I crash my friends server when joining

[TOMZ1229]

So me and my friends have a friends only server of about 5. we've been playing on it for around 3 weeks or so and suddenly when i join i cause the hosts game to crash. no errors just straight back to the desktop screen. i have the logs on my end if anyone can help me understand what my issue is here. i should also mention were playing with a couple mods but that shouldn't be the issue here if its only me crashing the server out of 5 people. 

 

 

2021-06-17T15:13:10 2.613 INF User joined: pilates1229
2021-06-17T15:13:10 2.823 INF Updated culture for display texts
2021-06-17T15:13:11 3.097 INF UMA Overlay loading took 193 ms
2021-06-17T15:13:11 3.099 INF UMA Slot loading took 2 ms
2021-06-17T15:13:11 3.192 INF Reloading serveradmin.xml
2021-06-17T15:13:11 3.193 INF Loading permissions file at 'C:\Users\pilat\AppData\Roaming/7DaysToDie/Saves/serveradmin.xml'
2021-06-17T15:13:11 3.193 INF Loading permissions file done.
2021-06-17T15:13:12 4.107 INF LoadTextureArraysForQuality quality -1 to 2, reload False
2021-06-17T15:13:12 4.224 INF [GSM] GameSparks Connected
2021-06-17T15:13:13 5.856 INF WorldStaticData.Init() needed 2.600s
2021-06-17T15:13:13 6.008 INF [GSM] Skipping me
2021-06-17T15:13:14 6.239 INF [Steamworks.NET] Login ok.
2021-06-17T15:13:14 6.396 INF AchievementManager: Received stats and achievements from Steam
2021-06-17T15:13:15 7.467 INF Started thread ServerBrowserListUpdater
2021-06-17T15:13:21 13.452 INF Connecting to server FoxInSox21...
2021-06-17T15:13:21 13.453 INF NetPackageManager Init
2021-06-17T15:13:21 13.471 INF NET: LiteNetLib trying to connect to: 173.63.66.33:26900
2021-06-17T15:13:21 13.498 INF Exited thread ServerBrowserListUpdater
2021-06-17T15:13:27 19.361 INF NET: LiteNetLib: Connection failed: ConnectionFailed
2021-06-17T15:13:27 19.361 INF NET: Steam NW trying to connect to: 173.63.66.33:26900
2021-06-17T15:13:27 19.362 INF [Steamworks.NET] NET: Connecting to SteamID 90148071099244555
2021-06-17T15:13:27 19.363 INF Started thread SteamNetworkingClient
2021-06-17T15:13:32 24.316 INF [Steamworks.NET] NET: Connection established
2021-06-17T15:13:32 24.417 INF [Steamworks.NET] NET: Password accepted
2021-06-17T15:13:32 24.424 INF Started thread NCSteam_Reader_0
2021-06-17T15:13:32 24.424 INF Started thread NCSteam_Writer_0
2021-06-17T15:13:32 24.448 INF Started thread NCSteam_Reader_1
2021-06-17T15:13:32 24.448 INF Started thread NCSteam_Writer_1
2021-06-17T15:13:43 35.629 INF Exited thread NCSteam_Reader_1
2021-06-17T15:13:43 35.629 INF Exited thread NCSteam_Writer_1
2021-06-17T15:13:43 35.630 INF Exited thread NCSteam_Writer_0
2021-06-17T15:13:43 35.630 INF Exited thread NCSteam_Reader_0
2021-06-17T15:13:43 35.646 INF Exited thread SteamNetworkingClient
2021-06-17T15:13:43 35.648 INF SaveAndCleanupWorld
2021-06-17T15:13:43 35.649 INF [Steamworks.NET] Stopping server
2021-06-17T15:13:43 35.649 INF [Steamworks.NET] Exiting Lobby
2021-06-17T15:13:43 35.732 INF [MODS] Loading localization from mod: Perk Mastery
2021-06-17T15:13:43 35.829 INF [MODS] Loading localization from mod: The Wasteland
2021-06-17T15:13:43 36.028 INF Persistent GamePrefs saved
2021-06-17T15:13:50 42.602 INF Terminating threads
2021-06-17T15:13:50 42.602 INF OnApplicationQuit
2021-06-17T15:13:50 42.603 INF Terminating threads
2021-06-17T15:13:50 42.603 INF OnApplicationQuit
2021-06-17T15:13:50 42.730 INF [GSM] GameSparks Disconnected
2021-06-17T15:13:51 43.614 INF Terminating threads
2021-06-17T15:13:51 43.614 INF OnApplicationQuit
2021-06-17T15:13:51 43.615 INF Terminating threads
2021-06-17T15:13:51 43.615 INF OnApplicationQuit
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[SylenThunder]

