Issue Smapi error, assets files empty when not? please help

[Hanza]

I've only started modding Stardew recently using Vortex to manage the mods, and have had no problems until now, launched smapi came up with assets folders being empty, checked and their not. ive checked for duplicates but cant find any obvious ones.

could multiple files being named the same thing be causing it? please help!

 

[MysticTempest]

I've only started modding Stardew recently using Vortex to manage the mods, and have had no problems until now, launched smapi came up with assets folders being empty, checked and their not. ive checked for duplicates but cant find any obvious ones.

could multiple files being named the same thing be causing it? please help!

I've never personally used Vortex, but have heard it can cause issues occasionally. The log is showing you have some empty folders in the "assets" folder.

Per SMAPI, all mods should be in the following location:
Mods go here: d:\steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\Mods

I'd delete the 'assets' folder, and then manually install any mods you intended to use under the folder listed above.