[Wabbajack Unlocked] BSA Build Process Woes + Missing Exe

[LeAmphibian]

[loregamer]

I'll try it real quick and check the logs

[loregamer]

@LeAmphibian Seems like it didn't log correctly for the MEGA files. To clarify, the modlist still has Data files that require downloading from MEGA (You can search "Data_" on here)
https://www.wabbajack.org/search/WakingDreams/apostasy

The temporary fix made yesterday for MEGA downloads is to make the error report at the end show this:


I'll download the list and figure out why it's not logging the MEGA download links

[LeAmphibian]

@LeAmphibian Seems like it didn't log correctly for the MEGA files. To clarify, the modlist still has Data files that require downloading from MEGA (You can search "Data_" on here)
https://www.wabbajack.org/search/WakingDreams/apostasy

The temporary fix made yesterday for MEGA downloads is to make the error report at the end show this:


I'll download the list and figure out why it's not logging the MEGA download links

Apparently the same issue occurs with other modlists too. Tried installing Keizaal, Fahluaan and Phoenix Flavour. Missing data files as well.

[loregamer]

Wait, sorry brother, I lied to you LOL. @LeAmphibian Somehow, Apostasy has baked in the Missing game file validation into the list itself? I dunno, I'll fix it real quick.

This stuff is such ******* garbage

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00:25:38.216 [ERROR] (Wabbajack.Installer.StandardInstaller) Missing game file Data_Dragonborn.esm. This could be caused by missing DLC or a modified installation.[b][/b]

[loregamer]

Apparently the same issue occurs with other modlists too. Tried installing Keizaal, Fahluaan and Phoenix Flavour. Missing data files as well.

Looks like I missed a spot. I'll test it real quick and share after if it works

[loregamer]

****, there are so many steps to big Skyrim modlist installations LOL. I had to add workarounds to three different point of failures for game file validations. Currently got to the Building BSAs step and something errored

[LeAmphibian]

Installed the MEGA file as mentioned, started the install again and got this;

[loregamer]

Installed the MEGA file as mentioned, started the install again and got this;

Can you delete every folder in your installation path except for Downloads? Or is it just Downloads there right now?

[LeAmphibian]

Installed the MEGA file as mentioned, started the install again and got this;

Can you delete every folder in your installation path except for Downloads? Or is it just Downloads there right now?

I shortened the file path, issue still seems to persist.

[loregamer]

What the actual sigma

I'm gonna install the list while I'm eating lunch

[gastovski]

Afaik wabbajack wants to locate actual game folder to copy files properly to modlist folder. That may be why file checking gives issues.

[LeAmphibian]

Wabbajack authors are nexus ***** anyway. Not surprising they'd go big lengths to prevent others from freely installing their *free* mods.
I'll try with other lists and see if I get similar problems.

EDIT:
Apparently the Downloads folder needs to be empty to install a modlist. Otherwise it fails.

Keizaal;
Installs just fine.
But I can't seem to run the modlist.
Game directory is where it should be..





Nordic Souls;
Similar issue to Apostasy.


Fahluaan;
Same 'TEMP_BSA' issue.

Alpyne;
Same as Keizaal.
Not sure why the game doesn't run.

[loregamer]

Afaik wabbajack wants to locate actual game folder to copy files properly to modlist folder. That may be why file checking gives issues.

I suspected this too, but apparently the BSA creation files only point to the mod installation folder. AI might be hallucinating and I need to look myself, though


I'll let you guys know if my Apostacy installation finishes. I think we can debug your error once I figure out what mod that stuff came from @LeAmphibian

[loregamer]

Apparently the Downloads folder needs to be empty to install a modlist. Otherwise it fails.

Keizaal;
Installs just fine.
But I can't seem to run the modlist.
Game directory is where it should be..

Did you set skse's exe path too? I think it's listed as just Keizaal, but you have to click that, Edit, and change those paths if Wabbajack isn't able to find yours

Still investigating the BSA issue you're running into since I can't reproduce it

[loregamer]

This BSA build process is kinda wild. Wish they just rehosted the BSAs themselves but I assume some authors would be like muh permissions

[LeAmphibian]

Did you set skse's exe path too? I think it's listed as just Keizaal, but you have to click that, Edit, and change those paths if Wabbajack isn't able to find yours

Still investigating the BSA issue you're running into since I can't reproduce it

No exe file to be found.

[loregamer]

Splitting this into a separate thread so people can iggy the topic if they want @LeAmphibian

RUIN THE SITE Userscript
Adds thread iggying

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get rekt @orinEsque

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Don't use it for evil :weeb:

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I reckon this will require a code change for sure.

If you don't mind, can you see if any of the smaller modlists cause the issue? Just so I can push a fix a bit quicker @LeAmphibian

[LeAmphibian]

If you don't mind, can you see if any of the smaller modlists cause the issue? Just so I can push a fix a bit quicker @LeAmphibian

Sure, gonna have to try it tomorrow though.