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Need full logs from both sides. Use Pastebin.

[TOMZ1229]

these are the logs from the servers side

 

 

2021-06-17T15:09:24 658.343 INF Time: 8.36m FPS: 55.76 Heap: 5183.0MB Max: 5313.8MB Chunks: 240 CGO: 193 Ply: 1 Zom: 1 Ent: 8 (11) Items: 0 CO: 1 RSS:

1578.5MB 2021-06-17T15:09:54 688.358 INF Time: 8.86m FPS: 55.47 Heap: 5060.0MB Max: 5313.8MB Chunks: 240 CGO: 193 Ply: 1 Zom: 1 Ent: 8 (11) Items: 0 CO: 1 RSS: 1582.3MB 2021-06-17T15:10:24 718.370 INF Time: 9.36m FPS: 54.55 Heap: 5220.5MB Max: 5313.8MB Chunks: 240 CGO: 193 Ply: 1 Zom: 1 Ent: 8 (11) Items: 0 CO: 1 RSS: 1487.5MB 2021-06-17T15:10:50 744.067 INF Stopped Exploration 2021-06-17T15:10:50 744.101 INF Notified SectionSelector that music stopped 2021-06-17T15:10:50 744.101 INF SectionType change from Exploration to None 2021-06-17T15:10:54 748.371 INF Time: 9.86m FPS: 54.57 Heap: 5107.6MB Max: 5313.8MB Chunks: 240 CGO: 193 Ply: 1 Zom: 1 Ent: 8 (11) Items: 0 CO: 1 RSS: 1538.4MB 2021-06-17T15:11:24 778.362 INF VehicleManager saving 4 (3 / 1) 2021-06-17T15:11:24 778.416 INF Time: 10.36m FPS: 53.95 Heap: 5215.7MB Max: 5313.8MB Chunks: 240 CGO: 193 Ply: 1 Zom: 1 Ent: 8 (11) Items: 0 CO: 1 RSS: 1609.9MB 2021-06-17T15:11:54 808.418 INF Time: 10.86m FPS: 59.09 Heap: 5263.1MB Max: 5313.8MB Chunks: 240 CGO: 193 Ply: 1 Zom: 1 Ent: 8 (11) Items: 0 CO: 1 RSS: 1629.4MB 2021-06-17T15:12:24 838.426 INF Time: 11.36m FPS: 59.13 Heap: 5310.8MB Max: 5313.8MB Chunks: 240 CGO: 193 Ply: 1 Zom: 1 Ent: 8 (11) Items: 0 CO: 1 RSS: 1640.8MB 2021-06-17T15:12:54 868.432 INF Time: 11.86m FPS: 58.63 Heap: 5164.3MB Max: 5313.8MB Chunks: 240 CGO: 193 Ply: 1 Zom: 1 Ent: 8 (11) Items: 0 CO: 1 RSS: 1610.7MB 2021-06-17T15:13:25 899.922 INF VehicleManager saving 4 (3 / 1) 2021-06-17T15:13:25 899.987 INF Time: 12.36m FPS: 26.56 Heap: 5209.1MB Max: 5313.8MB Chunks: 240 CGO: 193 Ply: 1 Zom: 4 Ent: 11 (17) Items: 3 CO: 1 RSS: 1673.0MB 2021-06-17T15:13:28 902.321 INF [Steamworks.NET] NET: P2PSessionRequest from: 76561198247775530 2021-06-17T15:13:32 907.042 INF [Steamworks.NET] NET: Received authentication package from 76561198247775530: valid password 2021-06-17T15:13:33 907.048 INF Started thread NCSteam_Reader_76561198247775530_0 2021-06-17T15:13:33 907.048 INF Started thread NCSteam_Writer_76561198247775530_0 2021-06-17T15:13:33 907.050 INF Started thread NCSteam_Writer_76561198247775530_1 2021-06-17T15:13:33 907.050 INF Started thread NCSteam_Reader_76561198247775530_1 2021-06-17T15:13:33 907.052 INF [NET] PlayerConnected EntityID=-1, PlayerID='76561198247775530', OwnerID='', PlayerName=''

