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Can you make a screenshot of the error message you receive in Discord, when you create the support-ticket, please?

Which security software?
Do you have the latest W10 updates?
Which language is default for your OS?
Does your windows' username, or does any path to FAF/SC contain Cyrillic chars?

Edit: I believe I see the "Avast" icon - if you use that security, try uninstalling it and try again.

Which OS, which security software?

• Try to reset browser cache, try a different default browser, e.g. Firefox without any extensions.
• Try a VPN

@maudlin27 Is the error related to m28 or/and the gigantic mod list?

Half a million lines about:

warning: Error running lua script: ...er forged alliance\mods\m28ai\lua\ai\m28unitinfo.lua(439): bad argument #1 to `max' (number expected, got nil)

and a few

Line  15058: warning: stack traceback:
Line  15059: warning:         [C]: in function `assert'
Line  15060: warning:         [C]: in function `pcall'
Line  15061: warning:         ...r forged alliance\mods\m28ai\lua\ai\m28utilities.lua(247): in function `ErrorHandler'
Line  15062: warning:         ...er forged alliance\mods\m28ai\lua\ai\m28engineer.lua(1361): in function `GetBlueprintAndLocationToBuild'
Line  15063: warning:         ...mmander forged alliance\mods\m28ai\lua\ai\m28acu.lua(98): in function `ACUBuildUnit'
Line  15064: warning:         ...mmander forged alliance\mods\m28ai\lua\ai\m28acu.lua(332): in function `ACUActionBuildMex'
Line  15065: warning:         ...mmander forged alliance\mods\m28ai\lua\ai\m28acu.lua(2692): in function `ConsiderBuildingMex'
Line  15066: warning:         ...mmander forged alliance\mods\m28ai\lua\ai\m28acu.lua(5114): in function <...mmander forged alliance\mods\m28ai\lua\ai\m28acu.lua:4154>
Line  15067: warning: false	M28ERROR Count=2: GameTime 800: Dont have valid water or land zone but are looking to build a resource

And a bunch of other warnings which I have no clue about.

Please attach the log. Maybe it will help to identify the issue.

@magge said in Solutions for common errors with the FAF client launcher or supreme commander:

Reason

Problem with the current browser to process certain information

Change default web browser.
Install another browser like Firefox, Chrome, etc.

Looking for a meaningful way to contribute to the FAForever project? You're at the right place! In this topic you get an overview of existing teams, their functions and responsibilities. By contributing you do not only help sustain the FAForever project. You can also put yourself in situations, take part in discussions and help make decisions that can expand your horizon on the nitty-gritty of collaboration.

In general, becoming a contributor allows you to:

• Understand as a person that there's always nuance involved

The world is not a trivial place. Sometimes what initially appears to be a small contribution can quickly become much, much more complicated than anticipated. FAForever is full of these gotcha's, just like the world and probably your future job. The sooner you learn to understand there's always a nuance involved the better. FAForever is the perfect playground to help nurture that understanding.

• Apply your knowledge

Did you know that the Neroxis map generator was originally a thesis for a bachelor's degree? Years later, it is now a unique selling point of FAForever. By applying your knowledge, you gain valuable experience and at the same time you can create a significant positive impact for the community. Whether that is in programming, graphics design or just great story telling - everything can create value for the community.

• Make an impact

Sometimes all it takes is a small change to make a large impact. A simple hotkey to make information available at the fingertips of the community can create just as much value.

• Be part of something bigger

There's not much more fulfilling than collaborating towards a goal and then seeing it thrive over the years to come. FAForever is a long-term project. What you do now can impact community members in the future long after you've moved on.

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If you're a developer, then you can explore the FAForever GitHub organization to find a project in your favorite language. Contributing developers are the backbone of the community. On top of that there are various other roles that create value for the community. This can range from tournament directors, casters, graphics designers, editors to just running a test game on FAF Develop and report back with your findings. Whether you're here as a hobbyist or to apply your knowledge - you are welcome here.

Our Discord server serves as the main hub for connecting various contributors. It also provides detailed information about specific team roles in the application channel. For long-term contributors there is also Zulip available to keep discussions more organized and easier to retrieve. We primarily use the English language to discuss features. Luckily, a translator works just fine these days.

Each team has its own resources to help you get started. The structures of teams are described on our Wikipedia, take as an example the statutes of the Promotion team. There is various content available on YouTube.

