How to Report a Crash or Bug
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:32 am
How to report a crash:
-If you have trouble running the game
Many common issues are solved for you here: http://www.lofigames.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=518
-Attach the crash dump
If Kenshi crashes, it will generate a file called crashDump.0.xx.x.zip, in the main install folder. Upload that file here on the forum when you make your report.
-Include kenshi version number in the Subject line if possible
its in the title bar when you play in windowed mode
NPC dialogue related bugs
We need to track down the exact dialog package, so try to include the character name, squad type, and a sample of exact text involved in the dialog (or a screenshot will do the job too)
-Search first
The majority of bug reports are repeats, there is an awful lot for me to trawl through so please search first and make sure you're not dragging up an old subject.
-If it's an unusual situation, attach your savegame.
If the bug is easy to describe or reproduce, don't bother, but if you have encountered an unusual situation it can help to upload your save. Eg, if your character is permanently stuck somewhere, or your characters consistently run to the wrong machine etc.
To do this, put the ENTIRE "quicksave" folder in a zip and attach it here on the forum. You should find it in C:/kenshi/save/quicksave.
-What happened
Tell me exactly what happened in as much detail as possible, and if you can, give me the exact steps needed to reproduce what happened. This is most important if you don't have a crash dump or savegame attached. The more info you give me, the more likely I can fix it.
If it's hard to describe, a screenshot can also help.
-Consitency
Does it happen everytime you do a certain thing, or is it random? Can you make it crash again?
-System specs
I only need this if its a technical error, eg graphical glitches, or you cannot run the game. Video card information is the most important, and you can also upload "ogre.log" from the game install folder to give me more information.
-Response
I don't usually respond to bug reports unless I need more information. There's just too many posts I like to get through all the bugs rapidly. But I am reading them and fixing them, and all your reports and crash dumps are a big help. Instead please imagine a reply to your post from me saying "Thanks for the help, I fixed it now maybe probably."
-If you have trouble running the game
Many common issues are solved for you here: http://www.lofigames.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=518
-Attach the crash dump
If Kenshi crashes, it will generate a file called crashDump.0.xx.x.zip, in the main install folder. Upload that file here on the forum when you make your report.
-Include kenshi version number in the Subject line if possible
its in the title bar when you play in windowed mode
NPC dialogue related bugs
We need to track down the exact dialog package, so try to include the character name, squad type, and a sample of exact text involved in the dialog (or a screenshot will do the job too)
-Search first
The majority of bug reports are repeats, there is an awful lot for me to trawl through so please search first and make sure you're not dragging up an old subject.
-If it's an unusual situation, attach your savegame.
If the bug is easy to describe or reproduce, don't bother, but if you have encountered an unusual situation it can help to upload your save. Eg, if your character is permanently stuck somewhere, or your characters consistently run to the wrong machine etc.
To do this, put the ENTIRE "quicksave" folder in a zip and attach it here on the forum. You should find it in C:/kenshi/save/quicksave.
-What happened
Tell me exactly what happened in as much detail as possible, and if you can, give me the exact steps needed to reproduce what happened. This is most important if you don't have a crash dump or savegame attached. The more info you give me, the more likely I can fix it.
If it's hard to describe, a screenshot can also help.
-Consitency
Does it happen everytime you do a certain thing, or is it random? Can you make it crash again?
-System specs
I only need this if its a technical error, eg graphical glitches, or you cannot run the game. Video card information is the most important, and you can also upload "ogre.log" from the game install folder to give me more information.
-Response
I don't usually respond to bug reports unless I need more information. There's just too many posts I like to get through all the bugs rapidly. But I am reading them and fixing them, and all your reports and crash dumps are a big help. Instead please imagine a reply to your post from me saying "Thanks for the help, I fixed it now maybe probably."