This guide outlines all the possible problems that one might encounter. The Planet Crafter . It is based in my experience as a modder as well as community helper. Use the CTRL+F find feature to search for keywords relevant to your issue.
 

Where is my Save File?

The game saves to the
 
 
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\MijuGames\Planet Crafter
 
 
directory,
 
 
%USERPROFILE% indicates the home directory path for your Windows user. For example, mine is C:\Users\akarnokd
 
 
We will likely ask for your log files (see next section) as well as any save files that you have problems with.
 
 
 

Where is the Player.log file/log file?

The game saves the log file, called Player.log In
 
 
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\MijuGames\Planet Crafter
 
 
directory,
 
 
%USERPROFILE% indicates the home directory path for your Windows user. For example, mine is C:\Users\akarnokd
 
 
Windows often hides extensions so it's best to look for one.
 
 
Player …………………………… Text Document
 
 
Windows Explorer
 
 
We will likely ask for your log files (see next section) as well as any save files that you have problems with.
 
 
 

My game crashes just before the main menu

The game can crash before you reach the main menu. This could be one of several things.
 
 

Corrupted installations

 
 
Steam game files can easily be verified by right clicking on the Steam Library game, or picking Properties Then go on to the Local Files Click on the Verify game file button.
 
 

Modifications out of date

 
 
People are modders more and more, then forget that mods need to be updated, especially after major game updates.
 
 
You can find more information in the section below.
 
 

Game runs on integrated graphics device

 
 
Sometimes, games opt for the integraded GPU and not the discrete/high performing GPU.
 
 
To ensure that this doesn’t happen, go to your Windows desktop. Right click to bring up a popup menu. Select Screen settings . Scroll down in the dialog to the Graphics settings Click on the link. Navigate to the file exe of the game in the new dialog. Select the option to continue. High performance option.
 
 
* Usually found in c:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\The Planet Crafter\ .
 
 

Multi-monitor setup

 
 
The game doesn’t seem like it can appreciate more than one monitor.
 
 
Unplug your second monitor (i.e. take the HDMI/DisplayPort cord out of the videocard), and try to start the game. Then quit and then plug your monitor again.
 
 

Driver crashes

 
 
Unity games are notoriously bad at crashing the graphics drivers. This is especially true for the most recent processors and GPUs.
 
 
The following are possible checks/workarounds.
 
 

• Update drivers.
• You can verify the integrity of Windows using sfc/scannow at an administrative command prompt.
• Limit the framerate using driver settings, e.g. to 60Hz or below
• Force VSync via driver settings.
• Reduce the clock speed of your GPU or VRAM to 100 MHz
• Remove your video card from the computer and plug in the PCIe power cables.
• Check your power supply (PSU). Recent changes have caused some PSU-Motherboard and Videocard combinations to not work well together.

Game causes blackscreen / no signal/ machine shutdown

Looks like your GPU tripped its own safeguards against overpower/overvoltage situations. Some power supply units can be finicky and cut power to your GPU, or your entire machine.
 
 

Still hearing music

 
 
This is when your video crashed hard but the system still survived. Your monitor will usually also indicate. No signal .
 
 
You will need reboot your machine. However, before you hold down power, simply press it once quickly . Windows will shut down normally when this happens.
 
 
If that fails, you can hold the power key until the machine shuts itself down. This may result in lost work in any other open applications.
 
 

Computer goes down completely

 
 
In this situation, your power supply (PSU), tripped its safeguards, and cut power power to your entire computer to prevent it from being damaged.
 
 

General workarounds

 
 
It could be one of two things you should check and try.
 
 

• Update drivers.
• You can verify the integrity of Windows using sfc/scannow at an administrative command prompt.
• Driver settings may be used to limit the framerate, e.g., to 60Hz or below
• Force VSync via driver settings.
• Reduce the clock speed of your GPU or VRAM to 100 MHz
• Remove your video card from the computer and plug in the PCIe power cables.
• Check your power supply (PSU). Recent changes have caused some PSU-Motherboard – Videocard combinations to not work well together.

