no thread explaining about this tool anywhere.

Basically, one of the reasons why the game can crash is wrong edition of character names, the log will not help the modder and he gets totally blind about whats happening.

**Shaolin_monk** · January 23, 2020, 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by Gigantus

missile officer - you can add officers to the EDU entry, see example below.

Code:

type             Buergerwehr
dictionary       Buergerwehr     ; Halberd Militia
category         infantry
class            spearmen
voice_type       Heavy
banner faction   main_infantry
banner holy      crusade
soldier          buergerwehr, 80, 0, 1
officer         Drummer_Helm
officer         Flagger_Hat
officer         1648_officer
attributes       sea_faring, hide_forest, can_withdraw, pike, free_upkeep_unit
formation        1.2, 1.2, 1.8, 1.8, 10, schiltrom, square
stat_health      1, 0

If these officer models (usually a unit in the EDU, but can be only an entry in the modelDB file) have a missile unit animation then the battle will crash as soon as they fight hand to hand.

descr_sounds_music - unless your custom entries are supported by your sound set up a crash can happen. How to set up custom sounds and generate new IDX\DAT files to enable them is discussed in detail in this workshop.

Helo Dear Gigantus & other guys!
I have a mod named Shaoding Road to LuoYang v1.1 and I have problem to reload my saved campaign after 15 20 turns pass & I save the game & wanna reload it crashes & the log says character_record not loaded properly. Any solution for this prob?? I attach the log too, I hope get response.
Regards