If you have no experience but still want to make a meaningful impact on the FAF project, I encourage you to become a member of the FAF association and/or support us on Patreon. As an association member, you can participate in important votes and discussions that help shape the future of FAF and contribute to making it better. You can view the Association forum section to have a glimpse of what that looks like.

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A brief overview of the positions we are looking for support - in no particular order:

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Section	Apply Here	Main Task	Skills Needed
Promo Team	Video Editor	Create engaging video content to promote FAForever and its community across platforms like YouTube, Steam discussions, and Patreon.	Creativity, video editing proficiency, and familiarity with promotional content creation.
Promo Team	Graphic Designer	Design visuals to enhance FAForever's professional image and community engagement, including assets for YouTube, tournaments, streams, and in-game content.	Creativity, graphic design expertise (animations, pixel art, vector art, and stock images), and familiarity with design tools like Photoshop or similar software.
Promo Team	Text Editor	Write and edit compelling text content to inform and engage the FAForever community across platforms like forums, Discord, Steam, and Patreon.	Strong writing and editing skills, proficiency in English, and creativity in generating authentic and accessible content.
Promo Team	Content Manager	Coordinate and oversee content creation and scheduling for FAForever's YouTube channel and News hub, while supporting contributors in their work.	Organizational and leadership skills, communication proficiency, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Section	Apply Here	Main Task	Skills Needed
Moderation Team	Moderator	Uphold community rules across chat channels (Aeolus, Discord) and forums. Tasks include reviewing game reports (teamkills, griefing, exploits), and providing first-line support to FAF users with their questions and issues.	Levelheadedness and setting a positive example for the community. Familiarity with the community, ideally being a long-term member. Active online presence. Strong communication skills (English required) and be at least 18 years of age.

Section	Apply Here	Main Task	Skills Needed
Creative Team	Vault Moderator	Monitor map and mod vaults for rule violations and take appropriate actions.	Attention to detail, knowledge of vault rules, and ability to communicate effectively with contributors.

Section	Apply Here	Main Task	Skills Needed
Balance Team	Balance Associate	Working on fine-tuning the game's unit and faction balance to ensure its competitiveness and ongoing health.	Strong game knowledge, game design expertise and an analytical mindset. Optional: Lua programming

Section	Apply Here	Main Task	Skills Needed
Trainer Team	Trainer	Create guides, videos, and review resources to help new players.	Knowledge of the game, helpfulness, good communication skills, and active participation in the Discord.

Section	Apply Here	Main Task	Skills Needed
Matchmaker Team	Mappool Advisiors	Evaluate map pools, provide feedback to mappers, and collaborate with developers to improve the matchmaker experience.	Proficiency in the game, strong map evaluation skills, communication skills, and active team participation.

Section	Apply Here	Main Task	Skills Needed
Campaign Team	Campaign GitHub Maintainer	Help to maintain the GitHub repository for campaign missions.	GitHub expertise, Lua scripting

Section	Apply Here	Main Task	Skills Needed
Game Team	Reverse Engineer	Enhance SCFA's engine by reverse engineering and recreating its functionalities to improve UI control and expand engine capabilities.	Proficiency in C/C++, x86 assembly (GCC inline), IDA and x64dbg, Lua scripting, decompiling and patching executables
Game Team	Game Developer	Contribute to the development of FAForever by making improvements ranging from small adjustments to blueprints to creating new frameworks and components.	A passion for programming, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with Visual Studio Code, Lua, Git, and GitHub.
Game Team	Game Administrator	Guide and manage the FAForever project, fostering a welcoming environment for contributors, overseeing development, and making key decisions to ensure the project's success.	Leadership, strong project management and decision-making skills, experience with Git, GitHub, and volunteer-based environments, and the ability to facilitate open communication and collaboration.
Game Team	Game Maintainer	You guide the project, streamline contributions, break down complex tasks for contributors and conduct code reviews.	Leadership, project management, programming, Git, GitHub, and experience in a volunteer-based environment. Familiarity with Visual Studio Code and Zulip is beneficial.
Game Team	Game Artist	Create new textures and props, fix issues with existing units, textures, and props. Rebuild units from scratch (less common)	Creativity, texturing, and modeling. Tools you may use: Autodesk 3ds Max, Blender, NVIDIA Texture Tools, Photoshop, Gimp. Optional: Substance Designer, ZBrush, Git