That should be it

 

Mono path[0] = 'C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/7 Days To Die/7Day - Pastebin.com

[FoxInSox]

I was hosting the server, here is the Pastebin from my end. At the bottom of the log, it simply cuts off. I get no errors, etc. The game simply closes to desktop. We have tried a number of things such as reinstalling the game, verifying files, and following the instructions of another thread, to disable the "Xbox Gamebar" which also did nothing. One thing to note is that there was a very small game update shortly before this problem arose. Three others that play with us can connect just fine with no problems or errors. You'll see one of them "ShorePirates221" in the log I have posted here, connecting without issue shortly before TOMZ here crashed the server. *This is locally hosted on my computer via Steam.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Pastebin:

https://pastebin.com/T4ej58HH

[SylenThunder]

Riles-HUDPlus is not compatible with 19.5

 

[FoxInSox]

I'll take a look. Give us a few to disable that mod and check.

 

[TOMZ1229]

ok I'm testing it out now thank you

[FoxInSox]

Same issue. Crashes when they join. Here is the crash log from that attempt, via Pastebin;

 

https://pastebin.com/4ptWW0i3

[SylenThunder]

Ok, I didn't go through your other mods, because 90% of the time this occurs it's because of Riles mod.

 

Remove all the mods.  Then give it a try.  That Ammo stack mod hasn't been updated since a18, and it is not loading properly. There are probably others that haven't been updated too.  You have to verify every mod you choose to run is updated to the current version of the client. If it isn't, then don't use it.

 

Your client isn't throwing any error when they connect, it's just dumping. This could also indicate something external is killing it when they connect. (Usually anti-virus or anti-malware)

If it still crashes like this after removing all the mods and excluding/refreshing the client, check the Windows Event Viewer for critical errors related to the client there.

[TOMZ1229]

Okay we'll give it a try thanks 

[FoxInSox]

Ok, so I opened the event viewer and traced all my crash logs back and found that this pops up at the exact time and date the crash log is generated for 7 Days. Note, I *'d out some personal info in there such as my name. No clue what this means, really not a tech guy. Here is the pastebin:

 

https://pastebin.com/J3Lu9RfT

[TOMZ1229]

So we made a new game completely vanilla no mods whatsoever and its still crashing

[FoxInSox]

Also, FYI, it crashes in vanilla, Navesgane when they join. Idk how to fix it. I might have to wait for the next game update, as idk where to go from here. Thank you for your time.

 

EDIT: Attempted to load another vanilla game in Navesgame after reverting to 19.4. No luck. Crashed immediately, just like before. Big 'ol RIP.

Edited June 17, 2021 by FoxInSox (see edit history)

[Jugginator]

For what it's worth I have had someone have that error and that was solved with some fixes in the registry. May want to disable Windows firewall and whatever else you are using and try that first, and ofc back your registry up (export) before trying this, just swap the key they use for {2593F8B9-4EAF-457C-B68A-50F6B8EA6B54}, the one in your paste there.

