New Game Won't Launch

[Setkia]

Hi, I recently downloaded a bunch of mods (I'm not new to modding Stardew, but took a break in using mods to play with my partner). Initially my problem was that some of my mods were out of date, so I re-downloaded the newest versions of them, and then tried to launch. Tho some of the mods wouldn't load, I could start a new game file just fine but I wanted them ALL to work, so I changed a few things, and got it going. Now when I launch Stardew, SMAPI registers all the mods as functioning, but when I try to create a new game (I use special saves for when I have my mod set up since most of my mods disrupt the original save file made without mods), the game will let me make character customization, choose my farm, but the okay button to start a new game then makes the whole game freeze. SMAPI is the thing that's failing, NOT the game, and I have to restart the software. I've gotten the same message the last 3 times I've tried to launch. Any ideas how I can fix this?

 

[UlyanaLeyana]

Hi, I recently downloaded a bunch of mods (I'm not new to modding Stardew, but took a break in using mods to play with my partner). Initially my problem was that some of my mods were out of date, so I re-downloaded the newest versions of them, and then tried to launch. Tho some of the mods wouldn't load, I could start a new game file just fine but I wanted them ALL to work, so I changed a few things, and got it going. Now when I launch Stardew, SMAPI registers all the mods as functioning, but when I try to create a new game (I use special saves for when I have my mod set up since most of my mods disrupt the original save file made without mods), the game will let me make character customization, choose my farm, but the okay button to start a new game then makes the whole game freeze. SMAPI is the thing that's failing, NOT the game, and I have to restart the software. I've gotten the same message the last 3 times I've tried to launch. Any ideas how I can fix this?

It's best to start with sharing your SMAPI log so we have more information. That link has instructions for how to find and upload it.

SMAPI log parser - SMAPI.io

 

[Setkia]

SMAPI log parser - SMAPI.io

 

[UlyanaLeyana]

I've gotten the same message the last 3 times I've tried to launch.

What messages? Don't see anything.

In the log all I see is that the game didn't load completely and was closed after 1min launch before it even loaded.

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I don't recommend installing mods by unpacking them from archives into a folder named after the archive. For example:
Mods\-Stardew Valley Expanded--3753-1-14-16-1658471037\Stardew Valley Expanded\[STF] Stardew Valley Expanded
Mods\Downtown Zuzu - V0.8.2-8587-0-8-2-1647360644\Downtown-Zuzu-main\[EVENTS] Downtown Zuzu
Mods\Hisame's Craftables Pack-4837-1-1-0-1589149189\[MNF] Hisame Craftables\[CP] Hisame Craftables Pack

I've encountered bugs with the path to the mods a few times.

 

[Setkia]

The thing is, I’ve played SVE before without a problem so I’m confused why it’s not working now?

 

[UlyanaLeyana]

The thing is, I’ve played SVE before without a problem so I’m confused why it’s not working now?

I didn't say that any of the mods doesn't work. I said:

I don't recommend installing mods by unpacking them from archives into a folder named after the archive. like this:
I've encountered bugs with the path to the mods a few times.

 

[UlyanaLeyana]

Btw on DeepWoods mod page says:

Some users may experience an issue where the game simply becomes unresponsive without any error message when loading a savegame or starting a new game session while this mod is installed. This is due to your antivirus preventing the config file being written. To fix this do the following:

• Temporarily disable your antivirus.
• Redownload and install SMAPI.
• Add an exception to your antivirus for the Stardew Valley folder (for instructions search online for your antivirus name with the words "add folder exception").

 

[Setkia]

I suppose I mean the problem is that all the mods load, but when I try to play the game, it just says “SMAPI is not responding”, and I don’t know why. I’ve been struggling to get the game to launch for an hour. The menu opens, I can make a character, the cut scene even plays if I don’t skip it, or rather, the first cutscene plays, the one before Robin picks you up at the bus stop. SMAPI just seems to crash or not load properly once I actually try to play.

 

[UlyanaLeyana]

I suppose I mean the problem is that all the mods load, but when I try to play the game, it just says “SMAPI is not responding”, and I don’t know why. I’ve been struggling to get the game to launch for an hour. The menu opens, I can make a character, the cut scene even plays if I don’t skip it, or rather, the first cutscene plays, the one before Robin picks you up at the bus stop. SMAPI just seems to crash or not load properly once I actually try to play.

Try to reinstall SMAPI and

Modding:Player Guide/Troubleshooting - Stardew Valley Wiki

Did something go wrong with your game? This is the page for you. (This page isn't only for players who use mods!)

stardewvalleywiki.com

 

[Setkia]

I’ve reinstalled SMAPI about three separate times today. It still won’t launch.