Section	Apply Here	Main Task	Skills Needed
DevOps Team	System Admin	Assist in Linux administration, security improvements, and maintenance of various software stacks.	Experience with Linux administration (especially NixOS), security, Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, and familiarity with tools like MariaDB, RabbitMQ, Prometheus, and Grafana.
DevOps Team	Client Maintainer	Guide the project by streamlining contributions, performing code reviews, managing feature development, and ensuring the overall improvement of the FAF client.	Proficiency in Java (Java 21), JavaFX, Spring Boot, Project Reactor, and JsonAPI. Experience in UI design, performance improvements, API integrations, and managing releases.
DevOps Team	Developer	Contribute to various projects across multiple languages, such as Java, Kotlin, Python, and Rust, with a focus on long-term development and project growth.	Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Python, or Rust, depending on the project. Familiarity with client-side applications, APIs, server services, and specific technologies related to each language (e.g., JavaFX for Java, web services for Kotlin, etc.).

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Credits:

• Thanks to @Fichom for providing the images and feedback.
• Thanks to @Jip for the thread idea and feedback.

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@OnceHandsome I apologize for any inconvenience. Unfortunately, I cannot decide to lift permanent bans on accounts or make exceptions based on forum requests. Like IndexLibrorum said, you do not have to install Discord on your PC, you can simply use it via your browser. All you do is to create an account via your email, and click on this link to contact the moderator team via an appeal. This would be the fastest way to resolve the situation. If you are unable to use Discord, or do not want to, you can send an e-mail to [email protected], but it will take far longer.

@OnceHandsome Please create an appeal-ticket in Discord and we should resolve the issue.

Please share a game log.

In case you forgot your password, you can reset it via Steam here: https://faforever.com/account/requestPasswordReset

You can not link your Steam account again, when it is already linked to another account.

Wi-Fi and several P2P connections in Supreme Commander do not mix very well. If the firewall is correct, and you have no possibility to change the network to narrow it down, then I have no other suggestions, unfortunately.

Which OS and security software do you have?

To narrow it down, you can try an Ethernet cable, instead of WLAN. Also, check your security software if it blocks anything.

@OnceHandsome Each family member needs their own game license, which requires a separate Steam or GOG account linked to their own FAF account. It would be helpful if you provide the FAF usernames of the family members sharing the PC to the moderator team through a Discord support ticket, so we are informed in advance. You can log out and log in to different FAF accounts using the FAF Client.

If you believe you have encountered a smurf, please report it, and we will investigate.

@Hammer_Time Try a different browser without any extensions enabled.

You could try to log in with a different default browser, e.g. Firefox or Chrome, without any extensions enabled. Also, check your security software if it interferes with the login process.

Please attach whole log (game_23783199.log)

Thanks for providing all logs! I have taken a look, unfortunately, I can not pinpoint what the root of the issue is. I would guess, it may be related to your network environment, and that would need further debugging on its own.

If the client and the game are affected by the disconnects, then most likely it is related with your network. Maybe a random short interruption of internet by your provider, or random internet hiccup, or if you use WLAN, that is also very prone to having issues.

The worst case: I have heard from at least one other streamer who blamed malicious attackers for making him losing connection to FAF and his game from time to time. I could not approve, nor deny it, and it resolved itself after a few days somehow for now - but it is something to consider. If you have anyone in your family/friend circle who is more advanced with IT-stuff, I would suggest letting that person check your latency/packet drops while you game, so he can narrow down the issue.

When you could reproduce the issue every time when you do "X", it would also be helpful to narrow it down, but I guess it is "random" - which makes it impossible to see any pattern.

Maybe someone else has an idea, in case I overlooked something.

Not sure about the Sonar thing, but when it is part of the Steel series, then I would guess so.

@magge said in Solutions for SND: Error, XACT: Invalid arg, XACT3DApply failed:

The following software are known to cause conflicts with Supreme Commander or the FAF client:

Steel Series GG Software Suite
Steel Series and Corsair Driver Packages
Creative Speaker Drivers
Killer Audio/Networking
Citrix Systems
Overwolf Overlay
Sophos VPN
Asus GPU Tweak III

The following hardware may cause conflicts:

Intel Core stability issues in 13th and 14th Gen Processors (Discord Thread About The Issue: Link)