[TOMZ1229]

Thanks so much ill try it out and get back to you

[The_Great_Sephiroth]

It isn't his firewall. Why? His other friends can join and play. Also, the Steamworks networking was introduced so people who have no clue about firewalls could easily play with their friends on Steam games. I also highly doubt that registry issue is relevant to 7 Days as it exists in clean installs of 10 Pro and Enterprise (businesses I service do not run Home) with no software installed. Just saying.

[Jugginator]

I've learned since working with this game to never cross anything off that seems unlikely lol

[SylenThunder]

5 hours ago, Jugginator said:

I've learned since working with this game to never cross anything off that seems unlikely lol

Yeah, it still baffles me that something as basic as having a custom pagefile can cause Unity to fall over.

[The_Great_Sephiroth]

Unity depends on a pagefile? I normally set mine to 4096-4096 for things that need it, but have never had an issue. Still, a firewall shouldn't cause a crash. It appears as though this is either a new bug (multiple threads about a player joining and crashing the host) OR people run modded games and mods are outdated. I am not having any trouble, but the only mod I have are a few custom block entries in blocks.xml, nothing else.

[BFT2020]

7 hours ago, Jugginator said:

I've learned since working with this game to never cross anything off that seems unlikely lol

I don't debug computer games, but I do a lot of troubleshooting of equipment at work.  First rule, do not rule anything off until you run it to the ground.

[The_Great_Sephiroth]

As somebody who does IT for a living, that's a bad rule. Look at it this way. If you're car won't start why the heck would you check tire pressure? You check the battery, starter relay, ignition switch, etc. It is fairly incorrect common knowledge to disable a firewall or run as admin. Both are absolutely the worst two things one can do. If it runs as admin, you have a permissions issue that could lead to bigger issues down the road. You can also cause permissions issues when saved files are stored with the built-in admin SID.

 

But I digress, as I could go on and on about the dumb things people do which have nothing to do with fixing an actual problem. If his firewall was blocking traffic to the game executable, nobody else could join. A firewall does not single out an IP and malform packets in an attempt to crash an application.

 

My personal advice would be this. Go to Steam and uninstall 7 Days. DO NOT REINSTALL YET. Go to the Steam/steamapps/common folder and delete the 7 Days folder (otherwise you do not get a clean reinstall later). Go to your Users/username/AppData/LocalLow folder and either rename (to backup) or delete the folder "The Fun Pimps" as this will clear bad settings and such. Now reinstall the game and just play Navezgane. If it works, then you had a bad setting, you had a bad mod, something left behind after the previous uninstall was bad, whatever. If it continues to happen then, I would be looking for a core game bug, personally.

[FoxInSox]

SOLVED!

 

I launched the game launcher and clicked the "reset to defaults" button. Had him do the same. Worked like a charm. Really weird. 

 

Thank you to everyone who offered advice.

[The_Great_Sephiroth]

Sounds like a bad setting. Too bad we do not know what setting caused this.

[notquick303]

On 6/21/2021 at 7:49 PM, The_Great_Sephiroth said:

Sounds like a bad setting. Too bad we do not know what setting caused this.

I have the same issue, and tried all of the above solutions (from previous post with same issue too). Nothing has worked, so maybe we can figure this one out now. I'm unsure to how the forum works though, do I create a separate post about the issue?

[Jugginator]

17 minutes ago, notquick303 said:

I have the same issue, and tried all of the above solutions (from previous post with same issue too). Nothing has worked, so maybe we can figure this one out now. I'm unsure to how the forum works though, do I create a separate post about the issue?

 

If its the same issue here is fine. A copy of your registry would be about the only help in figuring out what caused it, but regardless if wiping it works then all is well (since it is something that should be done between major updates anyway).