[loregamer]

Alrighty. I was able to get further into the modlist than you were, but I think I had some old Wabbajack installation I cancelled ongoing and it said my files were being handled by another process. I restarted my PC and it's on the last step of it

[LeAmphibian]

Tried installing Skyrim Modding Essentials. Went pretty quick. *Too* quick. Some of the mods didn't seem to actually get installed even if it said completed.
Something with SKSE and mods dependent on it seems to skip the install process?
EDIT: Nvm it's not just SKSE. Pretty much every mod except the tools skips installation.

[LeAmphibian]

Same *TEMP_BSA' issue with Oblivion modlist;


Tried a Morrowind list and same thing here with missing files.

[loregamer]

I'm currently working on a new update where you'll set your Game Folder manually. Can you test it for me once it's done? @LeAmphibian

[LeAmphibian]

I'm currently working on a new update where you'll set your Game Folder manually. Can you test it for me once it's done? @LeAmphibian

Sure

[loregamer]

@LeAmphibian Please try on v2.0, it should work now that I added Game Folder setting

If it still doesn't work, I think you may need to try a more up to date version of Skyrim AE. It seems to be the one game that uniquely extracts and rebuilds stuff using assets from the game folder

v2.0

• Added a required Game Folder field for installs
  • This will circumvent Wabbajack only finding games in "legitimate" folder locations. But also, if you have multiple installs of a game, then you can set your directory to a specific one.
  • Sorry it looks like **** but I can't be bothered to figure out this xaml UI crap
    
• Truly disabled missing game file validation (I tested on two games, but if it's STILL not working lemme know bros)
  • If you are using an outdated Skyrim cracked install, Skyrim installations still might fail.
    I tested on two different Skyrim AE folders I had. One that was up to date passed, the other failed.
    

[LeAmphibian]

@LeAmphibian Please try on v2.0, it should work now that I added Game Folder setting

If it still doesn't work, I think you may need to try a more up to date version of Skyrim AE. It seems to be the one game that uniquely extracts and rebuilds stuff using assets from the game folder

So, I tried installing some Modlists again for AE. The modlist is going further this time but SKSE files for some reason, still refuse to properly install. I suspected it might have something do with GOG's version being different from Steam's so I tried using Steam instead. Same issue.
Some modlists still fail because of the 'TEMP_BSA' crap.
Making exceptions for my Antivirus didn't really work.

I tried an Oblivion modlist and same thing again with 'TEMP_BSA'.

Might be some unexplainable issue from my end. I made sure that the latest version of Skyrim was installed and pointed WJ to the game folder. Looked through installed modlist and to see if the exe files were hidden somewhere. No idea.

[loregamer]

@LeAmphibian Please try on v2.0, it should work now that I added Game Folder setting

If it still doesn't work, I think you may need to try a more up to date version of Skyrim AE. It seems to be the one game that uniquely extracts and rebuilds stuff using assets from the game folder

So, I tried installing some Modlists again for AE. The modlist is going further this time but SKSE files for some reason, still refuse to properly install. I suspected it might have something do with GOG's version being different from Steam's so I tried using Steam instead. Same issue.
Some modlists still fail because of the 'TEMP_BSA' crap.
Making exceptions for my Antivirus didn't really work.

I tried an Oblivion modlist and same thing again with 'TEMP_BSA'.

Might be some unexplainable issue from my end. I made sure that the latest version of Skyrim was installed and pointed WJ to the game folder. Looked through installed modlist and to see if the exe files were hidden somewhere. No idea.

It’s even failing on legit installs??

Can you try downloading all the files via unlocked wabbajack, and then overwriting your installation from actual Wabbajack?

By that, I mean, cancel the Wabbajack Unlocked installation after all the mods are downloaded, delete everything from your modlist installation folder except “downloads”, then do the install on regular Wabbajack

[LeAmphibian]

Can you try downloading all the files via unlocked wabbajack, and then overwriting your installation from actual Wabbajack?

By that, I mean, cancel the Wabbajack Unlocked installation after all the mods are downloaded, delete everything from your modlist installation folder except “downloads”, then do the install on regular Wabbajack

Tried installing through normal Wabbajack after downloading from the Unlocked version. It failed on the regular Wabbajack. The installer (Unlocked one) also shows all the files that have been downloaded but when I go check on the Downloads folder, 99% of the mods aren't there.

[LeAmphibian]

Apparently now I have similar issues with the normal Wabbajack installer lmao. No mods are properly downloaded, even if I have steam version of Skyrim installed.
It's actually ridiculous the amount of wonkiness Wabbajack has for me. I guess my PC just doesn't want to deal with it.
It's really quite something.

[loregamer]

Apparently now I have similar issues with the normal Wabbajack installer lmao. No mods are properly downloaded, even if I have steam version of Skyrim installed.
It's actually ridiculous the amount of wonkiness Wabbajack has for me. I guess my PC just doesn't want to deal with it.
It's really quite something.

Tbh I dunno how to help if it’s failing even on the regular Wabbajack I would log a GitHub issue ticket since I couldn’t find the issue you were running into on there