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[Radspakr Wolfbane]

Before you post a problem go through these steps since 99% of problems are due to carelessness here are some good tips.

1) Retrace your steps - Go back over the work you did since before the bug was present, it's a good idea to keep a record of things you do.

2) Check for typos - The large bulk of issues stem from typos

3) Check your "links" - Just like a website has links so does coding. Check that each part of your code exists ie does the SpecialPower exist in Specialpower.ini and is it spelt right.
Sometimes the code is case sensitive too.

4) Process of elimination - For the more elusive problems try taking out pieces of code that you've done individually if the problem persists put it back and try removing the next part until you find the bug.

You should be testing regularly, the shorter the time window a bug appears the easier it is to find.

Edited by Radspakr, 16 December 2013 - 03:12 AM.

[JUS_SAURON]

All good tips ..

One of my favorite is BACK-UP ... BACK-UP ... BACK-UP

Then try a new coding and test it thoroughly ..

Unless your a Pro you may get your coding wrong and have to retrace your steps
This will mean going through each file the 'POWER / NEW THING' is associated with

So you compare the buggy codes with the Old bug-free ones and find the root cause

I usually copy-paste the code into a note-pad file and review it before adding it to a game file
That way I can see all the codes in commandbutton / specialpower / Hero ini all at once

[damianbt88]

as i understand there is no log file for errors? because game sometime just says ...ROTWK has stopped working... without specifying error type, line number etc

[Ridder Geel]

Not one we are currently able to read no...
I'd say check what you last changed...

[KingoftheMikrwood]

I have a problem: Dwarfs builds only Siege Workshop, they do not build barracks. How to fix?

[Ridder Geel]

That all depends on several things, i'd say make a topic in these forums, so we can discuss it there