Can't view my saves/Can't create new save

Almost always, this is because of a modded video game. As of this writing, there are two known mods which can cause crashes that stop you from playing.
 
 

• Mobile_crafter 0,0.1 by Skrwoor
• Show Next Unlockables 1.0 by aedenthorn

Mods not installed

 
 
It could be any of the mods. Therefore, you will need to remove the offending ones. Worst of all, you will need to delete all mods. It is possible for mods to alter the game in such a way that items may be deleted when you uninstall one.
 
 
To uninstall any mod go to your game’s install directory (typically found at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\The Planet Crafter ) and into BepInEx\plugins then delete the mod subdirectory or DLL files. It is the exact opposite of what was done when installing the mods.
 
 
It is not necessary that you delete their config file. BepInEx\config .
 
 

I don’t have mods

 
 
In this instance, please locate the save directory (see above), gather all your saves as well as the player log, then visit the Discord #help channel.
https://discord.gg/MPUgt5eY – [discord.gg] 
 
) and paste your files (drag them to the browser window).
 
 
 

My ingame screen is black/my machines don't function

99% of all times, you run low on power. This can happen after major updates to the game. The power generators tends to be rebalanced, or nerfed.
 
 
Check the power screen, which should show you have a higher demand than your production. You should build more power generators.
 
 
 

My character moves independently

99% of the times, this is due to a plugged controller.
 
 
Unplug your controller
 
 
 

I cannot interact.

Please make sure that your multitool is not in the Deconstruction mode. If so switch to None Or Construction mode.
 
 
 

My mods don't work

Every major game release will have some bugs. If this happens, the mod author must fix it.
 
 
You'll need check for updates and to update your mods.
 
 

Where to search for updates

 
 
If you've installed mods from NexusMods check the most recent update list:
 
 
https://www.nexusmods.com/planetcrafter/mods/?BH=0 – [nexusmods.com] 
 
 
 
Visit the author's website to view their releases. For example:
 
 

• https://github.com/akarnokd/ThePlanetCrafterMods/releases – [github.com] 
   
  Many of them are also available on NexusMods.
• https://github.com/TysonCodes/PlanetCrafterPlugins/releases – [github.com] 
   

 
 
Also, be sure to check the Wiki about other/new mod author:
 
 
https://planet-crafter.fandom.com/wiki/Modding#Current_Mods – [fandom.com] 
 
 
 

Mods not installed

 
 
You will need to uninstall the mods responsible. Worst of all, you will need to remove all mods. It is possible for mods to alter the game in such a way that items may be deleted when you uninstall one.
 
 
To uninstall any mod go to your game’s install directory (typically found at). C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\The Planet Crafter ) and into BepInEx\plugins then delete the relevant mod subdirectory. It is the exact opposite of what was done when installing said mods.
 
 
You don't need to delete their config file. BepInEx\config .
 
 

No updates for my Mod / Still doesn't Work

 
 
In such cases, you'll need remove the mod(s).
 
 
You can also contact them or post on the #modding discord channel (
https://discord.gg/MPUgt5eY – [discord.gg] 
 
).
 
 
Post your information when you do this. Player.log All affected saves will be refunded (see the section above).
 
 
 

Doesn't work!! !

Please join the Discord #help Channel (
https://discord.gg/MPUgt5eY – [discord.gg] 
 
You can also use the (channel) to explain your situation in details.
 
 
Please have the following information/data available:
 
 

• Your hardware specification, including the CPU, GPU, RAM and other amounts.
• What version Windows are you using?
• Are you playing the Steam, or GoG version (latter may not be as good).
• Your Player.log File (see instructions above).
• All relevant saves (see the above for how to get them).

 
 
I or another community supporter will reply to you and we'll work together to resolve the issue. Thank you.

 
 
I hope you enjoy the Troubleshooting – The Planet Crafter guide. This is all for now! If you have something to add to this guide or forget to add some information, please let us know via comment! We check each comment manually!